Today we’d like to introduce you to Jazzmynne Fedd.
Hi Jazzmynne, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Let me start by saying I will never pretend I know what I’m doing in life. Becoming a crochet designer was the most randomly planned decision for me. My 9th-grade art teacher at Pace Center for Girls taught us to crochet, but I never realized the power of it until 2022. Before I was a designer, I was a painter who spent 97% of my time awake at 3 am because I couldn’t wait to see what I created. My first crocheted balaclava happened solely from wanting to see what I could make. I didn’t think I was capable at first, but once I made my first mask, I tried to make everything that came to mind. The masks hid my face but made me feel so confident and badass (If I can say that). I went viral in 2022 and blew up in ways I never expected. I never wanted to stop once the orders started coming in, and I saw how powerful they made others feel. In September 2023, a talented model and musical artist, Anorio, created her first fashion show and asked me to be a featured designer. Although I was scared for my life to have others walking a runway in my creations, it was a test of how far will I let myself go. The fashion show fueled my desire to work with more friends and people in our creative community. My journey is opening new loves of my life. I have had the pleasure of working with a great designer (@GrodyEmpire) for our and my first brand collaboration. I’m showing people they can be whoever they want, no matter their journey. I’m thankful to have been born in a period that is growing creatively and passionately every day. Although I never knew what I wanted to do growing up, seeing how I made people feel with my creations felt right, and nothing else mattered. You can feel it when something is for you, and my body has never screamed at me so hard. life is too hard for us to wake up every day wishing we had chosen the things that brought us happiness. Crocheting has brought new levels of possibility into my life and has also created my love for business and entrepreneurship. I plan to start college soon for business, and that’s a journey I am so excited to begin.
It wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Being a crochet designer teaches you about your limits. After a year of being a crochet designer, I had created some stability for myself and was proud of myself. I became too consumed with wanting to create everything for everyone, and I forgot I was not a robot. My body began to burn out severely, and I couldn’t pick up a crochet hook for months. I became deeply behind on orders and fell into depression. The more I shut down, the worse things became, but the only way to fix it was the source of my problems. I spent about 5 or 6 months working on delayed orders and fixing all the issues I created for myself, and I can gladly say I will never let that happen again. It was a wake-up call that this is new for me, and I have to learn what works and caters to me in a balanced way.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar with what you do, what can you tell them about what you do?
My business, SolfulxSiren, was created to give everyone a chance to have their personality in a piece they can have forever. I am known mostly for my crochet balaclavas, but with the warmer seasons coming, ruffle hats have become one of my favorites. At the moment, I am learning how to make clothes, which is challenging and so exciting to try. Crochet balaclavas became like a diary to me. Every artist has that diary that accidentally turned into a sketchbook. Balaclavas, for me, is like writing feelings down in my book or daydreaming and doodling on the page, not even realizing how excellent the picture is until after. It still amazes me what I can come up with and what others trust me to bring to life. I am not just creating pieces; I am telling stories and bringing more light into the lives of others. Whether you buy a piece that makes your inner child want to jump around or a statement piece to get power back to you, show who you are and wear it proudly.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
SolfulxSiren came into my life unexpectedly, and I am constantly learning how to tune it into a brand, business, and community. I can’t say where I see my business growing in 5-10 years because I want to incorporate as many things as possible. I plan to attend college for business to learn the back ends of running an organization so I can bring in more crocheters and create my team. Working closely with my community is a big part of what I want to accomplish for myself and other creatives here. Collaborating and growing our talents helps us reach our goals with those we trust and genuinely support each other. When we grow from the inside, everything around us changes, and it’s essential to nurture and build that foundation to become more significant in 5 to 10 years. I’m not sure exactly where I will be, but I know it will be stable and fulfilling, and that is all I can ask for in this life. I can’t wait to see how far I go.
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De’Cota Allen
