Trusting the Process

On Monday on Instagram, I shared a quote from Hannah Faye - “Sometimes the magic happens when you stop worrying about how things will turn out.”

As someone who has spent most of their life worrying about all the little what-ifs, this quote has always struck a chord. But lately, it’s been taking on a new kind of meaning.

Earlier this year, I took a leap of faith and stepped away from my role as a language teacher to focus full-time on my crochet business. It was one of those decisions that felt both exhilarating and terrifying - the kind of choice that both keeps you up at night and fills you with excitement for what’s to come.

I’d be lying if I said the worry had disappeared completely. (Old habits die hard!)

But something’s shifted. I’ve started to trust the process more.

I'm learning that growth doesn’t always come from having a perfect plan - sometimes, it comes from showing up consistently, embracing uncertainty, and letting the next step reveal itself stitch by stitch.

Crochet has been a great teacher in this.

It’s full of unexpected lessons: the way a miscounted row can become a design feature, or how even a tangled skein can be worked through with patience. It's a quiet reminder that things don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Just last week, I found out that the Amigurumi series of classes I’d spent weeks planning wouldn't go ahead because of a lack of sign-ups.

Was I disappointed? Of course I was.

Negative Nancy, (the negative gremlin) who likes to sit on my shoulder, had been whispering doubts in my ear throughout the planning stages - what if no one signs up? what if this doesn’t land the way you hope?

And in this case? That voice turned out to be right. The class didn’t go ahead.

But does that mean all the time I spent planning it, creating the handouts, thinking about how to guide people through their first amigurumi steps - was wasted? Not at all!

Sure, I was disheartened for a day or two.

But deep down, I know this work will get to see the light of day. The resources I’ve created are solid. The concept is still something I believe in. The timing just wasn’t right - and worrying endlessly wouldn’t have changed the outcome either way.

So I’ve dusted myself off and picked myself back up.

Now, I’m throwing my energy into new things: a Hexi Cardi workshop that helps you customise the fit to suit your shape, and a next steps in Corner-to-Corner Crochet class.

I'm trusting that the universe will help the right people find these when the time is right.

This is the mindset I bring to my work now - especially in my crochet classes.

I see beginners every week who feel unsure, frustrated, or afraid of getting it “wrong.”

But time and again, with a bit of encouragement, a little guidance, and space to try (and try again), they find their rhythm. They build confidence. And they start to trust themselves - just a little more than before.

So if you’re facing a creative block or standing at the edge of something new, this is your reminder: it’s okay not to know how it’ll turn out. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Just take the next step. There’s magic in the making.

💬 Want to crochet with me?

If you're looking for a supportive space to grow your skills and quiet your inner critic, I’d love to welcome you to one of my upcoming crochet classes.

Whether you’re a total beginner or coming back after a break, there's room for you.

I can't wait to see you at a class soon,

Jen

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