Crochet Chat

Hi guys! So, I'm back from Australia, and in this episode, I'll be chatting about what I got up to! Also, there's a big announcement... this is the final podcast episode. Sad, I know! I go into detail during the podcast, but basically, production is too time-intensive to sustain along with the FreshStitches business. Don't fret, though! I'm hoping we'll still stay in touch via the blog, Ravelry, facebook and Twitter! Check out the links below for how to stay in touch! `pbFinally, I chat a bit about what I do in the average week (and why it's squeezed out the podcast). As always, please leave comments!

`pbAt this very moment, I'm actually over the Pacific Ocean (flying to Australia), but I've lined up an amazing interview for you: Jack, the VP of Lion Brand Yarns.`/pb `pbIt's impossible to discuss the happenings of this week without talking about the tragedy at Newtown. I take a few minutes at the start of the episode to talk about how you can help by donating crocheted stuffed animals to the children at the school.`/pb `pbIn the interview, Jack talks about the history of Lion Brand Yarns, their mission and inspiration for their cutting-edge endeavors, such as the studio store.`/pb `pbIt's a fabulous chat, so have a listen!`/pb

Is it really December, already?!? Today, I'll be chatting about my book progress, as well as giving some tips for helping you select the right yarn for your project.

Today, I'll be talking about my preparations for the holiday, as well as chatting about local yarn stores. Get my input on what makes a good store, as well as tips for finding LYSs in your area.

Today, I'm very excited to have Vanessa from `a href="http://mixedmartialartsandcrafts.com/"bMixed Martial Arts and Crafts`/ab on the show! If you're familiar with Vanessa's blog, you'll know that she's a cancer survivor who's keen to talk about her journey, particularly how crafts (like crochet!) got her through her diagnosis and treatment.

If you were listening last time, you’ll know that our interview with Mary Beth Temple was postponed due to some health-related complications… but now she’s out of the hospital and on the podcast! On today’s podcast, I’ll chat a bit about my trip to Stitches and Mary Beth will talk about her new book, Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter, as well as talk about her design business! It’s a fabulous chat, so have a listen

Who’s up today? It’s me! On today’s podcast, I’m answering listener-questions and chatting about how I got started as a designer. I think it’ll be fun! And… as if that wasn’t exciting enough, there’s a super-yummy giveaway from Unplanned Peacock! Scroll down for details on how to enter

Who's up today? No less than the awesome Rohn Strong! Rohn Strong is not only a male crochet designer, but also a men's designer... with a startling array of new projects! Hear what he's up to, get his insight on crocheting for men and his latest charity project! Have a listen!

Who’s up today? No less than the super-amazing Sister Diane from CraftyPod! We’ll be chatting about her general craft-awesome-ness, but also about daring crochet techniques: crocheting without a pattern and using funky materials! Ready to rock n’ roll with us? Have a listen

I’m very excited to have Laurie Wheeler, fearless leader of the Crochet Liberation Front and mastermind behind the new crochet social networking site, Hookey. What an honor! You’ll want to hear her chat about crochet and all the fabulous things she’s up to!

Hello, again, folks! It’s been an exciting two weeks… I took a great trip to Lancaster County, PA and finished unpacking my studio. I’ve even ordered a new camera and have been working on the Ravellenic Games! So exciting! In this podcast, I’ll tell you all about my recent adventures, as well as report on what I’ve learned about my newest obsession, bead crochet. It’s fun, and you only need to slip stitch! Come on and have a listen

Alright! Now we've officially returned to our regular schedule! This week, I've got a great episode for you... Sarah Wilson (aka. The Sexy Knitter) will be on! Sarah both knits and crochets, and I adore her mission to encourage all women to feel confident in their own skin! Besides, Sarah's lots of fun, so I hope you enjoy her as much as I do! Helpful listening tip: the recording software works slightly differently for capturing phone conversations... so you may want to turn the volume up a notch once the interview with Sarah begins.

Man, there were some bumps in the road last week, huh? So, this week, I’m publishing a special edition… really just all the stuff I wanted to podcast about last week, now that the technical issues have been resolved. I’ll tell you about TNNA, my move to Ithaca and chat about Hairpin Lace… awesome stuff! And this week, we’re lucky enough that Jennifer Hansen (the creative artist 8 designer behind Stitch Diva Studios) is doing a giveaway! Listen for details

Hooray! Another crochet chat! This week is another fabulous week for the podcast! You know that I'm passionate about where our yarn comes from. I love learning about the breeds of sheep, knowing how the wool is processed into yarn and I'm tickled pink when the processing is done in a sustainable way. I was absolutely delighted to Tanis Gray's book, Knit Local, was published (November, 2011). It's an amazing piece featuring American yarn companies that source their wool and processing locally. And don't worry... despite the title, it's not just for knitters! I'm super-excited to have gotten the chance to talk to Tanis about her passion for local yarns and the research that went into this book. I'll also be chatting about my preparations for moving (to NY!) and TNNA (a huge yarn conference that's this weekend) and my current project: boot liners crocheted with Buffalo Wool! Helpful listening tip: the recording software works slightly differently for capturing phone conversations... so you may want to turn the volume up a notch once the interview with Tanis begins.

Is it June already? Welcome to a new Crochet Chat episode! This week is a fabulous week for the podcast... I'm featuring some yummy handmade items that will fuel your crochet fire. Of course, we all know that as crocheters, we're making beautiful pieces of art. But what about using a hand-carved hook? And what goes into hand-dyeing yarn? To shed light on how Indie Dyers make the fabulous yarn that they do, Stephanie from Space Cadet Creations is joining the podcast! She's a tremendously delightful ball of energy, and in addition to great stories, she has lots of info on how to select the perfect yarn for your crochet project. Yay! Helpful listening tip: the recording software works slightly differently for capturing phone conversations... so you may want to turn the volume up a notch once the interview with Stephanie begins.