Drop a stitch podcast

Let’s talk about yarn baby! As makers, there’s nothing we love more than yarn, so why not talk about it. What yarn have we been using the most lately? Which yarns do we love? Which do we hate? Which one grew on us? If you’re curious to know out take, this is the episode for you!

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We've all heard the classic "knitting is for old ladies" but once you discover the craft and the online community, you quickly realize that it's a popular hobby for anyone at any age and that it's in fact quite trendy with the 20-30's crowd. In today's episode, we explain how we got started, how you can adapt it easily to any age/skill level by picking a simpler project or easier skill level project. Heck Nathalie has even sat down to knit with her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law. We are curious to know, at what age did you start knitting/crocheting?

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It's no secret that everyone is different and that we have different attention spans. When it comes to knitting and crocheting, both of us, are squirrels and work on multiple projects at once. Dani's is more "work" focused based on the various deadlines she has on at the moment while I have a strategy that allows me to work on a project no matter my mood. I even spill the beans on my trick to constantly be doing market prep throughout the year without even thinking about it - hint: every minute counts! Finally, in this more "girl's talk" episode we share some of the abandoned projects we have pilled up, some we plan on finishing, and others, we can barely remember. So tell us, how many projects are you working on?

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This week's episode is light and breezy, we catch up on what's going on in each of our lives outside of the knitting/crochet world before diving back in with today's topic of joining methods! If you've ever researched joining methods you're likely to have found multiple options ranging from very easy to quite complex. Would you believe that in Dani's 22 years and my 11 years practicing the craft, we've used a total of 3 methods? We firmly believe that's really all you need! Depending on the project we always end up using either the magic knot, felting the ends or simply leaving the ends to be woven in at the end. In today's episode, we, of course, explain each method and in which situation they are best used!

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If you're looking to make money from your hobby, it's likely you've considered selling your makes (finished items) but did you know that there are many costs to take into consideration? No matter what, you have to factor in the price of actually making your item (think materials, tools, time, etc.). Then comes the decision of whether to sell online or in person (or both) but which is best for you? In this episode, we break down the cost of making your items and the costs associated with each of the two selling methods. We even discuss some of the pros and cons that you may not have considered!

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Most of us have thought, at one point or another, wouldn't it be amazing if my hobby could make me money? For some people, like Dani it can even become their full time job! But how do they do it? If you've tried selling your makes you've most likely noticed it isn't all that easy so how can people make a living off of knitting and crocheting? In today's episode, we break up many of the possible income streams in the field. From selling your makes online or in person, to blogging and YouTubing. From selling patterns to working with companies through collaborations and sponsorships, the options are endless!

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In this episode, we start off by reading an email that we got from one of our listeners and discussing how we'd respond with this dilemma which is the perfect segway  into today's topic: ways to give back as crafters aka knitting and crocheting for charity. We discuss the various ways we've partaken and give a few examples of the most popular charities. Have you done it? Would you do it?

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Do you have a fun story? Knitting and crochet related. Have you had a crazy client? A friend that is always asking for things? Someone stole your pattern!? Would you like us to discuss it in future episodes? Email us!  We would love to hear your story.

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This episode is a very special one for us as we finally get to share some BIG NEWS that we've kept secret for months, have a listen! We also discuss was to make time for your small business with small children around. Dani breaks down how she's able to fit in work while raising two kids under 3 (who are home all the time - no daycare). She explains how she prioritizes certain things at certain times of the day to make the most of what little time she has and the challenges/sacrifices that come with it while also reminding us that the baby/toddler years go by in the blink of an eye and it's important to take the time to enjoy them, even if it means slowing down your small business for a period of time. 

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Whether you've been crocheting and/or knitting for a while or you've only just considered learning these skills, you've most likely heard some comments about the craft that are actually just unpopular opinions. We've all heard the typical "you're too young to knit/crochet" or it's similar "knitting/crochet is for grandmas/old people" but there are many more unpopular opinions we hear often in the community. In this episodes, we share the most popular ones we've heard along with some options submitted by our listeners and discuss wether we agree or not! 

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We've all heard of big box stores copying small designers, and if you're in the crochet/knit community, you've most likely also seen some drama play out on social media where one person accuses another of having copied their design. Having your idea stolen, copied and profited upon is a sad reality that many makers have had to deal with. In this episode, we talk about different ways to know whether your idea is yours or not, we give you advice to make sure you're not infringing on someone else's work and talk about some of our personal experiences with this side of things.