From scrolling on TikTok to running her own webshop, from crocheting a sweater to creating bags that travel around the world. Lot’s story is truly inspiring. In our “Creator in the Spotlight” series, we shine a light on creative makers who turn their passion into something beautiful. And this time? The spotlight is on @crochetbylot
From a TikTok video to her own business
In 2023, Lotte saw a TikTok video of someone crocheting a sweater. Her reaction? “This is totally something for me.” And just like that, she got started. What began as a way to relax during her studies quickly grew into much more than a hobby. She started sharing her creations on social media, and the reactions followed almost immediately. People wanted to buy what she was making. That is how Crochet by Lot was born.
Now, a year and a half later, Lotte has her own business registration number, a webshop, and a stock of crocheted bags ready to order. Her products have already been sold in Belgium, the United States, and even Australia.
Crocheted bags with a signature style
The bestseller in her shop? The makeup bag. Lotte uses it herself every single day, and it is a real 2 in 1 or even 3 in 1 product: makeup bag, toiletry bag, summer clutch… The bag adapts to you. And that is exactly what Lotte loves about her work: creating products that people genuinely use.
A fun fact about the makeup bag: the pattern was completely designed by Lot herself and is now available on her webshop. Crocheters around the world are making their own versions of it.
The finishing touch: a personalized label
Ask Lotte what her favorite moment in the creative process is, and the answer comes instantly: “Adding the label.” For her, that is the moment when a handmade product truly becomes a finished product of her own. Something to be proud of.
From the very beginning, Lotte knew her bags needed personalized labels. After doing some research, she found Nominette. In December 2023, she placed her very first order, and since then, more than 300 orders have already been shipped out, each one featuring a Nominette label.
Her choice? Pink, of course. Because standard black? That is just not Lotte. She chose a sew in label that perfectly matches her brand, and by now, the pink label has become a recognizable part of Crochet by Lot. Customers even regularly ask her where she gets those beautiful labels from. That says it all.
Would you also like to give your handmade creations a professional finish?
At Nominette, you can easily design your own personalized labels. Choose a clothing label with your own logo or a custom sew in label. Give your creations the finishing touch they truly deserve.
Lotte’s advice: just start
Would you like to learn crochet, or are you already crocheting but unsure whether you can turn it into something more? Lotte has a clear message: “In the beginning, it definitely is not always easy, and that is completely okay. But by continuing to practice and try, you will get there. Before you know it, you will be creating the most beautiful pieces.”
And for anyone doubting whether to take their hobby more seriously: look at Lotte. She went from her very first, far from perfect crochet piece to bags being shipped to Australia. It all starts with taking that first step.
Would you like to finish your handmade creations with your own label, just like Lotte? Order your personalized labels at nominette.com.