My Top 10 Favorite Finished Projects of 2025

As a professional knitter, crocheter, and hobbyist sewist, it’s always fun to look at and share some of my favorite completed projects from the past year. Each piece tells a story, reflecting my creative journey and the community I’m a part of because of craft. From cozy knits to delightful sewing collaborations, let’s dive into my 10 favorite finished projects of 2025!

1. The Meta Plaid Scarf
For a special class I’m teaching to a small group next month, I designed a unique, artistic version of the Meta Plaid scarf inspired by my new book, No Needles Knitting. I adore the graphic nature of both the Knit Collage Wanderlust rendition and the original (made is Berroco Macro yarn) —this project truly sparked my creativity.

2. A Collaborative Theater Ensemble
This project was particularly special as it involved my teenager for their theater banquet with the theme, Garden Under the Stars. I made a bustle skirt from scratch, while we transformed a thrifted corset into a stunning piece with hand-sewn flowers, beads, and coordinating fabric panels. 

3. The Rococo Revival Bandit Scarf
Inspired by my presentation at the Stitchwell Social Club about the Rococo Revival trend, I designed this ultra-feminine scarf adorned with ruffles and pearls. Its lush texture and ornamental details make it a standout piece in my collection! The Rococo Bandit Scarf pattern is available in my shop.

4. The Moodring Wrapghan
This crocheted wrap is more than just a cozy throw; it represents a summer of emotions through its beautiful shades of Purl Soho Cotton Chirp DK. Hosting a mental health temperature project make-along on Stitchwell Social Club with 500 fellow stitchers  prioritizing self-care through crafting made this project unforgettable.

5. Wide-Legged Pants Adventure
Note to self: Always take still photos! Although this shot is blurry, the pair of Peppermint Magazine wide-legged pants I created is one of my favorite sewn projects. After taking a class on body-neutral fitting using the Top-down, Center-Out method, I felt empowered to tackle this design!

6. The Cozy Rodeo Vest
The Rodeo Vest from the Knit Collage Fall Knit-Along has earned the title of coziest knit of the year! I love how this piece made my olive & aqua dreams come true—definitely a wardrobe staple I’ll cherish.

7. Designing for Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
A highlight of my year was designing Charlie Bucket’s knitwear for the AISD Summer Theatre Series production of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Collaborating creatively with the local youth, theater community made my drama-kid heart swoon! 

Make your own Charlie’s Hat & Scarf Set with my patterns and Purl Soho Plein Air yarn.

8. The Must-Make Smock Top
After seeing my friend Twinkie Chan’s adorable version of the Open Back Smock Top from the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club, I couldn’t resist creating one myself! It was the perfect antidote to my FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), turning inspiration into a FO (finished object.)

9. The Under 3-Hour Cowl
Designed for a CreativeBug Live Workshop, this cowl became my most gifted handmade item during the holiday season! Its quick and satisfying pattern made it a joy to create, and sharing it with friends and family made it even more special. Bonus: the pattern and workshop are available for free on CreativeBug!

10. A Cropped Tee from Purl Soho Pouf
While working on the Under 3-Hour Cowl (see above) samples, I was inspired to design a cropped tee using the same, Purl Soho Pouf Yarn — I love crocheting with it.

I can’t wait to publish this pattern in 2026, but for now, I’m brainstorming the perfect name for it!

Honorable Mention: Season’s Feelings Holiday Mood Scarf
While still a work in progress, I’m loving the process of working with Berroco Ultra Alpaca and Vintage yarns for the Season’s Feelings, Holiday Mood Scarf Make-Along. Sharing this experience with over 1,000 stitchers on Stitchwell Social Club has been incredibly fulfilling, and I look forward to finishing this project by the end of January!

Speaking of Stitchwell Social Club, I would love to have you come join me there in 2026. The community is kind, supportive, and creative; there are loads of patterns and tutorials, and monthly guest-expert instructed workshops. Learn more HERE.

Twenty Twenty-Five was a rough one, but making cozy and beautiful things made it tolerable. Here’s to self-care through stitching and positivity through projects in 2026, and beyond!