The stars have spoken – and they’re holding scissors in one hand and a tape measure in the other.
Whether you’re team needles or team hook, here’s your tongue‑in‑cheek forecast for the month.
Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)
You start three projects before breakfast. It’s fine. Channel that fire into a bold border: cables or front‑post cords that actually behave. Hot tip: add lifelines or stitch markers before “action rows” so you don’t wrestle the yarn later.
Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)
You’re loyal…to your stash. This month, knit or crochet from the good stuff you’ve been “saving.” Make sure to swatch; your future self prefers wearable width over heroic bulk. Reward: snacks in your notions bag.
Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)
Twin paths, twin projects. Cast on a knit swatch and a crochet swatch of the same motif. Compare relief and outlines—you’ll learn twice as fast. Also, label your project bags. Past‑You is cryptic.
Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22)
Comfort crafting is the vibe. Choose soothing stockinette or sc fields with a statement edge—twists, traveling stitches, or surface‑crochet outlines. Block gently and refuse to apologize for your 47 stitch markers.
Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22)
Center stage shawls only. Go big on Celtic knotwork or a showpiece border. Your audience (cats, couch, and one confused partner) will applaud. Pro move: reverse stockinette or sc backgrounds make your texture roar.
Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22)
You make a spreadsheet for your stitch multiples and love it. This month’s win: no frogging because your chart notes are crystal clear. Keep in mind: gauge before and after blocking—math saves yardage and drama.
Libra (Sep 23–Oct 22)
Balance the fancy with the chill. Alternate “action” rows with autopilot sections. Hooks and needles both deserve a rest row, and so do you. Bonus: purl gutters or sc bands keep edges tidy and your sanity intact.
Scorpio (Oct 23–Nov 21)
Intense focus meets complex crossings. You’ll nail it—just don’t let perfection eat your joy. Add a lifeline, pin the negative space when blocking, and whisper “I am the cable” or “I am the cord” as needed.
Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21)
Adventure time: try a new‑to‑you technique (overlay crochet, traveling twisted stitches, or a braided plait). If it goes sideways, it’s a story. If it goes right, it’s a border. Either way, you’re casting on again.
Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
Project manager of the zodiac. You finish what you start—and also everyone’s dangling ends. This month, schedule your reveals: one motif per week, swatch first, then commit. Yardage forecast: add 10–15% for big edges.
Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18)
Inventive construction is calling. Sketch, swatch, pivot. Use linked stitches in crochet or micro‑steering with traveling stitches in knit to draw clean curves. Your future pattern notes will thank Present‑You.
Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20)
Dreamy yarns, dreamy ideas. Halo is gorgeous but blurs outlines—pair it with simpler motifs or add a skinny color “ink” line via surface slip‑stitch. Trust your sense of flow; the path knows where it’s going.
Hooks ready, needles steady
May your outlines be crisp, your stitch markers plentiful, and your scissors exactly where you left them (for once).
And no matter what – craft smarter.
Jody Richards is the founder and lead editor of Knotions. She loves poring over stitch dictionaries and trying out new stitches.
And while she likes all things crafting (well ok, except that one thing), yarn crafts are her true love (and she has the stash to prove it).
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