Welcome to Day 1 of my 3rd annual 13 Days of Yarn-O-Ween, gnomies! In this kickoff episode for Yarn-O-Ween 2025, I’m setting the vibe for a cozy, spooky-season stretch of crochet goodness—think freeform fun, Halloween makes, and all the crafty chaos that makes October feel like home. This year I’m extra excited because we’re leaning into an “Inside Out” family costume idea, and I’m sharing the inspiration and the direction I’m heading so you can craft right along with me. If you’re new here, this video also acts like a little roadmap: I point you to my Freeform Crochet playlist, my Halloween crochet vlogs and tutorials, and my Witch Gnome Crochet-Along series so you can binge whatever flavor of spooky crochet you’re craving. And if you want patterns to stitch up right now, I’ve got my Lil Ghostie and Witch Gnome patterns linked, plus my Etsy and Ko‑Fi for PDFs (including some freebies). Grab your yarn, get comfy, and come hang out—Yarn-O-Ween is officially on!