2025 Year in Review

December 31, 2025 • free crochet pattern • free download • year in review

A Year of Stitches, Growth, and Gratitude

As 2025 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to pause, breathe, and look back on a year filled with yarn, creativity, and so many small (and big) wins. This year reminded me why I love creating, designing, and sharing handmade projects with such a supportive community.

From new patterns and product ideas to lessons learned along the way, here’s a look back at what 2025 brought.

🧶 Creative Highlights of 2025

This year was full of creative momentum. I released new crochet patterns, experimented with fresh designs, and leaned into projects that brought both joy and practicality—especially those quick, giftable makes we all love.

Some highlights:

New pattern launches that quickly became favorites
Expanding seasonal and holiday designs
Creating more beginner-friendly and fast-finish projects
Exploring fun extras like gift tags, packaging, and printables

Each release helped me grow not just as a designer, but as a maker who listens to what the community actually wants and needs.

💛 Gratitude for This Community

None of this would be possible without you.

Whether you:

Purchased a pattern
Downloaded a freebie
Shared a finished project
Left a kind review
Let me know of an issue with a posting

Thank you. Truly. Your support turns ideas into real projects and makes this creative journey worth it.

Let's recap all the postings that made 2025 so special.

January

[caption id="attachment_26735" align="alignleft" width="150"] Hexapod Alien Amigurumi[/caption][caption id="attachment_26892" align="alignleft" width="150"] Ski Slope Hat[/caption][caption id="attachment_26918" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sunflowers in Snow Scarf[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_26781" align="alignleft" width="231"] Law Enforcement Coloring Pages[/caption][caption id="attachment_27092" align="alignleft" width="162"] Happy Hearts Coloring Page[/caption][caption id="attachment_27021" align="alignleft" width="161"] Ladybug coloring page[/caption]

February

[caption id="attachment_27110" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 1[/caption][caption id="attachment_27144" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 2[/caption][caption id="attachment_27212" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 3[/caption][caption id="attachment_27300" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 4[/caption][caption id="attachment_27324" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 5[/caption][caption id="attachment_27459" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 6[/caption][caption id="attachment_27513" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 7[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_27563" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 8[/caption][caption id="attachment_27602" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 9[/caption][caption id="attachment_27684" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 10[/caption][caption id="attachment_28014" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 11[/caption][caption id="attachment_28015" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 12[/caption][caption id="attachment_28302" align="alignleft" width="150"] Valentines Advent Day 13[/caption][caption id="attachment_26992" align="alignleft" width="150"] Kane, the Kick Cancer Doll Crochet Pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_27146" align="alignleft" width="138"] Valentine's Day Word Search[/caption][caption id="attachment_27030" align="alignleft" width="126"] Crochet Word Search Worksheet[/caption][caption id="attachment_27115" align="alignleft" width="137"] Yummy Valentine Coloring Page[/caption][caption id="attachment_27214" align="alignleft" width="119"] Valentine's Day Stationery[/caption][caption id="attachment_27291" align="alignleft" width="150"] Caterpillar bookmark[/caption][caption id="attachment_27604" align="alignleft" width="134"] Red Panda coloring page[/caption][caption id="attachment_27512" align="alignleft" width="116"] Batty Valentines card[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_28371" align="alignleft" width="158"] Horse Coloring Page[/caption][caption id="attachment_27689" align="alignleft" width="152"] Valentine's Day Animal Puns Coloring Worksheets[/caption][caption id="attachment_27458" align="alignleft" width="263"] Puppy Love Gift tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_28304" align="alignleft" width="147"] Love Hand Happy Valentine’s Day Greeting Card[/caption][caption id="attachment_28013" align="alignleft" width="135"] Pink Monster phone wallpaper[/caption]

March

[caption id="attachment_28529" align="alignleft" width="150"] Shamrock Tray crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_28622" align="alignleft" width="150"] Leprechaun Gift Bag crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_28651" align="alignleft" width="150"] Football Trinket Tray crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_29278" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 1, Bunnies[/caption]

April

[caption id="attachment_29332" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 2 - Chicks[/caption][caption id="attachment_29400" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 3, Ducks[/caption][caption id="attachment_29478" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 4, Lamb & Goat[/caption][caption id="attachment_29522" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 5, Donkey[/caption][caption id="attachment_29558" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 6, Baskets[/caption][caption id="attachment_29611" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 7, Eggs[/caption][caption id="attachment_29674" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 8, Clothing[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_29763" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 9, Accessories[/caption][caption id="attachment_29799" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 10, Patterns for Children[/caption][caption id="attachment_29832" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 11, Patterns for Baby[/caption][caption id="attachment_29888" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 12, Home Decor[/caption][caption id="attachment_29962" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 13, Flowers[/caption][caption id="attachment_30019" align="alignleft" width="150"] Easter Advent Day 14, Miscellaneous Patterns[/caption][caption id="attachment_30302" align="alignleft" width="150"] Flamingo Toilet Paper Cover crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_29960" align="alignleft" width="136"] Bunny Maze Worksheet[/caption][caption id="attachment_30017" align="alignleft" width="126"] Joyful Easter folding card[/caption][caption id="attachment_30231" align="alignleft" width="135"] Crochet Bucket List[/caption][caption id="attachment_29912" align="alignleft" width="256"] Happy Easter Gift Tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_29801" align="alignleft" width="138"] Happy Easter Children's Coloring Book[/caption][caption id="attachment_29852" align="alignleft" width="123"] Easter Bunny Letter[/caption][caption id="attachment_29407" align="alignleft" width="124"] Duck Stationery[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_29755" align="alignleft" width="144"] Butterfly Crossword Puzzle[/caption][caption id="attachment_29291" align="alignleft" width="264"] Easter Bunny Find The Differences[/caption][caption id="attachment_29688" align="alignleft" width="156"] Fun Easter Wordsearch Puzzle Worksheet[/caption][caption id="attachment_29631" align="alignleft" width="146"] Happy Easter Egg Mindful Coloring Sheet[/caption][caption id="attachment_29579" align="alignleft" width="141"] Easter Basket Worksheet[/caption][caption id="attachment_29524" align="alignleft" width="100"] Palm Sunday Bookmark[/caption]

May

[caption id="attachment_30120" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cinco de Mayo Pet Bandana[/caption][caption id="attachment_30567" align="alignleft" width="150"] Hammer Baby Rattle crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_30681" align="alignleft" width="150"] Octopus Car Vent Clip[/caption][caption id="attachment_2860" align="alignleft" width="150"] Bearded Monkey crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_3006" align="alignleft" width="150"] First Aid Kit Baby Rattle crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_30839" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rainbow Coloring Book[/caption][caption id="attachment_30744" align="alignleft" width="153"] Endangered Animals Coloring Pages[/caption][caption id="attachment_30665" align="alignleft" width="200"] Elephant Mandala Coloring Page[/caption][caption id="attachment_30590" align="alignleft" width="163"] Happy Mother's Day Coloring Page[/caption]

June

[caption id="attachment_31775" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cat Keychain crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_31259" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sloth Tumbler Boot[/caption][caption id="attachment_31461" align="alignleft" width="150"] Hump Day Camel crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_39366" align="alignleft" width="300"] Turtle gift tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_31296" align="alignleft" width="300"] Alligator Gift Tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_31636" align="alignleft" width="100"] Platypus Bookmark[/caption][caption id="attachment_31193" align="alignleft" width="100"] Lion Bookmark[/caption][caption id="attachment_31506" align="alignleft" width="150"] Mindfulness Coloring Giraffe[/caption][caption id="attachment_31275" align="alignleft" width="151"] Unicorn Quotes Coloring Book[/caption][caption id="attachment_30985" align="alignleft" width="151"] Cute Cat Coloring Book[/caption]

July

[caption id="attachment_28362" align="alignleft" width="150"] Space Alien Rattle crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_2756" align="alignleft" width="150"] Coastal Military Baby Sweater crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_32113" align="alignleft" width="150"] Christmas Cat Gift Bags[/caption][caption id="attachment_32210" align="alignleft" width="150"] Coyote Ornament crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_31966" align="alignleft" width="150"] Chef Baby Sweater[/caption][caption id="attachment_37983" align="alignleft" width="150"] Kitty Caddy crochet pattern[/caption]

Blueberry Muffin Recipe

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[caption id="attachment_32212" align="alignleft" width="150"] Coyote Gift Tag[/caption]

August

[caption id="attachment_32636" align="alignleft" width="150"] Orange Padlock Keychain[/caption][caption id="attachment_35370" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cat Gift Card Holder crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_32255" align="alignleft" width="100"] Dog Bookmark[/caption][caption id="attachment_32548" align="alignleft" width="120"] Milky Way bookmark[/caption][caption id="attachment_32457" align="alignleft" width="141"] Sir Purrsalot, the Dignified Cat coloring page[/caption]

September

[caption id="attachment_35447" align="alignleft" width="150"] Piano Ornament crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_32390" align="alignleft" width="150"] Strawberry Mummy crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_35492" align="alignleft" width="150"] Blue Jean Ornament crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_35588" align="alignleft" width="159"] Ophelia's death[/caption][caption id="attachment_35527" align="alignleft" width="150"] Mummy Mask Template[/caption][caption id="attachment_35984" align="alignleft" width="175"] Spooky Halloween Coloring Page[/caption][caption id="attachment_35927" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rottweiler Christmas Gift Tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_35853" align="alignleft" width="145"] Cute Animals Merry Christmas Gift Tag[/caption]

October

[caption id="attachment_36160" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dachshund Ornament crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_37764" align="alignleft" width="150"] Gargoyle Amigurumi crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_36630" align="alignleft" width="150"] Frankencat Keychain crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_36960" align="alignleft" width="150"] Cat Witch Treat Bag crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_36980" align="alignleft" width="136"] Halloween Coloring Book[/caption][caption id="attachment_36203" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dachshunds Kissing Merry Christmas Folded Card[/caption][caption id="attachment_36066" align="alignleft" width="300"] German Shepherd Christmas Gift Tags[/caption]

November

[caption id="attachment_32698" align="alignleft" width="150"] Candy Cane Kitty crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_37878" align="alignleft" width="150"] 6 7 Ornament crochet pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_38431" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sam I Yam amigurumi crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_38466" align="alignleft" width="150"] Reindeer Christmas Tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_37843" align="alignleft" width="300"] Robin Christmas gift tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_37833" align="alignleft" width="151"] Nutcracker Christmas Stationery[/caption][caption id="attachment_37828" align="alignleft" width="164"] Gingerbread House Coloring Book[/caption]

December

[caption id="attachment_39059" align="alignleft" width="150"] Santa Socks circular knitting machine pattern[/caption][caption id="attachment_38573" align="alignleft" width="139"] Christmas Ornament Advent Calendar[/caption][caption id="attachment_39214" align="alignleft" width="150"] Beagle Christmas gift bag crochet pattern[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_39188" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gnome Gift Tag[/caption][caption id="attachment_39171" align="alignleft" width="169"] Meowy Christmas Coloring Page[/caption]

I have put together a bundle on Ravelry of the top 10 crochet patterns of 2025.

You will get my 10 most popular designs for only $10.00.

https://www.ravelry.com/redeem/my-fingers-fly-designs?sale=414582

✨ Looking Ahead to 2026

As I step into a new year, I’m excited to:

Release more thoughtfully designed patterns
Focus on quality, clarity, and fun
Create even more quick, giftable projects
Continue building a creative space that feels welcoming and inspiring

There’s so much more to come, and I can’t wait to stitch it all together with you.

Final Thoughts

2025 was a year of growth, creativity, and gratitude—one stitch at a time. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to more yarn, more ideas, and more handmade moments in the year ahead.

Happy New Year and happy stitching!

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Planning for 2026

Planning for 2026 fills me with excitement and gratitude. There are so many ideas waiting to be stitched into reality, and I’m thankful to have such a supportive, creative community alongside me.

Thank you for being part of this journey—your support, encouragement, and creativity make everything possible.

Here’s to a year of intention, inspiration, and plenty of yarn.

[caption id="attachment_12379" align="alignleft" width="150"] Crochet Resolutions[/caption]

What are your goals? Here's a checklist to help you get started in the new year!

2026 Crochet Resolutions

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