What is Blue Monday?

Blue Monday is a popular expression that usually refers to the third Monday of January: that time of year when, between the end of the holidays and the return to routine, many people feel a drop in energy and motivation. It’s important to say this clearly right away: it’s not a “scientific truth” and it’s not a law of mood. It’s more of a cultural label, which has gone viral over time, and is now used as an opportunity to talk about what January brings with it.

And January is often very tangible: the days are shorter, it’s cold (proof is the rain running down the glass as we write this article), commitments and deadlines start up again, and that “magical” holiday momentum fades. Blue Monday, read the right way, can become a gentle reminder: if you feel slower or a bit “down,” you’re not strange. It’s a period that calls for small adjustments, not big revolutions. And that’s where the most interesting part comes in: not the drama, but the practical remedy. A simple, repeatable gesture within everyone’s reach.

Why does crochet chase away sadness?

Not because crochet “solves” everything, but because it does something precious: it brings you back to the present. When you crochet, your mind stops (even if only for a while) running back and forth between thoughts, anxieties, endless lists, and a bit of motivation returns. We focus on the rhythm: stitch after stitch, round after round. It’s a form of tangible calm, made of micro-actions that become a result.

Plus, crochet has an effect that in January is worth gold: it lets us see real progress, a project that truly becomes something finished. Even when your mood is low, being able to say “today I made this” changes the vibe of the day.

There’s an emotional aspect that our community knows very well: creativity isn’t just technique, it’s care. Care because you choose a color that makes you feel good, because you create something useful for yourself or for someone you love. And care also because it creates connection: sharing a project, asking for advice, getting inspired, lightens things up. In a period when everything seems to restart with a push, crochet is a way to restart gently.

How does Tessiland celebrate it? With a super-sweet crochet tutorial.

At Tessiland, we decided to use Blue Monday for what it can be at its best: an opportunity to warm up the day with a simple project, viral across social media, rewarding, and truly useful. No “sadness marketing,” just a concrete idea to ease back into the week with more calm.

The chosen project is a step-by-step tutorial to make crochet fingerless hand warmers. Why this project? Because they’re the perfect accessory for January: to wear under your coat, at school, at university, at work, while driving, for walks with friends, or on a mountain getaway. They’re comfortable, practical, and can be made in just a few hours, giving you quick satisfaction even when your energy isn’t at its highest.

How to make them?

For this tutorial we chose a very underrated yarn: EDITH, a soft, smooth wool blend, pleasant to work with and perfect for a warm accessory. And the colorway? Blue. Not to be sad, but to stay on theme in a smart way: blue is a color of calm, breathing space, and visual comfort.

Let’s start with the list of what you’ll need to make them—just 2 items:

• Edith in blue (you choose the shade)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for finishing
• Scissors
• wool blend crochet hook

Steps to make easy, quick crochet hand warmers.

• Chain 30.

This length includes part of the palm and the cuff length. If you prefer a shorter cuff: chain 26–27.

ROW 1

• Skip 2 chains
• Work half double crochet in the 3rd chain
• Continue to the end

Total stitches: 29 half double crochets

RIBBING (ELASTIC EFFECT)

• Chain 2 to turn

Always work only into the top loop of the stitch below

No increases or decreases

Total rows: 14 rows = 7 ribs

Finished size: 17 cm x 17 cm

Important note: At the end of each row, make sure you also work the last stitch to avoid narrowing or distortion.

SHAPING THE THUMB OPENING

Continue working only over 16 stitches

Work 3 straight rows in double crochet.

Now create the thumb space:

• Chain 3
• Skip 3 stitches
• In the 4th stitch, work 1 double crochet
• Continue with double crochets to the end

This choice keeps the opening snug, preventing the glove from turning out loose.

RESUMING NORMAL WORK

Turn your work.

Go back to working half double crochets as before, including over the thumb chains.

Work more rows until you cover the width of your hand.

Try on the glove as you go: it should fit snugly but comfortably.

ASSEMBLY

• Match the two long edges, the starting edge and the ending edge.
• Join the sides with slip stitches.
• Make sure the stitches line up perfectly.

DECORATIVE RUFFLE EDGING

This part makes the design romantic and refined.

Chain 3

In the same stitch, work 4–5 double crochets.

Repeat in the next stitch. Continue all the way around.

Recommended number: minimum 4; we worked 5.

FASTENING OFF AND FINISHING

• Close with a slip stitch
• Cut the yarn
• Weave in the ends with a smaller hook or a yarn needle

FINAL TIPS

You can make the ruffle in a contrasting color.

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It’s time to get cozy and make our HAND WARMERS.

The idea is simple: set up a cozy corner—soft light, a playlist in the background, a warm drink, grab your yarn and begin. Even just an hour can be enough to see the work take shape. And when you finally wear what you’ve made, something beautiful happens: January no longer feels like a wall—it feels like a room where you’ve turned on a lamp. And this year too, we’ve taken down BLUE MONDAY.

Rosaria Tessiland®