On December 6th, something truly special happened — Georje’s Crochet Groove stepped into our very first in-person market at the Valley Village Market in Sherman Oaks/Studio City. What began as a dream stitched between a mother and daughter became a beautiful reality as we set up our handmade critters, charms, and cozy creations for the world to see.
And the response? Absolutely heartwarming.
From the moment we arrived, we felt embraced by a community of makers, shoppers, and creatives who instantly made us feel at home. Vendors shared encouragement, customers stopped to admire our pieces, and little faces lit up when they spotted their favorite colors, shapes, and critters. It was everything we hoped for — and more.
By the end of the day, we had sold dozens of handmade items, and seven of our cherished critters found their forever homes! Among them were some of our brightest stars:
✨ Captain Cocoa – our beloved soft brown bear with a warm, cozy charm
✨ Winnie the Pooh – a nostalgic favorite who made so many people smile
✨ Captain America – the heroic little bear ready for adventure
We will miss Captain Cocoa deeply — he was such a fan favorite — but we’re already working on more friends inspired by him. This is just the beginning of his legacy in our groove!
🎅 Join Us at Our Next Event: Santa Comes to Reseda
We’re excited to announce our next in-person pop-up:
📍 Reseda Church of Christ
🎄 Santa Comes to Reseda
📅 Sunday, December 21
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
We’ll be bringing fresh critters, limited-edition pieces, new bags and charms, and — of course — plenty of cozy groove energy.
If you want first pick of specialty critters and adorable one-of-a-kind designs, be sure to arrive early!
🍬 Candy Glaze Bears — Here for a Limited Time
A quick reminder for all our collectors and crochet lovers:
Our Candy Glaze Bears are officially available, but only for a limited time.
Once they’re gone, they won’t return — each is one of a kind, and we’re already dreaming up a brand-new, innovative design to take their place. If you’ve been eyeing these glossy, colorful cuties, now is the time to grab yours before they become rare gems in our crochet world.
💛 From Our Family to Yours
Thank you for making our first market one we’ll never forget.
Thank you for bringing our critters into your homes.
And thank you for supporting our Black-owned, women-led, family-built business — one stitch at a time.
This is only the beginning of our journey, and we’re so grateful to have you here with us.
With love,
Georgette & Sadé
Georje’s Crochet Groove 🧶✨