Friends, spring is just around the corner! I’m finally seeing those first green blades of grass peeking through the yard, and I cannot wait for those perfect 75-degree days. For us crocheters, this is a huge season. You likely haven't done a market since the Christmas rush, and you’ve spent the last three months experimenting with new stitches, but now, it’s time to get down to business.

I know that prepping for spring markets can feel a little overwhelming. You’re looking at your yarn stash and your calendar, wondering: What should I actually be making right now?

In today’s episode, I’ve curated a list of 12 quick, easy, and strategic crochet makes designed to stop people in their tracks and turn "just looking" into a sale. From impulse-buy keychains to my favorite long-eared bunny plushies, we’re breaking down the patterns that fill your tables without burning you out.

Patterns Mentioned in This Episode:

Flower Power Keychains by Lavender Loop Crochet

Plushie Peeps by Jessica Cooper (Crochet It Creations)

Mini Easter Baskets by Jo to the World Creations

Bouquet of Flowers by Cuteville Toys

Flower Coasters by One Dog Woof

Bunny Coasters by Krista (Easy Crochet)

Daisy Granny Squares by Laura (Tillie Tulip)

Naztazia 5 Ways to Connect Granny Squares

Easter Eggs and Carrots by Kristi Tullus

Flower Frog Plushie by Allison (Wonder Crochet)

Long-Eared Bunny Plushie with Carrot by Marcy Gardner

The Day-to-Day Bucket Hat by Jess (Make & Do Crew)

Sunflower Mug Cozy by Marcy Gardner

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I started this crochet podcast with nothing more than an idea and the courage to press record. One year and 69 episodes later, I’m reflecting on how what began as a simple experiment to connect with the crochet community became something much bigger.

Along the way, the podcast turned into a place where I could share the real journey of building a handmade business while raising a family, the messy, beautiful, behind-the-scenes moments that rarely get talked about.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I learned from a year of podcasting, including how public accountability can help you finally start, how niching down helps your content grow, why podcast titles and SEO matter, and how podcasting unexpectedly became a time capsule of this season of my life.

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