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Crochet All the Way


Thirteen-year-old Victoria goes to school, hangs out with friends and does all the normal things a girl at her age would. But on top of all that, Victoria started crocheting and has taken it to a whole new level. She set her goals high, and is achieving them while we speak.
Victoria opened her own business online called Om Nom Lindos and sells the pieces she makes herself. She wants to be a role model for other girls out there who have similar dreams but think they’re too young to put them in action. Check out our one-on-one with Victoria to learn more about how she began this business. You can find her stuff at www.etsy.com/shop/OmNomLindos.

GL: What first sparked your interest in crocheting? Who taught you how to do it?

Victoria: As most, it started with a small intention: I wanted to save up money to buy a pair of soccer tickets. I was surfin' the web, and I saw these adorable plush toys that literally made me go "Aww!" I saw the word “crochet” under the pictures, and immediately started to do some research.
It turned out, crochet is a type of knitting, except you use hooks. I asked my mom about it; she said she had a hook, but no experience. I was desperate to learn this new hobby, so I got out the hook, some yarn, and sat in front of my computer watching tutorials. Within the next day, I was hooked (no pun intended). I'm proud to say I'm a self-taught crocheter, and I'm still learning new tricks.

GL: Your brand name is Om Nom Lindos. Does that Stand for anything in particular?

No and yes. It doesn't have a deep, thoughtful meaning like many other brand names do, but those words do actually mean something. When I saw a crochet plush bunny, I thought, "It's so cute, I could eat it!" Well, “om nom nom” just so happens to be the noise you make when you eat, and it was also a cute trend that was going around. Lindo means adorable in Spanish. It took some time, but I decided to put those two together, and it actually sounded good.

GL: What is the price range for your items? Would you be interested in sharing a photo of one of your pieces for our website?

The prices vary depending on the amount of time it took to make the item, and the supplies used. Right now, my items are at a lower price than they are really worth because of my experience, but with time and more knowledge, not only will the prices get a bit higher, but so will the quality, so it's a win-win situation. 

GL: What’s your favorite part of crocheting?

My favorite part is when I finish my project, and I look at it closely. I honestly get an amazing sensation knowing that with just yarn, a hook and a few other items, I could make this adorable piece of art that somebody beside me will enjoy. It makes me feel accomplished.

GL: How long does it take you to make one of your pieces?

It varies. A small owl can take a few hours to make, while a teddy bear can take up to three days. No matter how much time it takes, it's all worth it in the end.

GL: What inspired you to start this?

All those very talented people who also sell handmade items are really inspiring. They have no idea how big an impact they had on me. Sometimes, all I do is browse through random shops, and their art takes my breath away. I show my friends some items, and they ask me "Is that seriously handmade?" Also, my role model Javier Hernandez (aka El Chicharito) who taught me to never stop dreaming, because it doesn't cost a thing.

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by Lindsay Scarff | 2/1/2016
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