I am so happy you are here today! Join me as I finish the wrap up of 2024.
July: A New Adventure and Chiefs Fever
In July, I decided to stop waiting for the perfect time to start a blog. My first post went live on July 8, 2024, marking the beginning of this exciting journey. I couldn’t have done it without my daughter, Rio, who helps behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly each week. Thank you, Rio! My husband, Wayne, has also been incredibly supportive, and I’m so blessed to have them cheering me on.
Also in July, I began crocheting Kansas City Chiefs-inspired items, which I’ve been promoting and selling through my website (shop.bellescrafting.com) and Etsy store (BellesCraftingAdv on Etsy).
My stepdaughter-in-law also asked me to crochet a book cover she’d seen online. I tracked down the pattern, and the finished piece turned out so cute! She loved it, and I’m thrilled she’s happy with it.
August: Yarn Stash Diving and Relaxation
In August, I decided to work from my yarn stash and create a project using some gorgeous Expression Fiber Arts yarn. I wrote about the process in my August 12 blog post. With some minor health issues cropping up, I took things slower this month and focused on relaxing.
September: Gratitude and Community
September was a month of gratitude and connection. I joined the Magical Gratitude Crochet-A-Long (CAL), an 8-week project that focused on mindfulness and thankfulness. I wrote more about it in my September 2 blog post, and I found it to be a calming and rewarding experience.
That wasn’t all I worked on in September! I continued creating Kansas City Chiefs-inspired items, donating some to Strike Out Cancer St. Joe, a local cancer fundraiser.
Another highlight of the month was taking part in my first Kansas City Yarn Crawl (KCYC) with Rio. We met amazing people and even interviewed some for my blog. Local yarn shop owners and talented yarn dyers shared their stories, which you can read about in my posts from September 23 onward.
October: Projects with Yarn Crawl Treasures
In October, I completed the Magical Gratitude CAL and started working with some of the beautiful hand-dyed yarn I’d purchased during the KCYC. One standout project was a stunning infinity cowl made with the 2024 KCYC Colorway, “Snuggle Up,” a collaboration between New Garden Yarns and Steel Floozy Yarns.
November: A Road Trip and New Discoveries
Wayne and I took a road trip to visit friends in Sterling, Illinois, in November. While traveling, I worked on a scarf using the “Rainbow Brite Sock Set” from Ruthie Jane Fibers, another KCYC purchase.
During the trip, we stopped in Galena, Illinois, where I discovered Yarn in the Woods hand-dyed yarn. When we returned home, I crocheted a beautiful cowl and fingerless gloves with this amazing yarn.
December: The Christmas Rush
December was a whirlwind! A friend asked me to crochet a blanket for each of her two daughters as Christmas gifts. With limited time, I dedicated every spare moment to completing these blankets, waking early to crochet before work and spending evenings doing the same. The effort paid off when I delivered them on December 23. My friend texted me later to share how much her daughters loved the blankets, making all the hard work worthwhile.
Thanks for joining me as I looked back on my 2024 crochet memories. I can’t wait to share more adventures with you in 2025. Here’s to another creative year!
Until next time,
~Belle
