Reflecting on 2025: New Year, Same Resolutions and Endless Crochet Patterns
Updated: Jan 14
Can you believe we're already weeks into 2025? It feels like yesterday we welcomed 2024 with a burst of creativity, armed with yarn and hooks.
With the New Year upon us, I’ve been revisiting my resolutions. Year after year, my main goal remains the same: to finish my Works In Progress. Last year, I completed several projects but the list of unfinished items seems to grow. If you’re a fellow crocheter, you likely know how this feels!
In 2024, I published more crochet patterns than ever, thanks to my collaboration with Hobbii. This partnership opened up exciting opportunities to work with a variety of beautiful yarns.
I think my favourite pattern I've created this year has to be my Canine Cuddles blanket. It just makes me smile each time I look at it, especially Frank the Pug!
I have added lots of free patterns to my website including a large collection of scarves! (I mean a girl can never have too many, right? 🤔). I finally finished my Ship Ahoy! blanket - that was an achievement in itself as it has been unfinished for quite some time.
I've also been working on my website - I've been updating it to make it more accessible. I've arrange the patterns by categories - such as winter accessories, blankets etc. So it should be easier to navigate now. It is still a work in progress, but its a good start.
Today I published my Hearts In Bloom Bag. The bag consists of 2 different square patterns. I must warn you they are highly addictive to make. I have already made 2 bags and am now using the squares to make a cardigan!
So, how do I plan to pursue my resolutions this year? My strategy includes setting small, attainable goals. Instead of feeling burdened by countless unfinished projects, I will focus on completing one WIP at a time. This approach will allow me to enjoy the crocheting process without the stress of an overwhelming to-do list.
Additionally, I want to expand my skills by learning new stitches and techniques. A few years ago I started designing a blanket where each square was a different stitch. (Another WIP!). I plan to revisit this and finish it. I was thinking of releasing it as a fun CAL - a way to try out new stitch patterns. Let me know what you think?
A Look Ahead
So I go into 2025 with the plan to be more organised and more productive. I will carry on updating the website with new free patterns. I have several more designs that will be added to my shop in the next month - including my new Bursting with Love blanket. And I will tackle at least 1 WIP this month!
Happy crocheting, everyone! 🎉
Here's to more colorful projects, collaborations, and the satisfaction of crossing off those WIPs!
I am in the process of making your canine cuddles blanket and loving it so far however I am getting close to joining and this is where my motivation starts to dip! Love your themed blankets they are such fun! You can never have too many blankets with appliqués they just make people smile.