DEEP CURRENT
Crocheters are Talking About…
🔶 …What will be hot in 2026. The Craft Industry Alliance hosted a presentation on trends for the new year. Some things will continue: Dill Pickles and Junk Journaling but they’re predicting ducks will be big in the new year, as well as garlands and mobiles.
My favorite has to be the Imperfect Neutrals trend. Imperfection is having a moment, and as someone whose crochet is far from perfect, I’m happy to see it embraced.
🔶 …This amazing 3D snowflake ornament is the most clicked pattern on Ravelry at the moment!
🔶 …The Game of Wool and its high expectations of its crafters. Not readily available in the USA, The Game of Wool is a UK competitive crafting show hosted by former Olympic diver and now knitting/crochet influencer Tom Daley. Here’s a summary of the first two episodes plus opinion piece calling it an “insult to knitters”! 😲
WIP
Last Minute Christmas Décor
This week I added a mini Christmas Tree to my holiday décor and it needs a tree skirt! I did as every good crocheter would do and dropped my current WIP in favor of a new one! (For once, I wrote the hook # on the pattern for when I go back to it!)
So many good tree skirt patterns, but not one really for mini trees. I was concerned about the hole in regular tree skirts being too big. I watched a YouTube video on a mini tree skirt (just about the only one!) for inspiration and started it out like a standard crochet circle but without the join. A couple of rows later and finagled the right number of stitches to start the Six Day Star Tree Skirt pattern I chose.
Here’s my progress so far -
It’s a little uneven (the white yarn in the same brand is much thinner than the colored yarns - what’s up with that?) and I was watching Man vs Baby on Netflix in the half-dark laughing hysterically! Maybe not everyone’s of cup tea, but a must-watch for Rowan Atkinson fans!
Mini tree is a shorter project so a few more rows to go and I think I’ll do the bobbles as a trim. Stay tuned for finished project pics!
👉 Have you made a mini tree skirt?
STITCHING TOGETHER
And the Winner Is….
The tribe has spoken! The winner of the poll for last week’s “Choose my next make” poll is the Crazy Hexi Cool Cardi.
Hit me with your hexi cardi tips! I’ll be sharing techniques as I go along. Off to find the perfect yarn!
YARN OVER HOOK
My Weekly Favorite Finds
A curated selection of useful (mostly) crochet-related articles and tools I’ve come across recently for you to explore. All links have been vetted! 🧡
📎 The Glue that Holds it All Together
What glue will stick this to that? So many times I’ve had questions and ThisToThat.com has answers! Game changer!
🧶 Grinchy to Not So Grinchy Beanie Pattern
Even though the colors are Grinch-inspired in this pattern - this Hearts in a Row beanie can be made with any colors for any season.
🎅 Last Minute Christmas Makes
Love this gift card envelope that can be crocheted using any worsted weight yarn or scraps you have left over. It shows you care enough to make something personal, but still recognize cash is king! 😀
One more decoration for the tree if you’re still a fan of the red truck with a tree trend. Put it on the tree, gift it as part of a basket or use it as a present topper.
Called Friendship bracelets, because they’re so tricky and take forever to make the normal way —it’s a true test of the friendship! But this video shows an easy way to crochet them and gift them.
🧡 Featured Crochet Charity
With a belief that every baby, no matter how brief their life, deserves to be wrapped in warmth and love, the Still Remembered Project's Stitched with Love initiative provides handcrafted blankets, hats, and other items to families who have lost a baby. These cherished knitted, crocheted, and sewn pieces ensure every family receives a meaningful, handmade gift to honor their baby.
IN STITCHES
WEAVING IN THE ENDS
I’m not going to ask you to reply—I know you’re up to your ears in holiday crocheting and ain’t nobody got time for that…so I’m just going to say thanks for giving me a few minutes of your valuable time today to read my newsletter!
—Michelle 🧡
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If you’re looking for a gift that’s fun, functional, and irresistibly nostalgic, the Happy Helpers Pop-Tart Heating Pad deserves a top spot in your holiday roundup. This heating pad version of the iconic Strawberry Frosted Pop-Tart heats up in the microwave to provide gentle, lasting relief from cramps, tension, and everyday aches.
Ideal for stocking stuffers, White Elephant parties, or anyone who appreciates a cozy pick-me-up with a playful twist. This warm, toasty “treat” is one holiday gift that’s sure to bring cheer!
BEFORE YOU GO…
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Holiday Crochet Gift Planner - a useful printable worksheet to plan your holiday gift crocheting
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