January was one of those months where I looked at my project pile and said, “Okay… WIP WIP HOORAY,” because we’re celebrating progress, not perfection. In this episode I walk you through what I actually made in January, plus the UFOs (unfinished objects) that are still giving me the side-eye. I chat about what’s working, what needs a little re-thinking, and how I decide whether a project stays in rotation or gets frogged and freed. We also get into yarn—because obviously—and I share the threads and brands that showed up in my makes and my planning: WeCrochet’s Heatherly Worsted for cozy colorwork, Katia options like Concept Yarns and Pluton, plus Lion Brand yarns and patterns that are easy to grab and actually fun to stitch. I also mention patterns and inspo like the Marly Bird cowl bandana and the Two of Wands Fall Afghan. And because travel always sneaks into my creative brain, I talk about how exploring new places (and seeing what people wear and make) feeds right back into my knitting and crochet goals.