As I step into year three  of my crochet business, I’ve been reflecting on how far I’ve come and where I want to go next. Growth has been slow—but it has  been growth. Every craft fair, every sale, every follower, and every new plushie I create is a step forward. And for 2026, I want to be intentional about building on that momentum. This year, I’m laying out clear, meaningful goals to help me grow faster, work smarter, and build the creative business I dream of. Here’s what

My fourth craft fair is officially complete, and even though this event was much smaller and slower than my previous ones, it still turned into a wonderful, memorable day. Every craft fair teaches me something new about my crochet business, and this one was no different — from freezing weather to mini cat sellouts, new vendor friends, and even my first crochet hook sale! A New Venue: Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes This was my first time vending at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes in Merr

My third craft fair is officially in the books — and wow, what an unforgettable day! This event was a huge milestone for my crochet plushie business, and I wanted to share the full behind-the-scenes story, from the early morning setup to the sold-out plushies, surprises, lessons learned, and everything in between. A New Venue, Bigger Crowd, Bigger Nerves This was my first time selling at the community center, which was a brand-new venue for me. My previous two craft fairs wer

There’s something so exciting about walking into a yarn shop without a plan. You never know what colors, textures, or ideas might jump off the shelf and spark a whole new creation. That’s exactly what happened to me this week! I’ve been spending a lot of time getting ready for my upcoming November craft fair  — restocking turkeys, planning new gnomes, and bringing back my popular mini chickens. But this time, I wanted to challenge myself and try something completely new. So,

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