Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast

Does the "backend" of your website feel like a foreign language? You aren't alone. For years, I avoided the technical side of my crochet business because I thought I needed a computer science degree (or a massive budget) to understand it.I was wrong. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the most powerful, free tool in your business arsenal: SEO (Search Engine Optimization). While social media algorithms change overnight, SEO is a long-term asset that works while you sleep, pairing eager customers with your patterns and kits 24/7.In this episode, we break down:The 5 Pillars of On-Page SEO: Learn why Meta Titles, Descriptions, Headers, Filenames, and Alt Text are the "digital signposts" that lead Google to your shop.The Secret of Indexing: Why your beautiful crochet work might be "invisible" to the world and how to fix it.Google Search Console (GSC) 101: How to use this free tool to read Google’s mind.Finding "Hidden Gems": My favorite strategy for finding keywords you’re almost ranking for and nudging them onto Page One.Stop guessing what your customers want and start using data to grow your handmade brand. It's time to stop being afraid of the tech and start building an engine for free, consistent traffic.LINKS AND RESOURCES🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Are you ready to scale your crochet business and step into your CEO era? In this episode of Simply Hooked, I’m sharing the exact Shopify apps and automation tools that power my multi-six-figure handmade business.If you’re feeling overwhelmed by manual tasks, stuck on Etsy, or dreaming of turning your crochet patterns and kits into real passive income, this episode is your complete Shopify tech stack masterclass.I walk you through the 12 must-have Shopify apps for crochet designers, digital product sellers, and handmade business owners who want to automate their store, increase conversions, and grow revenue without working more hours.In this episode, you’ll learn:How I automate digital crochet pattern delivery so I can make sales while I sleepMy strategy for “magazine-style” crochet blog posts that rank on Google and convert readers into buyersWhy customer photos and crochet project reviews are the most powerful sales tool for handmade brandsHow I built trust and credibility when transitioning from Etsy to ShopifyThe Shopify tools I use to increase average order value with bundles, upsells, and pre-ordersMy exact tech stack for scaling a handmade business into a real ecommerce brandMy Simply Hooked Must-Have Shopify App Stack (Crochet Business Edition)Filemonk – Secure digital download delivery for crochet patterns and PDFsAvada SEO Suite – Automated SEO, image optimization, and Google ranking supportAvada Boost Sales – Trust badges, urgency notifications, and social proof popupsBloggle – Drag-and-drop blog builder for SEO-friendly crochet tutorials and content marketingEA Sticky Cart – Keeps the “Add to Cart” button visible to reduce friction and boost conversionsKaching Upsell – “Buy More, Save More” bundles to increase average order valuePageFly – High-converting landing pages for launches, courses, and funnelsLoox Reviews – Visual reviews with customer photos of finished crochet projectsStoq – Pre-order management for physical crochet kits and limited releasesLably – Visual badges for best-sellers, new patterns, and trending productsShopify Search & Discovery – Smart filters to help customers navigate large pattern vaultsEtsy Reviews – Import Etsy reviews to instantly build credibility on ShopifyLINKS & RESOURCES🔆Get Hank the Hippo's Kit + Storybook🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Crochet Merch⁠

"What a privilege to be tired from work you once begged the universe for."When I first heard those words, I burst into tears. If you are a crochet business owner, a mom of little ones, or a creative entrepreneur juggling a full-time career on top of your dreams, I know you feel this in your bones.In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about the "Founder’s Prayer" (referenced by Miles Adcox) and how it perfectly describes the "beautiful chaos" of my life right now. We often talk about business growth and scaling a handmade brand, but we don’t always talk about the tension of living inside an answered prayer, even when that prayer includes laundry piles, toddler arguments over spoon colors, and a never-ending to-do list.In this episode, we explore:Why exhaustion is often proof of a life built on purpose.Reframing overwhelm as a sign of the growth you once dreamed about.The reality of "outgrowing" the versions of ourselves that used to settle for less.Finding a quiet sense of gratitude in the middle of solo parenting and business deadlines.Whether you’re currently packing orders, designing your next amigurumi pattern, or just trying to survive the bedtime rush, I hope this episode reminds you that it’s okay to be tired. The weight you’re carrying is the weight of a life you once prayed for.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Ever looked at a ball of yarn and wondered how it actually happened? It seems like such a simple thing, but the journey from a sheep’s back (or a scientist’s lab!) to your crochet hook is kind of mind-blowing.In this episode of Simply Hooked, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the fiber world. We’re digging into the "glow-up" process of natural fibers—from the shearing and scouring of raw wool to the rhythmic magic of carding and spinning. I even share a bit about my own (very humbling) experience with an Ashford spinning wheel a decade ago!What we’re covering today:Animal vs. Plant vs. Synthetic: The major differences between wool, cotton, and acrylic.The Cleaning Process: Why you can’t just rinse wool in the sink (unless you want a giant clump of felt).The Science of Synthetic: How petroleum-based materials become the soft amigurumi yarn we love.Plies & Twists: Why some yarns are sturdier than others and how they’re finished for the craft store shelf.Every stitch we make is the final chapter of a story that started long before the yarn hit our stash. Let’s explore that story together!The Lifetime All-Access Pattern Vault: Get every pattern I’ve ever made (and every future release!) for one single price. Hank the Hippo Signature Crochet Kit: Grab the preorder for the kit and the "Do You Know Hank the Hippo?" children’s book! 🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

What if your thoughts were the "pattern" for your entire life? In this episode of Threads of Wisdom, we explore Earl Nightingale’s transformative concept from The Strangest Secret: "We become what we think about." Discover how to weed out "mental knots" and plant the seeds for a life you love.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Can a marriage survive a 5:30 AM market-day pack-out and a house full of amigurumi?In this special episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I’m sitting down with my favorite guest—my husband! He’s seen the entire evolution of my journey from the very first stitch I made in 2012 to the creative business I run today.We’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to live with a full-time crochet designer and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss:The Origin StoryThe Business of CrochetThe "Stash" RealityWhether you’re a fellow maker looking for tips on involving your partner in your business or you just want a good laugh about the chaos of the creative life, this episode is for you!🔆Join the Lifetime All-Access Pattern Vault: Get instant access to over 99 patterns PLUS every new pattern I release in the future.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠

If you feel stuck in the "daily grind," this episode is for you. We explore why many creative entrepreneurs self-sabotage just as they start to see success.Using the framework from The Big Leap, we break down how to stop doing the tasks that drain you and start focusing on the work that actually moves the needle for your shop.Identify your Zone of Genius: The secret to scaling without burning out.Break Through the Ceiling: Practical tips for crochet designers to allow more success and happiness into their business. Mindset for Makers: Overcoming the fear of "The Big Leap."For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch

Have you ever opened a crochet pattern, taken one look at all the abbreviations, brackets, parentheses, and numbers, and immediately felt overwhelmed? You are not alone.In this episode, we’re breaking down how to read crochet patterns for beginners and explaining why crochet patterns look so complicated in the first place. If you’ve ever wondered what stitches like sc, inc, dec, ch, sts, or instructions like [inc, sc in 3] x8 (40) actually mean, this episode will help it all finally click.You’ll learn:● Why crochet patterns are written in shorthand● The real reason abbreviations exist (and why they’re actually helpful)● How to understand brackets, repeats, and stitch counts● What parentheses at the end of a round are really telling you● Why the notes section at the beginning of a crochet pattern matters more than you think● The difference between US vs UK crochet terms and how using the wrong one can completely change your project● A simple 3-step approach to reading any crochet pattern without feeling intimidatedWhether you’re brand new to crochet, struggling to follow amigurumi patterns, or just want to feel more confident reading written instructions, this episode will help you stop feeling stuck and start understanding crochet patterns like a pro.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Does standing in the yarn aisle feel a bit like trying to read a foreign language? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re cracking the code on those cryptic yarn label symbols so you can choose your next skein with total confidence. I’ll break down the critical difference between yarn weight and skein weight, explain why yardage matters more than the number of balls, and demystify dye lots and fiber content. Tune in to turn that confusion into clarity and ensure your hard work results in a project you love.Yarn Weight vs. Skein Weight: We clear up the common confusion between the thickness of the strand (categories 0-7) and the physical weight of the ball.The Yardage Rule: Learn why buying based on the "number of skeins" is a mistake and how to use yardage to ensure you never run out mid-project.Decoding Dye Lots: Discover why checking this tiny number is the secret to professional-looking blankets and garments without mismatched colors.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠

The new year does not need to start with pressure or hustle. This gentle New Year reset for crocheters is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and move forward with intention.In this episode, we talk about awareness, creativity, and why you are not behind. Whether crochet is your hobby, your business, or something in between, this conversation will help you reconnect with what matters most and choose a focused path forward without overwhelm.In this episode, you’ll explore:● Why awareness always comes before change● How to release pressure and unrealistic New Year goals● A gentle reflection on your crochet life over the past year● How the 12 Week Year framework helps creatives stay focused without burnout● Choosing one meaningful twelve week intention instead of planning an entire year● Expanding your awareness and allowing yourself to imagine what is possibleThis episode is a calming reset for creative women, crocheters, and moms who want growth that feels aligned, peaceful, and sustainable.RESOURCES AND LINKSFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Have you ever wondered where crochet actually came from? When you dig into the archives, you won’t find ancient Roman ruins or Egyptian tombs—instead, you’ll find one of the biggest mysteries in the fiber world.In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fascinating, rebellious, and survival-driven history of crochet. From the rugged origins of "Shepherd’s Knitting" in Scotland to the trenches of World War I, we explore how this craft has always shown up exactly when humanity needed it most.In this episode, we cover:The Ancient Mystery: Why crochet appears out of nowhere in the 19th century and the theories behind Shepherd’s Knitting and Tambour Embroidery.Royal Influence: The story of Queen Victoria personally crocheting scarves for soldiers during the Boer War at age 81.Crochet as Survival: How the Red Cross used crochet for WWI trench gear and how soldiers used it to cope with "shell shock" (PTSD).The Revolution: How the humble Granny Square went from a "make do and mend" necessity to a symbol of 1970s counterculture and fashion.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Hey friends! In this episode, I want to share a story with you from a couple of weeks ago that I just can't shake. You know I’ve been working hard for a solid four years to really scale my crochet business. I’ve been moving the needle forward just a little bit every single day—it’s slow growth, but it is growth.Recently, I joined a business coaching program that has been a total game-changer (there is no way I would have learned what I know now without it!), but that doesn’t mean the doubt simply disappears.Join me as I open up about a recent "Debbie Downer" moment I had while driving home. I was letting the doubt creep in, wondering exactly when that life-changing breakthrough was finally going to happen, until I had a powerful realization at a red light that shifted my entire perspective. If you are a creative business owner waiting for your sign to keep going, this episode is for you.Connect with Me:Website: ⁠www.marcymade.co⁠Instagram: ⁠@SimplyHooked1⁠ Email: hello@marcymade.coFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠Easter Patterns in Simply Crochet Magazine⁠🔆⁠Features in Simply Crochet Magazine

We are heading into the end of the year, which means it’s time to start dreaming about your 2026 goals. If seeing your name in print or landing a major brand deal is on your vision board, this episode is your blueprint.In this "Best Of" archive episode (originally recorded when my book ⁠Crochet Snuggle Buddies⁠ launched!), I am breaking down the exact behind-the-scenes story of how I landed a book deal and international magazine covers with a single cold email.I used to think editors were unreachable. Then, I learned a "service-first" pitch strategy from entrepreneurs Susie Moore and Cathy Heller that changed everything. Instead of asking for a favor, I asked, "How can I help you meet your needs?" The result? A book contract, multiple magazine features, and a massive shift in my business trajectory.In this episode, we cover:The "Service-First" Pitch: How to write an email that editors actually want to read (and respond to!).The Mindset Shift: Why saying "I am a crochet designer" out loud was the key to unlocking my confidence.The Timeline: From a Monday night Google search in February to a book launch in March—how fast things can move when you take action.Manifesting the Cover: How I set a specific goal to get my Amigurumi designs on the ⁠front cover of a UK magazine⁠—and made it happen.Cold Email Strategy: Who to contact, what to say, and how to follow up.Whether you want to submit a pattern, write an article, or pitch a collaboration, this episode proves that you are one email away from a completely different career.Mentioned in this Episode:My Book: ⁠Crochet Snuggle Buddies⁠ Inspiration: ⁠Susie Moore⁠ & ⁠Cathy Heller⁠Connect with Me:Website: ⁠www.marcymade.co⁠Instagram: ⁠@SimplyHooked1⁠ Email: hello@marcymade.coNote: This episode is a replay from March 2025, but the strategy is timeless for anyone looking to make big moves in 2026!For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠Easter Patterns in Simply Crochet Magazine⁠🔆⁠Features in Simply Crochet Magazine

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a successful crochet business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing exactly what I would do if I had to rebuild my crochet business from scratch.After many years of owning a crochet business, I’m breaking down the 13 smartest decisions that changed everything—from choosing what to sell, using pattern testers, Pinterest and SEO, blogging for organic traffic, building an email list, running ads the right way, managing money, understanding seasonal sales, and protecting the joy of crochet.Whether you sell crochet patterns, handmade items, run an Etsy or Shopify shop, or want to build passive income with your craft, this episode will help you stop guessing and start building with clarity and confidence.This isn’t theory, it’s lived experience. Press play and start building smarter.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠⁠**⁠⁠Grab the Crochet Project Planner⁠⁠**

This Thanksgiving, take a few quiet minutes just for you. In this calming guided meditation, we slow down, reconnect with gratitude, and ground ourselves before the whirlwind of cooking, hosting, traveling, and giving begins.Whether you're a crocheter, a creative entrepreneur, a busy mom, or someone craving more peace in the middle of a full life, this meditation helps you return to center.You’ll release tension, reset your mindset, and remember the powerful truth: your life can change simply by choosing gratitude, one moment at a time.This episode blends gentle encouragement with mindset principles you love — the belief that gratitude opens doors, shifts energy, and helps you design a life full of joy, abundance, and purpose.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Free Community on Skool!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Running out of time but still want to give handmade? 🎄 If you are looking for last-minute crochet gifts that don't take weeks to finish, this episode is your survival guide.In this episode of Simply Hooked, I’m sharing 12 fast crochet projects perfect for family, friends, teachers, and neighbors. These are beginner-friendly patterns you can often finish in a single sitting using yarn you already have!In this episode, you’ll discover:One-Hour Projects: Quick wins including ornaments and stocking stuffers.Stash Busting: How to use scrap yarn and cotton yarn to make beautiful, low-cost gifts.Gift Guides: Specific ideas for hard-to-buy-for people like teens, coworkers, and coffee lovers.Plushies & Decor: Adorable items that look impressive but work up fast.Whether you need a gift for a new driver or a thoughtful token for a teacher, these easy crochet ideas will save your holiday season without the stress. Grab your hook and let’s get gifting!PATTERN LINKSFacial PadsMug CoziesEar WarmerBookmarksSmall BasketBubble PlushiesPencilEarbud CasesSwinging Duck Mirror HangerFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠**⁠Grab the Crochet Project Planner⁠**

Welcome to Threads of Wisdom, a bite-sized series from Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast for makers who want to grow their mindset, creativity, and handmade business.In this inspiring mini-episode, we revisit a timeless quote from Earl Nightingale — “You become what you think about.” Discover how your thoughts shape your crochet journey, influence your business success, and determine the kind of creative life you build.You’ll learn:● How your mindset directly impacts your crochet business, creativity, and motivation● Simple ways to reframe negative thoughts and boost your confidence as a maker● Why focusing on your goals and visualizing success helps you grow faster — in life and in businessThink of this as a mental reset for makers — a reminder that the same way each stitch builds a masterpiece, each thought builds your future. Tune in, realign your mindset, and start crafting a life (and business) you truly love.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

In this confidence-boosting episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, we dive deep into overcoming imposter syndrome as a crochet designer and creative entrepreneur. If you’ve ever questioned your talent, compared yourself to other designers, or wondered why anyone would choose your crochet patterns, this episode will speak straight to your heart.I share personal stories from my own creative journey—including a moment in the frozen food aisle that completely transformed the way I view creativity, originality, and the crochet industry. You’ll walk away with practical tools, mindset shifts, and encouragement to help you step confidently into your role as a designer.Inside this episode, you’ll discover how to:✨ Rewire negative self-talk and build a stronger mindset as a crochet designer✨ Find your unique creative voice in a crowded crochet pattern market✨ Confidently grow your crochet business without comparing yourself to others✨ Understand why variety, originality, and authenticity matter in the handmade world✨ Remember that your creativity is needed—and someone is waiting for the exact patterns only you can createFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

Is your creative space disappearing under a mountain of yarn? If you are drowning in unfinished objects (WIPs) or struggling with yarn organization, it’s time to take control of your craft.In this episode, I’m unveiling the Simply Hooked Crochet Project Planner—a complete system I designed specifically to help fiber artists finish what they start. We aren't just talking about a notebook; we are talking about a workflow that keeps your crochet patterns and supplies organized.Inside the Planner System:Project Trackers & Logs: Never forget hook sizes or yarn lots again.Yarn Inventory Sheets: Manage your stash so you know exactly what you have.Pattern Organization: A dedicated system with alphabetized folders for printed patterns.Lifetime Value: Includes printable refills so you never run out of pages.Great for Gifting:Available in two editions (Classic or Deluxe with crochet stickers and a pen!), this planner makes one of the best gifts for crocheters this season.GRAB THE PLANNER HERE**For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠🧶⁠⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠⁠

Do you have piles of unfinished crochet projects tucked away in baskets and bags? In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, we dive deep into the world of crochet WIPs (Works in Progress). Whether you’re a beginner crocheter or a seasoned maker with a growing yarn stash, you’ll learn practical tips to organize, track, and actually finish your projects—without feeling overwhelmed.I’ll walk you through my favorite WIP tracking methods, how to set realistic crochet goals, and why using a crochet project planner can transform your workflow. You’ll discover strategies for managing multiple amigurumi patterns, keeping your yarn inventory under control, and finding joy in every stitch—even when projects pile up.-- GRAB THE CROCHET PROJECT PLANNER HERE --✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● Why crocheters accumulate so many WIPs and how to avoid “project guilt”● Simple systems for organizing crochet patterns, yarn, and tools● How to create a crochet WIP tracker or planner that actually works● Tips for staying motivated and finishing crochet projects faster● Ways to turn your unfinished WIPs into crochet gifts, donations, or items to sellIf you’ve ever felt stuck in WIP overload, this episode will help you reclaim your crochet confidence, finish more projects, and fall back in love with the craft you started for joy. For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠Join The Next Crochet Kit Club⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠🧶⁠⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠⁠