About this Website

Hi and Welcome to Smart Knit Crochet.

I'm Janice Jones and I am so thrilled to have you here.  I'm the voice, photographer, knitter/crocheter and everything else behind this site. 

I was introduced to many crafts at a young age by my paternal grandmother, but sadly the interested faded as life got in the way.  College, career, marriage, children, you know the routine. 

It wasn't until 2020 and the Covid Pandemic, that I picked up my needles and hooks for the first time in many (many) decades.    I became immediately hooked (no pun intended) and began searching out books, magazines and online tutorials. 

It was as if I were learning the skills for the first time, but luckily some of the knowledge given to me some 60 years earlier, did remerge but the muscle memory needed a little rekindling.  

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time to be involved in crafts.  Everyone I knew was always working on a project or two.  It was a time when everyone appreciated handmade goods. There's something primaeval in making something with our own hands -- something more satisfying than staring at a blue screen 24/7. Do you agree?

I can remember getting into trouble in high school for knitting in Physics class.  Surely that teacher must have understood that I could knit and listen to his lecture at the same time! Oh, I promise you, I did set my knitting down, if he said anything of importance that I needed to jot down.

Fast forward a few decades, well, maybe more than a few decades, and here I am hoping to share my knowledge with you.  If you haven't noticed, we're in a period of creativity much like the '60s and '70s.  If you're like most, you are here because you want to experience that creativity too.

My goal for this website is to provide basic instructions, easy patterns and tutorials, and carry on the hard work of the two previous owners of this site.  I decided to get certified as an educator with the Craft Yarn Council and The Kniting Guild of America, (Professional Knitter Certification and the Master Hand Knitter Certification) two well known organizations here in the United States for  Crafting Excellence. 

You can also find me on my other two websites, 

Small Dog Place

Miracle Shih Tzu

But, what's in it for you?

You Are The Reason for This Site

My goal is to help you become a passionate, competent, "smart" knit or crocheter.   

A century ago, knowledge was passed down through the generations, but we are so fortunate today that the internet can serve the same purpose, especially for people who yearn to learn but don't have that grandma next door.  That's why I'm here, your virtual grandma.

Where Would You Like to Begin Your Journey?

Many know whether they'd like to knot or crochet, but if you are unsure, start here to understand the differences.  I have two "start here" pages, one for knitting and one for crocheting.  If you just need a refresher or are looking for specifics, there is a search box in the top secondhand column on each page or search my site-map page.

Please visit me on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram and share these pages with your friends.  You can also find me on Ravelry.

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I am a member of The Knitting Guild Association and Crochet Guild of America.

Certificate from the Craft Yarn Council for Janice Jones Knitting Instructor
Craft yarn council crochet instructor certificate