The ADHD Hook Blog

  I’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time. It’s not just pain—it’s silence. A silence I’ve been forced into by people who should have known me best. Not strangers. Not acquaintances. My own family. I want to be careful here. I’m not writing this to call anyone out or start drama. That’s not my style. I’m writing this because I know I’m not the only one who’s felt this ache—the ache of being so deeply misunderstood by the people who helped shape your beginning. The truth is, they don’t talk to me anymore. And it’s not because of some huge moment or dramatic fallout. It’s quieter than that. It's the quiet that comes from being unseen. From being too different. From not fitting the box they had in mind. They never really got me—not the loud laughter, the sensitive heart, the way I express myself in bright colours and creative chaos. They didn’t understand the way I feel things, how deeply I care, how hard I try. And when someone doesn't take the time to know the real yo...

  Let’s have a little chat about WIPs, shall we? (For the newbies—WIP = Work In Progress. Aka: “Things I started with pure joy and enthusiasm before life, boredom, or another shiny idea derailed me.”) If you’re feeling guilty about not finishing every single crochet project you start—first of all, stop. Second of all, welcome to the club. We don’t do shame here. We do chaos, yarn piles, and the occasional existential crisis over a tangled skein. It’s Okay to Have a Million WIPs Crochet is supposed to be fun, soothing, and—if you're like me—a way to quiet the noisy ADHD brain. But somewhere along the way, the guilt creeps in. That voice that says, “Shouldn’t you finish this before starting another one?” To that I say: absolutely not. Starting new projects is a special kind of joy. That fresh yarn? The new idea? The dopamine hit? YES PLEASE. And just because something doesn’t get finished immediately (or ever...) doesn’t mean it didn’t serve a purpose. WIPs are little moments of insp...

If you’ve been following me on TikTok, you’ll know that I’ve fallen head first into the world of C2C crochet—and I’m not mad about it. Whether you're totally new to crochet or a seasoned yarn wizard, C2C (corner to corner) has something magical to offer, especially for those of us with beautifully chaotic ADHD brains. So here it is: my big ol’ blog post full of what C2C is, why it works so well for me, my current projects, tips for neurodivergent makers, and a free mini pattern at the end. Let’s dive in! What is C2C Crochet? C2C stands for Corner to Corner, and it does exactly what it says on the tin: you work your project diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner. Instead of crocheting row by row, you build up little blocks (or tiles) that zig-zag diagonally across your piece. It’s PERFECT for pixel art-style patterns and can be used for blankets, squares, pillows, wall hangings—you name it. You’ll often hear terms like “graphgan” (a graphic blanket) or “pixel ...