{"id":3200,"date":"2012-08-28T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2012-08-28T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crumbbums.com\/?p=3200"},"modified":"2016-09-27T12:08:28","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T17:08:28","slug":"etsy-the-great-hudson-bear-knits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crumbbums.com\/?p=3200","title":{"rendered":"Etsy the Great: Hudson Bear Knits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bethany of Hudson Bear Knits<\/em><\/p>\n

**I am lucky enough to live right down the street from the very talented, very sweet Bethany of Hudson Bear Knits, an Etsy shop owner and mama of two who produces the most beautiful knit baby products! With the holidays and cool weather right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time for an interview. Check out Bethany & Allison’s shop here<\/a>, and enjoy the interview!***<\/em><\/p>\n

Knitting? Really?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We get asked that A LOT!\u00a0 Knitting is making a comeback and it isn\u2019t just for grandmas anymore! We instantly fell in love with needles and various yarns and what you could create from those things together.\u00a0 Taking yarn and creating something substantial for use is incredibly satisfying for us.\u00a0 We both love design and beauty, and being able to create everything (feel, color, size, texture, etc.) about an item is amazing!<\/p>\n

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Why a hand-knit item?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whose little ears will be kept warm by this sweet little hat? \u00a0Who will be cuddled and played with on this cozy blanket? \u00a0Perhaps the child who grows up with this blanket will learn their colors while playing on this blanket!<\/p>\n

Those are just some of the thoughts that run through our heads as we knit our items. \u00a0A handmade item has been loved before it is ever even used for its primary function. \u00a0We have found so much satisfaction in making and using handmade items for our own littles and we wanted to share that joy with those of you who may not know how to knit yet or simply don’t have the time.<\/p>\n

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Why did you start Hudson Bear Knits?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allison & I had been in the same knitting circle for awhile and people had started complementing our handiwork.\u00a0 It was organic really\u2026we loved to knit and made a good team together.\u00a0 It was a great creative outlet for us and we hoped that if we could make it available, people would buy it!<\/p>\n

Our shop launched this July, but we have been knitting like crazy up until this point.\u00a0 We also worked on our graphic design (the packaging is adorable when you get your item!) and photography for the shop.\u00a0 We felt like there was a need for really simple hand-knit items for kids.\u00a0 We both have two children and desperately wanted to find beautiful, functional pieces for their everyday life that were simple and classic.\u00a0 We couldn\u2019t find any that we LOVED, so we both created the pieces that we envisioned for our children. Ultimately, we believe in beautiful things for beautiful people…even little people!<\/p>\n

What is unique about your blankets\/hats?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Well \u2013 they are absolutely gorgeous.\u00a0 The yarn and the colors are so vibrant and soft. Our materials will wear well for everyday use, but the pieces are unique enough to become heirloom pieces for your family.\u00a0\u00a0 We believe that classic and simple is the best way and items for our children are no exception.<\/p>\n

Do you sell adult sizes and women\u2019s?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

We have been getting this question often and are exploring the idea about making some items for women (cowls, hats, etc.).\u00a0 We are currently making prototypes of them.\u00a0 If you are interested in being an \u201calpha\u201d user, let us know and we might just send you a sample to get your thoughts and to help us spread the word!\u00a0 Email us at\u00a0hello@hudsonbearknits.com<\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019re interested!<\/p>\n

Where can I buy your items?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Etsy!\u00a0\u00a0www.hudsonbearknits.etsy.com<\/a>.\u00a0 If you go to etsy (www.etsy.com<\/a>) –> search by shops –> type in Hudson Bear Knits.<\/p>\n

Do you take custom orders?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely!\u00a0 Message us on etsy or email us (hello@hudsonbearknits.com<\/a>) and we can talk about it!<\/p>\n

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***Thank you Bethany, for taking the time to share your beautiful blankets and hats with the blogosphere! They really are incredibly soft and unique– any babe would be lucky to have one!***<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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