I started Jojobanana way back in 2007, when hardly anyone had heard of Etsy. Back then, I was mostly into making jewelry, and I started Jojobanana as an attempt to sell some of my pieces.

Since then, my efforts have shifted to a focus on fiber creations. In 2005, I had re-learned how to knit and also learned how to crochet. It was love at first stitch (well okay, the first stitches were a bit frustrating, but I kept going because I was determined to figure it out). Now my yarn stash is quite significant (what? a knitter has to have options....), I am rarely without some sort of knit or crochet project, and I have sold my work both in various shops and here on my Etsy shop. It is very fulfilling to do something you enjoy and see your hard work appreciated by others. I am very grateful for Etsy, for it has provided me with a place to sell my things as well as function as a springboard for my creative endeavors.

My style? Well, I am drawn toward bright colors and whimsical things, and I think that comes out in my work. I like to think that my pieces bring a little bit of happiness to those that wear or use them. I want my creations to make people feel special, like they can take on the world, like nothing is more important than this day.

How did I come up with the name for my shop? It's sort of a combination of two of my nicknames, so it's a reference to my own name, but with a cute/weird spin.

Hope you like the shop!
Drop me a line if you have any questions!