Once upon a time, on a much needed escape from the Chicago winter, on a visit to my grandmother in Arizona, she sat me down to teach me how to crochet. At 21 years old, over the course of a few days, she taught me what she knew, bought me a book of stitches, and watched as I picked it up with ease, making her a bouquet of flowers and hair accessories. And the rest was history.

I am the founder and creator behind Sarah Kate’s Toddler Toppers. I’m just a kid at heart and find the greatest joy in making other kids excited and happy with my creations.

In addition to crocheting, I am a private music teacher teaching over 40 students in voice, piano, ukulele, and oboe, as well as tutoring all core subjects, Spanish, and sign language. I have a bachelors degree in Opera and Piano Performance as well as a minor in psychology and entrepreneurial studies. I substitute teach at my son’s school, and I am a church musician. In my “free time”…haha… I enjoy watercolor painting, sketching, diamond painting, needlepoint, interior design, Legos, and playing with my pups.

Growing up, I played softball (catcher) and volleyball (this didn’t last after my freshman year of high school as I learned its a tall person’s sport… I’m 4’11”…) I also earned my second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was an assistant instructor for a while. I was also a girl scout and earned my Gold Award (equivalent of Boy Scout’s Eagle Award).