Exquisite Knots

02/18/2024

So, this has been eating away at me for a very long time now. I didn’t know how to bring it up or if I should even talk about it. But, when I woke up this morning I realized I can’t hold it in anymore. I have to get it off my chest.

Since last year, there’s been an influx of crochet resellers popping up in Seattle. What are resellers? They are vendors who buy crocheted items in bulk from foreign countries and then resell them here locally, while claiming to have handmade everything themselves.

My biggest problem with this? The lies they tell.

These people know that Seattle loves to support local artists. They know it sells better when it’s handmade, and they are taking advantage of that mindset.

I’ve been told from people in the know: “Genna, you should just buy crochet to resell and tell shoppers you made it. That’s how other people do it. They also know how to crochet, but they only make a little bit to sell. The rest they just buy wholesale. It’s easier that way,”

Yes, I know it’s “easier”. But, it’s also disgusting. I will never lie and claim to have handmade something I didn’t. I have never done so in the past and I never will in the future. As a fiber artist, that is a line that I will never cross.

I understand there’s competition in every field and I’m not here to ruin anyone’s business. So, I won’t mention names or point any fingers. But, I feel I have a responsibility to bring this to the attention of my audience. You follow me for a reason, whether it’s because you appreciate my work or you want to support a local artist. I know those things are important to you.

The issue with crochet resellers has troubled me for some time now. I struggled between giving up or trudging forward. And I’ve finally decided I want to continue crocheting. But, due to the current climate of the market and for personal health reasons, I need to slow down and take care of myself first. So for the time being, I won’t be crocheting as much as I used to, and will dedicate more time towards growing . But, I will still be here and I will share updates as new pieces are created. Thank you for your patience and continued support. I am forever grateful ❤️

02/09/2024

We are also doing a lunar new year giveaway right now! Just follow on Instagram for a chance to win a backpack! 😉

02/09/2024

We ❤️ helping locals discover hyper-local businesses like ! Here’s why shopping local is an amazing and essential to our city! See you this Sunday! Here’s how their first day went - We had a blast ! Thank you so much to everyone who came to check out our booth! Because this was ’s first market, we really didn’t know what to expect. We were both anxious and excited to see if there was anyone who shared our sense of humor and would appreciate the products we curated. It was more than a little nerve racking! But luckily, it ended up being a great day for us and we cannot wait to do this again! Thank you for shopping small and giving our business a chance! We appreciate you! ❤️

02/07/2024

I have been very busy with for the past month, so I am happy to finally have the chance to sit down and crochet a little! And I’m excited to announce there will be a limited number of succulents and bamboo plants available in ’s booth this Saturday 02/04 at the Seattle Lunar New Year Night Market hosted by !

My partner Javier and my brother Mike will be manning the booth while I wander off on a 10 day vacation lol, so if you are there at the night market, please say hi to them and cheer them on for me! They are the best! 🥰

When I return from my trip, I hope to dedicate more time to crocheting, so I can share even more new pieces with you soon! Until then, please check out ! We‘ve curated some pretty cute stuff!

02/05/2024

We had a blast ! Thank you so much to everyone who came to check out our booth! Because this was ’s first market, we really didn’t know what to expect. We were both anxious and excited to see if there was anyone who shared our sense of humor and would appreciate the products we curated. It was more than a little nerve racking! But luckily, it ended up being a great day for us and we cannot wait to do this again! Thank you for shopping small and giving our business a chance! We appreciate you! ❤️

01/25/2024

01/25/2024

Hey everyone! Genna is back!!! 😋 I have finally recovered from the December market madness and I just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the love you give to Exquisite Knots. I am forever grateful for the support and I look forward to another year of sharing my creations with all of you!

I am now hard at work crocheting for the Celebrate Asia Market at the Seattle Symphony this Sunday 02/04! If you are going to the concert, please stop by and say hi! Otherwise, you can find my crocheted pieces at the Fremont Sunday Market, Seattle Night Markets, Seattle's Chinatown-International District’s Lunar New Year Celebration and the Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s New Year Celebration in February!

Aside from crocheting, I’ve also been busy starting up a new small business called Estudios Aiya! Yes, there is officially no time for sleep anymore. But seriously, who needs sleep when you are making another one of your childhood dreams come to life? No one! And definitely not me!

So, when I was a kid and people asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, my answer was always: artist, writer, and have my own gift shop where I can buy and sell all the cute things I love! None of which seemed all that plausible at the time… But, here I am now going into my 6th year as a full time fiber artist, with a gazillion storylines floating around in my head and my hard drive for a novel that I will finish one of these days… Which means I can proceed onto the third thing on my list in the meantime: gift shop! But, we gotta start small before opening a brick and mortar. So, please check out on Instagram and catch us curbside at markets around the PNW this year (I will be bringing my crochet to all events)!

12/14/2023

Big narwhals are finally back in stock! I will be making more throughout the day as well. So, if you’ve been thinking about getting one, now is your chance! Come find Exquisite Knots !

12/01/2023

Guess what? We are vending in two locations this Friday-Sunday! This is the first time we’re doing this, so we are a little nervous. I will be ’s Winter Show inside the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, while my brother Mike will be manning the hut outside Fisher Pavilion ! So, be sure to stop by to say hi and get your holiday shopping done this weekend!

11/28/2023

Top hat octopuses are here for the holiday season! They’ll be available this weekend ’s Winter Show inside the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center and until December 24th!

11/22/2023

Exquisite Knots is ready for the Seattle Christmas Market! We’ll be here every day from November 24th to December 24th! Come find us this Friday 11/24 from 11:30AM-9:30PM! Get your tickets now!