Hello! My name is Juli, and welcome to my Once Upon a Cheerio, my little corner of the internet where I share free crochet patterns, tutorials, and creative projects for makers of all skill levels. I've loved crafting since I was a little girl. Over the years, I've turned my love of creating into writing original crochet patterns and projects, hoping to inspire fellow crocheters to explore their own creativity.
My obsession with yarn crafts started from a wedding gift: a pair of handmade amigurumi bunnies, which sparked my love for handmade, one-of-a-kind creations. I learned the basics of crochet from my mother and expanded my skills through online tutorials. As my interest grew, I began designing my own patterns, combining creativity with practical guidance for crafters of all levels.
I started Once Upon a Cheerio in 2016 as an Instagram account to share my crafts with the world. Since then, it has grown into a full blog where I share free crochet patterns, tutorials, and creative projects for crafters of all skill levels.
Over the years, my work has been recognized across the crafting world. I've been featured in Shutterfly, Country Living, Crochet Nation, Let's Knit Magazine, and Let's Get Crafting Magazine, published in 2024. In addition, I co-authored the Harry Potter: The Official Crochet Amigurumi Book. These opportunities allowed me to connect with a wider community and share my passion for crochet with makers around the world.
A Bit About My Life
Like many crafters, I end up hoarding a lot of crafting supplies. Our space is small, but my loving husband makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. He has been very supportive of all my hobbies. We are blessed to be parents to two wonderful little girls. They are a handful, but they inspire so much of what I make.
I started this blog to document my journey of creativity and motherhood, share my own original crochet patterns, and inspire others to create something beautiful, one stitch at a time. I hope my projects bring you as much joy and inspiration as crafting has brought me over the years, and I'm so glad you're here to create along with me!
