N: Making room for the new stuff?

J: Yeah! we’re all stoked for the new stuff. It’s definitely been awhile. So a lot of people ask me what Nicole Guthary is all about. What is it exactly you do?

N: Hahaha…EVERYTHING! I work as a test specialist at Washington Mutual full time, I also work at a friend’s jewelry store, I attend ministry school, and, best of all I am working on getting my handmade accessory business off the gound! I do it all! Haha!

J: Sounds like you’re the total package.  I’ve got a broken sprinkler, can you help me fix it? But let’s talk about the handmade stuff- it’s been the buzz in our area as of late. Tell me how you started knitting.

N: My grandma taught me how to knit when I was five. We used to make potholders and slippers when we were kids. I picked up crocheting later and would do little projects here and there, but about two years ago I decided to pick it up again and started making beanies and scarves.  I just kept working on getting better and better until I found out that my friends actually wanted me to make them things! Naturally I decided that I wanted to try to do something I love-  it just seemed like a great time to start. So now, even though I can knit most of my creations are crocheted. But it is one of my goals this year to get some cool knitted stuff going.

J: You know, I’ve heard about your beanies for awhile now. Natalie’s been telling me about them since back in the skate shop days. But knitted stuff? Wow! Like what?

N: I really want to work on cable knits, which are the cool patterns that criss cross over one another that you see alot on scarves and sweaters. And I am working on possibly doing bikinis for the summer time.

J: I am familar with that, one of my favorite sweaters is a cable knit, shawl collar cardigan. Bikinis will definitely be a hit considering how hot it’s been lately. Now what can people expect with one of your beanies?

N: People can expect a quality, one of a kind beanie that has been personally made, with love, by me. I am extremely particular about the product I produce and I really want to create beanies that are all one of a kind while maintaining best possible craftsmanship at the same time.

J: That seems to be the main objective in our camp- made with love. Talk to me about what you look forward to most in 2008.

N: The thing I look forward to most is creating! I am looking forward to expanding my skill set so that I can create new and exciting projects.  I have so many ideas and I cant wait to get them stitched up.  I really want to be able to fufill the custom requests that I receive and also be able to offer more options as I improve.  I am also looking into how to make my little projects more widely available, and most of all I am excited to build my relationships with amazing companies like Soulful Commandoe! It’s gonna be a great year of growth!

J: Two extra points for mentioning Soulful Commandoe. Self promotion time! Tell everyone about your website.

N: My website, nicoleguthary.com, is completely up and running and I am taking orders NOW! There is also a link to my blog, nicoleguthary.typepad.com, which I keep updated with extra pictures and updates. That way if you really want to know what I am doing now, you can find out!

J: OK one last thing before we part. Word association. What’s the first word that comes to your mind when i say….Nicole Guthary?

N: ME! Haha…

J: Soulful Commandoe?

N: I dont have just one word for Soulful. I have so many. The first one I thought of was helpful.

J: High school?

N: Awesome!

J: Tattoos?

N: Expression

J: TV show?

N: X-Files

J: Mulder?

N: Fox

J: Scully?

N: Red

J: Natalie?

N: Hello Kitty. Luxurious

J: Wait that’s three! South Hills?

N: God

J: Bank of America?

N: BAD!

J: Haha! OK that about does it. Anything else you want to say? Shout outs, thank yous?

N: Honestly, I really would like to thank you and nick for all of the amazing help and insight you both have given me. It’s been so helpful. I also want to thank Natalie, she’s always believed in me and probably owns more Nicole Guthary originals than anyone else.

J: You’re welcome! We always enjoy the company of people who understand the value of determination and hard work.

Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us!

N: Thank you!