In this video I’m chatting about the big news that Michael’s bought Joann, and what that could mean for all of us yarn people—especially if you’re like me and you’re constantly thinking about plushie yarn, stuffing, and the basics you need to keep your hooks moving. I don’t come at it with a “doom and gloom” mindset or a “everything will be perfect now” mindset either. I’m basically laying out the questions I immediately had as a crocheter and small business maker, and I’m inviting you to decide how you feel about it. I talk through the kinds of changes I’m watching for: what happens to yarn selection, pricing, coupons and sales, and whether the in-store experience gets better or worse. When two big craft stores collide, it can go a lot of different directions—more consistency, fewer options, better stock, or the opposite. My biggest takeaway is that we don’t know yet, but it’s worth paying attention and talking about as a community, because where we buy our supplies affects how we plan projects, prep for markets, and keep our crochet budgets under control.