About this Website

Hi and Welcome to Smart Knit Crochet.

I'm Janice Jones and I am so thrilled to have the honor of being the voice behind this site.  I was introduced to many crafts at a young age by my paternal grandmother, but sadly the interested faded as life got in the way.  College, career, marriage, children, you know the routine. 

It wasn't until 2020 and the Covid Pandemic, that I picked up my needles and hooks for the first time in many decades.    I became immediately hooked (no pun intended) and began searching out books, magazines and online tutorials. 

It was as if I were learning the skills for the first time, but luckily some of the knowledge given to me some 60 years earlier, did remerge but the muscle memory needed a little rekindling.  

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time to be involved in crafts.  Everyone I knew was always working on a project or two. 

I can remember getting into trouble in high school for knitting in Physics class.  Surely that teacher must have understood that I could knit and listen to his lecture at the same time! Oh, I promise you, I did set my knitting down, if he said anything of importance that I needed to jot down.

Fast forward a few decades, well, maybe more than a few decades, and here I am hoping to share my knowledge with you.  

My goal for this website is to provide basic instructions, easy patterns and tutorials, and carry on the hard work of the two previous owners of this site.  I decided to get certified as an educator with the Craft Yarn Council and The Kniting Guild of America, (Professional Knitter Certification and the Master Hand Knitter Certification) two well known organizations here in the United States for  Crafting Excellence. 

You can also find me on my other two websites, 

Small Dog Place

Miracle Shih Tzu

But, what's in it for you?

You Are The Reason for This Site

I am passionate about knitting and crocheting and want to pass on this excitement to you. A century ago, knowledge was passed down through the generations, but we are so fortunate today that the internet can serve the same purpose.

I'd love to keep in contact you you.  Could I interest you in signing up for my newsletter?

It's free, of course, and you should receive a copy in your inbox approximately twice a month.  Not only will it keep you up-to-date with what's new on the site, but will also provide you with some valuable advice, tips and tricks, and interesting tidbits of wisdom about knitting or crocheting.

Contact me, or sign up right here:

Certificate from the Craft Yarn Council for Janice Jones Knitting Instructor
Craft yarn council crochet instructor certificate

About Janice

Hi, I’m Janice, the voice behind Smart-Knit-Crocheting. I love to knit and crochet and even more, I love teaching others what I know.

Though I learned to knit and crochet as a child, I didn’t get serious about these amazing hobbies until I retired. I’m a certified knit and crochet instructor through the Craft Yarn Council and am working on becoming a Master Hand Knitter through The Knitting Guild Association.

I’m currently living with my husband of over 50 years and our 6 Shih Tzu dogs.

I love hearing from you, so please drop me a line and let me know what you’re working on, whether you love knitting or crocheting more, and if you have any questions. Please visit my about me page for more information.


Happy Crocheting