Summer is the perfect time to bring out lightweight, breathable tops, and crochet tops are always at the top of the list. From easy beginner tanks to breezy boho tees and beach-ready halter styles, there are so many beautiful ways to stay cool while still wearing something handmade.
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If you're anything like me, crocheting is more than just a hobby. It's a way to keep my hands busy and my mind calm. The rhythmic motion of yarn and hook has always been my go-to for focus and stress relief. So it's no surprise that fidget toys feel like a natural extension of that same idea.
Benefits of Fidget Toys
Fidget toys do more than just keep your hands busy. They can help reduce stress, improve focus, and provide calming sensory input. The repetitive motion of fidgeting can be soothing, offering a simple way to manage anxiety or restless energy.
When I started this blog, I was living in a small apartment with two little ones. Life was busy, space was limited, and my love for crafting had to share space with everything else. Over the years, with hard work and saving, we moved into a townhouse—a step up from where we began.
Yet, even now, I don’t have a dedicated yarn room. I've seen beautiful craft rooms filled with colorful yarn, perfectly organized on shelves, and I often think about how wonderful it would be to have a space just for my crochet projects and supplies.
Currently, my desk is in my bedroom, and my computer camera faces the stairs. It’s practical, but far from the inspiring, cozy craft room inspiration you see on Pinterest. Since my job requires occasional virtual meetings, I wanted something more uplifting and fun for my backdrop.
The Barbie movie that came out this year starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling is the movie of the summer. With a remarkable four-week run as the No. 1 movie and an unprecedented gross exceeding $1.36 billion, it claimed the title of 2023's highest-grossing film.
For someone like me, who typically opts for the coziness of home movies vs. the bustling movie theatres, the Barbie Movie was a rare exception. I was so excited to see this movie since I caught sneak peek photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in their Barbie Movie attire last year.
As the leaves begin to turn golden and the crisp autumn breeze fills the air, it's the perfect time to cozy up with a crochet project. And what better way to celebrate the season than with handmade crochet pumpkins!
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But someone who crochets for a hobby isn't a worthy adversary — Wednesday Addams
That's what she thinks when the truth is that more than half of us are actually crocheting to keep ourselves from choking people.
To be honest, though, as someone whose main hobby is crocheting, I am unquestionably not worthy of being an adversary to Wednesday Addams. She'd kick my butt in 2 seconds -- I wouldn't even need piranhas!
