🌸 Nana’s Attic Crochet Newsletter – October 23, 2025

 

🎪 Craft-Show Countdown

Only two days until the American Legion Fall Craft Market in Murrell’s Inlet!
The tables are loaded, tags are printed, and the Attic is buzzing with last-minute finishing touches.

If you’ll be there Saturday, stop by to say hi — I’d love for you to meet the newest critters and see the bats in person before they fly off to their forever homes! 🦇💜

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🎀 Knitting for Knockers

October may be winding down, but support for breast cancer survivors is never out of season. 💗

Knitted Knockers Home | Knitted Knockers official page | Knit Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors | Barbara Demorest

If you crochet or knit, consider making a few pairs of Knitted Knockers — lightweight, soft breast forms gifted to women who’ve undergone mastectomy surgery.

I’ve been working with the Knit Picks Memento Yarn, a cotton-blend that’s gentle, washable, and just perfect for this heartfelt project.
👉 Find Memento Yarn here (affiliate link)

Remember, breast cancer doesn’t only come in October — comfort and care are needed all year long. 💕

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🧶 Maker’s Corner

🎁 New Digital Downloads

For my fellow makers: I’ve just added two new editable printables to my Etsy shop — both designed in Canva so you can personalize them easily.

🪄 Thank-You Tag Template – Add your own shop name and/or logo, then print as many as you need.

🐻 Adoption Certificate for Makers – A customizable certificate to accompany handmade plushies or dolls.

👉 [Visit my Etsy Shop to see the new printables →]

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🧵 Yarn Pick:
My absolute favorite yarn to use is Premier Parfait Chunky. I use it most often, especially for plush stuffed animals. So soft!!
👉 See my favorite chenille yarn here (affiliate link)

✨ Hook of the Week:
The bright-handled crochet hooks I always use are perfect for smaller plush like these bats — easy to grip, even during late-night crafting sessions. 🌙
👉 Check out the hook set here (affiliate link)

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💬 Ask Nana – Crochet Q&A

Every week, I get fun questions from followers — this week, my friend Eileen asked which yarn to use for her project! 🧶

If you ever have a pattern or yarn question, send it my way — I love helping you find the perfect material or tool for your next cozy creation. You might even see your question featured in a future newsletter! ✨

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💬 From the Attic

Every fall, as I pack up my creations for another craft show, I think about the homes they’ll travel to — nurseries, reading nooks, and holiday gift boxes waiting to be opened. It means the world to me to know my handmade pieces become part of your stories. Thank you for letting a bit of Nana’s Attic magic into your lives. ✨

Blessings from the Attic, 

Nana Dawn

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