María Alejandra Montero is a graphic designer from Venezuela, currently living in Barcelona. She has been a crochet designer for 16 years and specializes in making amigurumi portraits. She also collaborates with DMC designing several crochet kits and patterns.
Describe Your Style in Three Words?
Detailed, funny and colorful.
How Long Have You Been Stitching For?
I have been making amigurumis with my little brand Lalala Toys since 2008.
What’s Your Favorite Stitch?
I like all crochet stitches, but I particularly love relief stitches. I also love freestyle stitches, I think they're very creative.
How Did You Learn to Stitch?
My grandma, Isabel, taught me how to crochet when I was a child. But, I learned how to make amigurumis in a workshop in Duduá, Barcelona.
What Are Your Embroidery Essentials?
I always work with DMC Happy Cotton and Natura Just Cotton. They are my essentials. I also always work with an ergonomic crochet hook. If I have that as well as sunlight, I don't need anything else.
What Inspires You?
People, nature, colours and textures inspire me.
What’s Your Favorite Piece Of Work?
I have made a lot of amigurumi portraits... people send me their photos and I crochet them. It's a nice way to have a keepsake made with love.
What Difference Has Stitching Made To Your Life?
I have always needed to do something creative to make myself happy. Crocheting fills my heart.
