Moon Chronicles

2026 is going to be a Moonlit Beginning to the Crafting Year. Every year, January’s full moon brings with it a sense of reflection and renewal. The Wolf Moon, with its soft winter glow, has long inspired people to begin something meaningful. For crafters, this moonlit moment often feels like a natural invitation to pick up a new project. As the first full moon of 2026 rises, it pairs beautifully with cozy blankets, meditative shawls, beginner crochet granny squares, and winter-friendly knitting patterns. If you love connecting nature with creativity, this January is the perfect time to start something comforting....

This article is part of our monthly Moon Chronicles series, connecting celestial events with your favorite fiber arts. The Moon has been a timeless partner in creativity — a quiet observer of every first cast-on, every dropped stitch, and every completed project that warmed both hands and hearts. We can’t ignore the calming effect and inspiration it offers; its gentle glow seems to mirror the rhythm of our craft — steady, patient, and ever-evolving. Whether you’re spinning, knitting, or crocheting under its light, the Moon reminds us that creativity, like its phases, is always in motion. The Beaver Moon and the Season...

As Summer begins its slow fade into fall – at least in the Northern Hemisphere- the full moon on August 9th, highlights the richness of this season by being a Supermoon. This makes it appear larger than it is and brighter, as well. It’s an illusion, but it seems fitting as Summer slows down. The August moon was named the Sturgeon Moon by the Algonquin Indians in recognition of the ancient fish species that were easily caught in late Summer. The Sturgeon is also symbolic of persistence and wisdom since it has survived for multiple millennia thanks to its adaptive...

The Pink Moon is due on April 12, 2025. The full moon marks the shift to warm weather and for knitters and crocheters, the subtle shift to lightweight projects. And, like always, we’re back with the inspiration to make the most of the moon with our Lantern Moon handcrafted collection of knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. The month of April is filled with color as spring blooms and blossoms take center stage in our yards, parks, and consciousness. As the first full Spring month takes hold, the ground warms up, plants and flowers poke through and new growth is...