Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast

Don't guess what to make for your next event—know exactly what sells. If you are prepping for Fall craft markets or Christmas holiday fairs, you need inventory that is quick to make and high in demand.

In this episode, I’m sharing my top crochet business tips for stocking your booth with profitable projects. We discuss why switching to chunky chenille yarn can save you hours and increase your profit margins during the busy Q4 season.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Market Bestsellers: The specific hats, plushies, and accessories that fly off the shelves in Autumn and Winter.

• Inventory Strategy: How to build stock for Christmas markets without burning out.

• Booth Display Hacks: Using bundle pricing and psychological triggers to boost sales.

• Live Crocheting: Why working on a project at your table attracts customers.

Whether you are selling at local craft fairs or stocking your Etsy shop for the holiday rush, these tips will help you prep smarter and leave your next market with empty tables.

Read this blog for links to patterns mentioned in this episode!

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

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🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠

🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Some Crochet Merch⁠

🧶⁠⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Do you ever feel guilty spending time on your business? If you have ever wondered if pursuing a creative dream is selfish, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Simply Hooked, I share my personal journey of questioning whether my work truly mattered. We dismantle the myth that art is "indulgent" and explore why your crochet business is actually an act of service.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Selfish" Myth: Why creativity is generosity, not an indulgence.

• Mental Health: How the rhythm of stitches supports your well-being (and makes you a better parent/person).

• The Ripple Effect: How your business fuels the economy and inspires other makers.

• Creating Legacy: Why your patterns and products are future heirlooms, not just "stuff."

Your work matters more than you realize. Tune in to find out why your crochet business is worth celebrating.

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

If you’ve ever felt confused about crochet hook sizes, letters, and shapes, you’re not alone! In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I break down everything beginners need to know about crochet hooks—from U.S. vs. U.K. sizing, to the difference between tapered and inline hooks, to which materials (aluminum, bamboo, plastic, or steel) make the biggest difference in your projects.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
● How to read crochet hook sizes in millimeters, letters, and numbers

● Why millimeter sizing is the most reliable across brands

● The pros and cons of tapered (Boye) vs. inline (Susan Bates) crochet hooks

● How ergonomic crochet hooks help with hand pain and comfort

● My recommendations for the best crochet hooks for beginners, amigurumi, and bulky yarn projects

By the end, you’ll know exactly which crochet hook to use for your project, what features actually matter, and how to choose the one that feels best in your hands.

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

Struggling with the magic ring in crochet (also called the magic circle)? You’re not alone! In this first Quick Stitches mini-episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I share beginner-friendly tips on the magic ring vs. chain start method—so you’ll know whether you really need to use it for amigurumi or if a simpler alternative works just as well.

Whether you’re just learning how to crochet or starting your first amigurumi stuffed animal, this bite-sized episode will help you confidently choose the best way to begin your crochet rounds.

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

Ready to crochet your first plushie but confused by all the yarn options? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to start making Amigurumi with confidence.

We skip the trial and error and dive straight into the best materials for making those soft, squishy stuffed animals everyone loves.

In this episode, we cover:

• Yarn Reviews: The best chenille and velvet yarns (Bernat Blanket, Premier Parfait Chunky, and Loops & Threads).

• Tool Kit: Choosing the right hook size to prevent holes in your work.

• Safety First: How to securely attach safety eyes and stuff your plushies for a professional finish.

• Beginner Tips: Avoiding common mistakes so your first project is a success.

Whether you want to sell at craft fairs or just make gifts, this is your crash course in Amigurumi.

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

In this episode, I’m sharing why I decided to bring the podcast back to its roots as Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast. For the past few months, you’ve known this show as Creative & Called—but I realized most of you came here for crochet inspiration, amigurumi tips, and that spark of yarn-filled joy.

So today, we’re making it official: Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast is back!

🧶 You’ll still hear conversations about creativity, mindset, and building a handmade business, but front and center, this show is once again about crochet—celebrating it, learning it, and growing through it.

If you’ve been searching for:
✨ Beginner-friendly crochet patterns

✨ Amigurumi tips and tutorials

✨ Encouragement to use your creative gifts in meaningful ways

…you’re in the right place. Whether you’re crocheting plushies during nap time, starting a handmade crochet business, or simply craving a cozy new hobby, this is your crochet community.

✨ Thanks for sticking with me through the changes—it feels good to come home.

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

Are you stuck on a "safe" path that doesn't feel like your own? It is time to embrace a freeing truth: You are the potter, and your life is the clay.

In this episode of Simply Hooked, I share how I went from hiding my dream of being a crochet designer to building a handmade business I truly love. We discuss why you don't need to wait for permission to reshape your reality.

In this episode, we cover:

• Breaking the Mold: How to walk away from the "safe path" to write your own creative blueprint.

• Faith & Business: Using your God-given creative gifts to build freedom and purpose.

• The "Potter" Mindset: Taking ownership of your career and shaping a crochet business that supports your life.

If you are a faith-driven woman or creative entrepreneur ready to build a life of freedom, this episode is your invitation to start molding your future today.

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

🔹 This episode was originally recorded during the Creative & Called season and is now part of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast—your go-to show for crochet inspiration, creative business tips, and mindset shifts to help you craft a life you love.

Is Amazon Handmade actually worth the hassle for crochet makers? In this episode, I share how I turned Amazon into a "Q4 Sales Machine," earning over $4,000 in a single December.

We go behind the scenes of my journey from selling simple mug cozies to navigating the complex world of Amazon FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon). If you are looking to diversify income beyond Etsy, this is your honest guide.

In this episode, we cover:

• The $4k Breakdown: How I utilized crochet-themed mugs and cozies to hit high revenue numbers.

• Demystifying FBA: Understanding Fulfilled by Amazon, Brand Registry, and inventory deadlines.

• The "Q4 Machine": Strategies to revive a dead shop and dominate holiday sales.

• Pros & Cons: The honest truth about fees, visibility, and whether Amazon fits your handmade business strategy.

Whether you are an FBA beginner or just curious if the platform is right for you, tune in for actionable tips to boost your handmade sales.

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

🔹 This episode was originally recorded during the Creative & Called season and is now part of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast—your go-to show for crochet inspiration, creative business tips, and mindset shifts to help you craft a life you love.

What happens when you feed your story into an AI tool and let it tell it back to you? In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I share my experiment with Google Notebook LM—an AI platform that can take your notes and transform them into a full podcast episode with AI-generated hosts.

I gave it my journey as a crochet artist and handmade business owner… and the results blew me away. You’ll hear what the AI created, plus my honest reflections on what this means for crochet makers, creative entrepreneurs, and the future of content creation.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

● How AI tools like Google Notebook LM could change storytelling for creators

● What this experiment revealed about sharing my journey as a crochet entrepreneur

● The opportunities and challenges AI brings to handmade businesses and podcasts

● Fresh ways AI can support crochet designers, makers, and creative entrepreneurs

Whether you’re a crochet lover, a handmade business owner, or just fascinated by how AI can support makers, this episode will inspire you to think differently about technology, storytelling, and your own creative journey.

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

🔹 This episode was originally recorded during the Creative & Called season and is now part of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast—your go-to show for crochet inspiration, creative business tips, and mindset shifts to help you craft a life you love.

Is your crochet business stuck in the "hoping" phase? If you are treating your shop like a lottery ticket instead of a strategy, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Simply Hooked, we break down the critical mindset shift that took me from an overwhelmed mompreneur to a confident crochet designer. We discuss why passive hope is killing your growth and how to finally make the decision to succeed.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Deciding" Framework: How to move from "I hope this sells" to "I have decided this will work."

• Mindset vs. Mechanics: Why your mental strategy matters just as much as your crochet skills.

• Mompreneur Real Talk: overcoming the fear of taking your creative dreams seriously.

You don’t need more luck or permission to build a profitable handmade business—you just need to decide. Tune in to learn how to make the shift today.

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

🔹 This episode was originally recorded during the Creative & Called season and is now part of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast—your go-to show for crochet inspiration, creative business tips, and mindset shifts to help you craft a life you love.