Re-Purpose Your Patterns to Save Time Designing | Podcast Episode #23
You don't have to reinvent the wheel. I'm not sure why I didn't think of re-purposing bits and pieces of my previously written patterns to create fresh new designs sooner.…
Starting a Project From Scratch (No Patterns!) | Podcast Episode #22
Step out of your comfort zone and start a project without a pattern. You'll be glad you did. If you find yourself working within the comfort of a pattern but…
Amigurumi Tips & Tricks | Podcast Episode #21
The art of crocheting stuffed animals and characters. Amigurumi is one of the most creative forms of crochet. You can crochet something that looks and feels like it comes to…
The Best Crochet Business Structures | Podcast Episode #20
What are you waiting for? There are many different ways to make money with crochet - take it from someone who makes a full-time living doing what I love. Once…
Clever Ways to Find More Time To Crochet | Podcast Episode #19
Find time in your day to do what cheers you up and nourishes your soul. For many of us, crochet is an important part of life. It gives us a…
All About the CGOA Annual Design Challenge | Podcast Episode #18
Participate in the CGOA Annual Crochet Design Challenge. The CGOA (or the Crochet Guild of America) puts on a big crochet-loving, fiber-friendly conference in a host city every year. At…
All About The CYC Certified Crochet Instructors Program | Podcast Episode #17
Become a Certified Crochet Instructor When crochet is your passion, at some point, you'll want to share that passion with someone else. It only took about six months for me…
How to Submit a Crochet Pattern to Magazine Publications | Podcast Episode #16
All it takes is the right inspiration and motivation to persevere. In today's world hitting publish on an original piece of work is as easy as typing it up and…
Finding a Community of Crochet Enthusiasts Like You | Podcast Episode #15
Finding a crochet community could be the best thing you ever did for yourself. We need to celebrate all the wins - finishing a project that took months to create;…
Tips for Teaching Others to Crochet | Podcast Episode #14
Teaching others to crochet can be so much fun! I have been teaching others to crochet for more than four years now (as of the time of this recording) and…
Tips for Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Project | Podcast Episode #13
Yarn Can Make or Break Your Project Someone asked me recently how I choose yarn for my projects and if I pick the project first and find the right yarn…
Marly Bird’s Journey to Red Heart’s Spokesperson Dream Job | Podcast Episode #12
Ever wonder how Marly Bird got the dream job of National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarn? I made some of my first projects with Red Heart Yarn. My grandmother also…
Expressing Your Personal Style Through Your Crochet Projects | Podcast Episode #11
You put a little bit of yourself in every project you make. For most of us, crochet is life. We live and breathe double crochets and yarnovers. It's the single…
Tips for Staying Motivated & Inspired to Finish Your Project | Podcast Episode #10
It's completely normal to "get tired" of your current project. We all go through dry spells of inspiration and motivation with our crochet projects - maybe even our hobby as…
Practical Tips for Saving Money On Yarn | Podcast Episode #9
Saving Money on Yarn is Easier Than You Think Crochet and knitting are a hobby for most of us so saving money on yarn is a must if we want…
The Confidence You Need to Be a “Pattern Person” | Podcast Episode #8
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right." By now you've realized this isn't your typical how-to series. We've come a long way in exploring ways for…
Break Free from the “Tutorial Habit” | Podcast Episode #7
Do you think you're only a tutorial person? I'm here to convince you otherwise. The concept for this topic came early in my preparation for the Master Crochet Patterns segment…
The Surprising Skill for Successfully Reading Crochet Patterns | Podcast Episode #6
When you know how to stay focused and recover from distractions, you can eliminate the frustrations of learning. It may seem a little strange to address the topic of staying…
Tips for Understanding Crochet Pattern Repeats | Podcast Episode #5
Understanding Crochet Pattern Repeats The large majority of crochet designs include some kind of repetition. We repeat stitches and rows and everything in between. The repetitive motions of crochet are…