Here are the answers that Arunima Goel gives to the 20 questions I ask Tunisian crochet designers each month. Find more about her creative work around Tunisian crochet.
![Arunima Goel, alias KnitterKnotter, Tunisian crochet designer](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/arunima-original-1.jpg)
3 adjectives that best defines Tunisian crochet
Creative, exciting and meditative. There’s no limit to how creative you can get with it!
When did you start Tunisian crochet?
I didn’t even know about Tunisian crochet until about 2 years back. My local yarn store did not have any Tunisian hooks so I bought some from Amazon and it has been 1.5 years since then and I’ve been learning something new every day! 🙂
![Tunisian crochet Turquoise Fiesta shawl, design by KnitterKnotter](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Turquoise-Fiesta-Shawl-1.jpg)
Do you crochet and knit as well?
I know how to knit but I would classify myself as a beginner. I learnt both knitting and crochet at the same time but I have always been more interested in crochet than knitting.
Other creative activities or hobbies?
I love to try different crafts. I have tried my hand at tatting, embroidery – on cloth and paper, paper crafts such as paper cutting and quilling, pencil sketching, zentangling among others. I am always up for trying something new.
What is your favorite yarn for TC?
I don’t have a favorite. I like to pick a yarn and then pick my stitches that would work out best for that yarn. I have used fingering, aran and worsted weight yarn so far.
What are your favorite TC tools?
My hooks and stitch markers.
![Tunisian crochet Vajra infinity scarf, design by KnitterKnotter](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Vajra-Infinity-Scarf-1.jpg)
The project you are most proud of?
My Vajra infinity scarf and my Madhu blanket. In both projects I have gone out of my comfort zone and tried something new while in the process of learning the craft myself.
![Tunisian crochet Madhu blanket, design by KnitterKnotter](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Madhu-Honeycomb-Blanket-15-1.jpg)
Your inspiration sources for creating patterns?
I look for inspiration around me all the time. And when I look at some yarn, I try to recollect the best image that I can think of that would look good with that yarn.
How did you get into publishing your own designs?
It was an experiment – I am a software engineer by profession. I had been crocheting as a hobby for about 10 years and when I got pregnant I decided to quit my day job and spend some more time crocheting. After my son was born, I decided to stay at home and publish the patterns I had come up with during my time at home.
What is your crochet routine?
I usually start my day around 10 am after my son has left for day care and work all the way until 3.00 when I have to go pick him up. I also squeeze in some time for crocheting after he has gone to bed at night. I don’t have a fixed routine and work on what needs to be done at the time – it could be crocheting, coming up with a new design, writing patterns or spending time on promoting my designs on social media.
Your motto?
Do what makes you happy!
When I began designing patterns full time, I started with chasing special days in a year like Christmas and Mother’s day and New Year’s but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I enjoy making larger and more intricate projects. So, I decided to switch gears and do what I love doing in the moment.
Your favorite books?
I don’t have a favorite. Right now I have the following three books that I borrowed from my local library:
* The New Tunisian Crochet Contemporary Designs from Time-Honored Traditions by Dora Ohrenstein
* Tunisian Crochet – The look of Knitting with the ease of Crocheting by Sharon Hernes Silverman
* Unexpected afghans – Innovative crochet designs with traditional techniques by Robyn Chachula
Your favorite color?
Yellow and Teal.
![Tunisian crochet Ruffled shawl, design by KnitterKnotter](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ruffled-Waters-6-1.jpg)
What do you like to do while Tunisian crocheting?
I listen to songs or watch a movie or a show that I have already watched so that I don’t get distracted and lose focus from my project.
What do you dislike most doing in TC?
Frogging 🙂
What is your day job?
I am a software engineer. I worked in the software industry for about 8 years before I decided to take a break and spend some time with my family (and crochet!)
Where are you from? Where do you live?
I am originally from India but I live in Texas, USA.
A tip to share?
Keep practicing! That’s what I do with everything I want to learn and that’s what it takes to come up with designs that use stitches I have not tried before.
![Tunisian crochet full stitch - Pillow - design KnitterKnotter](https://rachelhenri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tunisian-Crochet-Full-Stitch-Pillow-1.jpg)
What are you busy with right now?
I am making some pillow covers and looking forward to learning some more Tunisian crochet stitches and techniques.
Where can we find you?
Blog: https://knitterknotter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knitterknotter/
Ravelry Shop: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/arunima-goel
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitterKnotterDesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knitterknotter/
Other social media: https://linktr.ee/knitterknotter