If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your yarn stash, unsure how to style your handmade pieces, or just needed a dose of encouragement to keep creating, you're in the right place. I'm here to help you feel more confident, connected, and inspired in your fiber arts journey. Hi, I’m Shannon! I’m the voice behind Shannon Talks Yarn , where I blend crochet with real talk about creativity, confidence, and all the quirks of being a fiber artist today. With hundreds of videos, blog posts, and a growing community, I create content that’s equal parts helpful, heartfelt, and fun. Whether you're new to crochet or 40 WIPs deep, I’ve got your back (and your stash)! This is my homebase, where you'll find links to all my content, new blog posts and even patterns. ✨ Let’s Stay Connected! Each month, I send out one cozy, exclusive video straight to my email subscribers plus behind-the-scenes updates, yarny inspiration, and more. It’s the kind of inbox joy every fiber artist deserves. ...
Labor Day is often seen as the end of summer, and for yarn lovers, it’s also the perfect time to check in on your stash before the busy fall season begins. Cooler weather usually means bigger projects, cozier fibers, and longer stretches of crochet time, so why not give your yarn collection a little refresh before diving in? Step 1: Sort Through Your Summer-Friendly Yarns Cotton, linen, bamboo, and lightweight blends are perfect for warm weather projects, but as the seasons shift, you may not reach for them as often. Take a look at your stash and set these yarns aside. Then ask yourself: Do I want to use them now? Should I store them for next year? Could I donate or gift them to someone who will use them sooner? Step 2: Revisit Your WIPs (Works in Progress) Do you have a summer top that’s still only half done? Or a bag project that got left in a project basket? Decide whether it’s worth finishing now or whether it’s time to frog and reclaim the yarn for something ...