My Creative Mess: Behind the Scenes & Work in Progress
Sometimes the journey is more fun than the destination. Come see my messy desk, half-finished experiments, and the weird shapes that turn into something cute. 🧶
Just hopping on a trend to show my crochet speed. Here is the speed I can work at versus the speed I probably should work at to keep my stitches neat. It's always a balance.
The beginning of a little amigurumi doll. I've created the head and added a simple, sweet face. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures.
I'm working on a little mushroom keychain here. You can see the red cap with its ruffled edge and the white stem taking shape. These small projects are so quick and fun to make.
Can you guess what I am making with this purple yarn? It's always fun to see a project come to life, even if it starts as just a small, strange shape.
Here we go again, what do you think this will be? I have a yellow crocheted ball and some little green leaves. Let me know your best guess.
This is one of my favorite flowers to make because it's so easy. It's a three-layer shaded flower that you can put on anything, like a bag or a hairband.
Trying something new with these two-toned crochet flowers. I have a few of them now. What do you think I should turn them into?
A quick look at a new flower I'm crocheting. This one is a simple rolled flower, and it's super easy to make. You can use these for so many different decorations.
Just a collection of pink crocheted petals. This is a work in progress, but all these little pieces will soon come together to form a beautiful flower.
I'm just crocheting away here, and even I am not sure what this little basket shape will become. Sometimes you just have to trust the process and see where the yarn takes you.
About My Creative Mess: Work in Progress
You might notice a lot of my projects start as 'weird shapes'—like a yellow ball with some green bits. That’s because I rarely use a complex, printed pattern. I prefer to eyeball my yarn tension and stitch counts as I go, which is exactly how I’ve learned to fix mistakes on the fly without having to unpick hours of work. If you're a beginner, this 'make-it-up-as-you-go' approach is actually a lot less stressful than following a strict guide.
When I share my WIPs (Work in Progress), I’m showing you the unfiltered reality of crocheting. It’s not always pretty. Sometimes, I’m 3 hours into an amigurumi creation and realize the head is too big. That’s the real 'bhool bhulaiya' of the craft—figuring out how to turn a mistake into a design choice. Whether I'm making a 3D mushroom or a shaded flower for a hairband, I love showing the process because it proves that you don't need fancy tools to make something beautiful. All you need is a 3.5mm hook, some 4-ply yarn, and a bit of patience. If you’re scared of starting because you think crochet is too 'tough,' this is my message to you: don't overthink it. Most of my favorite projects started as a simple chain stitch that went slightly rogue. I teach my workshops the same way—we focus on foundation chains and basic stitches (Single, Double, Treble) until your hands are comfortable. Once you stop worrying about perfection, that’s when the real magic happens. Let’s make something together.
Fatema Katib
I’m Fatema, and honestly, if I’m not handling kid duties, I’m probably buried in yarn. I don’t believe in rigid, boring tutorials—just me, my hook, and a lot of happy accidents. Come join me if you want to make something cute without the stress.
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