Bhooked Podcast: Crochet | Yarn | Hobby | Lifestyle

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 The post Tips for Taking Better Photos of Your Crochet Projects | The BHooked Podcast Episode 24 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 The post Re-Purpose Patterns to Save Time | The BHooked Podcast Episode 23 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 post Starting a Project From Scratch | The BHooked Podcast Episode 22 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 The post Amigurumi Tips & Tricks | The BHooked Podcast Episode 21 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 The post Best Crochet Business Structures | The BHooked Podcast Episode 20 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 The post Finding More Time To Crochet | The BHooked Podcast Episode 19 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

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 The post Crochet Guild of America Annual Design Challenge | The BHooked Podcast Episode 18 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Become a Certified Crochet Instructor When crochet is your passion, at some point you will want to share that passion with someone else. It was only about six months after I started crocheting that I burst at the seams and taught my friend how to crochet. I didn’t have all the answers back then (and still probably don’t) but I knew just enough to get her hooked. That first crochet lesson made me realize that teaching was my jam. Several years after teaching crochet on my YouTube channel, I came upon the Craft Yarn Council’s Certified Instructors Program and that The post Become a Certified Crochet Instructor | The BHooked Podcast Episode 16 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

All it takes is the right inspiration and motivation to persevere. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has thought “published crochet designer” would sound pretty darn cool to introduce yourself. Having a design featured in a magazine or book takes the right amount of research, the right design, the right publication and a lot of time and I wonder if it’s the amount of work or the lack of information that steers crocheters away. Well, since I can’t lessen the amount of work involved, the one way I can help is to provide you with the information you need The post Submitting a Crochet Design to Publications | The BHooked Podcast Episode 16 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Finding a crochet community could be the best thing you ever did for yourself. When we are extremely passionate about something, we want to share it with someone! If your spouses, friends or family members are not as into crochet as you are, you can feel somewhat alone in your hobby. Over time that can lead to less “crojo”. We need to celebrate all the wins – finishing a project that took months to create; memorizing that stitch pattern; or launching your first design. No matter what the situation, if you’re excited about it you need a companion to celebrate with! The post Finding a Crochet Community | The BHooked Podcast Episode 15 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Teaching Others to Crochet can be so much fun! I have been teaching others to crochet for more than four years now and I’ve yet to find something more rewarding. I get so much joy out of sharing something I’m so passionate about to others who then go on to make it their passion. It’s a beautiful circle! Any one can teach crochet. You really don’t need a special degree or certification, you just need patience and of course, know the content you’re teaching. Now if you’re going to make it a career, requirements are a little different but for many The post Teaching Others to Crochet | The BHooked Podcast Episode 14 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Yarn Can Make or Break Your Project I was asked recently how choose yarn for my projects – pick the project and find the right yarn or vice versa. The short answer is vice versa! I rarely ever choose the project before the yarn (unless I’m following a pattern of course). This way of designing may be a bit backwards from my fellow designers but it’s how my creativity works. The yarn always decides the project. No matter how your creative juices flow, this session will help you determine what important yarn qualities to consider when choosing a yarn. There are four The post Choosing the Right Yarn for your Project | The BHooked Podcast Episode 13 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Marly Bird and Red Heart – Your Questions Answered! I’ve always been a big fan of Red Heart yarn. It is a wonderful company that I have aligned myself with, yes, but I’m a fan because I love their products. It’s affordable and it’s easy to find in stores – a designer’s dream! I have designed many projects featuring various Red Heart yarns and over the years have collected dozens of questions from you about their products, usage, substitutions… the list goes on. As always, I’m working for you to make sure you have your questions answered and to make the The post Marly Bird Spokesperson for Red Heart | The BHooked Podcast Episode 12 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

You put a little bit of yourself in every project you make. For most of us, crochet is life. We live and breath double crochets and yarn overs. It’s the single activity we look forward to every day and the only thing that makes our hearts pitter patter when we stroll down the yarn isle. We live to create with our hooks, hands and favorite yarn. It’s passion. When you’re as invested in something as we are, you put a little piece of yourself into every project you make. As we move from one project to the next, we discover The post Expressing Yourself Through Crochet | The BHooked Podcast Episode 11 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

It’s completely normal to “get tired” of your current project. We all go through dry spells of inspiration and motivation with our crochet projects – maybe even our hobby as a whole. When we realize we aren’t alone and that these feelings are completely normal, we can focus on getting back on track. Today’s Guest Today I had the opportunity to speak with one of the nicest human beings on the planet, Ashleigh, from Sewrella. We talk about ways to stay inspired and motivated through big and small projects. She brings the goods guys! If you find yourself needing a The post Staying Motivated and Inspired | The BHooked Podcast Episode 10 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Saving your dollars is a big deal. I’m always on the look out for a good deal whether it be clothing, groceries or yarn. I have a natural frugal side and I’m here to share my best tips to getting quality yarn without spending a lot of money. It can be done! Now if you haven’t done so already, click on that play button at the top of the page to listen to me share my money saving tips with you! Links in this Episode We talk a lot about my favorite online yarn retailers – because they can save you money. The post How to Get Quality Yarn Without Paying a Lot of Money | The BHooked Podcast Episode 9 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

The Master Crochet Patterns Segment may be ending but your journey begins here. Let me begin by saying it feels so good to finally have my vision of Master Crochet Patterns come to life. It makes it even better knowing that everything you’ve learned over the last several weeks is working for you! Thank you to those who have reached out to me on Facebook, Instagram and via email to tell me of your success with patterns after listening to this segment. Our final lesson is an important one. We’ll talk about confidence and why it is so important to The post Master Crochet Patterns Part Seven | The BHooked Podcast Episode 8 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

You think you’re a visual only person. I’m here to convince you otherwise. The concept for this topic came early in my preparation for the Master Crochet Patterns segment because I set out to find a solution for those who have convinced themselves that they can only follow a video tutorial. What I’ve found throughout my research and preparation is that it isn’t so much a question of “can” but “will”. I’m a firm believer in that anyone can learn a topic if they have the right motivation, guidance and support. That’s exactly what we’ll address in this week of the B.hooked The post Master Crochet Patterns Part Six | The BHooked Podcast Episode 7 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

When you know how to stay focused and recover from distractions, you can eliminate the frustrations of learning. It may seem a little crazy to teach the topic of staying focused but humor me for just a minute (40 to be exact). We live in a world that’s full of wonderful and not so wonderful distractions. This is okay for us to pivot around when we’re doing something that we already know how to do – cooking dinner, laundry, our work routine – but it’s detrimental to our success when pairing distractions with a new learning venture. I’m going to The post Master Crochet Patterns Part Five | The BHooked Podcast Episode 6 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Understanding Crochet Pattern Repeats The large majority of crochet designs include some kind of repetition. We repeat stitches and rows and anything in between. The repetitive motions of crochet is without a doubt one of it’s more soothing qualities, at least for me. However, in terms of crochet pattern repeats it’s usually the component that causes us the most stress and sometimes, throwing in the towel for good. Understanding repeats is step six of our Master Crochet Patterns segment. I’ve set out on  this long journey to help you learn to read crochet patterns because I know how finally “getting it” will The post Master Crochet Patterns Part Four | The BHooked Podcast Episode 5 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.