Bhooked Podcast: Crochet | Yarn | Hobby | Lifestyle

Another great request came in the other day that inspired this podcast episode. She wrote: “Brittany, how do you calculate the amount of yarn that is in your project? I would love to know how much yarn I used so I can use this info later.” This is such a great question that is especially useful for us designers but can also be helpful for hobby crocheters who return to a project after a long hiatus. I’ve been using a self developed system for a few years and now, tested and true, I feel comfortable with its accuracy to share The post BHP044: How Much Yarn Did I Use? How to Calculate Yarn in a Project appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Why is it important to stay true to your own personal style? We all know the (sometimes huge) time investment that goes into a crochet or knit project. Time is a precious resource that we all crave more of, so why would we want to waste it making something that you wouldn’t use in your own home, wear or gift to the perfect person? I’ll be the first to admit that “knowing” my own personal style feels like a struggle and I know I’m not alone. That’s why today’s episode is so great. Today’s Guest I’m joined by, Nicole, from The post BHP043: Developing Personal Crochet Style appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

If you want to become a crochet designer, here’s what you need to know. Time, patience and persistence are three of the most important ingredients to becoming a crochet designer. Once you have decided on this as a goal, the next step is to design your first project. It doesn’t need to be complicated or intricate – it only requires that you create something without the direction from others! Today’s Guest I’m joined by, Lorene, from Cre8tion Crochet, and she is here to share her personal story and so many tips with you about becoming a designer. She has experience The post BHP042: Aspiring to Become a Crochet Designer appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Having a successful market takes preparation. I strongly believe that behind any great success is a properly executed plan. Whether you sell your goods to pay for your supplies or to earn an additional income, markets are a great resource to tap into – but it takes preparation to have a successful market. You could learn the hard way, or you can soak up all the knowledge in this session! Today’s Guest I’m joined by, Lori, of Lunar Knits by Lori – a woman who is crushing it in the world of markets. She is incredibly open and honest with The post BHP041: Tips for Having a Successful Market appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you looking for a way to get involved in the crochet community? If so, you should definitely consider joining a crochet along! A “CAL” is an organized event that breaks a project down into bite-sided chunks, provides accountability so you are sure to finish and it gives you the opportunity to connect with other crochet lovers. If you’re a designer – well, a crochet along is the perfect way to get people excited about your project! Today’s Guest Today I’ll be joined by Csilla, Love Crochet team member and sweetest lady on the planet! Csilla and I met a The post BHP040: What You Need to Know About a Crochet Along appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you heard the Furls Crochet story? I recently heard the Furls Crochet start up story on The Knit Show with, Vickie Howell, the lace episode. I was so intrigued by what I saw that I had to have Harrison Richards on the show to tell me more! Harrison’s priority as the founder of Furls Crochet is to provide the absolute perfect hook for you. He has spared no expense to achieve that goal and the journey from when he started in his parent’s garage to now is an inspirational one. Today’s Guest I’m joined today by none other than, Harrison Richards, The post BHP039: The Furls Crochet Story appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you a video creator? Creating crochet tutorials is my passion. It’s the “one thing” that spawned the growth of my brand and business. It allows me to incorporate all the things I love – teaching, editing, photography, planning – into my work day. Video is the way of the future as predicted by every important resource on the internet and to stand out in a crowded online world, you need to produce the best. Today’s Guest I’m joined today by Karen, producer for Craftsy. We had the opportunity to connect through my latest Craftsy Class, Tunisian Crochet for Beginners The post BHP038: Tips for Producing Crochet Tutorials appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Is your crochet business more than a business? When every aspect of your crochet business brings you happiness, that’s how you know your business is more than just a business. For me, I love photography, graphic design, videography, project planning – the list goes on and on. My business incorporates all these things into a business I’m humbled to call my own. Today’s Guest I’m joined today by one of the sweetest and down to earth people I know, Kelly, from Knit Brooks and OML Dream Team Member. We explore the importance of your businessing “being more than just a The post The Business Side of Being a Maker |The BHooked Podcast Episode 36 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Find Your Path and Enjoy Your Craft Whether you’re a shop owner, sell your crochet at craft fairs, a designer, blogger or just someone who enjoys to crochet, we’re all vulnerable to to burn out. I’m here to tell you that 1) it’s okay to feel burnout and 2) you can come out of it. Why is it so important to avoid burnout and find sincere happiness in what you do? Because we all find crochet therapeutic in one way or another. Today’s Guest Today I’m joined by, ChiWei, the amazing woman behind 1 Dog Woof and she’s here to The post Avoid Burning Out on Crochet | The BHooked Podcast Episode 36 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

I received a request recently about how to modify one of my knit baby patterns to fit an adult and as I was typing out the steps in the email, realized that it was a perfect topic for the podcast. Any hat pattern can be modified to fit whatever size you need, you just need to understand how that pattern comes together to make the necessary adjustments. It’s a simple process when we break it down into easy steps and that’s what I’m going to do for you today – we’ll look at six steps to taking a bottom up The post Changing the Size of a Hat Pattern | The BHooked Podcast Episode 35 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.