Staten Island’s Craft Fair Pops in St. George

St. George’s craft fair buzzed last night, with Staten Island showcasing NYC’s handmade heart. Maker Lena Carter sold knit scarves as 500 shopped near the ferry dock. It’s borough charm—$10 entry, wares from soap to wood, pure SI vibe. A kid nabbed a toy; a pro eyed a quilt. ‘Staten crafts—this is us,’ Carter says, folding wool. The dock turned market.

The fair’s fresh—monthly, doubling since February’s kickoff. Carter’s a Stapleton knitter; last night’s haul hit 200 sales—yarn flew. A soap stall cleared out; haggling sparked laughs. Rain held—tents saved the day. #SICraft trended; Manhattan’s missing out.

Some shrugged—’Too pricey,’ griped a ferry rider, clutching a buck. Space pinched—latecomers squeezed; elbows bumped. A table wobbled—fixed fast. Still, 400 stayed—crafts ruled. St. George’s never stitched so tight.

Carter’s pushing for weekly, maybe a pier slot if spring bites. ‘NYC’s hands—this shows it,’ she says, packing skeins. The fair’s a Staten win—grit meets glue. St. George’s craft central now; grab a scarf. Haggle soft—makers shine.