In this live Yarn Hookers hangout, I’m celebrating LYS Day (Local Yarn Shop Day) and chatting about something that has a lot of us curious right now: AI for crochet—yep, including ChatGPT. We talk about why local yarn shops matter to the crochet community, how they keep us inspired, and how shopping small can connect you to classes, events, and just really good yarn people. It’s very much a cozy community chat vibe—come sit with us, stitch along, and talk yarn. Then we pivot into the “AI for crochet” conversation: how tools like ChatGPT can help you brainstorm project ideas, organize your crochet goals, and even think through color combos or pattern concepts. I’m not here to replace designers or the joy of figuring things out with your hook in your hand—I see AI as a helper, especially for planning, tracking, and getting unstuck. If you’ve been wondering how tech can fit into a handmade hobby without taking away the heart of it, this live is a fun place to start.