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In the Oasis
Yarn, family, and the adventures in between


Custom Crochet Plushies: What to Consider Before You Order
My Yarn Oasis offers handmade custom crochet plushies, personalized by size, design, materials, and safety. Contact early with ideas and budget for a unique, meaningful gift or keepsake.
Crystal Barger
6 days ago5 min read


Best Premier Yarn for Plushies: My Honest Review of 5 Popular Options
Not all plush yarn is created equal. In this post, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on 5 popular Premier yarns for plushies, including softness, color options, durability, price, and which ones I’d actually reach for.
Crystal Barger
Apr 286 min read


Welcome to Ellowen Vale: A Gentle Forest of Magic and Comfort
Step into Ellowen Vale, a hidden forest where soft moss cushions every step, gentle lights drift through ancient trees, and tiny Moss Sprites awaken to bring comfort when it’s needed most. It’s a quiet world of warmth, wonder, and magic you can visit anytime your heart needs a peaceful place to rest.
Crystal Barger
Feb 194 min read


Designing Your Perfect Yarn Oasis at Home
If you’re anything like me, yarn isn’t just a craft supply - it’s a passion, a comfort, and sometimes even a little obsession. But all those skeins, hooks, and patterns can quickly turn a corner of your home into a chaotic mess. That’s why I decided to design my perfect yarn oasis at home. It’s a cozy, organized, and inspiring space where creativity flows freely and stress melts away. And guess what? You can create one too! Let me walk you through how I transformed my clutter
Crystal Barger
Nov 18, 20254 min read


My Crochet Journey: Finding Calm in the Storm
In this chapter of my crochet journey, I share how yarn and stitches became more than a hobby. After postpartum struggles, loss, and my mom’s cancer diagnosis, crochet gave me peace in the storm and carried me through one of the hardest seasons of my life.
Crystal Barger
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Welcome to My Yarn Oasis Blog – Meet Your Crochet Artist in Lantana FL
Hi, I’m Crystal, the maker behind My Yarn Oasis in Lantana, FL. Crochet is my creative outlet and my business, and this blog is where I’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, tutorials, and updates from local markets.
Crystal Barger
Sep 26, 20253 min read


My Crochet Journey: How I Came Back to Crochet
My crochet journey began in college. I learned to crochet from the most amazing roommate. I started with a simple washcloth and then...
Crystal Barger
Sep 15, 20253 min read
