Podcasts about hooked crochet knitting

For the first time in BHooked Podcast history, I’m hitting the pause button and planning for growth. But this is not goodbye! The BHooked Podcast will return with episode 145 in 2020. I explain all of this in this episode, including why I’m hitting the pause button and what you can expect in the coming months from B.Hooked as well as what to expect from the show when it returns. If you want to get your crochet podcast fix in the meantime, browse through the archives of this podcast including more than 143 hours of podcast inspiration, motivation and tips The post Hitting the Pause Button and Planning for Growth | BHooked Podcast Episode 144 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

In this episode of the BHooked Podcast you’ll hear from, Brittany, creative entrepreneur behind the popular blogs Ideal Me, Dabbles and Babbles and My Yarn Club. She shares her best strategies for starting a crafting blog in 2019, growing an audience and maintaining a balance to keep you on the right track with your goals. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first three projects. If you are ready to learn Tunisian crochet, this is the class for you! Links The post Blogging Strategies for Makers | BHooked Podcast Episode 143 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

In this episode of the BHooked Podcast you’ll hear Jessica from The Hook Nook share her biggest, most exciting secret. When you’re hearing this, it’s no longer a secret, however, when we recorded this episode I had no idea what the secret was and therefore what we were going to talk about. The resounding message is to kick fear in the face because no dream is too big. Click Play to Listen! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Details about The Hook Nook Collection – Please check this post for the store list to see if your local store The post No Dream is Too Big | BHooked Podcast Episode 142 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

In this episode of the BHooked Podcast you’ll hear from Sarah at Warm Up America about this seasons Made With Love | Crochet Challenge for Warm Up America event and why we would love for you to consider participating. The items made and sent in from the challenge will be hung in low-income areas, primarily in the Dallas TX area, so anyone walking by who needs them can keep them for warmth this winter. The challenge officially kicks off in just a couple days (as of when this episode is published in November 2019, so have a listen to discover The post Another Crochet Challenge For Warm Up America this year! | BHooked Podcast Episode 141 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

In this episode you’ll hear from Caitie of Thoresby Cottage, talented designer and crochet addict located in South Africa where yarn resources are a bit limited. In order to grow in her craft and pursue her passion as a designer, Caitie has needed to be resourceful to create patterns and projects she loves. She shares tips for finding and substituting yarn in patterns, ordering online as well as some clever projects for those one or two special hanks in your stash that weren’t easy to get. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint The post Finding and Sourcing Yarn When It’s Less Available In Your Area | BHooked Podcast Episode 140 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you looking for a way to take your projects to the next level? Try dying your own yarn! In this episode you’ll hear from Ashley, talented dyer and maker behind Montana Crochet. Her passion for dying yarn really shines as she shares some tips for getting started and for achieving some really great looking coloration. Ashley is also very passionate about her maker business and the community as a whole. We wrap up this episode chatting a bit about where you can find inspiration for your yarn dying experiments and tips for standing out. Click Play to Listen! This The post Dying Yarn and Leveling Up your Projects (and Maker Business) | BHooked Podcast Episode 139 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Being a maker means lots of decisions and lots of “stuff”. I don’t know about you but sometimes that can feel a little overwhelming. Yarn that seems it’ll never get used. Pattern decisions. Project decisions. Do I use this color or that color? Wait maybe that stitch instead of this one? If you create with yarn, chances are you have thought some of this before. I think about this stuff on a daily basis! A refreshing change of pace came in my chat with T from Debrosse, a maker, business owner and minimalist. In this episode I explored all the The post Minimalism for Makers & Crafters | BHooked Podcast Episode 138 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

What does knitting and crochet do for you? I’ve been on a journey this year of discovering my place in the community and how my strengths and values can enrich someone’s life. I’ve learned that although knitting and crochet effects many areas of my life, at it’s core, the process of creating a knit or crochet item is what fuels me the most. Yarn does more for me than just make a pretty thing. That has become sort of a mantra for me and you’ll hear me say it more and more as B.Hooked grows and develops over the next The post The Knit Vibe | BHooked Podcast Episode 137 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you been thinking about trying to earn additional income from your hobby? Whether you’re ready to take the plunge and turn your hobby into a full time job or you just want to earn a little extra money each month, you’re faced with a big decision. Do you make this change or not? Will it be worth it? Will it even work? The question Brianna from Life and Yarn asked herself “what do you care about more than failing” helped her realize the decision that needed to be made and she’s here to talk about that journey today; how The post Crafting Business – A Real Life Story | BHooked Podcast Episode 136 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

A (flexible) routine keeps me focused, productive and happy. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without my daily and weekly routines. You can say I’m a creature of habit – for good reason. Habits just work for me. I’m often asked how I manage to do so much work and there’s no way I could get it all done without a solid plan. In this episode, I want to share my updated routine, schedule and habits with you. My goal is to share what works for me and give you some ideas to explore of your own to The post A Day in the Life of Brittany (Updated) | BHooked Podcast Episode 135 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Hate seams in amigurumi projects? Me too! I’m always worried I’ll seam the piece on crooked or that it’ll fall off someday. I know I’m not alone in this struggle so I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Melanie from Knot Too Shabby Crochet about how she eliminates seams in amigurumi altogether. Her new book, Hooked On Amigurumi, 40 Fun Patterns for Playful Crochet Plushies is filled with cute little projects to help you learn how to use shaping and color changes to eliminate the seams and she shares her best tips with us today! Links & Resources Mentioned in The post No More Seams in Amigurumi | BHooked Podcast Episode 134 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

You don’t have to be a designer to use your surroundings to inspire your projects. Truth is, you can inject little aspects of you, your likes and your world into anything you make. This episode and my chat with Vincent from Visuvios Crafts opened up my eyes to unique ways to find inspiration for projects and I’m even more energized to start something new. So whether you publish your designs or you just like to free style projects for your self or others, we can all benefit from Vincent’s unique perspective on finding inspiration from the world around you. Click The post Turning Inspiration into a Design | BHooked Podcast Episode 133 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Did you know you can use crochet as the foundation for embroidery? I was blown away when I learned about Andy from O & Y Studio, a talented maker in this community who blends her crochet and embroidery skills into one gorgeous project. Whether you know how to embroider or not, Andy tells us how possible it is for anyone to embroider on crochet and I learned so much from her. I know you will too! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet The post Blending Embroidery with Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 132 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you still completely confused by gauge? No worries! I’m back this week to answer even more of your questions about gauge. Here’s the scoop… Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I turned to my Instagram community again this week to bring you another “what you wanted to know episode” to find out exactly what you need to know about gauge. So many questions were submitted that I’m breaking it into two episodes so I can answer as many of your questions about gauge as I can for you! Click Play to Listen! If you enjoyed this format and would like The post What You Wanted to Know About Gauge Part 2 | BHooked Podcast Episode 131 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you completely confused by gauge? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I turned to my Instagram community again this week to bring you another “what you wanted to know episode” to find out exactly what you need to know about gauge. So many questions were submitted that I’m breaking it into two episodes so I can answer as many of your questions about gauge as I can for you! Click Play to Listen! If you enjoyed this format and would like to hear more episodes in the future where I answer your questions submitted through my Instagram Stories, please tell The post What You Wanted to Know About Gauge Part 1 | BHooked Podcast Episode 130 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you want to increase your engagement on Instagram? Although it’s the place many of us hang out for fun and for the community, if you’re using it for your maker business you need to master the basics to get the most out of it. In this episode, you’ll hear from April from OTH Crochet Nook as she shares her best tips for increasing engagement on Instagram so you can up your maker business game! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and The post Mastering Instagram for Makers | BHooked Podcast Episode 129 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Ready to create your first basic crochet garment? It’s probably not as difficult as you might think but it’s good to have a feel for basic crochet garment design before diving in. You don’t know what you don’t know, right? Here to help you understand the basics and get a little extra confidence boost is, Emily, designer behind Hooked Hazel. She brings many talents to the crochet industry but she really has a nack for designing and making garments. She’ll share her knowledge and experience with designing garments that are both functional, pretty and easy to make. Click Play to The post Basic Crochet Garment Design & Tips | BHooked Podcast Episode 128 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

What does “Crafting Made Simple” mean to you? This episode is about exploring what it means for yarn to do more for us than just make pretty things. Specifically how simplicity and stories can help us identify what type of crafter we are, why we do what we do and how to inspire the next generation so they can enjoy these things too. To help me with this is Jen from Stitch and Story, a resource that’s dedicated to simplifying the often complex processes in our craft. Jen and I had a wonderful chat about our personal experiences with learning The post Crafting Made Simple with Stitch & Story | BHooked Podcast Episode 127 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Curious about why so many crocheters love working with wooden crochet hooks? This episode will help you see the benefits of working with wooden crochet hooks so you can decide if they are right for you. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect wooden crochet hook for me and after my chat with today’s guests, I’m anxious to give them a try. You’ll hear from Rick and Danny, the father-son team behind the family business, Laurel Hill. They share how their hooks are made and why they are the perfect wooden crochet hook for so many crocheters. Click Play The post The Benefits of Wooden Crochet Hooks | BHooked Podcast Episode 126 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you ever made a pattern yarn substitution and it didn’t turn out quite right? Either the size was off or the finished project didn’t look the same. Can I get a yes?! I had to learn the hard way that you can’t use whatever yarn you want with the same hook or needle size and have it turn out the same. That’s not to say yarn substitution isn’t possible, however! You can avoid the frustration that comes from finishing a project you’re not happy with if you do a little prep work first. That’s what you’ll learn about in The post Best Practices for Yarn Substitution | BHooked Podcast Episode 125 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Confused about what fiber to use for your project? You could learn the hard way or you can listen to this episode of the yarn mini-series for a place to start! Truth is, selecting the “right” fiber for your project involves a little knowledge and personal preference. I reached out to my Instagram community to learn exactly what you want to know about choosing fiber for your projects. So you guided the conversation! In this out-of-the-norm episode, I answered as many of your questions about making the right fiber choice as possible and to be honest, I had a lot The post What You Wanted to Know About Fiber | Episode 124 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you afraid of ordering yarn online because you need to see and feel it first? Maybe you’ve tried before and it wasn’t the right color or even worse, the textured wasn’t what you expected. This has happened to me too! There are so many variables potentially working against us. Is our screen to bright? Too dim? Am I familiar with this yarn already or is it brand new? I’ll be honest, I love the “thrill of the hunt” – going to a store like Joann’s or Michael’s not knowing what I’m going to find. You just can’t get the The post Five Tips for Ordering Yarn Online | BHooked Podcast Episode 123 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Is your yarn stash out of control? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! I usually need to sort through and organize my yarn stash at least once a year. Admittedly, this isn’t something I love scheduling time for but it does save me time in the long run! Here’s the deal – organizing your yarn stash can do four things for you. First, it will save you money because you won’t be buying yarn you already have (that you forgot about). Second, it will save you time when looking for the right yarn for your project (because The post Six Steps to an Organized Yarn Stash | BHooked Podcast Episode 122 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you looking for a quick and portable project? The granny square is perfect! You can turn them into just about anything – blankets, purses, coasters, totes…and they work up with scraps and a few spare minutes. In this episode you’ll hear from Kate from Jellybean Junction and get an earful of granny square inspiration. You’ll hear of different ways to use granny squares, how to incorporate color and texture to change things up and ultimately why the granny square is the perfect little go-to. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian The post Granny Square Inspiration | BHooked Podcast Episode 121 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you want to share what you know about crochet and knitting through tutorials on YouTube? Making the decision to put my first tutorial up on YouTube was quite literally life changing, I just didn’t know it at the time. If this is something you’re interested in exploring yourself, this episode will be very helpful for you! You’ll hear from Sarah-Jayne, the creative yarn entrepreneur behind Bella Coco Crochet. She peels back the layers and shares everything you need to know before you upload your first tutorial, how to grow your channel, how the numbers really aren’t important and some The post Tips for Making YouTube Tutorials | BHooked Podcast Episode 120 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

What does crochet mean to you? For so many of us crochet is more than just a hobby. I know for me it’s a creative outlet, a way to express myself and most importantly, a way of life. So what does crochet mean to you? Here to share an inspiring story of what crochet means to her is Elise from Le Petit Saint Crochet. Through one of the most difficult times in her life she found crochet. She calls it her saving grace. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by The Handmade Business Summit, a virtual The post Destress with Crochet & Spread Your Message | BHooked Podcast Episode 119 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you ready to write your first crochet pattern? Well don’t worry, it’s much easier to write your first crochet pattern if you keep it nice and simple to start out! Basic shapes and stitches are the perfect starting point and if you would like to add some interest, throw in some stripes! Here to explain just how easy the process of writing crochet patterns can be is Krista from the blog, Rescued Paw Designs. This is pretty much her specialty and she shares all her tips in this episode! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you The post Writing Simple Crochet Patterns | BHooked Podcast Episode 118 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you struggling to stay on top of your maker business? You’re so not alone, friend! We may not see it from the outside looking in, however, many makers are struggling with the same problems. Personal limitations, customer limitations, being original – all areas I’m sure you’re familiar with. How you handle this stress will make or break your maker business. Here to talk about that in more detail (since I am not a seller of goods myself) is Cristin, from the shop, Kozy Komforts. She has called herself a maker for several years and has come out on the The post Three Big Struggles for Makers & Overcoming Them | BHooked Podcast Episode 117 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you ready to start publishing your designs? Listen to this first! Making the decision to start publishing your crochet and knit patterns may be the best thing you ever did but it’s not always easy. The first step is to find your place within the crochet community – in other words, what uniqueness do you have to share? In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Rohn Strong, full time blogger, designer and instructor. He has been published in magazines and made an appearance on The Knit and Crochet Now TV show. His story is so The post Finding Your Place in the Crochet Community & World of Publishing | BHooked Podcast Episode 116 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Take your crochet up a notch with tapestry crochet Have you ever seen a project where words were magically incorporated into the stitches? Or maybe what looked like a photograph from a distance but was in fact a crochet afghan? If so, you have seen the beauty of tapestry crochet. In this episode I’m joined by Amber, from the blog Divine Debris, an up and coming tapestry crochet designer and all round tapestry crochet fanatic. You will learn the fundamentals and how you might be able to incorporate it into your next project. You’ll even hear some tips for designing The post Getting Started with Tapestry Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 115 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to earn a living with crochet? It seems crazy, I know, but you can make a living with crochet. There are hundreds (dare I say thousands?) of people out there who are making a full or part time income with their crochet skills. You’ll get to hear from one of those people in this episode! Today I’m joined by Meghan from the blog, Meghan Makes Do, to share her story and we chat all things crochet businesses. Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint The post The Story of a Crochet Business Owner | BHooked Podcast Episode 114 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Need help choosing Colors for your next project? In this episode of the BHooked Podcast I’ll walk you through the basics of color theory and how you can relate it to your next project. I recently wrote a guest blog post for Love Crochet that shared how I use color theory when planning a color palette for my crochet and knitting projects. Now I’m turning that blog post into a podcast episode! Click Play to Listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first The post Color Theory and Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 113 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you trying to balance your full time job and your side hustle yarn business? This is no easy task. Finding a balance usually involves is a ton of trial and error, lots of help from your friends and family and a little inspiration from others trying to balance it all too. Today I’m joined by, Melissa, side hustle maker behind the website Woods and Wool. Melissa has a full time job that she loves and chooses to balance that with her passion project and side hustle. In this episode, you’ll hear some of the strategies Melissa uses to juggle The post Side Hustle Yarn Business Meets Full Time Job | BHooked Podcast Episode 112 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you hung up on tech editing and gauge? Whether you aspire to be a professional tech editor, need to learn how to tech edit your own patterns or simply have no clue what gauge is there is something valuable for you in this episode! I’m joined by professional tech editor, Emily of Fiat Fiber Arts and it’s our mission to help you understand what it means to tech edit a pattern (for those of you who design patterns) and understand what gauge is (for those of you who follow patterns for fun). Emily started tech editing professionally after realizing The post Tech Editing & Gauge – What You Need To Know | BHooked Podcast Episode 111 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a crochet blogger? Maybe it’s your goal to start a crochet blog but you’re just not sure if it’s right for you. Starting a crochet blog is the best thing I have ever did. It gives me purpose, keeps me on my toes and provides a creative outlet for my endless ideas. That’s a common theme with this week’s guest, Meg, from Megmade With Love. Meg started a crochet blog not long ago and she shares her story today on the show. The successes, the failures, the lessons – The post Crochet Blogging – A Real Life Story | BHooked Podcast Episode 110 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you want to start writing crochet patterns? Maybe you strive to be a crochet designer or you just want to record the pattern for your own reference. Either way, I think you’ll find this episode helpful! I’ll share my top tips for writing crochet patterns – lessons I have learned over the last six years! Ready to dive in? Click play to listen! This episode is brought to you by my online Blueprint class, “Tunisian Crochet for Beginners”, everything you need to learn Tunisian crochet and make your first three projects. If you are ready to learn Tunisian crochet, The post Tips for Writing Your Own Patterns | BHooked Podcast Episode 109 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Pretty doesn’t have to be complicated When was the last time you looked at a crochet or knit piece and thought to yourself, “that looks way to complicated for me!”? Well, I’d be willing to bet it’s not nearly as complicated as it looks! Jessica from Mama In a Stitch is here to tell you just how easy “complicated” projects can be. She has been doing it for years and her website is centered around the idea of making easy yet pretty pieces in crochet and knitting. Click play to listen! This episode is brought to you by my online The post Making Easy, Yet Pretty Pieces in Crochet & Knitting | BHooked Podcast Episode 108 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Want to learn colorwork knitting? It is such a beautiful way to shake up your knitting routine. Here to give you a lesson in colorwork knitting and to discuss the different ways to incorporate color into your knitting projects is Ella Austin, author of the new book A Beginners Guide to Colorwork Knitting: 16 Projects and Techniques to Learn to Knit with Color. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The different types of colorwork knitting What projects are best to start as a beginner Tips for working with multiple strands of yarn What you’ll learn from her new book Links & The post Colorwork Knitting for Beginners | The BHooked Podcast Episode 107 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

All About Tunisian Crochet Tunisian crochet is one of my favorite forms of crochet. Using a different style of hook, with Tunisian crochet you’re able to create stitches that are completely unique. You can even create stitches that look like knit! If you haven’t tried Tunisian crochet before, I hope this episode will give you the motivation to spring into action. It’s all about Tunisian Crochet today! Toni, from TL Yarn Crafts shares her wisdom and enthusiasm for Tunisian crochet while giving you a good foundation and starting point. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn: What you can create with Tunisian The post All About Tunisian Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 106 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you struggle to finish your projects? It’s so hard to get them all done. There’s an old saying that goes “failing to plan in planning to fail”. I have this posted on my wall as a daily reminder that in order to finish my projects, I must have a plan. I’m convinced that the only way you will be able to finish all the projects you set out to create this year is to have an action plan in place – a rigid yet slightly flexible way of keeping yourself accountable for the projects you want to make. That’s The post Plan Your Projects So You Get Them Done | BHooked Podcast Episode 105 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

A New Genre of Crochet We often use crochet as a form of self expression without really thinking about it. Yarn isn’t something we do, it’s more of who we are. Until recently, there hasn’t been a way to describe how yarn allows us to express our true selves. That’s where “yarn punk” comes in. On today’s episode you’ll hear from Vincent of Knot Bad Crochet as he shares a new genre of crochet called “yarn punk”. It’s not so much punk or rock related as it is a way to showcase what yarn means and expresses for you. You’ll The post “Yarn Punk” with Knot Bad Crochet | BHooked Podcast Episode 104 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Overwhelmed by all the crochet tools available? One thing I love about our hobby is that it requires very little supplies. Just a hook, scissors, darning needle and some yarn is really all you need. But when you start looking into it, there are so many options! In today’s episode I’ll to share my “evolution” of crochet tools if you will. What I had as a complete beginner and what I added to my collection as my skills advanced. You’ll Learn: The four essential crochet tools for a beginner to have Four yarn options that are great for beginners When The post Crochet Tools to Have | BHooked Podcast Episode 103 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are You a Busy Maker Trying to Maximize Your Crochet or Knit Time? It’s not easy to balance life, responsibilities and a hobby. We have to experiment and see what works. In today’s episode, you’ll listen in on a chat between myself and Rachel about managing time, hobby and business. Today’s Guest Today’ you’ll hear from Rachel, of Evelyn and Peter – busy mom of three, blogger and maker and how she balances life, responsibilities, her hobby and growing business. You’ll Learn A bit about Rachel, how she learned to crochet and how it turned into a hobby and business The post Tips for Busy Makers | BHooked Podcast Episode 102 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you Participating in this year’s Crochet Challenge for Warm Up America? In today’s episode I’ll share the project journey so you can hear first hand what went into designing the 2019 Crochet Challenge for Warm Up America lap blanket. Since this is the first time we have done an episode like this, I’ll start by explaining how I tackle the design process and then tie it all into this year’s challenge pattern. You’ll Learn The different stages to my design process Where I get inspiration from and why How the first design for the challenge was a failure How The post Project Journey of Crochet Challenge for Warm Up America 2019 | BHooked Podcast Episode 101 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Curious how to get a job in fiber arts? Before I started B.Hooked, I thought working in the fiber arts industry was only a dream. I remember thinking that doing what you love and making a living doing it was a fantasy. Is it even possible for your hobby and career to be the same thing? Yes! I am proof as well as thousands of others working in the field they love – fiber arts! Today’s Guest I’m joined today by Lee from Coco Crochet Lee to talk about how to get a job in fiber arts, what fields are The post How to Get a Job in Fiber Arts | BHooked Podcast Episode 100 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Do you need crochet tips to get better at your craft this year? If so, you’re in the right place! I’m on a mission in 2019 to provide you with as many crochet tips as possible to help you improve your skills this year. I have learned many of these lessons the hard way – if only I had seen this short list of mandatory crochet tips in the early days! In today’s episode I will run you through five of my top crochet tips that will help improve your skills and see results fast. These 5 crochet tips address The post 5 Must Know Crochet Tips to Improve Your Skills This Year | BHooked Podcast Episode 99 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Have you heard of slow knitting? Not the kind of slow knitting we might be familiar with – how slow it can sometimes be to finish a project. This is much deeper and it’s not just for knitters either! Slow knitting is a concept that was brand new to me before speaking to today’s guest, Hannah Thiessen. Hannah wrote the book on slow knitting and she’s here with us today to share what it’s all about and how we can get involved. In today’s episode… You’ll Learn About Slow knitting – what it is and why you might be interested The post Slow Knitting | BHooked Podcast Episode 98 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Looking for new types of crochet techniques to try this year? In today’s episode, I’ll expand on a previous episode and share five more types of crochet to try in the New year! If you haven’t heard that first episode, you should definitely add it to your listening queue. Jump back to episode 32 on your podcast player or listen through your browser here. In it we discuss amigurumi, tapestry crochet, Tunisian crochet, broomstick/hairpin lace crochet and filet crochet. In today’s episode… You’ll Learn About Aran Bavarian Overlay Intarsia Entrelac Now if you haven’t done so already, click on that The post 5 (More) Types of Crochet to Try | BHooked Podcast Episode 97 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Happy New Year BHooked Podcast Listeners! I want to keep it short and sweet today so you can spend time with your loved ones this holiday season. Today it’s just you and me in a quick catch up session – I’ll chat about what’s on my mind in the New Year and most of all, thank you for being so amazing. Please Take This Podcast Survey! Please take a moment to let me know what you want from the podcast in 2019. This short survey will only take a few minutes to complete and is so important for me to The post Happy New Year! | BHooked Podcast Episode 96 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Are you ready for the challenge? I hope so because this year is going to be a big one. In the 2019 Crochet Challenge for Warm Up America we will be working through a Lap blanket for the wounded warriors at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Not only will we make them a lap blanket but I’ll also include a knit hat pattern so you can make them a hat too! Today’s Guest Today I’m chatting with Mary Colucci, Executive Director of the Warm Up America! Foundation and you’ll get to hear the first news of the Challenge for The post BHP095: Warm Up America Challenge 2019 Preview appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.