Excuse me , I'm Hayden. I handcraft colourful french knitted shoelaces because making laces is how I connect with people.' 'As an autistic person, starting conversations isn't always easy for me.' 'So creating something by hand is my way of saying "hello".' 'Every pair of shoelaces is made especially for someone.' That's why I like people to ask, 'Can you make Janie some laces?' or 'Can you make Josh  some laces?' 'Each pair begins with a person's name.' 'I believe  pair of colourful shoelaces can brighten a day, start a conversation, or become a thoughtful gift.' 'Thanks for supporting my small business and for helping me share kindness, one pair of laces at a time.'