Nine months after being gifted a crocheting kit for her birthday and watching countless hours of YouTube videos to improve her craft, 13-year-old Cadence Pile was eager to show off some of her finest work.

She was one of dozens of budding business owners who became the center of attention in Zelienople on Thursday evening, Sept. 11, as the borough hosted its Mini Maker’s Market, giving young entrepreneurs a chance to showcase and sell their handmade creations along the town’s streets.

“Probably seeing the finished result and also the joy of doing it is just being in the process of it,” said Pile about what she enjoys most about her new after-school hobby.

While the market was an opportunity to earn some extra cash for her crocheted toys and items, Pile said she appreciated the chance to

See Full Page