About

Hello! I’m Michelle – the owner, creator, and doer of everything By Chelles. 

In May 2020, I was given a set of crochet hooks for my birthday. I am self-taught through videos, books, and blog posts. Within three months, I created over 20 garments. You could say I was absolutely hooked. My Instagram page @ByChelles was initially created to journal my creations, and eventually evolved into my own brand. So I combined my business background with this newfound passion, and By Chelles was formally created!

Everything behind the brand By Chelles (pronounced shells – like sea shells) is made by me in San Francisco, California. One woman owned and operated! I offer luxurious garments for the modern shopper and quality crochet patterns for the visionary maker. 

Each garment is handmade with exceptional care and attention to detail. With the use of high quality materials, they are a luxurious addition to your closet for years to come. No two garments are ever the same, making each piece 1 of 1. 

My patterns are for makers who want to crochet their own handmade garments. It takes me around 5 months to design, crochet, pattern grade, write, test, and finally publish the pattern. Each pattern is reviewed by testers and has been praised as well-written and easy to follow for any crocheter, from beginners to advanced.  

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. Feel free to explore my site where you’ll find this season's garments that are available for purchase, my patterns available for digital download, and social links. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in a custom piece, want to collaborate, or just say hi. 

So glad to have you here!