Mind of the Crochet Designer podcast

I recently had an amazing talk with Jayresa from Crochepeutic, it was so inspiring and I had so many aha's the weekend after... It was just magical! This is a must listen! 

This episode is for:

1. Crocheters looking to turn their hobby into a business
2. Anyone feeling lonely or disconnected and seeking community
3. People interested in using crafts to improve their mental health
4. Social media newbies wanting to grow their following

If you've ever felt stuck in your crochet journey or if you feel lonely and wonder how to make real connections in the craft world, you'll want to hear Jayresa's story. She shares some surprising insights about building a community and growing a business that might just change how you think about crochet!

What I found really interesting was how crochet helped Jayresa manage her depression. She used it as a way to connect with others and feel like she belonged somewhere. This led her to create Crochepeutic, which is all about building a community for crocheters. 

PLUS if you want to learn how to grow your social media super fast, we talk about exactly what she did to go from 73 followers at the beginning of 2024 to over 42K right now! Hint: it's not creating posts every day or making your reels go viral ;) 

Listen to the full podcast episode right here!

Want to connect with Jayresa after the episode? Here's where to find her.
 Website www.crochepeutic.com
Instagram Crochepeutic
Facebook Crochepeutic
Tiktok Crochepeutic

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Ever wonder why some crochet patterns fly off the shelves while others get no attention at all? In this episode I cover the three key ingredients that I have used consistently to make my designs truly irresistible and crochet customers cannot wait to get their hands on them!

Why you should listen

I'm breaking down the strategy behind my recent launch success! Discover how you can apply these principles to your own designs and launches.

This Episode is for...

• Crochet designers looking to boost their pattern sales
• Crafters curious about the business side of design
• Anyone who wants to create more buzz around their designs

Sneak Peek of what's to come

• The counterintuitive approach to sharing your design process
• Why the quality of your pattern is make-or-break (and how to nail it)
• A teaser about my upcoming toolkit for launching patterns and hosting crochet-alongs
• Creating demand for your pattern isn't just about the design - it's about tapping into people's natural curiosity. How? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!

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Today I am covering one of your most voted topics when I did a poll on Instagram. The answer to the question:  why isn't my design getting the sales or attention I want?

Why you should listen

If you've ever wondered why your beautiful crochet patterns aren't flying off the shelves, listening to this episode should be your next step. I'll share the most common reasons your designs might be overlooked and of course we will also cover simple (but powerful!) tips to turn things around and get the eyes on your design that it deserves.

This episode is for...

• Crochet designers puzzled by why their design isn't selling
• Curious people that want to know more about the business side of design
• Anyone looking to make their creations stand out in a crowded market!

Sneak peek on what's to come

• The often-overlooked factor that could be sabotaging your sales (hint: it's not always about the design itself!)
• A common misconception about "unique" designs that might be holding you back from creating from a different place
• The secret ingredient to building a loyal customer base
• Why some designers accidentally push potential buyers away (and how to avoid this pitfall)

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In this episode, I talk about how to pursue our crochet design goals when life gets in the way. As someone who created her best-selling design while getting a bachelor degree (and being a mom now), I understand the struggle! 

Why you should listen to this episode:

• My personal story of creating a bestseller during one of the busiest times of my life and how I did that
• A few practical tips from my Time Energy and Focus Booster toolkit (which is exclusive to Mind of the Crochet Designer students!)
• A game-changing mindset shift and why it's okay to adjust our goals
• Creating the ideal environment for focused design work

Plus, the most important one of all: a reminder a lot of us can use about why we started this journey in the first place. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to balance your crochet dreams with the demands of daily life, this episode is for you.

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In this ultra short episode (but valuable all the same!), I dive into sketching!

Why you should listen:

1. The key reason why many new designers struggle with translating their sketches into crochet designs.
2. My biggest tip on creating sketches that actually work for crochet.
3. Why sketching isn't always necessary and how you can design without it.
4. Why struggling to recreate your sketches is actually a positive thing!

This episode is for you when:
You think you need sketching to crochet design, you struggle with turning your sketches into designs or you struggle with creating sketches in the first place. 

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Maureen, a professional translator specializing in crochet pattern translation between English and German. We discuss how crochet designers can maximize their earnings from a single design through translations and explore the benefits and challenges of offering patterns in multiple languages.

Why you want to listen?
If you're a crochet designer looking to expand your reach and increase your income without constantly creating new designs, this episode is a must-listen! We dive deep into the world of pattern translation, revealing how you can tap into new markets and maximize the potential of your existing designs. You'll learn about maintaining quality across languages and avoiding common pitfalls in the translation process.

Key Points:

1. How to provide pattern support when you don't know the language? 
2. Do you want to invest in your crochet design business when you're just starting out? 
3. The surprising benefits of pattern translations. 
4. Common mistakes in crochet patterns and how to avoid them. 

Want to work with Maureen? Here's where to find her: 

• English website: www.crochet-translations.com
• German website: www.haekeluebersetzerin.de
• Instagram: @crochet_translations or @Häkelübersetzerin
• Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I talk about how to deal with internet bullies and negative comments as a crochet designer or online business owner. I share my personal experience with a recent critical message and how I responded. 

This episode is for you when: 

• You let fear of criticism stop you from pursuing your creative dreams.
• You want to let go of that fear and to develop a mindset that separates your personal worth from your designs or social media posts.
• You're ready to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
• You need a reminder that you're not meant to appeal to everyone, and that's okay.

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Today's short and sweet episode covers the question: what do I even put on my pattern page? Whether you’re selling on Etsy, Ravelry, or another platform, I share tips on what you definitely want to include to ensure potential buyers have all the info they need to make the purchase.

Some of the things covered in this episode:

1. Give all the essential Information the potential buyer needs to know
2. Don't give a difficulty level, I am sharing what to include instead!
3. Why you want to put yourself in the perspective of your customer

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We're back from a very refreshing holiday and we are starting the podcast off with another amazing interview! This time I had the honor to interview Brianna Shade from Kitten KaZoedle. You want to hear this, as the way she runs her crochet business will be SUPER inspiring to you. 

What's in today's episode:

1. How an unlikely road lead Brianna to her current crochet business
2. How to prevent passion burn-out 
3. How keeping it simple will make you more money
4. How the rules of what we think we need to do or offer is keeping us from really thriving in our business
5. How to keep going, even when you want to give up 

If you feel like you need to overcomplicate things in your crochet business journey to make money or if starting your own crochet business feels heavy, this episode is for you!

Want to connect with Brianna?

www.kittyminis.com

Instagram Kittenkazoedle 

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This is not just any episode... In this very inspiring episode I interview Audrey, which I like to jokingly call 'miss Scheepjes', as she is the head of product at Scheepjes yarns. 

What's in the episode? 

• What goes on behind the scenes at a big yarn brand: Discover how a big yarn brand operates and what it actually takes to create all those amazing yarns!
• What's next for Scheepjes?: We get amazing scoops on upcoming new yarns, new colorways and this years CAL
• How to work with Scheepjes?: I ask THE million dollar question that every designer is dying to know... How can we work with Scheepjes??? 

Why You Should Listen:

If you are a designer who would love a behind the scenes on how a big yarn brand operates and what it takes to work with them, this is YOUR episode! 

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Have a wonderful and creative week!