Basic Crochet Garment Design for First-Time Designers | Podcast Episode #128
Basic crochet garment design isn't nearly as difficult as you think. It can be, but it doesn't have to be. Before you dive into your first design it's good to…
Designing Simple Crochet Patterns Anyone Can Make | Podcast Episode #118
Are you ready to design your first crochet pattern? Well don't worry, it's much easier to write your first crochet pattern if you keep it nice and simple to start…
What You Need to Know About Tech Editing & Gauge As a Crochet Designer | Podcast Episode #111
Not sure how to make your patterns available in more than one size (without making them all)? Whether you aspire to be a professional tech editor, need to learn how…
Tips for Writing Crochet Patterns (I Wish I Knew Sooner) | Podcast Episode #109
Have you been thinking about designing and writing up your own crochet patterns? Great! It's an incredibly useful skill whether you strive to be a full or part-time crochet designer…
How to Design a Pattern That Will Sell | Podcast Episode #84
Do you design patterns or create content? If so, I'm sure you can relate to the struggle of figuring out what to make! Before you invest time, effort and energy…
Day in the Life of a Full-Time Crochet Designer | Podcast Episode #77
Looking for a glimpse of the life of a crochet designer? Dedri from Look at What I Made is on the show today to share her real-life experiences as a…
Planning and Goal Setting as a New Full-Time Designer | Podcast Episode #76
Are you a new yarn entrepreneur or want to be one? Janine from Knits'n Knots is on the show today to share her successes, struggles, and wins with starting and…
How to Connect with Designers and Bloggers (Part Two) | Podcast Episode #74
Build a community. Build Success. This week we're continuing our discussion from last week about connecting with designers and bloggers in the crochet and knitting space. If I had known…
How to Connect with Designers and Bloggers (Part One) | Podcast Episode #73
Build a community. Build Success. If I had known this right from the start, I probably could have saved myself a lot of time and headaches. Truth is, I waited…
Crochet Designer Tips from a Professional Crochet Designer | Podcast Episode #71
Create a design collection to take it to the next level! Creating a design collection is one way you can strive for bigger and better things both for your business…
Amigurumi Pattern Writing Tips | Podcast Episode #67
Is writing amigurumi patterns the same as other patterns? This is a question I'm sure you asked as soon as you had a vision for a darling crochet creature and…
Dealing with Stress and Juggling Deadlines | Podcast Episode #61
Do you overbook yourself with deadlines? You're not alone! As makers, we need to find the balance between what we think we can handle and what we actually can handle.…
Crochet Garment Designing from Concept to Creation | Podcast Episode #52
"Crochet is Cool. I promise. " Jessica is on a mission to show the rest of the world that crochet isn't just a retirement activity. Through passion and the power…
Tips for Knitting Garments from a Professional Knitter | Podcast Episode #51
"Effortless Design. Modern Style." This is the goal of Olive Knits Wonder Woman, Marie. Garment making doesn't have to be an intimidating thing My goal for this episode is to…
Creative Ways to Develop Your Crochet Design Style | Podcast Episode #43
Why is it important to stay true to your style? We all know the (sometimes huge) time investment that goes into a crochet or knitting project. Time is a precious…
So You Want to Be a Crochet Designer? | Podcast Episode #42
If you want to become a crochet designer, here's what you need to know. To be honest, it's not entirely difficult to get started - the first step is to…
All About Crochet Pattern Writing Standards | Podcast Episode #34
Consistent pattern standards set us all up for success. Whether you're a crochet designer or someone who only crochets from a pattern, consistency in pattern writing impacts us all. As…
Tips for Sizing and Designing Garments | Podcast Episode #31
Having accurate measurements of yourself is the first step to garment making. Whether you prefer working from a pattern or love to create designs of your own, every piece of…
Tips for Self-Publishing a Crochet Book | Podcast Episode #26
We all have a book in us. What's yours? I've heard from many online mentors "We all have a book in us". For years I wondered if it was true…