We recently had the chance to connect with Elizabeth Ewing and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I am being called to go back to school to earn my AA degree in Psychology, even though pursuing higher education felt intimidating before. At the same time, I’m stepping into the courage it takes to grow my small crochet business. Both paths challenge me, but they also excite me, because they represent the future I want to build for myself.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Elizabeth, though many people know me through my business, CrochetByMyenlight. I’m 40 years old, and getting to the point where I feel confident enough to share, let alone sell, my crochet work has been a journey filled with patience and courage. Crochet has become a true passion for me, especially creating blankets of all kinds. I love making smaller, baby-sized blankets, photographing them, and sharing them on my Etsy shop.
I started this business after all three of my children became adults. With more free time and a desire to rediscover myself, I turned to crochet not only as a creative outlet but as a way to build something meaningful. I’m also returning to school to pursue my AA degree in Psychology, and my long-term goal is to combine both worlds using crochet as a therapeutic tool to support healing, comfort, and emotional expression. CrochetByMyenlight is more than a small business; it’s the beginning of a bigger vision that blends creativity, care, and mental wellness.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
Growing up in an abusive home, I lacked confidence and carried the belief that I would never amount to anything. I was told that over and over as a child, and for a long time, I believed it. But crocheting helped me slowly rewrite that story. Every project I completed, whether a blanket, a scrunchie, or anything in between, showed me that my childhood doesn’t define me.
That realization gave me the courage to go back to school and to start my own business. Both have been powerful confidence boosters and daily reminders that I’m no longer that scared little girl. I’m capable and creative, and I’m building a future that’s entirely my own.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Oh, absolutely. There were several times when I almost gave up on both school and my crochet business. Between balancing life, healing from past trauma, and trying to believe in myself again, it often felt overwhelming. There were days when I’d look at my projects or my assignments and think, Who am I kidding?
But every time I reached that point, something small would pull me back, a compliment on a blanket I made, a good grade I didn’t expect, or even just remembering how far I’ve come from where I started. Those little moments reminded me that giving up would mean slipping back into a version of myself I’ve worked so hard to grow beyond.
What also kept me going was the thought of my children. I wanted to show them that no matter what life throws at you, it’s okay, you can get up, try again, and rebuild yourself. Pushing forward became a way to prove to myself and to them that our past doesn’t decide our future.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
I used to believe I had to be perfect at everything: school, my business, even the small day-to-day things. I carried this pressure from childhood, thinking that if I wasn’t ideal, I wasn’t enough. But over time, I’ve learned that perfection isn’t absolute, and chasing it only steals your joy.
Now I know it’s okay if I get a C in a class and not freak out. It’s OK if I mess up a crochet project and realize five rows later that I have to frog it. Those moments don’t mean failure; they mean I’m human, I’m learning, and I’m growing. Letting go of perfection has given me more peace, more confidence, and, actually, more room to enjoy what I’m doing.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What pain do you resist facing directly?
Right now, I’m resisting the pain of grieving both my brother’s and my father’s deaths. Every time the memories surface or the emotions get too close, I instinctively push them back into that small box I’ve kept hidden inside. It hurts too much to open it, and facing that level of loss feels overwhelming. I know I’ll have to unpack it eventually, but for now, it’s something I still struggle to look at directly.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetByMyenlight?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crochetbymyenlight/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrochetaByMyenlight
- Other: https://linktr.ee/crochetbymyenlight
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