My Fingers Fly

A new month means a fresh start—and a fresh skein of possibilities. Whether April flew by or left you with a pile of WIPs, May is your chance to reset, refocus, and get those hooks moving again.

Let’s make this month intentional, creative, and (most importantly) fun.

Download this free May planner PDF

May Crochet Planner – free download

✨ Step 1: Reflect Before You Plan

Before jumping into new projects, take a quick look back:

• What did you finish in April?
• What’s still a work in progress?
• Which projects brought you the most joy?

Not everything needs to be carried into May. Give yourself permission to frog, finish, or forget.

🧺 Step 2: Choose Your May Projects

Instead of starting all the things, pick 2–5 projects max. This keeps you focused and helps you actually finish.

Try a mix like:

• 🧸 1 quick project (amigurumi, baby rattle, small gift)
• 🧣 1 relaxing project (blanket, scarf, repetitive stitches)
• 🎁 1 purpose project (gift, market prep, or seasonal item)

🌸 Step 3: Think Seasonal

May is the perfect time for:

• Lightweight yarns (cotton, bamboo blends)
• Spring/summer accessories
• Mother’s Day gifts
• Market prep items

Now’s the time to swap heavy yarns for breathable, quick-to-make pieces.

🗓️ Step 4: Create a Simple Plan

Break your projects into small, doable goals:

Week 1: Start + set up projects
Week 2: Make steady progress
Week 3: Finish at least one item
Week 4: Wrap up + photograph + share

Keep it flexible—this is a guide, not a rulebook.

💡 Step 5: Set a Crochet Routine

Even 15–30 minutes a day adds up.

• Morning coffee + a few rows ☕
• Evening wind-down stitching 🌙
• Weekend crochet sessions

Consistency beats marathon sessions.

💛 Step 6: Make It Fun, Not Pressure

You don’t have to finish everything.
You don’t have to follow trends.
You don’t have to be perfect.

Crochet is your creative escape—let it stay that way.

Download this free May planner PDF

May Crochet Planner – free download

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Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

Welcome to the 2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop where you will find adorable crochet patterns just for your Fur Babies!

May is National Pet Appreciation Month, and boy do I have something exciting for you!  From May 1-14 there will be daily free and a couple of discounted crochet patterns designed specifically for your lovable pets.

www.joscraftyhook.com/2026-pet-appreciation-blog-hop

1. Visit the 2026 Blog Hop daily, starting at 9a EST until 8:59a EST for the day’s Featured Crochet Pattern. www.joscraftyhook.com/2026-pet-appreciation-blog-hop
2. Look for the day’s featured designer.
3. Click on the “Get Coupon Code” Button where you will be directed to the featured designer’s website.
4. Click on their “Click here for PDF” or their “Direct Download” Button.
5. Use their Coupon Code at Checkout or download their crochet pattern.

Day 1 features the Pet Star Blanket from Jo’s Crafty Hook

Your pet is your Star, so celebrate them by making them their very own Star Blanket. The pattern can be customized for any size fur baby!

Visit the hop to get your 50% off coupon.

www.joscraftyhook.com/2026-pet-appreciation-blog-hop

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

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Who says crochet has to stay at home? 🧶✨

With the Mobile Menagerie Teddy Bear Pattern, you can take your handmade creations everywhere you go! These tiny crochet pets are designed to add personality, charm, and a whole lot of cuteness to your everyday essentials 📱💛

📱 Crochet Meets Everyday Life

We all love amigurumi—but sometimes we want something small, quick, and practical. That’s where these mini creations come in!

With instructions for attaching a suction cup, these tiny pets are perfect for:

• Phone charms 📱
• Laptop buddies🔑
• Bag accessories 👜
• Little gifts 🎁

They’re small enough to go anywhere—but cute enough to steal the spotlight 🐾✨

Why You’ll Love These Mini Amigurumi

Quick & Satisfying Projects

Short on time? These patterns are fast, fun, and perfect for those “just one more project” moments 😅 It took me less than an hour to crochet each one.

Perfect for Scrap Yarn

Got leftover yarn? This is your chance to use it! Mix and match colors to create unique little pets 🌈

🐾 Endless Customization

From playful pals to tiny critters, you can personalize each one with:

• Different colors
• Cute accessories
• Unique facial expressions

No two will ever be the same 💛

Perfect for Gifts & Selling

These mini amigurumi make amazing:

• Classmate gifts
• Party favors
• Market bestsellers
• “Just because” gifts

They’re small, affordable to make, and absolutely irresistible 🧶✨

A Fun Way to Grow Your Crochet Business

If you sell finished items, this collection is a game-changer:

✔ Quick turnaround time
✔ Low material cost
✔ High appeal

Tiny products like these are perfect for impulse buys—especially when displayed as colorful collections 🐾📱

✨ Take Your Crochet Anywhere

There’s something special about carrying a handmade piece with you. It’s a little reminder of creativity, comfort, and joy—right in your pocket 🧶💛

With the Mobile Menagerie, your crochet doesn’t just sit on a shelf… it becomes part of your everyday life.

Get the Pattern Collection

Ready to create your own tiny crochet companions? 🐾✨ Get the full pattern collection of 10 different animals

👉Mobile Menagerie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Collection

Let’s Get Creative!

What would YOU turn into a mini amigurumi? 👀

A pet? A favorite animal? Something totally unexpected?

Tell me in the comments—I’d love to hear your ideas 💛

Teddy Bear

Materials:

15 yards brown yarn

Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

Fiberfill

Two 5-mm black plastic eyes

10-mm black safety nose

1.18-inch suction cup with metal hook

Pliers

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, inc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, inc in next sc,* repeat around (15 sc).

Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st.

Rnd 6: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (12 sc).

Insert eyes in Rnd 3 approximately 3 sts apart. Stuff head.

Rnd 7: Inv dec 6 times (6 sc).

Rnd 8: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 9: Sc in each st.

Rnd 10: Inv dec 6 times (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.

EARS:

Attach yarn at top of head at Rnd 3. Sc in Rnd 3, sc in Rnd 2, ch 1, turn, sk 1 sc, sc in next st. Fasten off yarn. Sk both sides of Rnd 1 on top of head and attach yarn at Rnd 2. Sc in Rnd 2, sc in Rnd 3, ch 1, turn, sk 1 sc, sc in next st. Fasten off yarn. Weave in ends.

SNOUT:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length for sewing. Insert safety nose in center of Rnd 1. Sew snout to front of face at Rnds 3-5.

Metal hook on suction cup faces front, but it needs to be sideways.

Use pliers to turn hook sideways, then crimp ends of metal.

Insert hook into bottom opening of animal. Use hanging thread to firmly close opening and sew bottom closed. Sew a few stitches through the center catching the hook to give added stability.

Stick to back of phone with animal facing forward.

PDF includes all 10 animals

Mobile Menagerie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Collection

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