It’s officially market prep season again, and in this update I’m checking in at the “5 weeks out” mark before my first 2025 craft show on May 17. I do have markets available year-round where I live, but I always take a little break during the coldest winter months—so now I’m back in that rhythm of crocheting, batching inventory, and figuring out what’s worth my time when I’m making plushies for a table. In this video I walk you through what I’ve crocheted this week and the patterns I’m using to build out a solid mix for my booth. I’m leaning into quick, cute makes (hello no-sew options), plus a few bigger attention-grabbers to pull people in. If you’re prepping for markets too, my big takeaway is to keep your lineup varied: small impulse buys, a few “statement” plushies, and repeatable patterns you can crank out without burning out. And of course, Snowball the ninja bunny is here for moral support while I prep for the season.