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Feeling Stuck? You Might Have Decision Fatigue

Have you ever stood in front of your yarn stash for half an hour, only to walk away without starting anything? Or maybe you’ve got six tabs of patterns open but none of them feel right? If so, you might be dealing with decision fatigue.

Decision fatigue happens when the sheer number of choices in front of us wears down our ability to actually make a decision. For knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists, this shows up in some very familiar ways:

  • Stash freeze – staring at yarn but not using it.

  • Pattern overload – downloading every free pattern but never starting.

  • WIP avoidance – avoiding projects so you don’t have to decide what to do with them.

  • Planning more than making – endless prep with no progress.

The good news? It doesn’t mean you’re unmotivated or bad at your craft. It simply means your brain is tired from making decisions all day long.

Here are a few ways to lighten the load:

  • Limit your menu. Pick 3–5 yarns and patterns you know you love and keep those handy.

  • Find a comfort project. Go back to a stitch or pattern that feels relaxing and familiar.

  • Reduce daily decisions. Set out clothes, prep meals, or simplify routines so you save decision-making energy for your creative time.

  • Let go of perfect. Not every yarn has to match the perfect pattern. Sometimes “good enough” is exactly what you need. READ THIS POST for more inspo on ditching perfection for progress!

The most important reminder? You’re not alone. Every fiber artist hits this wall at some point. By naming it, decision fatigue, we can start to recognize it and move through it.

Have you experienced this? Share your tips for beating decision fatigue in the comments, I’d love to hear what works for you!


To read the first blog post in this series, CLICK HERE for my tips on stopping the endless scrolling and picking up your hook or needles.


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