WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
Hi! I’m Darnese Williams. I was born in Washington DC, and moved to Atlanta in 1985. I’ve lived in Augusta for 6 months. I make Chunky Chenille Sofa Throws, blankets, and ear warmers/headbands. I’m semi-retired. A true patron of all of the arts. Grandma to three, Kayla, Ibrahim and Sofia.

DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
You can knit with Chunky Chenille yarn using your hands or using large knitting needles. I use the hand knitting process. My custom pieces with faces, hearts, flowers etc., are made by creating a chain of yarn, fashioning the yarn into the designs I want, then sewing the design with a needle and thread onto the throw.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I am inspired by many things. Nature, loved ones, meeting new friends, sharing stories that prove to me that we are more alike than different.

FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
I love to travel by myself.

FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
Being from larger cities, I absolutely love the fact that you don’t have to pay to park in downtown Augusta. I also love the riverfront, and the Candlelight Music Series outside during the summer.

WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
I like turning a ball of yarn into a beautiful item that can be used for decor, warmth or a wearable.

WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
Just do your thing….whatever it is!! Have fun with it.