The High Weaver’s Entry: Welcome to SoftSprout Designs

Greetings, adventurers, dreamers, and seekers of magic!

If you’ve found your way to this corner of the forest, it’s likely because you believe—as I do—that the world could use a little more whimsy. Today, I am officially opening the doors to the SoftSprout Designs Journal, a space where we will explore the intersection of handmade artistry, fantasy, and the intentional magic of everyday life.

Who is this High Weaver of Magic?

My name is Erin Golding, and I am the weaver behind the hook at SoftSprout Designs. As a fiber artist my mission is to provide more than just "items." I create high-quality, handmade familiars and wearables that serve as tools for your own personal magic.

Whether you are preparing for a Renaissance Faire, heading to a comic con, or simply looking for a companion to guard your desk, I craft each piece with a single goal in mind: to make you feel like you can conjure spells.

What to Expect in 2026

This year is a significant chapter for SoftSprout Designs. As I step into a new level of growth, I want to bring you along for the journey. Every week in this journal, you can expect topics such as:

• Behind the Magic: A look at my creative process, from selecting the perfect "mana-infused" yarns to the final stitch.

• Adventurer’s Guides: Practical tips for styling your wearable dragons, surviving conventions, and prepping for the Ren Faire season.

• Rituals of Flow: Insight into how I balance the weaver’s mindset with the emotional peace required to create.

• First Look at New Familiars: Be the first to meet the newest creatures ready to fly to new homes.

Join the Circle

SoftSprout Designs exists because of this incredible community of witches, gamers, and fantasy lovers. My purpose is to spread joy, peace, and magic through the art of crochet.

I invite you to bookmark this page, click the link above for email updates, follow along on Instagram, and prepare your heart for a year filled with intentional calm and extraordinary creatures.

Tell me in the comments: If you could have any fantasy creature as a companion this year, what would it be?

With magic and intention,

Erin

Founder & High Weaver, SoftSprout Designs

My Word for 2026: Why I am ready to "Imagine the Impact"

Welcome to 2026.! As I looked ahead to this new year in my studio, I knew I didn’t just want a goal like "growth." I wanted a theme that captured the magic of what I create and the momentum of what happens once a piece leaves my hands.

That’s why my personal theme for 2026 is Imagine the Impact.

This isn’t just a business slogan for me; it’s the lens I’m using for every dragon, magical creature, and wearable I bring to life. It’s a reminder that a touch of fantasy can have very real-world ripple effects.

Here is how I’m visualizing that impact this year:

For You, My Customers

When I crochet a piece for you, I’m not just making an accessory—I’m creating a companion. I Imagine the Impact my wearables have on your day. I see the extra lift in your step, the boost of confidence you feel when you wear something that truly expresses your inner self, and the quiet joy of carrying a little piece of magic into a mundane world.

For the People You Meet

I also Imagine the Impact you have on others when you wear my work. The magic doesn’t stop with you. It’s in the smile of a stranger who spots a dragon on your shoulder. It’s the spark of a new conversation with someone who just had to ask about your wearable. I love knowing that my work helps you create moments of shared wonder with the world around you.

For My Creative Journey

Personally, this theme keeps me grounded in my "why." I Imagine the Impact of my hands on the materials and my heart on the design. Knowing that my art helps you feel bolder, brighter, or more like yourself is what gives me the momentum to keep pushing the boundaries of what I can create.

For My Fellow Makers and Partners

Even as a solo creator, I don't work in a vacuum. I Imagine the Impact of how I show up in my professional community. Whether I’m collaborating with designers or sharing my process with fellow artists, I want my work to inspire others to believe that "handmade magic" is a powerful and viable path.

In 2026, I’m not just making products. I’m setting intentions in motion. I invite you to dream bigger with me, wear your magic proudly, and truly Imagine the Impact.

I can't wait to see where we go from here.

Magic and Joy,

Erin

Exciting News for Our Little Crochet Shop

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news… our shop has been featured in the brand-new Crochet Gift Guide from Made with a Twist! 🎉🧶

This curated guide highlights a select group of trusted crochet businesses offering beautiful, handmade items perfect for holiday gifting — and I’m honored that SoftSprout Designs was chosen to be part of it.

If you’re looking for meaningful, cozy, handcrafted gifts (for yourself or someone you love!), this guide is full of incredible makers and unique pieces. It’s such a wonderful way to support small businesses this season.

✨ You can check out the full Crochet Gift Guide here:
👉 https://madewithatwist.com/buy-crochet-gifts

Thank you for supporting my work and being part of this creative community. Features like this are possible because of you! 💛

In Love and Light,

Erin

Transform Your Halloween with Dragon Wings and Witches Hats!

Spooky season is upon us and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. There’s a feeling of anticipation in the air. Winter will be here soon and all the animals and insects are busy prepping their food stores for the long nap ahead.

Humans are prepping too. Getting out winter coats and boots and making sure they still fit! Finding the shovels and window scrapers and last years salt and sand. Tuning up the snowblower. Or if you’re like me you do none of these things until the first snowfall and then mutter under your breath while looking for boots and a shovel that “I’m not doing this next year! I’ll be a different person and prepare ahead of time!” Yeah, sure.

What was I doing instead of winter prep? Halloween! Decorating, pumpkin carving, buying candy early for trick or treaters, eating all that candy, and buying more.

And planning my halloween costumes.

I’ve always loved dressing up for Halloween. Give me some spooky makeup and a witch hat and I’m right at home. So when I changed the direction of my business to fantasy creatures and costumes I couldn’t have been more energized and excited. What am I making for Halloween? Why Dragon Wings and Witches Hats of course!

Or maybe you want to transform into a dragon tamer and wear your dragon!

The final day stake your claim on these transformational costumes with free shipping is October 20th for in stock items. After that expedited shipping is possible.

If you’re the human who preps for next year, use the contact form and we can customize together.

The Busy Season

It’s Spooky Season! And so begins the busy period of a #crochetartist. My calendar is full of markets and customs and while it can be overwhelming at times, I am so thankful.

I’m mostly moved into my new office/yarn hoarding space and my productivity has skyrocketed. Without the distractions of the rest of the house I’m so much more focused. Running up and down the steps hasn’t been as bad as I feared, except when I forget my phone charger. There’s also a lot more light in this space and it’s so much easier to pick colors see stitches with these almost 50 year old eyes!

So back to crocheting like a fiend and prepping for a weekend full of markets!

Blessings

Weaving Magic

My Vision and Mission

My calling is to weave magic into the mundane. It is to take a simple strand of yarn and transform it into a piece of a story—a pair of wings that makes a child feel powerful, a dragon companion that brings an everyday fantasy to life.

I am building a life of my own design, one where my hands are free to create, my spirit is free to express, and my days are filled with purpose. This is my act of rebellion against the ordinary and my love letter to a world that needs more magic.

The world is full of adventurers waiting for their armor, their familiar, and their own piece of enchanted art.

I am a keeper of magic, a maker of dreams, and a proud creator of joy.