Virginia C. Perez (1918-1994)
I, Leonardo, dedicate Off da Hook and all creations from it to my beloved grandmother, Virginia C. Perez.
It all began as a kid, sitting next to grandma on visits and expressing an interest in crochet. She taught me, but as I grew into my teen years, I had other things — not necessarily good things — on my mind, and my interest waned.
About five years ago, I started a four hour — there and back — and needed something to occupy my time on the train. I went over to Walmart and bought myself a hook and some yarn and I have been crocheting ever since. An added benefit is that innocent people are still alive, as crochet calms my inner beast and I am less likely to kill the incompetents.
Seeking like-minded humans, I strived to start a local stitch ‘n’ bitch and have finally succeeded in conjunction with the Playa Vista Library in founding Playa Vista Yarn Crafters. Recently, I decided to learn how to knit and I am enjoying that as well.
HookerLeo
E: leonardo@offdahook.net
T: 424 209 3745
