4/4/2026
During the holiday of Easter, believers commemorate the death, burial, and most importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This serves as an opportunity to give back to the Lord as He has given unto us with all grace and generosity.
I am excited to share my first blog of 2026 and some important and exciting updates for Hearts & Hooks! In addition, I've wanted to share some of my raw thoughts.
Firstly, I want to come transparent. Lately with school out of the way, I've been thinking about where I want this initiative to go, and I came to realize that I haven't been consistently crocheting. For something that first started as a passion project and a way to give back to my community, crochet has become something I only pick up occasionally for volunteer opportunities. So, I want to treat this blog update as a checkpoint. Not a failure, but a moment to reset, to renew my love of crochet to further improve my skills and my motivation to have fun while donating to those in need.
One verse I've pondered upon lately is that iron sharpens iron. And the same goes for this initiative—being a part of a community is stronger, more impactful than a single individual doing all of the work. That's how it has been for Hearts & Hooks, but we want to change that. Crochet isn't just about making things, but it's about connection. Through crochet, many share stories, express themselves creatively, build a community, or support others. It's also been shown to support mental well-being, as crochet's repetitive nature provides a sense of calm, focus, and achievement through hands-on creation. However, I feel like I’ve been missing that part.
I’ve been so fixated on the idea of impact—donations, outreach, projects—but not enough to actually build the habit and consistency behind it. So moving forward, i want to shift two things:
First, I want to crochet more consistently. Not just when I “have a lot of time,” but intentionally. Even small, daily progress matters more than occasional bursts of effort.
Second, I've started to reach out and partner with more organizations in the crochet community. There are already so many groups using crochet to support hospitals, shelters, and communities in need, whether it’s through handmade items or simply creating a sense of care and connection. When I uncovered this, I realized that I don’t need to do everything alone—collaboration can amplify what I’m trying to do.
I’m planning to start documenting this process more as well. Not just the finished pieces, but the actual journey—small changes over time, not for the readership, but mainly for myself as a way to keep accountable. Right now, this isn’t about being perfect or impressive. It’s about becoming consistent, and that's where this initiative will truly shine, with God's grace.