Kelly Rand is a writer for DCist.com and Crafting a Green World and an all-around awesome gal. Come shop her rad stuff at the Holiday Booty Market on December 6!

In 25 words or less describe who you are and what you make.

I am a writer and compulsive knitter. I create modern handmade items with a twist of irony. You can read about my life and craft at kellyrand.com

What's your favorite thing you make?

Currently it's my gun cozy, but soon to be taken over by another project, equally as dark.

Tell us about a crafting disaster/accident.

After learning about the horrors of vinyl, I set out to find a waterproofing method. I used linseed oil and coated some old canvas. I'm a very impatient person and proclaimed the method unsuccessful when after about a month, the canvases still had not dried.

What's your favorite thing about the holidays?

Decorating the house with festive decorations and telling stories of Christmas tree ornaments as they go up on the tree.

Who at the Booty Market are you excited to see/shop?

Fisticuffs!