I did not immigrate to Chicago willingly but came as a Bosnian refugee 17 years ago.
I have a passion for creating things with my hands. Crocheting and knitting is what relaxes me and has always been a part of my everyday life. And it’s a way that helps me cope with the horrors of war I experienced.
I am second-generation. My mother and grandmother have lived in Chicago for the last 20 years.
I first learned the art of knitting from my mother during my youth. Ever since then, I had a passion for knitting hats, scarves and sweaters. I consider myself an expert in creating clothing for children. And now, I find great satisfaction knitting for my own children and grandchildren. For me, knitting is a way to take a break and calm down. All four of my children know how to knit, even my son. Lastly, I make stone jewelry when I can.
I came to Chicago as a Bosnian refugee 17 years ago.
I love to knit, especially with my friends at CEW Design Studio! I take refuge in my handiwork as a way of coping with my depression and PTSD due to witnessing violence and trauma as a result from the Bosnian war.
I immigrated to Chicago from Bosnia.
Knitting and crocheting have always inspired me. These processes excite me due to the fact I am able to create functional things. It also helps pass the time and fill a space in my life.
I came to the United States from Mexico when I was in elementary school. .
I knit to relax and to remove my stress.
I came here with my whole family when my children were still very young. We came from Pakistan nearly 30 years ago.
I crochet to remember my mother. She never taught us, but I watched her and learned. She worked very hard and raised myself and my siblings. She did not want us to struggle.
I was a teacher before I moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Chicago with the help of a war relief organization 17 years ago. Afterwards, I worked at the Drake hotel for 13 years in the housekeeping department.
I love making things with my hands. I can knit and crochet hats, scarves, blouses and jackets. These creative making methods have always been the best therapy for me.