Checkerboards, Cocoons & a Peaceful Yarn Stash

A cozy baby wrap, bold blanket, stash-clearing ideas, and a quick video tutorial you’ll want to save.

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Jess Moretti
July 31, 2025

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

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Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.

Bill Moyers

What We’re Hooked On

This blanket hits the perfect balance between playful and polished. The checkerboard design pops in any palette, and that Rocky Ridge border adds just the right amount of texture. Check it out →

Looking for a baby shower project that stands out? This hooded cocoon is sweet, snuggly, and looks more advanced than it is. It’s also a lovely way to use up those extra-soft yarns in your stash. Check it out →

Crochet meets comfort food in this whimsical e-reader sleeve designed by Amy. It’s soft, protective, and irresistibly cute—complete with frosting and sprinkles. A perfect mashup of cozy and clever. Check it out →

Try This!

Have more yarn than you know what to do with? This post explores how donating your extras can help charities and clear creative space. I’m definitely eyeing my stash a little differently now. Check it out →

Hope you found a new stitch to try—or at least a little motivation to make space in your stash ✨

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