Hi, my name is Zandra Yashie Hill. I am Zuni Red Running the Water People and born for Many Goats. I was born in Ganado, Arizona, and raised in Gallup, New Mexico.

I grew up in a Christian home where we often hosted missionaries for Vacation Bible School. During one of those visits, I learned how to crochet as a child. I didn’t pick it up again until 2020, when COVID had us staying home except for essential trips. Wanting something creative to focus on, I returned to crochet and that’s where this journey truly began.

At first, I didn’t want to make only blankets. I saw so many unique and unexpected things being crocheted, and that inspired me to explore beyond the traditional. That’s when my creativity really took off.

Today, I create bold, playful, and sometimes exotic crochet pieces that bring humor and personality into everyday life. I enjoy a good challenge even if it takes me a while to finish, I love the process and the growth that comes with it. I’m excited to share my work with you and hope my creations bring a smile to your face.

About Red Water Creative

Red Water Creative is a small, family run creative studio supporting Indigenous made work across fashion, fiber arts, and design. The studio was created to provide a shared home for distinct creative voices, while keeping each maker’s identity clear and respected.

Red Water Creative supports the work of Diné artist and designer Briceson Dennis, whose apparel and advocacy pieces live at bricesondennis.com, as well as Zandra’s crochet creations, offered through this site. Each project is independently designed and made with care, intention, and respect for community.