Talk with me about anything crochet design - from your magical creative brain to how to make sure you can offer high quality patterns that will actually sell!
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Great guests from the yarn industry, wonderful conversation, and PRIZES...it doesn't get much better than this. Join MARLY BIRD, the first crochet podcaster on iTunes, as she hosts a live show every TUESDAY and THURSDAY mornings. The show is and always has been a crochet and knitting podcast since 2007. Find Show Notes, Free Patterns, Class Schedule and my Blog at www.marlybird.com
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Pam Grice, counselor/crocheter turned crochet business coach, from Crochetpreneur® and Made with a Twist™ hosts the Crochet Business Chat podcast to help you turn yarn into money. Whether you're a maker, designer, or blogger, your handmade business will benefit from these bite-sized tidbits and actionable strategies for taking your business from passion to profits. Each week, Pam and other yarn industry experts will answer your questions about creating, selling, designing, marketing, time ma ...
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The Collage Creative podcast is a weekly interview show dedicated to uncovering the motivations, daily routines and practices of women who are living life on their own terms. They may do this through a business they’ve created or they may simply choose to live differently in some way.
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For the last few decades there's been a revolution in the knitting world, and we go behind the scenes to gain insight into what inspired and motivated the knitting superstars who were part of this exciting time. Join us every two weeks on Vogue Knitting Knitterviews as we interview the influencers who contributed to making the knitosphere what it is today. Brought to you by Penguin Random House Audio: “Listen while you knit."
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The podcast for all things crochet from the people behind Crochet.com. There will be interviews, helpful information about crochet, talk about yarn, patterns, design, techniques- all that and more! Will there be crochet shenanigans, tune it to find out. Keep crocheting and we will too, because WeCrochet.
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A podcast all about historic needlework and those who stitched it, hosted by your local historic needlework expert, Isabella Rosner.
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Welcome to the Stitched By Podcast, the podcast that focuses on the crafters, creators and patternmakers within the sewing, knitting and crochet communities. Together, we will learn their stories, insights, thoughts and sometimes struggles. We will explore everything from motivation tips, patterns, imposter syndrome, trends, budgeting, patternmaking, best practices, and more. I hope this can be a cozy, insightful and fun space for you to hear from creators you love, learn new things, find ne ...
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The podcast that's all about making stuff.
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Making Conversation is a bi-weekly (but sometimes weekly) podcast where we celebrate the act of making in all its forms. We spotlight the incredible individuals powering our creative community, dive into need-to-know stories of craft and its history, and explore issues deeply rooted in our values of diversity and inclusion.
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Working my way through the overflowing WIP pile. One stitch at a time.
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Vibrant Artist Podcast
Jessica, The Heartful Canvas | Full Circle Entrepreneurship | Snickerdoodle Knits
Helping creative entrepreneurs live their most vibrant lives - fun, authentic, and fulfilling - both personally and professionally.
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Join Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, as she explores the sweet spot between craft, creativity, and colour together with some of the most inspiring knitters, spinners, designers, shop owners, and makers in this handmade community.
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Sometimes big things are started in small places Welcome to Positivitea, the podcast where you can find discussions on everything Business, Entrepreneurship, Self-development and Marketing. Join Crystal Mars a Social Media Strategist and her guests, you can learn from experts on how to start and get the work done. Let’s Go!
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This podcast you will hear chase simms interviewS from upcoming artist, DJs, & influencers we also have Rap Cyphers. We Share and will introduce you to new music while adding to our weekly/monthly Spotify playlist and gain inside scoop on there path. Lets take 3 shots and have a couple drinks with no chasers as we discuss topics and gain insights on a couple of your favorite artist.. This is @3SHOTSNOCHASERS CHECK US OUT WWW.3shotsnochasers.com 🥃🥃🥃 please check out our YouTube for the full v ...
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For the new to intermediate knitter. Yarns, Patterns, & good knitting music.
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Ep 30: Behind the crochet design with Christina from A Spoonful of Yarn and Sandra from Nomad Stitches
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56:00I recently did a collab with Plyful*, a pattern subscription site that offers monthly featured designers with exclusive interviews, patterns and masterclasses. And I had the most fun! Sandra from Nomad Stitches is the Platform host and is a designer herself as well. In all my years designing and doing commissions, I have never seen collab terms tha…
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A knitwear designer & 🧶 dyer walk into their own yarn shop - ōSHən Knits & Fibres w/ Vanessa Fleming
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38:31Hey there, fiber friends! This week on Making Conversation, I’m bringing you a chat that is full of color, creativity, and coastal charm. I sat down with Vanessa Fleming, the brilliant mind behind ōSHən Knits & Fibres, a one-of-a-kind yarn shop in Astoria, Oregon. Vanessa is a marine biologist-turned-knitwear designer and yarn dyer, and her love fo…
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S5 E5: Community, Culture & Inclusivity with Knitwear Designer Aimee Sher
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46:37Send us a text Designer Aimee Sher joins Felicia Lo for an inspiring conversation about creativity, inclusivity, and the evolution of modern knitting. Aimee shares her journey from knitter to designer, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her thoughtful design process, her commitment to size-inclusive patterns, and how yarn choices shape her work. …
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Crochet for Life with Moa P. Blomqvist @honsedesign
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1:11:43Moa P. Blomqvist is the fiber artist behind Honse. With her crochet hook as a weapon and her heart on full display, she's taken on the mission to revolutionize the public opinion on crochet. With 25 years of crochet behind her, immense love of colors and a healthy dose of nostalgia she crochets in ways you've never seen before. She lives and works …
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Engaging Crochet Business Content Ideas to Win Sales Without Being Pushy
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30:35In today’s fast-paced digital world, capturing the attention of your audience is crucial. As a crochet business owner, mastering your content strategy can be a game changer. By focusing on four key content types, you can attract, nurture, and convert your audience more effectively. Use these crochet business content ideas to boost sales without bei…
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The Embroidery of Lorina Bulwer: An Interview with Ruth Battersby
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1:05:05In this episode, Isabella interviews Ruth Battersby, Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles at Norfolk Museums Service. The two talk about the embroidery of Lorina Bulwer, a Victorian woman institutionalised in the Great Yarmouth Workhouse who spent her days embroidering vibrant, angry, and extremely long biographical scrolls. Images and sources ar…
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Adapting in an evolving 🌎 of craft Part 2 w/ Britt Garber, Bea Bonanno and Jen Joyce, ep. 170
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58:11In this special episode of Making Conversation—originally recorded and posted on our YouTube channel in late 2024—host Jen welcomes two brilliant voices in the fiber arts world: Brit of KnotBadBrit and Bea of WoolDreamers. This episode is all about building inclusive, authentic community within the crafting space, and it’s filled with warmth, wisdo…
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S5 E4: Ergonomics for Comfortable Crafting with Physical Therapist Andrea Lui
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42:31Send us a text In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo welcomes Andrea Lui for a thoughtful conversation about crafting and health. Together, they explore the importance of ergonomics while we craft and share preventive measures to help ensure many years of comfortable, joyful making. Andrea also speaks to the powerful role crafting ca…
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Lessons from the Pizza Guy: Reach Your Target Customers to Sell More Crochet
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15:41In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite marketing lessons—from a college dorm room in the 1980s! 🎓🍕 Discover how a local pizza shop owner taught me everything I needed to know about finding customers and meeting them where they are. We’ll break down: ✅ How to identify your ideal crochet customer ✅ Where to find them (online and in-person) ✅…
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Ep 29: Instantly elevate your crochet designs to the next level by doing less
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15:01Hi crochet design friends! How are you? I hope you are well. I am simply swamped, but in a good way. Busy with a new pattern release + creating all of the audios, videos, assignments and workbooks for The Immersive. My new program that will give you all the tools you need to create a design that's so great, it does the selling for you! (Social medi…
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The 2 Things Every Crochet Designer Needs to Grow a Profitable Business
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21:20Conventional wisdom in business says that confidence is the initial key to success. But it's not confidence we need at the outset. Rather, commitment and courage set us off on the the path towards reaching our goals. So let's unpack these ideas and discover how how to make your crochet business successful, building capability and confidence along t…
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S5 E3: Weaving a Stronger Community with Radical Weavers (Mairi Breslin & Peter Dickie)
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51:34Send us a text In this episode of the Sweet Georgia Show, Felicia explores the work of Radical Weavers, a community weaving studio in Stirling, Scotland. Founded by Mairi Breslin, the studio supports young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds through weaving workshops and inclusive teaching methods. Peter Dickie, Mairi’s son, runs the studio’s com…
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Balance Without Burnout: How to Juggle Your Crochet Business and Life Like a Professional
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26:33In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities. This is especially true for crochet business owners, who are tasked with managing kids, yarn, laptops, blog posts, and photography. But fear not, you're not alone. Whether you're balancing these acts at home or on-the-go, it's about creating harmony without sac…
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The Late, Great Major A.T. Casdagli: An Interview with Alexis Penny Casdagli
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56:28In this episode, Isabella interviews Alexis Penny Casdagli, the daughter of Major A.T. Casdagli, an Anglo-Greek spy famous for embroidering subversive needlework during his time in German POW camps in WWII. Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast has a website, sewwhatpodcast.com. You can…
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Is Crochet Profitable in a Crowded Marketplace? How to Stand Out
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22:14If you've ever found yourself scrolling through the labyrinth of crochet shops on Etsy, you might have wondered, "Is crochet profitable in this crowded marketplace?" The sheer volume of competition might make you feel like a single drop in a vast ocean. But here's the good news: the crowded marketplace isn't the problem. The problem is blending in.…
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Passionately Pursuing Patternmaking: A Conversation with Sewing Pattern Designer Sarah Bernier
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1:00:00From the age of 10, Sarah knew she wanted to be a fashion designer. This dream led her to pursue degrees in both business and fashion design. She then worked as a footwear designer while simultaneously building her patternmaking business, Les Perlines. After four years of working both jobs, she decided now was the time to take her business full-tim…
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S5 E2: Ease Grief, Create Community, Inspire Generosity with Loose Ends (Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic)
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45:40Send us a text Loose Ends is an everyone-is-welcome movement that aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with textile projects people have left undone due to death or disability. In this conversation, Felicia Lo speaks with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic, co-founders of the Loose Ends pro…
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Find Creativity, Even in a Creative Slump (& Other Updates)
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14:39Feeling stuck or a bit "meh" in your creative practice? Whether you're an author, poet, painter, graphic designer, knitting pattern designer, potter (you get the idea, right?) -- I have a free challenge designed just for you. I’m hosting a FREE 3-day Creativity Challenge to help you generate fresh, meaningful, and uniquely YOU creative ideas using …
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An Implementation Plan for the Overwhelmed Crochet Business Owner
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15:07In the dynamic world of crochet business, entrepreneurs are often faced with the challenge of managing an overwhelming influx of information and responsibilities. Whether it's absorbing valuable insights from the latest Crochet Business Summit, diving into a new course, or juggling the various facets of life and business, the feeling of being stret…
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Ep 28: When you are not getting paid for your crochet design time, you are probably focussing on the wrong things [The Immersive is now OPEN]
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20:55Hi crochet design friends! When you want to know if The Immersive is for you, I have recorded a new podcast episode that will give you all the juicy details. PLUS I go over why a lot of crochet designers do not get the pattern sales they want: they are simply focussing on the wrong things. And of course I tell you exactly what you want to focus on …
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Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome Back to the SweetGeorgia Show
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8:16Send us a text The SweetGeorgia Show is set to return with a fresh perspective, aiming to explore the deeper intentions behind crafting. This isn't just a podcast about textiles and handcrafts; it's a conversation about the innovation and identity that these crafts represent. We want to understand how the act of making things shapes our identities …
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Snacks for makers + ways to cope with *gestures around* w/ Andreya Nightingale & Jen Joyce, ep. 169
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49:53🌟 This episode was originally published on the Making Conversation YouTube channel on Nov 23, 2024. 🌟 Makers need snacks! We also need to take care of ourselves because if we do not, how will we take care of others? That part is so VERY important, especially right now. I popped into my kitchen to record with the WONDERFUL Chef Andreya Nightingale w…
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The Permission Slip You Didn't Know You Needed: A Behind-the-Scenes Reminder on Intentional Work
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7:41Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—and that’s okay. This episode is a little more behind-the-scenes than normal, and it's a reminder that sometimes pausing to realign is the most productive thing you can do. I had a different episode planned, but instead I'm doing a bit more behind-the-scenes work to create super valuable content that's strategi…
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Join the Clarify Your Marketing Foundations Challenge
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4:41Marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or scattered. Whether you’ve been putting in the effort but something just isn’t clicking -- maybe your audience isn’t growing, engagement feels flat, or sales aren’t coming in like you hoped -- or you’re just getting started on your marketing, this challenge is for you. I’m hosting a free marketing chall…
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Celebrating Our Crochet Business Summit Success Stories
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28:02If you're in the crochet business world or thinking about stepping into this creative industry, you're in for a treat! The Crochet Business Summit is back this year, and it's here to revolutionize the way you look at your handmade business. Today we're reminiscing about our Crochet Business Summit success stories from previous years—fun-filled mome…
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Ep 27: I don't want to be put in a box and other misconceptions around having a unique crochet design style
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13:11Hey crochet designer friend! How are you doing? I hope you are well. I've been so busy with getting everything ready for the challenge to find your unique crochet design style and The Immersive (my new program for designers who want to finally earn back their crochet design time), so I actually didn't plan on this episode. But because I've been tal…
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Sew What? Meets Haptic & Hue: An Interview with Jo Andrews
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43:39In this episode, Isabella interviews Jo Andrews, host of the wonderful textile podcast Haptic & Hue. Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast has a website, sewwhatpodcast.com. You can listen to Haptic & Hue and learn more here: https://hapticandhue.com/listen/. And be sure to check out th…
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Sacred Sheep 2024 - a celebration of the fiber art community and makers, ep. 168
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1:01:31I jumped in the car and headed to Portland for Sacred Sheep—a vibrant maker festival brought to you by the team at Ritual Dyes! If you love yarn, fiber arts, pottery, handmade jewelry, inspiring classes, and creative community, this festival is for you. In this episode of Making Conversation, I chat with some of the incredible makers who vended and…
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Cultivate Happiness, Stop Doomscrolling, and Discover Your Agency in a World of Negativity
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8:04In an online world dominated by the "need" for engagement, negative headlines soar above the positive and mundane happenings around us. I'm not familiar with the scientific reason, but I do know the human brain seems to be captivated by negativity and controversy. It creates a fascination, a reaction, and a response; so our news, media, social medi…
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How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Crochet Business
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29:24Why do we self-sabotage? Whether it’s fear of success, fear of judgment, or just the classic excuse of "life happened," we often get in our own way when trying to grow our crochet business. In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden reasons behind self-sabotage, how to recognize when you're doing it, and—most importantly—how to break free from the c…
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Ep 26: What got me my big breakthrough as a crochet designer (and how to get yours too)
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18:08Hey crochet designer friend! How are you doing? I hope you are well. As a beginning crochet designer, I struggled a lot with finding my voice. And as a result, other crocheters didn't make my designs. And this stung a bit, because even though it was just a hobby of mine, it took a lot of time and energy to design something from scratch and write do…
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The podcast previously named "Pattern Design Circle Podcast" is now named "Vibrant Artist Podcast." In this episode I dive into why I've made the change, what you can expect on the podcast moving forward, and how this impacts you if you're a knit or crochet pattern designer. I'm excited to dive deeper with you into living vibrantly as a creative en…
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My Step-by-Step Slow, Organic, and Aligned Approach to Planning & Setting Goals for 2025
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39:18I feel a lot like I'm coming back to business with a fresh start after about 2 years marked by burnout followed pregnancy and then maternity leave. I still have the same excitement and passion for my business, but as a work-from-home mom with a baby, my work schedule looks a bit different. And my planning process is no exception. In this podcast ep…
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Submit Your Questions: All Things Habits, Productivity, Time Management, Living Vibrantly, and Beyond
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9:58One of the most popular podcast episodes from last year was where I answered questions that you submitted, so we're going to do it again, but we're going to make it topic specific! Tune into the episode for all of the details on what kind of questions I'll be answering, and beyond. Submit your questions here no later than February 28, 2025. If you …
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Ep 25: What does a crochet designer make? And how to make sure you get the pattern sales you want
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33:18Hey crochet designer! How are you, I hope you are doing great! In today's episode, I am sharing something that a lot of designers keep to themselves and a lot of people are so curious about: What does a crochet designer actually make??? A few weeks ago I shared on Instagram that my 2024 gross profit doubled vs 2023 and I also asked you if I should …
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Are You Just Creating Easy-to-Forget Content? (Here's How to Make it Memorable Instead) - Inspired by Collin & Samir
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22:46We're already to the last episode of this series of podcasts inspired by video interviews from the Collin & Samir show. I hope you've found them thought-provoking, inspirational, and filled with value that you can use in your life and business. This final episode is inspired by a discussion that was "just" between Collin and Samir - no guests. They…
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Crochet Craft Fair Ideas for Spring: 5 Essential Tips for Sellers
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22:16If you sell crochet items at markets, you know that selling at spring craft fairs is a totally different world than selling at fall or Christmas markets. Today, we're going to talk about the difference, what I wish I had known before doing my first spring market, and some crochet craft fair ideas for you to make your markets as profitable as possib…
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New FREE Community for Knit & Crochet Pattern Designers + New Community for Creative Entrepreneurs
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18:16New and exciting changes for you are here! In an effort to make my communities as accessible, generous, and helpful as I can, I've adjusted the Pattern Design Circle community membership, so it's now split into three communities: The Creative Thread: a free community for knit and crochet pattern designers - and anyone who would like to collaborate …
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How to Make Money with Crochet Without Losing Your Passion
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25:38When you're passionate about crochet, running a crochet business may sound like a dream. But it can also be tough, and not everyone is cut out for it. If you try to monetize your passion without understanding what it takes to start a business, you can quickly erode the joy that crochet brings you. I'll give you a few questions to ask yourself to de…
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Overcoming Fear & Adopting a Growth Mindset - Inspired by Jacob Collier
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50:54I hope you absolutely loved the previous episode inspired by Jacob Collier's interview on the Collin & Samir Show, and that you're ready for part two! While part one felt a bit like a motivational pep talk (or at least I hope it did - that was my intention!), in part two we're diving deeper into some of the realities of business ~ and Jacob's advic…
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