Growing up, I always had a soft toy tucked under her arm.
Those toys were more than just fabric and stuffing – they were companions, keepers of secrets, and a sense of safety when the world felt too big.

That feeling of security never left me, and it’s what inspires every crochet toy I design today.
I want each piece I make – and every pattern I share – to hold the same warmth and friendship that my childhood toys once gave me.

From Accounting Desk to Crochet Hook

By day, I work as an accountant, sharing practical business tips for makers through my blog.
By night (and every spare weekend), I’m sketching, counting stitches, and bringing new toy characters to life.

I believe creative business owners deserve tools that make the numbers simple – and children deserve toys that feel like friends.

Handmade Toys with Heart

When I design new patterns, I create many sample toys along the way.
These one-of-a-kind pieces aren’t mass-produced – they’re handmade keepsakes that often take anywhere from 5 to 15+ hours to make.

I offer them at cost of materials + freight only, so they can find loving homes instead of gathering dust in my studio.
Each toy sold helps me keep designing patterns for other makers to enjoy.

Giving Back – One Pair of Socks at a Time

For every toy that finds a new home, I donate a “pair of socks” to KidsCan to help Kiwi kids. This is a cash donation made, which represents 20% from each toy sale.

Some toys will also be set aside for special charity auctions – where all proceeds will go straight to KidsCan.
It’s my small way of passing on the comfort and security I once felt hugging my own soft toys.

Join the Journey

Whether you’re here for practical business tips, crochet patterns, or to adopt a handmade keepsake toy, I’m so glad you’ve found your way to Brenda Kay Crochet.

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Together, we can fill homes with handmade friends – and keep children’s feet warm along the way.