Hey there! I'm Crystal from Marching North :)

Hey Reader, I hope you're having a lovely Friday so far. You know how sometimes you just need a quick win? Like a project that isn't going to take over your entire weekend... or require you to untangle a 17 pound pile of cord from your stash? 😅 (Am I the only one with that problem?? haha) That's exactly what I've been craving lately, and honestly it's part of why I made this week's new pattern. Spring is in the air, my craft room is a bit of a mess (more on that another time, lol), and I just...

Hey Reader 👋 Just a quick one today. The Elves' Workshop starts tomorrow at 9 AM Eastern (8 AM Central), and my coiled gift basket workshop is on day one. If you've been meaning to sign up, do it today. HobbyScool emails you each morning with that day's workshop links, so no hunting for them, and nothing to prep tonight. It's free. Grab a mug of your favorite warm beverage and come hang out with me. ☕ Save my free spot! → Talk again soon! - This email may contain affiliate links, which means...

Hey Reader 👋 Are we talking about Christmas stockings yet? I hope so, because I'm about to. I've got a brand new pattern for you today, and I've been working on it for WEEKS. (Seriously... whew 😅) Plus a friendly reminder about the cute little basket idea for later this month, because gift making season is coming for us all. OK, come check out this pattern I've been obsessing over! 🎄 NEW THIS WEEK Meet the Emberglen Crochet Stocking It’s worked from the toe up, with little rows of puff...

Hey Reader 👋 Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Some people might say yes. Crafty people know that if you want handmade ornaments on the tree by December, you start knotting at minimum in November. So... consider this your official kickoff to ornament season. 🎄 Here's a quick word from the sponsor of today's newsletter, and then we'll dive right in! 👉 MONDAY MAKE A tiny tree you can actually finish in time If this one looks familiar, it’s because I shared it on Friday too. It’s just too...

Hey Reader 👋 Remember the gift basket I'm teaching at the Elves' Workshop? Not only will I show you how to make that, but I'll also show you how to fill it with lots of fun goodies that your gift recipient is gonna love! Here's what I like to put in mine: A pint jar of my homemade hot cocoa mix, with a cute little circle of Christmas fabric tucked under the lid ring A fun mug, because the cocoa needs somewhere to go and who doesn't love a new mug A few gourmet candy canes, or those chocolate...

Hey Reader 👋 Who's tired of being hot? 🙋♀️ Yeesh. Ay, caramba as Bart would say. My son likes to look up different parts of the world in the weather app on my phone and see what it's doing there. Today, we looked up Death Valley, CA. You know, just for fun. (This is what my 8 year old does for fun. He's also an avid coin collector. Love this guy.) The Death Valley weather forecast for the coming week is practically the same as ours here in MO, plus or minus about 3 degrees. That can't be...