Middletown Knitter Looks to Mother Nature for Inspiration

Lovely Little Knits is Middletown resident Maria Orticelli's Etsy shop.

Here she describes her little online business:

Knitting is more than a passion for me. It is both calming and invigorating and comes from a place deep within me. 

I think knits should be practical as well as beautiful and so I design with the intent of making something one can wear everyday. For me, designing is an organic process: once my hands are on the yarn and needles, it takes on a life of its own. I put my heart and soul into every piece I make and that process is what I enjoy the most. 

My inspiration comes from many things - mainly the color and texture of a yarn - as well as the beautiful world we live in. No one is a better artist than Mother Nature!

I love bringing designs to life and hope you enjoy wearing them as much as I love creating them for you! And please let me know if I can create something special for you. I'd love to bring your particular vision to life!

If you like to knit as much as I do, please check out my other Etsy shop: www.somthingtoknitwith.etsy.com for needles, books and yarn. 

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