I like going into small shops where I find little treasures to take home with me that will be rare to spot elsewhere. It is a benefit I most enjoy about Brooklyn. Within the nooks and crannies you can find a pair of earrings or a vintage blouse which you will be the sole wearer. There is a place in Brooklyn called Fuego that provides this type of exclusiveness. This is where I was very fortunate to stumble upon the wares of Dahlia Soleil.

When I think of crochet and knitting I think of a time when it was very cool to do this type of craftiness...once again thank you celebs. My friends were all into their Stitch and Bitch sessions and I wanted in. I decided to go out, buy a book, buy some materials and get to work. I had seen my mother countless times with those needles creating intricate designs as if she were a black widow preparing for her latest capture. I figured it would not be a hard task to attempt. Boy, was I wrong. Loop here, purl this, cross that...I was no good at it to say the least. I retired my needles quite quickly in defeat as my patience level is not very high.

I stood inside Fuego, browsing aimlessly until I had come across a pair of fingerless, brown and tan crocheted gloves. I of course tried them on and instantly fell in love with them as I did with a hat that complimented it completely. I exclaimed, "I must know the maker of these wares!," where the shop owner was quick to point out how quickly those go. I never thought of crocheting as a fashionable art form, but Ms. Paulette Jemott-Wiley has proven me very wrong. She makes some very stylish crocheted hats, scarves, gloves and also has a t-shirt collection. And now, here we are. I am very excited to present Paulette, creator of Dahlia Soleil and her beautiful, very fashionable creations.

Do you think Crochet is making a comeback and how do you make your things modern and chic?