Bhooked Podcast: Crochet | Knitting | Yarn | Hobby | Lifestyle

Types of Crochet: There’s Always More to Learn One of my favorite things about crochet is that there is always something new to learn. With so many types of crochet, the “learner” in me is always satisfied. When I first got into crochet, I had no idea just how big this craft is. As my passion for crochet grew and I researched and searched for patterns, I began to realize just how many types of crochet there are. I have made it a personal goal to try each form at least once and of course share as many with you

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 clothing needs to start with measurements. I know it’s tempting to skip this step (I’ve been guilty of it once or twice) but it really is the secret to success. When you’re about to spend more than ten hours crocheting a sweater, it’s a relatively small investment. Today’s Guest I had the pleasure of connecting with from, Lena, of Annie’s and a producer for the Knit and Crochet Now television

Social media is the best way for your audience or customer to find you. Social media accounts for nearly 75% of the traffic to my website. This is nothing to cough at! We live in the day and age where we are connected to people around the world through these networks and they are a powerful tool for businesses – a game changer for most. Not only is social media channels a great way for your potential audience or customer to find you, it is a perfect place to connect with them on a more personal level. Today’s Guest I’m

When was the last time you felt like your best wasn’t good enough? You see so many crochet makers crushing it with their shops or their blog and that leaves you feeling a little inadequate. You’re not alone! Everyone feels the stress of being a maker or a blogger. We all feel like everyone else is winning and we don’t always feel like we’re on top of our game. Today’s Guest Here to assure you that you aren’t alone in this struggle is, Jewell, the amazing woman behind the Our Maker Life movement. She has a passion and calling in

I’m sure you have come across a pattern that you loved but needed it in a different size or maybe you wanted to use the yarn you have instead of buying more. Being able to modify a pattern to meet your needs is not only a valuable skill, but a practical one! I’m joined by, Nicole, professional designer from Yarnspirations and together we will scratch the surface of pattern modification. Nicole has written more than 3,000 patterns in her 10 year design career, so who better than to teach you about the ins and outs of patterns! You’ll Learn The

Know your worth. In a sea of talented crocheters, it’s tempting to undervalue yourself and your time to win the sale. We go with the flow and find ourselves working harder, not smarter. I’m here to tell you it’s okay to stand out from the crowd. In order to come up with a fair price for both you and your customer, you need to take an educated and strategic approach approach to pricing your items. I’m here to explain just how to do that. We’ll not only cover the formula that you should follow but we’ll also dig a little

We all have a book in us. I have heard from many online mentors that “we all have a book in us”. For years I wondered if this was true. It wasn’t until I figured out what book was inside me that I accepted the phrase I had questioned for so many years. To many, myself included, the steps to taking a book from concept to physical product was very mystical and, unfortunately, I let these unknowns stop me from publishing my book. I don’t want this to happen to you! Today’s Guest I am so thrilled to share Kristen,

What special crochet project do you have in your life? I bet every single one of us has a special project that comes to mind when we hear the phrase “crochet heirloom”, whether it be something we made or something we received. For me, the act of giving a crochet project is very special to me. It’s how you say “thank you”, “I love you”, “your very special to me” and everything in between. It’s a powerful way to express yourself and your feelings toward the recipient. Today’s Guest I had the pleasure of meeting Amy from Yarn Valet at

Crochet bloggers, designers and sellers should pay close attention to their photography. We live in a very visual world today. The internet has allowed us to share and sell our projects to people from all walks of life with one caveat – the photos we use to represent that item is the only way to bridge the physical gap between us and our readers or clients. Okay, so we know that photography is important but where to we even start to improve or learn? There are entire programs centered around photography but the good news is that for our crochet

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. I always feel like there is not enough time in the day to meet all of my responsibilities. It wasn’t until I connected with, Sarah, from Repeat Crafter Me, that I had that “ah-ha” moment.  This new approach could be a game changer! If you’re a designer and you aren’t already doing this, Sarah is going to blow your mind. Not only that, she will prove to you that you don’t

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 find yourself losing interest, it may be time for you to venture out and create your own project. I love the therapeutic aspects of working through a pattern but it doesn’t appeal to my creative side and I often find it hard to finish. I love the uncertainty that comes from improvising your own design and recommend that everyone try it at least once. The experience and knowledge you gain

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 life! There are so many different ways to inject your personality through amigurumi and I’m here to open up your eyes to this special form of crochet. One of my favorite creations is “Layla Bunny”. She brings so much joy to my office space! I had a vision for a floopy and sweet bunny and followed through the design. It was such a rewarding experience! Today’s Guest I’m joined today

What are you waiting for? There are many different ways to make money with crochet – take it from someone who makes a full living doing what I love. Once you make the decision to dive in a start a crochet-related business, the next thing you will need to do is determine what kind of business structure you want to follow. That’s what this episode is all about – helping you find the right business structure. Today’s Guest I’m joined by, Marie Segares, also known as the Underground Crafter and the host of the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show. She brought

Find time in your day to do what fills you up and nourishes your soul. For many of us, crochet is an important part of life. It gives us a creative outlet, keeps our hands and minds occupied and more importantly, our hearts happy. Let’s face it – life is complicated and busy and filled with “adult” things. We spend so much time making sure our lives stay together that we often forget to take care of our selves. This year I have learned that in order to be my best self for my husband, my family and my audience, I

Take Part 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 this big event, you can expect crochet classes from some of the industry’s most well-known instructors, fun crochet activities, fellowship, tons of shopping and yes, the annual design challenge. Today’s Guest To tell you all about the CGOA Annual Design Challenge, I have invited CGOA Design Challenge Chairperson, Jessie, also know for her blog Jessie at Home. Jessie sent in a family heirloom afghan on a whim the first