In this Yarn Yakking episode (Jan #3), I’m catching up with y’all on what’s been going on in my crochet world—RAOCK plans, charity crafting, and of course a little yarn shopping chatter. I go over the fun stuff I’ve been thinking about making and sharing, including those cute “mini monsters” and a few playful patterns like the F Bomb and other small makes that are perfect for gifting or sneaking into your craft fair table. I also lay out the RAOCK 2026 themes month-by-month (snowflakes, hearts, shamrocks, paw prints, and more) so you can plan ahead if you like to stay organized—because I know some of us need a list, and some of us just wing it with whatever yarn is yelling the loudest. And for my charity-minded friends, I talk through the Generous Crafters 2026 prompts (washcloths, prayer squares, hats, granny squares, totes, shawls, blankets, etc.) and point you to the Generous Crafters blog so you can jump in anytime. If you’re here for cozy yarn yak vibes with real-life crafting goals, this one’s for you.