In this quick little crochet chat, I’m reacting to a “they did what??!!!” moment with Yarnspirations and sharing my honest thoughts as a crocheter who’s always watching what the big yarn brands are up to. Even when it’s a short video, you know I’m going to have opinions—because yarn choices, availability, and what companies decide to do absolutely affects our projects, our budgets, and what we can actually get our hands on. I also make it easy to find the things I’m talking about and the creators/patterns I’m loving right now—amigurumi patterns, cute critter makes, and some fun links if you want to crochet along with what I’m into. If you’re here for crochet community tea + practical links for patterns and yarn shopping, you’re in the right place. My big takeaway: stay flexible with substitutions, keep your favorite sources bookmarked, and don’t be afraid to pivot your project plans when a brand makes a change that throws us off.