Meet The Maker: Vonnie Williams

Who are you, where are you from and what do you make?

I’m Vonnie from the knitwear label Snudoll. I’m born and bred in London. I’m a hand knitter mainly making knitted accessories for adults.

What inspires you?

I’m inspired by lots of things – I’m very much a visual magpie, but my mainstays are interesting colour mixes, objects that are well crafted, textures and people with fun style.

What is your workshop luxury?

I work from home so that would have to be my ‘knitting chair’. I decided last year that I needed (yes, very definitely needed), a cosy chair for knitting in, I eventually found an armchair I loved and every time I’m in it knitting (or just chilling), it’s a really lovely feeling.

Your favourite studio lunch?

That would be treat day – whether it’s pizza, poké or burgers, they’re all my faves

Best spot in the British Isles?

I’m a big fan of the beauty and peace of the country and more especially the coast, but at my core, I’m a concrete-lovin’ girl so I love the Barbican and the South Bank centre – the architecture, the layout, the views, the events and the people watching – all fab!

What do you find challenging about being a creative?

So many ideas! I’ve learned to write them down and review periodically. But mostly I’ve learned to focus. …she says.

What would you like to learn next?

Like most of us, I’m spending more time at home, so I’m keen to get more hands on with making furniture, accessories and designing my home space so that it works better.

How do you let your hair down?

I love ‘activity socials’ like bowling but dancing is my fave activity – now being held in my kitchen.

What are you listening to at the moment?

I listen to a lot of podcasts from politics to art/design to quiz shows. Music wise I’ve got the Hamilton soundtrack and 80’s/90’s RnB in my ears.

What makes you feel well chuffed?

Having a knit idea or pattern in mind, working it out and having it turn out as I expected or better – that’s always a nice feelin