The BHooked Podcast for Crochet & Knitting Enthusiasts

Latest Episodes:

#34 All About Crochet Pattern Writing Standards Oct 19, 2017

Show notes

Consistent pattern standards set us all up for success. No matter if you’re a crochet designer or someone who creates from a pattern, consistency in pattern standards will impact us all. For designers, we need to be aware of how a pattern should be written and makers need to be aware of what variances they will see from a pattern that wasn’t published professionally. Today’s Guest I brought on, Julie, from Accrochet to talk about the importance of consistency in pattern writing. She walks us through the key parts of a pattern where consistency is the most important. Julie has

The post Crochet Pattern Writing Standards | The BHooked Podcast Episode 34 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#33 Tips for Batching Crochet Items to Increase Production Oct 12, 2017

Show notes

If it scares you a little, you know you’re doing the right thing. We all have goals for our crochet businesses and to live to its potential, we must take the necessary actions to expand to reach those goals. Today, we’re going to talk specifically to those who are making their crochet items to sell and the tried and true methods of batch crochet. However, there are several nuggets of information and inspiration that are relatable to any crochet business owner. Today’s Guest I’m joined today with one of the industry’s most familiar faces, Twinkie Chan. She has made her

The post Scaling Product Production for a Crochet Business | The BHooked Podcast Episode 33 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#32 Five Types of Crochet You Must Try Oct 05, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Five Types of Crochet You Must Try | The BHooked Podcast Episode 32 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#31 Tips for Sizing and Designing Crochet Garments Sep 28, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Tips for Sizing and Designing Crochet Garments | The BHooked Podcast Episode 31 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#30 Social Media Branding for Crochet Businesses Sep 21, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Social Media Branding for Crochet Businesses | The BHooked Podcast Episode 30 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#29 The Truth About Dealing with Maker Stress Sep 14, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Dealing with the Stress of being a “Maker” | The BHooked Podcast Episode 29 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#28 Adjusting a Crochet Pattern to Make a Different Size Sep 07, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Adjusting a Pattern for a Different Size | The BHooked Podcast Episode 28 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#27 A Simple Pricing Formula for Selling Crochet Items Aug 31, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Pricing Formula for Crochet Items | The BHooked Podcast Episode 27 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#26 Self Publishing a Crochet Book Aug 24, 2017

Show notes

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,

The post Aspiring to Become a Published Crochet Author | The BHooked Podcast Episode 26 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

#25 Creating a Crochet Heirloom & Caring for the Ones You Have Aug 17, 2017

Show notes

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

The post Creating a Crochet Heirloom | The BHooked Podcast Episode 25 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The BHooked Podcast for Crochet & Knitting Enthusiasts

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected