Bats, Bears & a Starry Blanket ✨

This week: a bat garland, a pumpkin bear, a 3D star blanket & a must-know blocking tip.

Author

Jess Moretti
October 16, 2025

Hey there! Here’s your snack-size newsletter with crochet patterns, tips, tools and inspo 🧶

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Art is choosing to do something skillfully, caring about the details, bringing all of yourself to make the finest work you can.

Rick Rubin

What We’re Hooked On

Cute, spooky, and just the right amount of silly—this bat amigurumi garland is a fast festive make. Hang it up for Halloween or let the little winged friends live rent-free in your décor year-round. Check it out →

Bold points, cozy texture, and eye-catching dimension—this star-shaped blanket is a showstopper. A fun twist on the classic ripple, it’s a statement piece that shines in any room. Check it out →

This pumpkin bear amigurumi is fall cuteness wrapped up in one squishy package. Cozy, festive, and beginner-friendly—it’s the kind of project that makes Halloween stitching extra sweet. Check it out →

Try This!

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to safely steam block cotton for crisp, polished stitches—and why the same heat can permanently “kill” acrylic. A quick watch that could save your next project. Check it out →

Hope you found something that inspired or helped your crochet today!

I’ll be back next week with more info and inspo soon,
Jess