In this video I’m sharing my very first yarn haul of 2026—and, as always, it turns into a cozy little chat about yarn, stash feelings, and the stories we tell ourselves when we bring new skeins home. I walk through the recent purchases I’ve picked up and use them as a jumping-off point to talk about how I think about “having a stash” in the first place: what I want it to do for me, how I want it to feel, and why I’m trying to be more intentional instead of just collecting for collecting’s sake. I also wax a little poetical about the different ways crocheters approach stash-building—whether you’re a strict project-planner, a thrifty treasure-hunter, or someone who just wants a cozy safety net of yarn on the shelf. I mention Ella (@NoCatchyName) along the way, and I leave you with some gentle encouragement to check in with your own habits and goals. The big takeaway is that your stash isn’t a moral issue—it’s a tool (and sometimes a comfort), and you get to decide what “enough” looks like for your life and your crochet.