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✨ Tester Appreciation – Blossom Puffs 🐣🌸 ✨ ✨️ Free Pattern Alert: Limited time only ✨️ Includes Rooster Mod by @pisoiulcroseteaza A huge thank you to my wonderful testers who helped bring these tiny Blossom Puffs to life! 🥹🐣 Your feedback, photos, and adorable colour choices made this pattern even more special and helped get it ready just in time for spring. I’m so grateful for all the time and love you put into these little chicks 💛✨ To celebrate Easter and my birthday, the Blossom Puffs – Easter Chicks pattern will be FREE for a limited time! 🎉🐣 This is my little thank you to this amazing, supportive community 💛 I can’t wait to see lots of tiny chicks hopping into your homes this spring! 🌸🐣✨ @alilstitchofjoy @bellesbitsandpieces @cozyduckcreations @craftsbypeartree @green.bytina_crochet @hook_and_yarn_magic_creations @hookd.and.happy @p00hatka @lahariknitsandknots @marjifranklin @mcrocker31 @poofykatcrochet @pisoiulcroseteaza @sherryscrochetnest @snehsutra @stuffy__crochet

✨ Pattern Release – April the Spring Dragon 🐉🌸 ✨ “From a whispered wish for healing, April the Spring Dragon rose on butterfly wings, carrying blossoms, hope, and the magic of new beginnings.” 🦋🌸🐉 I’m so excited to finally share April the Spring Dragon with you! 💖 Inspired by blooming flowers, gentle spring colours, and the quiet magic of new beginnings, April was designed to bring a little softness and hope into every stitch. With her tiny flower and butterfly companion, she carries the spirit of renewal and the promise that brighter days are always on their way 🌷✨ A special shoutout to @alilstitchofjoy for her help and support in tech editing the pattern. 🧶 The pattern is now available! You can find April the Spring Dragon on Etsy and Ko-fi (links in bio). Thank you for welcoming April into your yarn worlds — I can’t wait to see all the magical dragons you create! 🌸🐉💖 This pattern is also part of the Dragon Realm CAL, and I’m incredibly grateful to all the amazing makers who helped bring her to life with their beautiful creations 🐉💫 @alilstitchofjoy @artem.lanae @aufildelemotion @beech_forest_witch @craftsbypeartree @crochet_by_bojana @crochettodayallday @heyitspeachy_loops @hook_and_yarn_magic_creations @laras_creations_de @lilac_hippo_crafts @lissyluluscrafts @litenea1 @mcrocker31 @p00hatka @pisoiulcroseteaza @poyw_crochet @stuffy__crochet @themossyskeins @white.smores.crochet @yarn_from_the_barn #AprilTheSpringDragon #DragonRealmCAL #CrochetDragon #AmigurumiDragon

✨ Tester Appreciation – Blu the Baby Donkey ✨ A huge thank you to my wonderful testers for helping bring Blu the Baby Donkey to life! 💙🐴 Your time, feedback, patience, creativity — and all the love you put into your makes — mean the world to me 🥹✨ Every single Blu turned out so sweet and full of personality! I loved seeing all the colors, details, and unique touches you added 💕 Thank you for being such a supportive and talented group — you made this testing experience truly joyful! 💫 Swipe to see their adorable Blus and show them lots of love! 🥰💙 Special shout-out to @lahariknitsandknots for her continuous support. Couldn't do this without you !! @alilstitchofjoy @nachou19 @beyondthestarsstitches @crochetntapestry @crochetnea @demila_makes @els.world.of.wool @habichett @kooscrochet @lauriedimick @little_pixie_crochet @maariegurumi @mcrocker31 @stuffy__crochet @yarnmeeple @spookystitchwitchh @gigis_enchanted_creations @p00hatka @luckydog_creations @kinds_craft

🌿 Week 3: Staying Hooked & Pushing Through! Can you believe we are already past the halfway mark of May? 🌸 We’ve found our groove, tackled some tricky stitches, and now it’s time for the ultimate test: staying hooked! Week 3 of the Crochet Bingo Challenge is officially here, and this is where the real magic happens. If you’re facing a mountain of yarn ends to weave in or feeling the mid-month slump, don't put down that hook just yet. This week is all about perseverance, community cheering, and watching those final rows come together! 🎁 Prizes & Rewards 🏆 The Weekly Winner: The stakes are getting higher! The first crafter to shout "BINGO" this week will win a gorgeous free pattern from our Week 3 featured guest designer. Plus, every single maker who hits "BINGO" this week will get a 50% discount from Neelam, valid for 1 week. 💛 The Guarantee: Every single stitch counts. Whether you're flying through your board or carefully working on just one square, your dedication is what makes this community shine. 📌 How to Keep Going: Be a Cheerleader: The mid-challenge slump is real! If you see a fellow crafter sharing their progress (or their struggles), drop some love in the comments. A little encouragement goes a long way. Group Chat Check-In: Pop into our May group chat to share your progress photos, vent about your tension, or get opinions on your next color choice! Submit to Win: Don't forget to post your updated Week 3 card in the group chat by the deadline to claim your entry. Let's smash this week, fiber fam! 🧶✨

✨ Tester Appreciation – Bloomble the Forest Gnome 🌿✨ A huge thank you to my lovely testers for helping bring Bloomble the Forest Gnome to life 🥹💖 Your feedback, beautiful photos, and adorable colour choices made this little forest friend even more magical 🌸🍄✨ Thank you for all the time, effort, and love you put into your Bloombles — I’m so grateful for each one of you! 💕 Special thanks to @alilstitchofjoy for her help and dedication in editing the pattern and help bringing it to life. Swipe to see all the cozy little forest gnomes and give these amazing makers lots of love ... @alilstitchofjoy @alohaandbuncrafts @aufidelemotion @heather_6230 @hookd.and.happy @khushbuvjain @loop.and.leaf @mama_knot @mcrocker31 @p00hatka @pisoiulcroseteaza @stuffy__crochet @thecrochetberry @tiajeancreations Patterns available on Ko-fi and Etsy (links in bio)

✨️New Pattern Alert✨️ 🌅🐉 Horizon, the Dawnbringer Dragon 🐉🌅 Under Noctra’s starlit sky, as the night began to soften and fade, a quiet glow stirred at the edge of the world. ✨ Where darkness met the first light of day, another dragon awakened. She carried the warmth of rising sunbeams ☀️ the hush of night still lingering in her wake 🌙 and the gentle promise of new beginnings woven into her wings. She was called Horizon, the Dawnbringer Dragon. With every step, she painted the skies in hues of gold and blush, blending night and day into a fleeting moment of magic. 🌅 Where Noctra scattered starlight across the heavens, Horizon gathered it, turning it into dawn- a light that would soon awaken April’s blooming world below. 🌸 Bound to both realms, yet belonging to neither, she walked the line between night and morning, a bridge of warmth, of light, and endless possibility. ✨ And as her glow spread across the skies, new magic began to shimmer, where ribbons of light would soon awaken with Aurora🌈🐉

✨️Pattern Test: Nyxie✨️ This cute Lil Nyxie is here to steal your hearts !! Super adorable, she just calls out 💕💕 Pattern: @alilstitchofjoy 🪝 by @threadbornetreasures 🧶 @gangaacrowools Plush 🪡 @tulipjapan_official 4.5mm etimo rose Go check out her page !!

✨️Super late post: Pattern testing complete✨️ Tested this adorable cutie: Flora !! 🌸 Pattern: @vales.enchanted.hook Go check out her page/Etsy for this and many more

✨ Tester Call – Nyssara the Mermaid 🧜‍♀️🌊 ✨ [Closed] From the quiet depths of the ocean, where currents whisper and magic lingers… Nyssara the Mermaid rises with flowing hair, shimmering scales, and a story waiting to be told 🐚✨ I’m so excited to introduce my design for the Into The Deep CAL — and I’m looking for a few lovely testers to help bring Nyssara to life 💙 📌 Important Dates: 🧶 Test starts: 8th May 📸 Final photos due: 2nd June 🗒 Pattern release: 5th June (after the CAL) 📌 Important Note: 🌊 This pattern is part of the IntoTheDeep CAL. ✨ Sneak peeks are absolutely welcome, but please wait for release day to share your final makes 📌 Pattern Details: 🧜‍♀️ Mermaid doll design 🎯 Skill level: Intermediate 🪡 Includes shaping, detailing & assembly 🧶 Plush/chenille yarn friendly 📌 Looking for testers who: 🐚 Have a public crochet account 🐚 Provide clear, helpful feedback 🐚 Share 1–2 good quality photos 🐚 Can complete within the testing timeline 🐚 Are comfortable with intermediate-level patterns 📌 If you’d like to test Nyssara: ⭐ Follow me ⭐ Like, save & share this post to your stories (tag me!) ⭐ Comment that you’d like to test 🧜‍♀️ ⭐ Mention your yarn choice 🧶 ⭐ Add a 🌊 so I know you read till here 🤗 I can’t wait to see Nyssara come to life in your hands — she’s truly a little piece of ocean magic 🐚💙✨

✨️Patern testing✨️ The cutest Lion ever is here !!! Loved making Auralex !! Pattern tested this magnificent lion. It comes with a chibbi version too !! Go check out @lahariknitsandknots page for this cutest pattern !! Pattern: @lahariknitsandknots 🪝: @threadbornetreasures 🧶: @gangaacrowools 🪡: @tulipjapan_official

✨️Pickles: The Forest Goblin✨️ The cutest Goblin is here to steal your hearts !! 💕 Pattern testing for @alilstitchofjoy Had such a great time !! Go grab your copy now 💖💖💖 Pattern: @alilstitchofjoy 🪝: @threadbornetreasures 🧶: @magicneedlesindia 🪡: @tulipjapan_official

✨ Mystery Tester Call – Vanishing Wild CAL✨ [CLOSED] @vanishing.wildcal Something exciting is on its way… and I need a few lovely testers to help me bring it to life 🥹✨ I’m opening a mystery tester call for an upcoming Vanishing Wild CAL - Cannot reveal much, think species going extinct all over the world. This is closer to home💖 📌 Important Dates: 🧶 Test starts: 27th April 📸 Final photos due: 11th May 🗒 Pattern release: 15th May (after the Cal) 📌 Important Note: ✨ This is a mystery test, so testers will be required to keep the design confidential and not share any details or photos until the CAL reveal dates. 📌 Looking for testers who: 🌸 Have a public crochet account 🌸 Can provide clear feedback 🌸 Share good quality photos once testing is complete 🌸 Can meet the deadline 🌸 Are comfortable keeping the design a surprise 🤫 🌸 Are open to a group chat on Instagram 🌸 Have access to Canva for the pattern 📌 If you’d like to join this mystery test: ⭐ Follow me ⭐ Like, save & share this post to your stories (tag me!) ⭐ Comment that you’d like to test ✨ ⭐ Mention your yarn choice 🧶 ⭐ Add a 🌊 so I know you read till here I can’t wait to see your version of the species come to life! 💫