Allow me to introduce you to Esra from Knitella, here is the story of how her hobby turned into a business….
I always liked crafts and hand on activities, and when I was taught knitting at school in 4th grade I just knew this would be my lovely hobby 
Of course when you are at elementary school you don’t do anything for more than a little while, and that’s what happened. It was on and off for me till three years ago when I took it seriously and started actually having finished products! I knitted a scarf for everyone who wanted one from my family and friends, but I never took it further. A few months ago, I joined a knitting group in the neighborhood and there the crafty ladies really motivated me and I started having LOADS of finished projects YAY!! One day one of my knitting friends told me to go on a local fair with her and try and sell the fruits of my labour. So, I agreed, and I loved it! Then I joined my 2nd fair with my wonderful friend Mel the owner of Sweet Shop Creations….
Mel also told me all about Etsy and encouraged me to join, I did and since that moment I can’t seem to leave my knitting looms….
…and my jumbo knitting pencils….
Now I have an Etsy shop called Knitella, if you’re wondering where the name came from knitting and nutella chocolate are MY passion. This summer has been a crazy one and I have enjoyed every bit of it! 
Thanks to Esra for sharing her story with us, if you would like to know more why not check out her blog and of course get down to see her at Cherry Events Craft Fair on 11th September at Uppermill Civic Hall.