Little Crocus Co

SWADDLED IN COMFORT WITH LITTLE CROCUS CO.

By Talena Winters Photography by Melissa E. Earle

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Q @littlecrocusco Kristen Wald, 30, has been making money from her crafts for years, selling windows and mirrors with vinyl wording at fairs and markets. However, a late-night dive on Pinterest became the catalyst for a pivot from home décor to homemade headbands, and Little

Crocus Co. was born. The business now also includes baby swaddles and slouchy beanies. Growing up, Wald’s grandmother imparted a love of crafting. A true Peace Country girl, Kristen was inspired to name her business after the first flowers that poke through the snow in a northern spring, flowers she remembers hunting for with her mom and grandma. The momma bear in her logo represents her love of the outdoors, gardening, adventures and creating.

Wald lives near Grimshaw with her husband, two sons and two dogs.

How did you get into making what you make? I always loved headbands, but either they never stayed put or they were uncomfortable. When I found a sewing pattern that claimed to be nonslip, I had to try it. I got my hands on a sewing machine and fabric and tested it out. The results were so awesome, I started giving them to family and friends and making more to sell, switching gears from selling vinyllettered windows and mirrors.

After having my second child, I added baby swaddles and slouchy beanies to the collection.

What about your process is important to you? I do everything myself, from picking the fabric, cutting to size, sewing, labelling and taking the pictures. Each piece is unique. When you purchase a handmade product, you truly get something one-of-a-kind.

When I see people out in the community wearing one of my handmade products, it brings me the greatest joy. I do a little happy dance inside!

Tell us a bit about your products. Everything I make is soft, stretchy and stylish. I use only high-quality designer fabrics.

Headbands – my biggest seller, these are non-slip (for real—they actually stay put on your head) and stretchy. They can be worn in many different ways. I hand cut each headband to size, sew them up with the sewing machine and hand-sew the gathers. Then, I package them with love and care.

This year, I started adding buttons to the headbands to be worn with masks. The buttons take strain off the ears. Large (for adults and children with a larger head size) are $15. Mini (for babies and children up to 5 years) are $10.

Baby Swaddle – Super soft, with rounded corners and raw edges for maximum stretch and comfort to wrap that baby tight like a little burrito. Get a headband and swaddle in matching prints for a sweet baby shower gift. $24 each.

Slouchy Beanies – Made with the same soft, stretchy fabric as all my products. Cut to size using a handmade stencil. Available in three sizes from infant to child. Like all my products, they make great gifts, especially at this time of year. $22 each.

Where can people purchase your products? You can purchase my products through my Etsy shop, littlecrocusco. etsy.com, or in person at Just for Looks Hair Salon or Raediance Florist & Gift Shop in Grimshaw. I’ll also be at markets around the Peace Region over the holidays, so follow on social media to be notified—@littlecrocusco on Facebook and Instagram.