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

Subscribe to the Christina Crochet Coach newsletter for access to my secret Crochet Design Library, filled with free resources such as my own pattern page examples to help you create crochet pattern pages that will convert crocheters into customers.

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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 

Facebook Kittenkazoedle 

Pinterest 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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In this episode, I share my own process for making crochet design samples. This process is the result of years of crochet design experience (and a lot of mistakes, haha)

A few of the things you will learn in this episode:

• What to focus on before you even start your sample
• How to make sure you keep track of your actual pattern 
• The thing about gauge and why your gauge swatch may be lying to you

And much more...

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In this episode I reveal the secrets to creating clear, professional crochet charts. Discover why adding charts to your patterns can make all the difference and explore various tools and software to streamline your process. If you are dragging your feet at offering crochet charts because they feel hard or time-consuming, this episode is for you! 

Highlights:

• The Importance of Crochet Charts
• When to Include Charts
• Charting Tools and Software
• Pro Tips for Clear Charts in HALF the time

And if you're ready to take your charting game to the next level, I also have a few things to dive even deeper.

Sign up to the Newsletter to get access to my secret Crochet Design Library, which contains your free charting mini-course (among other awesome resources).

Get your special offer for the upcoming masterclass 'Create Crochet Charts like a PRO' through this link. Offer expires on the 28th!

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Today’s topic is about how to get commissioned by a magazine. 

Key Points: 

1. Benefits of Magazine Commissions
2. How to Get Commissioned
3. Making sure commissions are worth your time, i.e. getting paid!
4. My own commission disaster story and how to prevent my mistakes

Let me know your thoughts on magazine commissions. Have they worked for you?

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Inspiration changed everything for me as a designer. Initially, I created pieces because I needed them, but it wasn’t until I started using specific sources of inspiration—like books and nature—that my creativity truly flourished.

In this short episode, I walk you through how I get ideas flowing in no-time. I discuss four practical tips you can apply right this moment. 

And to help you even more, I’ve created a guide with over 100 sources of inspiration. Sign up for the newsletter to receive it for free, along with access to our crochet design library filled with helpful resources.

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