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This is fine, right? Four of them are all used up...

#Ravelry #YarnStash #FibreArts

This is fine, right? Four of them are all used up...

#Ravelry #YarnStash #FibreArts

How Much Yarn Do You Actually Need?

Spoiler alert: More than you think.

Or less than you bought.

There is absolutely no in-between.

If you’ve been crocheting for more than five minutes, you’ve probably asked yourself one of life’s greatest mysteries:

“How much yarn do I actually need for this project?”

The answer?

Well… that’s complicated.

Sometimes one skein is plenty. Sometimes six skeins somehow disappear into what still looks suspiciously like half a blanket. And sometimes you finish an entire sweater with half a skein left over and spend the next three years wondering what to make with 47 yards of dusty mauve.

Crochet is weird like that.

The Great Yarn Shopping Delusion

Let’s be honest.

None of us walks into the yarn aisle intending to buy too much.

We walk in with a plan.

“I only need three skeins.”

Then we remember dye lots.

Then we remember that discontinued color from 2019 that still keeps us up at night.

Then we panic.

Suddenly we’re leaving the store with eight skeins, a new hook we definitely didn’t need, stitch markers shaped like llamas, and a tote bag because it was on sale.

It happens to the best of us.

The Blanket That Ate Your Yarn

Blankets are notorious liars.

You finish the first few rows and think, “This isn’t using much yarn at all!”

Fast-forward two weeks.

You’re staring at what looks like a bath mat, and somehow you’ve already gone through four skeins.

Blankets have a magical ability to convince you they’re almost done right up until they’re approximately 38% finished.

It’s science.

Probably.

Every Stitch Has an Appetite

Not all stitches are created equal.

A lacy mesh stitch sips yarn like it’s at an afternoon tea.

A puff stitch? That thing shows up to an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Bobbles don’t just use yarn. They inhale it.

Meanwhile, simple double crochet is over there quietly minding its own business, stretching every yard just a little bit farther.

Who knew stitches could have personalities?

Then There’s Yarn Chicken

Ah yes.

Yarn Chicken.

The sport nobody signs up for, yet somehow every crocheter ends up playing.

You’re ten rows from the finish.

The skein feels suspiciously light.

You start crocheting slower, as if conserving stitches will somehow conserve yarn.

You pull tighter.

You stretch the strand just a little.

You begin bargaining with the crochet gods.

“I don’t even need that last border…”

We’ve all been there.

Sometimes you win.

Sometimes you lose with three stitches left.

Those are the moments that build character.

Or at least colorful vocabulary.

So… How Much Yarn Do You Need?

Here’s the least satisfying answer you’ll ever read:

It depends.

It depends on the project.

It depends on the stitch.

It depends on the hook.

It depends on your tension.

It depends on the yarn itself.

It depends on whether you’re making a baby blanket or something large enough to survive the next ice age.

No calculator on Earth can predict every variable.

That’s why patterns list yardage instead of simply saying, “You’ll need four skeins.”

Because not all skeins are created equal.

My Advice?

If you’re standing in the yarn aisle asking yourself whether to grab one extra skein…

Grab it.

Future You would much rather have one lonely skein sitting in the stash than discover the yarn has been discontinued three days before finishing your project.

Besides…

Let’s not pretend that one extra skein is what finally pushed the stash over the edge.

We crossed that line a long time ago.

So… Give Me a Ballpark!

I know. After all that “it depends” talk, you’re probably rolling your eyes and thinking, “Just tell me how much yarn I need already!”

Fair enough.

While every project is a little different, most crocheters just want a starting point before heading to the yarn store. The chart below won’t replace the yardage listed in a pattern, but it will give you a pretty good idea of how much yarn common crochet projects typically require. Think of it as your “don’t panic in the yarn aisle” guide.

Here’s a handy cheat sheet… and yes, you’ll probably still buy one extra skein because we’re all traumatized by yarn chicken.

*Based on a typical 200–220-yard skein of worsted weight yarn. Always check the yardage on your yarn label!

Before you sprint to the yarn store… These numbers are ballpark estimates. A tightly stitched blanket worked in single crochet can gobble up significantly more yarn than an airy granny square blanket. Your hook size, tension, stitch pattern, and even the brand of yarn can all change how much you’ll need. Think of this chart as your starting point—not a pinky promise from the crochet gods.

My completely unscientific rule of thumb? If your project is the size of a loaf of bread, buy one skein. If it’s the size of a toddler, buy several. If it’s the size of a queen bed… grab a shopping cart and don’t make eye contact with your spouse when you get to the checkout.

Tell me the truth… what’s the most yarn you’ve ever bought for a project—and did you actually use all of it?

The Crochet Personality Test: Pick a Yarn and I’ll Tell You Who You Are

Ever gone to the yarn store for one skein… and somehow walked out with a bag full of yarn you absolutely “needed”?

Yeah… same.

Every crocheter has that one type of yarn they reach for without thinking. Maybe it’s soft merino, dependable cotton, chunky blanket yarn, or those gorgeous hand-dyed skeins you swear you’ll save for something special.

Think of it as your crochet instinct.

Pick the yarn you’d grab first, then see what it says about your crochet personality.

🧶 Cotton Yarn

Reliable. Practical. Always ready for a project that will actually get used.

You appreciate crisp stitch definition and love seeing every detail in your work. Dishcloths, market bags, summer tops—you’d rather make something useful than something flashy.

And yes… tangled yarn drives you a little crazy.

Crochet superpower: Precision

🧶 Acrylic Yarn

You know a good deal when you see one.

Acrylic is affordable, easy to wash, available in every color imaginable, and perfect for everyday projects. You’re probably the person making baby blankets, hats, scarves, and gifts for everyone else before you ever crochet something for yourself.

You believe handmade should be for everyone.

Crochet superpower: Generosity

🧶 Wool

Some people buy yarn because it’s on sale.

You buy it because it’s worth it.

You’d rather invest in quality fibers that will last for years than fill your stash with things you’ll never use. Chances are you’ve got blocking mats, favorite stitch markers, and at least one project bag you’re oddly proud of.

Crochet superpower: Patience

🧶 Velvet Yarn

You don’t mind a challenge.

People complain about working with velvet, but you’re too busy making ridiculously soft blankets and plushies to care. When a velvet project turns out well, nothing else feels quite the same.

You like a little drama—in the yarn, not in life.

Crochet superpower: Confidence

🧶 Blanket Yarn

If it isn’t soft enough to cuddle, what’s the point?

You’re all about comfort. Big hooks, chunky yarn, quick projects, and blankets people refuse to give back after borrowing them.

Making something cozy is your idea of a perfect afternoon.

Crochet superpower: Warmth

🧶 Mohair

Most crocheters look at mohair and slowly back away.

Not you.

Tiny stitches, fuzzy fibers, loops that disappear into the halo—you’ll figure it out. You enjoy experimenting and aren’t afraid to frog a project until it’s exactly what you imagined.

Crochet superpower: Creativity

🧶 Self-Striping Yarn

You love a little surprise.

Every few rows brings a new color, which somehow makes even the longest project feel exciting. Watching the yarn do its thing is half the fun.

You trust the process.

Crochet superpower: Optimism

🧶 Hand-Dyed Indie Yarn

For you, yarn isn’t just a supply—it’s inspiration.

One beautiful skein is enough to send you searching for the perfect pattern. Supporting independent dyers makes the project feel even more special, and your yarn stash probably doubles as home décor.

No shame in displaying it.

Crochet superpower: Imagination

Bonus Question

Let’s be honest…

How many skeins are currently sitting in your stash waiting for “the perfect project”?

☐ Fewer than 10

☐ 10–25

☐ 25–50

☐ I’d rather not discuss it.

We’ve all bought yarn with the best intentions… and then immediately found another skein we couldn’t leave behind.

So… How’d I Do?

Which yarn did you pick?

Did your result sound like you, or was it completely off?

While you’re here, confess your biggest crochet habit:

• Buying yarn without a project in mind.
• Having more WIPs than you can count.
• Avoiding weaving in ends until the very last minute.
• Telling yourself, “Just one more row,” and suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

No judgment. This is a safe space for crocheters. 😉

10 Crochet Green Flags That Instantly Tell Me What Kind of Crocheter You Are

Let’s be honest. Crocheters are a unique bunch.

Give us a skein of yarn and we’ll immediately start making life decisions based on fiber content, colorways, and whether or not we can justify adding just one more project to our already overflowing WIP basket.

The last time we talked about crochet red flags. This time, let’s celebrate the green flags. These are the little things crocheters do that instantly tell me what kind of wonderful human I’m dealing with.

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1. You Buy Extra Yarn “Just in Case”

You are an optimist.

You know perfectly well the pattern only calls for six skeins.

You buy eight.

Not because you need them.

Because you refuse to be held hostage by a discontinued dye lot six months from now.

Future You appreciates your paranoia.

2. You Frogged Three Rows Instead of Pretending It Didn’t Happen

You are brave.

Many crocheters see a mistake and whisper, “Nobody will notice.”

You looked that mistake directly in the eye and said, “Not today.”

It hurt.

But your integrity survived.

3. You Own More Stitch Markers Than Any One Person Could Ever Need

You are organized.

Or at least you desperately want to be.

Either way, your stitch markers are sorted by color, size, shape, and possibly astrological sign.

I respect the commitment.

4. You Read the Entire Pattern Before Starting

You are the responsible adult of the crochet world.

The rest of us are already halfway through Row 4 wondering why nothing looks right.

Meanwhile, you’re over there reading pattern notes like a scholar preparing for final exams.

5. You Actually Make Gauge Swatches

You are either incredibly wise or slightly terrifying.

Most of us treat gauge as a friendly suggestion.

You treat it like federal law.

And honestly? Your sweaters probably fit.

6. You Leave Encouraging Comments on Other People’s Projects

You are the sunshine of the crochet community.

You see a beginner’s slightly lopsided scarf and respond like they just unveiled a masterpiece in an art gallery.

The world needs more people like you.

7. You Can Walk Through a Craft Store Without Buying Yarn

You possess supernatural powers.

I don’t understand you.

I don’t trust you.

But I admire your strength.

8. You Finish Projects Before Starting New Ones

Legend says people like this exist.

I’ve never personally met one.

But if you are reading this, please know that we speak of you in hushed, reverent tones.

9. You Save Every Scrap of Yarn

You are creative.

What others see as leftovers, you see as future projects.

Tiny flowers.

Mini amigurumi.

Scrap blankets.

A giant tote bin filled with “valuable resources.”

10. You Teach Someone Else to Crochet

You are the reason crochet keeps going.

Every crocheter remembers the person who first showed them how to hold a hook, make a chain, or survive their first accidental yarn knot.

You are creating future yarn addicts.

And honestly, that’s beautiful.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, every crocheter has their quirks.

Some of us collect yarn like dragons collect treasure.

Some of us have twelve unfinished projects.

Some of us still refuse to make a gauge swatch on principle.

But if you found yourself in one or more of these green flags, congratulations.

You’re exactly the kind of crocheter I’d want to sit next to during a long yarn sale.

10 Crochet Red Flags That Instantly Tell Me What Kind of Crocheter You Are

Crocheters are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We create beautiful things, support each other, and somehow convince ourselves that buying more yarn is a perfectly reasonable response to having too much yarn.

But spend enough time in crochet groups and patterns start to emerge.

Certain habits instantly reveal what kind of crocheter you’re dealing with.

In the spirit of fun—and because every single one of us is guilty of at least one of these—here are ten crochet red flags that instantly tell me what kind of crocheter you are.

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🚩 1. “I Don’t Need More Yarn.”

You say this while standing in front of a yarn stash large enough to survive an apocalypse.

You aren’t fooling anyone.

Not your spouse.

Not your crochet group.

And definitely not the yarn store cashier who recognizes you by name.

Crocheter Type: The Yarn Dragon

Special ability: Acquiring yarn faster than projects can consume it.

🚩 2. “I’ll Weave in the Ends Later.”

No.

No, you won’t.

That blanket is finished.

The photos have been taken.

The project has been gifted.

The ends are still hanging there, mocking you.

Crocheter Type: The Professional Procrastinator

Special ability: Creating future problems with remarkable efficiency.

🚩 3. You Own 47 Crochet Hooks But Use the Same One Every Time.

You have ergonomic hooks.

Fancy hooks.

Light-up hooks.

Wood hooks.

Hooks you forgot you owned.

Yet somehow every project gets made with the same trusty favorite.

Crocheter Type: The Hook Collector

Special ability: Shopping for hooks instead of using them.

🚩 4. You Refuse to Check Gauge.

Patterns provide gauge for a reason.

You look directly at it.

Ignore it completely.

Then spend three days wondering why your sweater would fit either a Chihuahua or a small horse.

Crocheter Type: The Chaos Goblin

Special ability: Turning every project into a surprise.

🚩 5. You Buy Yarn Before Choosing a Pattern.

The yarn spoke to you.

You had a vision.

The vision lasted approximately four seconds.

Now the yarn lives in a storage bin waiting for destiny.

Crocheter Type: The Yarn Optimist

Special ability: Believing every skein has a purpose.

🚩 6. Every “Quick Project” Takes Three Weeks.

You confidently announce:

“This should only take an evening.”

Three weeks later you’re still explaining why it’s almost finished.

Crocheter Type: The Time Traveler

Special ability: Existing in a completely different dimension than the calendar.

🚩 7. You Frog the Same Row Five Times.

The pattern is fine.

The yarn is fine.

The hook is fine.

The problem is that your brain has temporarily left the chat.

Crocheter Type: The Perfectionist

Special ability: Repeating the same mistake with increasing determination.

🚩 8. You Start New Projects Before Finishing Old Ones.

You have:

• One blanket in progress.
• Two amigurumi missing arms.
• A shawl waiting for a border.
• Three mystery projects in bags.

And yet you just cast your eye on a new pattern.

Crocheter Type: The Serial Starter

Special ability: Maximum excitement, minimum completion.

🚩 9. You Keep Every Tiny Scrap of Yarn.

You can’t throw it away.

What if you need it someday?

For what?

Nobody knows.

But it might be useful.

Crocheter Type: The Scrap Goblin

Special ability: Turning sandwich bags into a storage system.

🚩 10. You Say “Just One More Row” at Midnight.

The most dangerous lie in crochet.

One more row becomes five.

Five becomes ten.

Suddenly it’s 2:17 a.m. and you’re making life choices with a crochet hook in your hand.

Crocheter Type: The Night Owl Hooker

Special ability: Time blindness powered entirely by yarn.

The Real Question…

Which red flag are you?

Personally, I suspect most crocheters are a terrifying combination of:

🚩 Yarn Dragon

🚩 Scrap Goblin

🚩 Professional Procrastinator

🚩 Serial Starter

And honestly? That’s part of the fun.

After all, if we were perfectly organized, would we even be crocheters?

Tell Me Your Crochet Red Flag

What’s your biggest crochet red flag—the one you can’t even defend anymore?

Be honest.

This is a safe space.

Mostly. 😆

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

What Will Crochet Look Like in 2040?

Every generation thinks they’ve reached the peak of technology.

Then twenty years later they’re explaining to confused children why they used to print MapQuest directions or carry CDs in giant binders.

Crocheters are no different.

Right now, we’re pretty impressed with ourselves. We have digital patterns, online yarn shopping, stitch-counting apps, and video tutorials for every project imaginable.

But what will crocheting look like in 2040?

Nobody knows for sure.

That won’t stop us from wildly guessing.

Smart Hooks Will Judge Us

Today’s crochet hooks are simple.

In 2040?

Your hook will probably connect to your phone, count your stitches automatically, and gently inform you:

“That was supposed to be a double crochet.”

You’ll argue with it.

The hook will be correct.

You’ll frog three rows anyway.

Some things never change.

AI Will Design Patterns

Artificial intelligence is already writing patterns. I didn’t say they were good patterns…but you’ve likely stumbled upon a few in your day-to-day on the internet.

By 2040, you’ll probably be able to type:

“Make me a cardigan inspired by my cat, my favorite coffee mug, and the emotional trauma of trying to learn foundation stitches.”

Thirty seconds later you’ll have a complete pattern.

Will the sleeves match?

That’s another question.

Yarn Will Become Ridiculously High-Tech

By 2040, yarn companies will stop asking whether they can and start asking whether they should.

Spoiler alert:

They won’t.

Mood Yarn

Changes color based on your emotional state.

Halfway through a project you’ll discover your sweater contains:

• Optimism Blue
• Mild Frustration Orange
• Pattern Rage Red
• Existential Crisis Gray

Future therapists will diagnose stress levels by examining unfinished blankets.

Accountability Yarn

This yarn knows how many unfinished projects you own.

When your WIP count reaches double digits, it starts asking uncomfortable questions.

“Shouldn’t you finish that cardigan first?”

Nobody needs that kind of negativity.

Predictive Yarn™

Using advanced AI, this yarn knows what projects you’ll start next month.

The replacement skeins arrive before you’ve even convinced yourself you need them.

The accuracy is unsettling.

Competitive Yarn

This yarn tracks the progress of nearby crocheters.

Your blanket reaches Row 45 and suddenly receives a notification:

Karen finished hers three days ago.

Smart Yarn Labels

Current labels:
“Machine wash cold.”

Future labels:
“Based on your previous projects, I recommend you buy three more skeins.”

“You’re not going to skip swatching, are you?”

“We both know you’re making modifications.”

No matter how advanced yarn becomes, there will still be one universal truth:

A crocheter will stand in front of a closet containing 147 skeins and say:

“I don’t have anything to work with.”

And somehow, even in 2040, that statement will feel completely reasonable.

Virtual Crochet Circles

Instead of meeting in person, some groups may gather in virtual reality.

Picture it:

You’re sitting in your living room wearing fuzzy slippers.

Your friend is in another country.

Your crochet buddy is on vacation.

Yet somehow all three of you are sitting around the same virtual coffee table complaining about yarn prices.

Honestly?

That part already feels realistic.

Self-Counting Stitch Markers

The most commonly lost item in crochet history may finally evolve.

Future stitch markers might:

• Count repeats
• Track rows
• Flash when you miss a stitch
• Send notifications

Current crocheters lose stitch markers inside couch cushions.

Future crocheters will lose them after forgetting the password.

Progress.

Pattern Reading May Become Optional

Instead of reading a pattern, you may simply wear smart glasses.

The glasses highlight:

• The next stitch
• Where increases go
• Which row you’re on
• How many stitches remain

Future crocheters may never know the joy of discovering they’ve been repeating Row 14 instead of Row 15 for an entire evening.

Project Bags Will Get Smarter

Today’s project bag:

A bag.

Tomorrow’s project bag:

• Built-in lighting
• Charging ports
• Yarn management systems
• Automatic row counters
• Emergency chocolate storage

Actually, let’s hope that last one becomes available much sooner.

The Great Granny Square Revival Will Continue

Let’s be honest.

No matter what technology does, granny squares aren’t going anywhere.

Crochet trends come and go.

Yarn brands come and go.

Hooks change.

Styles change.

But somehow granny squares survive every decade.

If archaeologists uncover a crochet project in the year 3000, there’s at least a 50% chance it will involve a granny square.

Future Crocheters Will Laugh at Us

Imagine a crocheter in 2040 saying:

“Wait… you counted stitches manually?”

“You downloaded PDF patterns?”

“You had to search for yarn substitutions yourself?”

“You bought yarn without scanning it with a smart fiber analyzer?”

We’ll sound ancient.

Which is exactly how we sound when we hear stories about crocheters copying patterns by hand from magazines.

Final Thoughts

Will any of these predictions come true?

Probably some.

Definitely not all.

But one thing seems certain:

In 2040, crocheters will still buy yarn they don’t technically need.

They’ll still start new projects before finishing old ones.

They’ll still play yarn chicken.

And they’ll still insist that this next project will only take a weekend.

Some technologies are destined to change.

Crocheter optimism is not one of them.

If you could invent one futuristic crochet tool or gadget, what would it do?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Things We Keep Our Yarn In Instead of a Yarn Bowl

Let’s be honest.

Yarn bowls are beautiful.

They’re elegant.

They’re handcrafted.

They’re sold in every yarn shop.

And yet most crocheters are currently pulling yarn out of something that was never intended to hold yarn in the first place.

Somewhere, right now, a skein of yarn is happily living inside a kitchen container, a purse, or a cardboard box.

This post is for those people.

1. The Popcorn Bowl

It starts innocently.

You’re crocheting on the couch.

You need something to stop the yarn from rolling across the room.

The giant popcorn bowl is empty.

Problem solved.

The bowl may never return to popcorn duty.

2. The Plastic Grocery Bag

The ultimate budget yarn bowl.

Pros:

• Free
• Lightweight
• Available everywhere

Cons:

• Sounds like a thunderstorm every time you move it

3. The Empty Ice Cream Bucket

One of crochet’s greatest unsung heroes.

Large enough for multiple skeins.

Has a handle.

Can survive a cat attack.

10/10.

4. The Mixing Bowl You Swore You’d Return to the Kitchen

You won’t.

You know it.

The family knows it.

The bowl belongs to the yarn now.

5. The Project Tote That Contains Everything Except Organization

Inside:

• Yarn
• Three hooks
• Two stitch markers
• A tape measure
• Receipts from 2023

Nobody knows how it all got there.

6. The Cat Bed

Not intentionally.

The yarn simply migrated.

The cat has accepted ownership.

You are now sharing.

7. The Laundry Basket

Part yarn holder.

Part project storage.

Part mystery container full of unfinished dreams.

8. The Empty Coffee Can

A classic.

Especially among crocheters who learned from parents or grandparents.

Nothing gets thrown away because everything might become useful someday.

And honestly?

They were right.

9. A Giant Mug

Works surprisingly well for center-pull cakes.

Also makes you feel sophisticated.

10. The Passenger Seat of Your Car

You know exactly who you are.

The yarn rides shotgun.

The groceries go in the back.

11. A Shoebox

Simple.

Reliable.

Cat-resistant.

Mostly.

12. The Bucket That Once Held Cat Litter

Washed thoroughly, of course.

But crocheters are resourceful people.

We see containers everywhere.

13. The Crochet Project Itself

Sometimes the yarn is simply sitting in the middle of the blanket you’re making.

It’s chaos.

But it’s efficient chaos.

14. The Random Basket You Found at a Thrift Store

You bought it because it looked cute.

You didn’t know why.

Now it’s holding yarn.

Its destiny has been fulfilled.

15. The “Temporary” Cardboard Box

It’s never temporary.

Ever.

Three years later the box is still there.

Now it contains six projects and a pair of reading glasses.

Conclusion

Yarn bowls are wonderful.

But crocheters are creative people.

Give us a ball of yarn and five minutes and we’ll find a perfectly acceptable substitute somewhere in the house.

The real question is:

What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever used as a yarn bowl?

Lost Your Crochet Mojo? Here’s How to Find It Again

It happens to all of us.

One day you’re happily crocheting until 2:00 a.m., convinced you’ve discovered the greatest stitch pattern in human history. The next day you’re staring at a basket full of yarn wondering if maybe you’d rather reorganize your spice cabinet.

If you’ve lost your crochet mojo, don’t panic. It doesn’t mean you’re done with crochet. It doesn’t mean you’ve run out of creativity. It definitely doesn’t mean you need to buy more yarn.

(Okay, it might mean you need more yarn, but let’s explore some cheaper solutions first.)

What Is Crochet Mojo?

Crochet mojo is that magical feeling that makes you excited to pick up your hook.

It’s the urge to start new projects, learn new stitches, browse patterns, and think about crochet when you’re supposed to be doing other things.

When the mojo disappears, crochet can start feeling more like a chore than a hobby.

Step 1: Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break

This may sound strange coming from a crochet designer, but sometimes the best thing you can do is put the hook down.

If you’ve been working on deadlines, gifts, markets, or large projects, your brain might simply need a rest.

Take a few days off.

The yarn will still be there when you get back.

Trust me.

Step 2: Finish Something Small

Nothing kills motivation faster than a pile of unfinished projects.

Instead of starting something new, look around for the project that’s 90% finished.

Spend an hour completing it.

That little burst of accomplishment can be surprisingly powerful.

Step 3: Try a Completely Different Project

If you’ve made six blankets in a row, don’t start blanket number seven.

Make a hat.

Make a coaster.

Make a tiny crochet pickle wearing a bow tie.

Your brain loves novelty.

Sometimes all it takes is a change of pace.

Step 4: Visit Your Yarn Stash

Not to organize it.

Not to judge it.

Just to enjoy it.

Pull out yarn you forgot you owned.

Touch it.

Squish it.

Imagine what it could become.

Sometimes inspiration is hiding in the bottom of a tote bag you’ve ignored for three years.

Step 5: Learn One New Thing

You don’t need to master an advanced technique.

Learn one new stitch.

Try mosaic crochet.

Experiment with colorwork.

Watch a tutorial you’ve been saving.

A small challenge can wake up a sleepy creative brain.

Step 6: Crochet With Other People

Creativity is contagious.

Join a crochet group.

Watch crochet videos.

Scroll through project photos.

Chat with fellow crocheters.

Seeing someone else’s excitement can remind you why you fell in love with crochet in the first place.

Step 7: Stop Chasing Perfection

Sometimes we lose our mojo because we put too much pressure on ourselves.

Every project doesn’t need to become a bestseller.

Every pattern doesn’t need to be revolutionary.

Sometimes it’s okay to crochet something simply because it makes you happy.

Imagine that.

Step 8: Remember Why You Started

Most of us didn’t learn crochet because we wanted another job.

We learned because it was relaxing.

Creative.

Comforting.

Fun.

Try reconnecting with the part of crochet that first made you fall in love with it.

The Good News

Your crochet mojo isn’t gone forever.

It’s probably just taking a little vacation.

Every crocheter experiences creative slumps. The key is not to force inspiration but to create opportunities for it to return.

So grab a hook, pick a small project, and see what happens.

And if all else fails, there is always the time-honored crocheter’s solution:

Buy one skein of pretty yarn and see if that helps.

(Results may vary.)

Have you ever lost your crochet mojo? What helped you get it back? Let me know in the comments!

How Much Yarn Do You Actually Need for a Sweater?

Ah yes. The universal crochet and knitting experience:

You walk into the yarn store for “just enough” yarn for a sweater…
…and somehow leave with either 3 skeins too few, 12 skeins too many…or a new emotional support color you did not plan for.

Let’s fix that.

Because figuring out sweater yarn amounts feels suspiciously like guessing how many fries your family will steal off your plate: technically there’s math involved, but chaos is always a factor.

The Short Answer

Most adult sweaters need somewhere between:

• 1,000–2,500 yards of yarn
• OR about 5–16 skeins

depending on:

• Size
• Yarn weight
• Stitch pattern
• Sleeve length
• Whether you crochet or knit
• And whether you make “cropped” mean actually cropped or “accidentally forgot to keep measuring”

The Biggest Thing Nobody Tells Beginners

Not all skeins are equal.

One skein can be:

• 90 yards
• 220 yards
• 400+ yards

which means:

“I used 8 skeins” tells us absolutely nothing useful.

That’s like saying:

“I drove 4 roads to get here.”

Great. Were they highways or Walmart parking lots?

Always check yardage. NOT just skein count.

Average Yarn Amounts for Sweaters

Fingering Weight

(Thin yarn. Beautiful. Takes approximately 84 years.)

Typical yardage:

• Small: 1,400–1,800 yards
• XL+: 2,000–3,000 yards

Perfect for:

• Lightweight garments
• Fancy drape
• People with patience and good wrist health

DK Weight

(The “I want it pretty but also sometime this decade” yarn.)

Typical yardage:

• Small: 1,200–1,600 yards
• XL+: 1,800–2,300 yards

One of the most common sweater weights because it balances:

• warmth
• drape
• sanity

Worsted Weight

(The yarn equivalent of mashed potatoes. Reliable. Comforting. Everywhere.)

Typical yardage:

• Small: 1,000–1,400 yards
• XL+: 1,600–2,200 yards

This is the sweet spot for a lot of crocheters.

Also:
Crochet in worsted weight can eat yarn like a teenage boy raiding the fridge after football practice.

Especially if you love:

• puff stitches
• bobbles
• cables
• “texture”

Texture is beautiful.
Texture is also a yarn tax.

Bulky Weight

(Fast projects. Sweaty projects.)

Typical yardage:

• Small: 700–1,000 yards
• XL+: 1,200–1,600 yards

You use fewer yards…
but the skeins themselves are often smaller than you expect.

This is how people end up panic-ordering dye lots at 2 a.m.

Crochet vs Knitting: The Yarn Hunger Games

Here’s the truth:

Crochet usually uses 25–40% more yarn than knitting.

Why?
Because crochet stitches are thicker and taller.

Knitting:

graceful fabric goddess

Crochet:

“I built this sweater with structural integrity.”

So if you see a knit sweater pattern using:

• 1,200 yards

a crochet version with similar coverage may need:

• 1,500–1,800 yards

Minimum.

The 3 Things That Secretly Destroy Your Yarn Estimate

1. Long Sleeves

Sleeves consume shocking amounts of yarn.

You think:

“They’re just arm tubes.”

Wrong.

Those tubes are greedy.

Especially oversized balloon sleeves that look cute online and then quietly inhale half your yarn stash.

2. Length

Cropped sweaters save yarn.

Tunic-length sweaters?
Those are practically blankets with neck holes.

3. Stitch Choice

Some stitches are tiny yarn snacks.

Others are full buffet mode.

Low yarn usage:

• basic double crochet
• granny stitch
• mesh

High yarn usage:

• bobbles
• cables
• waffle stitch
• alpine stitch
• anything that makes you say: “Ooo texture.”

The “Buy Extra” Rule

Always buy extra yarn.

Always.

Because:

• dye lots change
• yarn gets discontinued
• manufacturers vanish into the mist
• and somehow one sleeve always needs more yarn than basic mathematics suggests

Safe rule:

• Buy 10–20% extra

Worst case:
You have leftovers.

Which means:
Congratulations.
You now own “future project yarn.”

Also known as:

a bin you refuse to throw away for the next 11 years.

What About Plus Sizes?

Let’s say this louder for the yarn companies in the back:

Plus-size sweaters need significantly more yarn.

And yes, sometimes pattern estimates are wildly unrealistic.

A rough estimate:

• Each size increase may add 100–300+ yards
  depending on:
• fit
• stitch density
• sleeve style
• length

Oversized cardigan + bulky texture + long sleeves?
You are entering “small yarn store purchase” territory. Ask me how I know…

Quick Cheat Sheet

Final Advice From Every Fiber Artist Ever

If you’re standing in the yarn aisle asking:

“Should I get one more skein?”

The answer is yes.

It has always been yes.

Because the emotional pain of leftover yarn is NOTHING compared to:

• losing yarn chicken
• mismatched dye lots
• or making one sleeve 3 inches shorter and pretending it was intentional

And honestly?
We’ve all been there.

Nobody Warns You How Expensive Crochet Actually Is

People outside the crochet world think this hobby is adorable.

“Oh, you just need yarn and a hook!”

Yes. Technically.

And technically, owning a cat just requires “a little food and a litter box.” We all know how that turns out.

Crochet has one of the biggest bait-and-switches of any hobby I’ve ever seen. You walk into it thinking you’re about to become a financially responsible handmade queen who saves money by making your own things.

Then three years later you’re explaining to your spouse why you needed twelve shades of sage green “because they’re completely different.”

Crochet may be cheaper than therapy, but only barely. 😄

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It Starts Innocently

At first, crochet seems cheap.

You buy one hook.
One skein of yarn.
Maybe a little beginner pattern.

You make a crooked scarf that somehow gets wider and narrower at the same time, and you feel unstoppable.

You think:
“This is great! I’ve found an affordable hobby!”

That is exactly how crochet gets you.

Because crochet never stays at:

• one hook
• one skein
• one project

Never.

Suddenly You Have Opinions About Yarn

This is where the trouble begins.

At first, yarn is just yarn.

Then one day you touch a buttery soft merino wool blend and your brain rewires itself permanently.

Now acrylic feels “scratchy.”
Cotton has “structure.”
Alpaca is “dreamy.”
Mohair is “ethereal.”
Bamboo has “drape.”

You become the kind of person who says things like:
“I just don’t think this fiber has enough bounce for the texture I’m envisioning.”

Who ARE you anymore?

The Hook Situation Gets Out of Control Fast

Non-crocheters think we own one hook.

That’s adorable.

We own:

• ergonomic hooks
• inline hooks
• tapered hooks
• travel hooks
• backup hooks
• “I forgot where I put my favorite hook” hooks
• mystery hooks we found in couch cushions

And somehow the 5 mm hook you need is always missing despite owning seventeen of them.

Scientists should study this phenomenon.

Then There’s the “Small” Extras

Nobody warns you about the side purchases.

The stitch markers.
The row counters.
The blocking mats.
The tapestry needles.
The yarn bowls.
The project bags.
The storage bins.
The labels.
The scissors you refuse to let anyone in the house touch.

At some point, your crochet supplies quietly become their own ecosystem.

Let’s Talk About Yarn Hoarding

Every crocheter reaches a point where buying yarn and using yarn become two entirely separate hobbies.

You don’t buy yarn because you need it.

You buy yarn because:

• it was on sale
• the color was pretty
• you “might use it someday”
• you absolutely did not have this exact shade already (you definitely did)

And somehow every yarn purchase feels completely justified in the moment.

Crochet Is Not Actually Cheaper Than Buying Clothes

This realization hurts.

You spend:

• $60 on yarn
• 40 hours making a cardigan
• emotional damage from frogging half of it twice

Then someone asks:
“Why not just buy one from the store?”

Because THIS one contains suffering and personality, Karen.

But Here’s the Thing…

Even with all the expense, the chaos, and the mountain of yarn threatening to collapse onto us at any moment…

Most of us still wouldn’t trade crochet for anything.

Because crochet isn’t really about saving money.

It’s about:

• creating something with your own hands
• relaxing after a long day
• turning yarn into art
• feeling connected to generations of makers before us
• staring proudly at a finished project thinking:
  “I MADE THAT.”

Even if it cost way more than expected.

And honestly?

That’s still worth it.

i grossly overestimated how much yarn i’d need for the crocheted tablecloth, so i ended up with loads of sport white cotton yarn plus a set of minis in different colours, same weight.
BUT
i found a tee that i like and that calls for sport cotton 🎉

#knitting #YarnStash

i grossly overestimated how much yarn i’d need for the crocheted tablecloth, so i ended up with loads of sport white cotton yarn plus a set of minis in different colours, same weight.
BUT
i found a tee that i like and that calls for sport cotton 🎉

#knitting #YarnStash

i grossly overestimated how much yarn i’d need for the crocheted tablecloth, so i ended up with loads of sport white cotton yarn plus a set of minis in different colours, same weight.
BUT
i found a tee that i like and that calls for sport cotton 🎉

#knitting #YarnStash

i grossly overestimated how much yarn i’d need for the crocheted tablecloth, so i ended up with loads of sport white cotton yarn plus a set of minis in different colours, same weight.
BUT
i found a tee that i like and that calls for sport cotton 🎉

#knitting #YarnStash

i grossly overestimated how much yarn i’d need for the crocheted tablecloth, so i ended up with loads of sport white cotton yarn plus a set of minis in different colours, same weight.
BUT
i found a tee that i like and that calls for sport cotton 🎉

#knitting #YarnStash

When you add your latest yarn purchase to your Ravelry stash and it tells you that you now have 127 types of yarn... On the plus side I bought these for a specific project that I'm actually about to start 😂

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When you add your latest yarn purchase to your Ravelry stash and it tells you that you now have 127 types of yarn... On the plus side I bought these for a specific project that I'm actually about to start 😂

#YarnStash #TooMuchYarn #MustMakeThings

When you add your latest yarn purchase to your Ravelry stash and it tells you that you now have 127 types of yarn... On the plus side I bought these for a specific project that I'm actually about to start 😂

#YarnStash #TooMuchYarn #MustMakeThings

When you add your latest yarn purchase to your Ravelry stash and it tells you that you now have 127 types of yarn... On the plus side I bought these for a specific project that I'm actually about to start 😂

#YarnStash #TooMuchYarn #MustMakeThings

When you add your latest yarn purchase to your Ravelry stash and it tells you that you now have 127 types of yarn... On the plus side I bought these for a specific project that I'm actually about to start 😂

#YarnStash #TooMuchYarn #MustMakeThings

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Don't mind me, I'm just hoarding sunset colors in my #yarnstash

#FiberArts
#embroidery

Don't mind me, I'm just hoarding sunset colors in my #yarnstash

#FiberArts
#embroidery

Don't mind me, I'm just hoarding sunset colors in my #yarnstash

#FiberArts
#embroidery

Don't mind me, I'm just hoarding sunset colors in my #yarnstash

#FiberArts
#embroidery

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A tower of yarn. Just imagine all the gorgeous little birdees and piggees I'll be able to make with it all!

#Crocheting #Crochet #Craft #YarnStash #Birds

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Here's an unusual news item for all the #yarn, #yarnStash #knitting #weaving folk - balls of yarn can survive a house being blown up 🤯

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"Wojcik said she was able to take a few things from the home before it was detonated, but for the most part, lost everything in the explosion. She said what she retrieved from the site Thursday was a variety of papers from some of her favorite woven projects.

“They found all of my project notes, all my things about what I did on each piece was scattered in the buses and across the yard,” she said. “And the yarn survived, balls of yarn just sitting there.”

Here's an unusual news item for all the #yarn, #yarnStash #knitting #weaving folk - balls of yarn can survive a house being blown up 🤯

From https://ksltv.com/639989/holladay-homeowner-apologizes-to-neighbors-for-home-explosion/

"Wojcik said she was able to take a few things from the home before it was detonated, but for the most part, lost everything in the explosion. She said what she retrieved from the site Thursday was a variety of papers from some of her favorite woven projects.

“They found all of my project notes, all my things about what I did on each piece was scattered in the buses and across the yard,” she said. “And the yarn survived, balls of yarn just sitting there.”

Here's an unusual news item for all the #yarn, #yarnStash #knitting #weaving folk - balls of yarn can survive a house being blown up 🤯

From https://ksltv.com/639989/holladay-homeowner-apologizes-to-neighbors-for-home-explosion/

"Wojcik said she was able to take a few things from the home before it was detonated, but for the most part, lost everything in the explosion. She said what she retrieved from the site Thursday was a variety of papers from some of her favorite woven projects.

“They found all of my project notes, all my things about what I did on each piece was scattered in the buses and across the yard,” she said. “And the yarn survived, balls of yarn just sitting there.”

Here's an unusual news item for all the #yarn, #yarnStash #knitting #weaving folk - balls of yarn can survive a house being blown up 🤯

From https://ksltv.com/639989/holladay-homeowner-apologizes-to-neighbors-for-home-explosion/

"Wojcik said she was able to take a few things from the home before it was detonated, but for the most part, lost everything in the explosion. She said what she retrieved from the site Thursday was a variety of papers from some of her favorite woven projects.

“They found all of my project notes, all my things about what I did on each piece was scattered in the buses and across the yard,” she said. “And the yarn survived, balls of yarn just sitting there.”

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my work week is over! time to celebrate with ... a Ferengi episode of #DS9!!! S3E16 Prophet Motive, to be precise

also I'll be continuing my #fiberArts project of inputting my #yarnStash into Ravelry

#AllTrekWatch #StarTrek #DeepSpace9

my work week is over! time to celebrate with ... a Ferengi episode of #DS9!!! S3E16 Prophet Motive, to be precise

also I'll be continuing my #fiberArts project of inputting my #yarnStash into Ravelry

#AllTrekWatch #StarTrek #DeepSpace9

my work week is over! time to celebrate with ... a Ferengi episode of #DS9!!! S3E16 Prophet Motive, to be precise

also I'll be continuing my #fiberArts project of inputting my #yarnStash into Ravelry

#AllTrekWatch #StarTrek #DeepSpace9

Hello gens qui tricotent !
J’ai acquis de la TRÈS JOLIE laine colorée fancy et j’aimerais l’utiliser mélangée à autre chose d’une façon qui la mette en valeur. J’ai quelques idées mais j’aimerais voir d’autres exemples.
Est-ce que vous avez fait des choses comme ça ? Est-ce que vous me montreriez ? 👀

#knitting #tricot #colourwork #yarnStash

Hello gens qui tricotent !
J’ai acquis de la TRÈS JOLIE laine colorée fancy et j’aimerais l’utiliser mélangée à autre chose d’une façon qui la mette en valeur. J’ai quelques idées mais j’aimerais voir d’autres exemples.
Est-ce que vous avez fait des choses comme ça ? Est-ce que vous me montreriez ? 👀

#knitting #tricot #colourwork #yarnStash

Hello gens qui tricotent !
J’ai acquis de la TRÈS JOLIE laine colorée fancy et j’aimerais l’utiliser mélangée à autre chose d’une façon qui la mette en valeur. J’ai quelques idées mais j’aimerais voir d’autres exemples.
Est-ce que vous avez fait des choses comme ça ? Est-ce que vous me montreriez ? 👀

#knitting #tricot #colourwork #yarnStash

Hello gens qui tricotent !
J’ai acquis de la TRÈS JOLIE laine colorée fancy et j’aimerais l’utiliser mélangée à autre chose d’une façon qui la mette en valeur. J’ai quelques idées mais j’aimerais voir d’autres exemples.
Est-ce que vous avez fait des choses comme ça ? Est-ce que vous me montreriez ? 👀

#knitting #tricot #colourwork #yarnStash

Last week after the group ride it was just slightly too cold for comfort, and now I'm eyeing my yarn stash to see if I can crank out a lightweight hat on the knitting machine before next week's ride. (Not like I haven't already knit a dozen hats, but you know.)

#KnittingPirate #KnittingMachine #YarnStash #Knitting

Last week after the group ride it was just slightly too cold for comfort, and now I'm eyeing my yarn stash to see if I can crank out a lightweight hat on the knitting machine before next week's ride. (Not like I haven't already knit a dozen hats, but you know.)

#KnittingPirate #KnittingMachine #YarnStash #Knitting

Last week after the group ride it was just slightly too cold for comfort, and now I'm eyeing my yarn stash to see if I can crank out a lightweight hat on the knitting machine before next week's ride. (Not like I haven't already knit a dozen hats, but you know.)

#KnittingPirate #KnittingMachine #YarnStash #Knitting

Last week after the group ride it was just slightly too cold for comfort, and now I'm eyeing my yarn stash to see if I can crank out a lightweight hat on the knitting machine before next week's ride. (Not like I haven't already knit a dozen hats, but you know.)

#KnittingPirate #KnittingMachine #YarnStash #Knitting