Crochet creations with Starris Written by: Emma Owen
Kidd crochets clothing and accessories for customers
Meet the designer & see the design Inspired by her grandmother, one UAB student is turning her craft into a business, one ball of yarn at a time. Starris Kidd, sophomore in healthcare management, said she has been crocheting for about eight years. “I chose to express my creativity in this way because it’s a very easy outlet to allow myself to be creative,” Kidd said. “The beauty behind it is that almost anything can be made.” Kidd said that while she has been crocheting for years, she didn’t think to turn it into a business until summer of 2019. “When I began making clothes for myself, I thought other people would like them too,” Kidd said. Kidd said that there are some obstacles that come with the craft. “The most challenging part of crochet it when the piece doesn’t turn out how I’ve envisioned it,” Kidd said. “I’m faced with the decision of either scrapping it or turning it into something else.” Kidd said the reaction from others encourages her. “The most rewarding part of this experience would be the looks of shock and amazement I get from people when they see what I’ve made,” Kidd said. “It makes me feel good.” Kidd said one of the most exciting elements of crocheting is the potential of what could be made. “My favorite part about creating is seeing it all come together,” Kidd said. “Watching something as simple as yarn develop into something is truly amazing.” Xavier Turner, sophomore in political science and criminal justice, said he is excited to see his friend chase her goals. “It means a lot that Starris is pursuing these business ventures,” Turner said. “It started off as a skillful hobby and slowly progressed to a potential outlet for creative growth and economic property. She gives me motivation to try new things and pursue different forms of success.”
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF STARRIS KIDD/Kidd models her own work, an olive green mini dress and hand bag.
