In this week’s makes, I’m hanging out in my she shed and doing what I do best: bouncing between pattern tests, plushie chaos, and the kind of “wait…why is this not working?” moments that only yarn can give you. I’m working through a handful of patterns (and yes—if you don’t see a pattern linked, it’s because I free-handed it), and I’m sharing the real-life experience of testing: what’s cute immediately, what needs tweaking, and what I’d do differently if I made it again. I also made a plushie that’s genuinely meaningful to me, and I talk about why certain makes hit different—like, beyond the “aww it’s adorable” factor. If you’re into crochet plushies and you like hearing the honest behind-the-scenes of how a project actually goes (not just the perfect final reveal), this one’s for you. You’ll see the patterns I tried, how I approach choosing what to test, and the little decisions that turn a basic make into something that feels personal and special.