Founder, Lead Educator
About Me:
I learned to crochet at the age of 5 and I haven't put my hook down since! I live in Oregon with my husband, son, 2 cats and 1 dog.
- 2009-present: Salena Baca Crochet
- 2012-2016: Design Wars, Founder
- 2014-2017: Happily Hooked Magazine, Content Coordinator, Director of Relations
- 2014-2016: The Pattern Pack, Founder & Editor
- 2015-present: American Crochet Association, Founder & Lead Educator
- 2018-present: Yarnpreneur Academy, CEO / Lead Yarn Lover
3 Facts About Me:
- I've lived in Japan and England.
- Food is very important to me (I love to eat).
- I always try to make people laugh.
Skill Set:
- Exceptional Crochet Instructor.
- Accomplished Author.
- Aspiring Comedian & Karaoke Singer.
Membership Maven
About Me:
I've been supporting online businesses since 2007. I've been crocheting like a fiend since 2017. In 2018 I had the awesome opportunity to combine my two skills by joining the ACA team!
3 Facts About Me:
- I love the color PURPLE!
- Purple is my favorite color.
- When I crochet, I use a purple Furls crochet hook.
Skill Set:
- Online business management extraordinaire.
- Systems, procedures, and implementation diva.
- Amateur steamed blue crab picker.
Video Production
About me:
I'm a crochet obsessed author, blogger, yarn hoarder, and beach bum from southern California. I'm newly fascinated with dyeing yarn, and I have been spending a lot of time working on new crochet patterns that I share on my blog: Gleeful Things. When I'm not playing with yarn, I can usually be found outdoors hiking, biking or relaxing on the beach.
3 Facts About Me:
- Sewing was my original craft of choice, before I learned to crochet.
- Cheese is my favorite food.
- I secretly want to be a farmer because I love caring for plants and animals.
Skill Set:
- Colorful crochet designer.
- Compelling crochet video creator.
- Better than average hula hooper.
Peace + Love + Crochet