One Million Views… Thank You from the Bottom of My Yarn Basket

I can hardly believe I’m writing this… but Shannon Talks Yarn has officially crossed 1 million views on YouTube!

That number is honestly hard to wrap my head around. One million times, someone out there clicked “play” on one of my videos. Whether you were looking for a little crochet company, a laugh about yarn organization, or a gentle reminder that your creative work matters—you showed up. And that means everything to me.

When I started this channel, I just wanted a space to talk about the real side of being a fiber artist—not just tutorials, but all the behind-the-scenes stuff: the emotional ups and downs, the messy shelves, the awkward garment styling, the projects we love (and the ones we abandon). I had no idea it would grow into such a warm, thoughtful, and wonderfully yarn-obsessed community.

So this milestone isn’t just mine—it’s ours. You’ve shared your stories, your encouragement, your wisdom, and your hearts. You’ve made me laugh, inspired my content, and reminded me that what we do with our hands really does matter.

To every subscriber, viewer, comment-leaver, and quiet watcher: thank you. Thank you for being here, for letting me be part of your creative life, and for helping me reach this wild and wonderful number.

Here's to more fiber chats, more weird yarn confessions, and a whole lot of cozy joy. 🧶💫

With love and so much gratitude,
Shannon

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