Have you ever looked at someone’s crochet work and instantly recognised it—before you even saw their name?
That’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately.
As crafters, we don’t just make things—we express something deeper. Our choices—colours, textures, stitches—quietly tell a story about who we are, what we love, and sometimes even the season we’re walking through.
And over time, I’ve come to realise… I have a style of my own.
I like to call it “Morine Flair.”
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Let’s Start From The Beginning.
My main form of crafting is crochet. I do a bit of sewing and knitting, but crochet and I have always just clicked.
For as long as I can remember, crochet has been part of my life. My mother taught me when I was about 8 years old, and from that moment on, I was hooked (pun intended).
Through my primary and secondary school years, I would pick up my hook every now and then—making a dishcloth here, a scrap piece there. Nothing elaborate, just simple projects. But even then, there was always a sense of peace and accomplishment in those moments.
Looking back now, I realise something I didn’t fully understand at the time… Every piece I made was a form of self-expression.
After I completed my studies, my sisters encouraged me to try bigger projects. I jumped at the idea—and even now, when I look back at my very first “proper” piece, I can see it clearly: The color. The creativity. The personality.
It was all there… even before I knew to call it that.
And in many ways, I think that’s how creativity often works—what feels natural to us is often the very thing that makes our work uniquely ours.
Somewhere Just After The Beginning.
Looking back, I’ve always used colour as a form of self-expression. Even in school, where there wasn’t much room for creativity, I would find little ways to bring it in—usually through different coloured pens that made my notes feel a bit more alive. Funny enough, I still do that to this day.
That love for colour slowly opened the door to something more. It led me to experiment, to explore, and to create more intentionally. After making my first granny square blanket, I began teaching myself new crochet techniques—moving on to children’s clothes, booties, flowers, and just about anything I could try my hand at.
Creative thinking is not about generating something new from a blank slate, but rather about taking what is already present & combining those bits & pieces in a way that has not been done previously.
~James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.
And that’s exactly what it felt like—taking what I already knew and slowly shaping it into something that felt more and more like me.
At some point, it felt natural to look for a space where I could share that journey and connect with others who understood it. That’s what led me to Instagram—a place where a single photo could say what words sometimes couldn’t.
In 2018, I finally took that step and joined Instagram. Like many of us do, I started out trying to figure everything out—downloading guides, learning strategies, and wondering if I was doing things “right.” It felt overwhelming at times, but I kept showing up.
There were moments where I held back creatively, especially when comparison crept in. It took time—and a bit of intentional growth—to move past that and start creating more freely again.
For we are God’s masterpiece…
~Ephesians 2:10
And I think that’s what I was slowly beginning to discover—
not just how to create, but how to create in a way that reflected who I was becoming.
The Middle.
Fast forward to November 2018.
I shared a photo of my granny square blanket (the one above), and the response was so encouraging. It gave me the confidence to keep going—to share more of my “wild” ideas and creative experiments.
And somewhere in that process, something began to shift.
I started coming into myself creatively. The more passion, excitement, and pride I allowed myself to feel in my work, the more my confidence grew. And that confidence, in turn, fueled even more creativity.
I began experimenting beyond just colour—bringing in fabric, adding embellishments like beads, and even incorporating embroidery into my crochet pieces. What started as simple makes slowly became something more expressive, more layered, and more intentional.
Over time, a few friends mentioned something that caught me by surprise—they could recognise my work on their feed before even seeing my name or reading the caption.
One of them gave it a name:
The Morine Flair.
And it stuck.
I’ve come to use it as a way of describing how I bring colour, creativity, and personality into my work—not just to make something beautiful, but to express something meaningful.
And sometimes, that expression goes beyond ourselves—becoming a way to serve others through what we make.
Looking back now, I can see how God was shaping something through it all—even before I had the words for it.
How Do You Express Yourself?
The way you express yourself through your craft will be unique to you.
For me, it’s through what I’ve come to call the Morine Flair—a blend of colour, creativity, and thoughtful expression that brings my ideas to life.
Over time, I’ve realised that creativity isn’t just about coming up with something entirely new. It’s also about how we take in ideas, reflect on them, and shape them into something that feels personal and meaningful.
One form of originality is creation. another form is synthesis.
People often focus so much on creating new ideas that they overlook the value of synthesizing ideas from different sources.
Innovation usually means connecting previously unconnected concepts.
~James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.
And that’s what this has looked like for me—taking inspiration, sitting with it, and allowing it to take shape in my own way.
Over time, I’ve learned to nurture that process and not spend so much energy worrying about what others might think. Because if there’s one thing I’ve come to believe, it’s this:
Your work doesn’t need to look like everyone else’s to be valuable.
If there is to be a theme in your craft, let it be authenticity—an honest expression of who you are, in this moment, with what you have.
Because there will only ever be one you.
Creativity as Worship
Over time, I’ve come to see creativity differently.
What once felt like simple self-expression has grown into something deeper—something more meaningful.
Because the truth is, we were created by a creative God.
In Scripture, we see that creativity is not random or accidental. It is given, nurtured, and used with purpose. In Exodus 31, God specially commissions Bezalel and Oholiab, filling them with the Spirit of God to create artistic designs for the Tabernacle, showing that craftmanship is valued by God.
“The Lord has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work… artistic designs… and the ability to teach others.”
~ Exodus 35:35 (NLT)
That means the desire to create—the ability to combine colours, textures, and ideas—is not something we have to strive to prove. It’s something that has already been placed within us.
And when we choose to create with intention, with joy, and even with honesty in the seasons we’re in, it becomes more than just crafting.
It becomes an act of worship. Not because every piece has to be perfect—but because it reflects the One who made us.
And in that way, even the simplest project can carry meaning. And maybe that’s why creating has always felt like peace—because in those quiet moments, we’re reflecting something eternal.
How to Express Yourself Through Your Craft
If you’re still discovering your creative voice, know this—there’s no single “right” way to express yourself through your craft.
But there are ways to begin.
- Start with what draws you in. Pay attention to the colours, textures, and patterns you naturally gravitate toward. Those preferences are often the first clues to your unique style.
- Allow yourself to experiment. Not every project has to be perfect. Some of your most meaningful discoveries will come from trying something new—whether it works out or not.
- Combine what you already know. Creativity often grows when you bring together techniques, ideas, or materials in ways that feel natural to you.
- Create without constant comparison. It’s easy to look around and feel like your work should look a certain way. But your value isn’t found in how closely you match someone else—it’s found in how honestly you create.
- Let your style evolve. What you love today may look different a few months from now—and that’s okay. Growth is part of the process.
Over time, as you continue creating, you’ll begin to notice patterns—small, consistent choices that make your work feel like yours.
And before long, what once felt uncertain will begin to feel natural. Your style is already there—you’re simply learning how to recognise it.
A Moment of Reflection
Before you go, take a quiet moment to reflect on your own creative journey.
- What colours, textures, or styles feel most like you right now?
- What season are you in—and does your craft reflect it?
- Are you creating from pressure… or from joy?
There’s no right or wrong answer here—just an invitation to notice, to reflect, and to create a little more freely.
Because your craft isn’t just about what you make.
It’s about what you express, what you carry, and what you’re growing into.
And that is something uniquely yours.
Keep Creating With Purpose
If this resonated with you, I’d love to have you journey along with me.
Here on Morine’s Shop, I share crochet patterns, tutorials, and faith-filled reflections to help you create meaningful pieces—one stitch at a time.
You can also explore the Through the Bible CAL, where we combine creativity and Scripture in a gentle, daily rhythm of making and reflection.
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Wherever you are in your journey—just beginning or rediscovering your voice—I hope you keep creating.
Not just beautifully…
But meaningfully.