About Rin The Red
My name is Corrin, everyone calls me Rin. I live in Bucks County, PA. It's about 1.5 hours from both Philadelphia and Manhattan.
I make hats. I Rock out. I love music (mostly metal. Oh irony!) I also travel cross country, camp, laugh, scamper with random kids, musicians and doggies.
My MaMa and my Mom both taught me how to crochet when I was 7. Until I started making hats, I made little things that amused me, and I tried many times to make afghans. I leave that to my mom now that I have a niche.
I've been making hats and tams full time since 1999. The mission is and always will be the same. Handmade products made in the USA with love, exactly the way you wanted it.
It takes a lot of time to get it right. All the love I have to give is in every stitch.
I crochet one item at a time for individuals, designers, musicians, Movie/TV/Video. Music is the best. Chances are good you'll see me at an event working before the music starts.
For specific questions about my products, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Email me. It's the best way to get an answer. When CUSTOM orders are 'down', I don't answer requests to make any CUSTOM items. Add me (RinTheRed) to your buddy list.
Sometimes I get lucky and my hats are purchased by production companies for use in a movie. (shameless promotion warning: out on DVD. INTO THE WILD Directed by Sean Penn)
My greatest joy is seeing someone's face when they put on their new hat.
What's Hippie Crap? Originally my response to "What do you do for fun?" My response? "Meh, I make hippie crap, you probably wouldn't be interested." I thought no one could possibly be into macrame, crochet, recycling, music, reggae, as much as I was. I WAS WRONG. Hippie Crap was the original name for my business, mostly because it was funny and memorable. Now it is so much more than just some 'crap' I do for fun.
I've been online since 'back in the day' and you can usually find me on IM and also many many music forums. You'll see me at a concert making your order before the show starts. Sometimes I am out every night and tour across country, then I come home and try to keep up. Come say hallo to me anytime, if I am in front of the computer or have my phone, I apprecaite a 'hello' anytime. Look for RinTheRed anywhere on the web including Myspace, Facebook, Etsy, Twitter, Ravelry, Ween Forum, LinkedIn, Blogspot, etc..
