Hello everyone!

Behind Knittory is crochet & knit maker/designer Victoria Hernandez.

Born in the Bay Area of California, Victoria grew up in a loving Puerto Rican family. She credits her mother (an abstractionist artist) for her creative drive and her father (a retired military officer and PhD graduate) for her ambition.

In 2018, partially on a whim and partially to help anxiety, she started teaching herself how to knit and crochet simultaneously. Instantly hooked--she hasn't stopped since!

Fast forward to late 2020, Victoria immigrated to England from the USA. While living in England, she decided to embark on a journey that has actually intimidated her for a long while: finding meaning in what she does, the pursuit of happiness, and putting herself out there to make her dreams a reality. And so, a tiny business--derived from her creativity and love for bringing joy to others--was born.

Combine this with her love of fiber arts, animals...all things kawaii-spooky-nerdy too and well, you have a recipe for something whimsical.

Although she does not consider herself an expert just yet, she's more than happy to showcase her journey as she learns more in the world of fiber arts, small business, and content-making.

Her ultimate dream is to mesh her alternative/eclectic personality with something fresh and unique in the world of amigurumi* design. And one day, she will work her way up to having a storefront and art gallery. 

If you'd like to come along on this journey, follow @Knittory on Instagram as Victoria discovers more of herself and what she can offer you all!

*Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.