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. ...
Crochet can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing hobbies-but if you’re just starting out, or even if you’ve been at it for a while, you’ve probably hit some bumps. I want to be real with you about the things I wish someone had told me when I picked up my first hook. These lessons didn’t come from tutorials or books-they came from doing , from messing up, from “failing,” and learning to keep going anyway. So today, I’m sharing five hard-earned truths I wish I knew when I started crocheting. 1. You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Good at Crochet It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that being a “real” crocheter means your stitches are flawless, your patterns never need frogging, and your tension never changes. But let me tell you-I’ve made some truly wonky projects. Things that didn’t fit anyone, that were too tight, too loose, or just plain odd-looking. Perfectly Imperfect The truth is: perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. Every single “mistake” taught me something. A...