How Much Yarn Did You Use in a Project? | Podcast Episode #44
If you plan to publish or share your designs, this is a must-know skill. A great request came in the other day that inspired this podcast episode. She wrote: "Brittany,…
Adjusting a Crochet Pattern to Make a Different Size | Podcast Episode #28
Ever come across a pattern you love but need in a different size? Or maybe you want to substitute with a different yarn than the pattern recommends because you already…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tips for Understanding Crochet Diagrams | Podcast Episode #4
It's a visual world and people respond to visuals. Visuals give us the ability to communicate a message in a universal and easy-to-understand way. Not only do we process pictures…
#3 The Secret Sauce to Finally Understand a Pattern
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcast Stitcher iHeart Radio Tune In + Alexa We're not learning how to read. We're learning how to translate. A crochet or knitting…
Understanding and Getting Familiar with Pattern Format | Podcast Episode #2
How to Read Crochet Patterns - the question we all have at least once. If teaching people how to read crochet patterns were easy, we would all know how to…