Help New Crocheters Discover Crochet Cute Critters This Season

If you’ve been around here for a while, you probably know how special Crochet Cute Critters is to me. It’s a project that opened doors, connected me with so many of you, and helped countless crocheters discover the joy of amigurumi. For years, this book has been included in Amazon’s big holiday promotions like Black Friday and Cyber Monday… but this year, for the first time in a long while, it wasn’t.

And that’s okay… truly! But it also reminded me how important it is to shine a light on small-business authors, niche craft books, and the incredible difference you make whenever you choose to support them.

So today, I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes perspective on why buying (or even just sharing!) a book like Crochet Cute Critters matters more than you might realize.

>>> Crochet Cute Critters is Available HERE on Amazon <<<

Why Books Like This Need Your Support

Craft books fall into a tiny corner of the publishing world. They’re not mass-market novels or celebrity cookbooks, they’re passion projects created by makers for makers. That means every copy truly counts.

When a book like Crochet Cute Critters isn’t included in a major sale, it becomes a little less visible on giant platforms where algorithms prioritize whatever is trending in the moment. But niche books depend heavily on visibility. Not just for sales, but for staying discoverable and relevant to new crocheters looking for exactly this kind of resource.

Supporting these books helps ensure publishers continue investing in craft, creativity, and community-focused titles. And it helps independent authors keep doing what they love: designing, teaching, dreaming up new patterns, and pouring creativity into every page.

Sharing Helps More Than You Know

If you already own the book (thank you!!), you can still support it in an incredibly meaningful way:

• Share the link with a friend who might love to learn amigurumi
• Add it to your gift guides, wish lists, and craft recommendation posts
• Mention it in Facebook groups or to fellow crochet-club friends
• Re-share a photo of something you’ve made from it

Even if someone doesn’t buy it right away, that visibility helps more than you can imagine. Word-of-mouth is everything for niche books.

>>> Crochet Cute Critters is Available HERE on Amazon <<<

If You’re Thinking of Buying a Copy…

If you’re thinking about buying or sharing this book, here’s the Amazon link (affiliate): >>> Crochet Cute Critters Book <<< I always like to mention that I don’t control where this book is sold. As much as I would love to see Crochet Cute Critters on shelves at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, or in local yarn shops, that decision is 100% in the hands of the publisher and the retailers, not me. I’ve asked many times, and I know a lot of you have too!

Whether it’s for yourself, a beginner crocheter, a crafty friend, a holiday gift basket, or even your own maker library, your support means the world to me.

And if you choose to simply share the link instead, that is just as appreciated. Supporting small authors isn’t always about buying. Sometimes it’s about spreading the word, helping a book stay visible, and encouraging creativity in someone else.

Thank You for Being Part of This Story

I never take your support for granted. This community has lifted me up through every project, every book, every pattern release, and every late-night idea that turns into a brand-new crochet creature. Whether you’ve been here for years or just discovered my work, thank you for cheering on the makers, authors, and small businesses who create from the heart.

Sometimes I feel a little self-conscious promoting my own book, but the truth is that Crochet Cute Critters continues to play a huge role in allowing me to show up here with free patterns, tutorials, holiday projects, CALs, and all the little creative things I get to share with you throughout the year. This little blue book helped launch my career, and it still helps support my small business in a meaningful way. Promoting it isn’t about bragging, it’s about keeping my business healthy and being able to keep giving back to this incredible community.

And the reality is, the crochet world is always welcoming new makers. Every day, someone picks up a hook for the first time, buys their first skein of yarn, or searches “how do I make cute crochet animals?” Crochet Cute Critters isn’t a gimmick or a trendy moment. It’s become a staple resource for beginners and a go-to pattern book that crocheters come back to again and again. There’s always someone discovering amigurumi for the first time, someone teaching their child or grandchild, or someone looking for a simple, confidence-building project. Keeping this book visible helps it continue finding the people it was made for and I’m so grateful every time it does.

And thank you, from the bottom of my yarn-loving soul, for supporting Crochet Cute Critters in whatever way you can!

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!