Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast

Hi friends! Welcome back to Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast. Today, I’m sharing 9 amigurumi hacks every crocheter should know if you want to take your crochet plushie skills from beginner to professional level.

These amigurumi tips and tricks will help you make stuffed animals that look clean, polished, and consistent—perfect for gifting, selling at markets, or adding to your handmade collection.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
🧶 Choose the best yarn and hook size for amigurumi plushies

✨ Master invisible decreases and seamless color changes in crochet

👀 Add safety eyes, noses, and facial features for extra cuteness

🎯 Stuff crochet plushies evenly for a professional, huggable finish

📏 Adjust your stitch tension to get perfect proportions every time

Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have been making amigurumi for years, these crochet hacks will help you create adorable amigurumi animals and plushies that stand out from the rest.

✨ Explore my beginner-friendly crochet patterns and Learn to Crochet course at [marcymade.co].
🧶 Subscribe, leave a review, and join me each week for more crochet tutorials, amigurumi tips, and handmade business inspiration.

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For a deeper dive into each of these lessons, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!

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🔆⁠⁠⁠More About My Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠

📺⁠⁠My YouTube Channel⁠⁠

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🧶⁠⁠Simply Hooked Crochet Patterns⁠⁠

Welcome to the very first episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast! I’m Marcy—crochet artist, mom, and creative entrepreneur—and today I’m sharing my full crochet journey. From learning how to crochet 13 years ago, to selling finished pieces on Etsy, to designing beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns and launching my Learn to Crochet online course, it’s been a wild ride of persistence, creativity, and faith.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
● How I turned my love of crochet into a thriving handmade business

● The struggles and wins I faced while starting a crochet brand

● Why I launched a crochet podcast to inspire beginners and creative entrepreneurs

If you’re searching for crochet for beginners, amigurumi tutorials, or crochet business tips, this episode will help you take the next step in your own maker journey.

🎙️ Plus, I share some of my favorite podcasts that have shaped my journey—both for business and for mindset.

🎙️ MY FAVORITE BUSINESS PODCASTS: Business Made Simple, Smart Passive Income, Grow My Etsy Shop, The Product Boss, Product Powerhouse Podcast, The Product Biz Podcast, Winning With Shopify, Simplify Your Sales Podcast, Etsy Conversations Podcast

🎙️ MY FAVORITE MINDSET PODCASTS: Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller, The Resilient Mind Podcast, Plenty With Kate Northrup, The School of Greatness, The Mel Robbins Podcast, Ignite Your Dream With Amber Lilyestrom, The Mindset Mentor

For a deeper dive into each of these lessons, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!

RESOURCES & LINKS

🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoy a FREE donkey pattern!⁠

🔆⁠⁠⁠More About My Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠

📺⁠⁠My YouTube Channel⁠⁠

🔆⁠Simply Hooked on Facebook⁠

🔆⁠Simply Hooked on Instagram⁠

🧶⁠⁠Simply Hooked Crochet Patterns⁠⁠

Welcome to Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast! I’m Marcy—crochet artist, mom, and creative entrepreneur—sharing my journey of designing beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns and building a thriving crochet business from the ground up.

This podcast is about more than just crochet. Together, we’ll explore:

🧶 Amigurumi tips, crochet tutorials, and creative maker inspiration

💡 Crochet business tips to turn your hobby into a profitable side hustle or full-time business👩‍👧 The real-life balance of motherhood, crochet, and entrepreneurship

✨ Mindset shifts and motivation for creative entrepreneurs embracing their unique gifts

Whether you’re learning how to crochet, growing a handmade business, or navigating mom life while chasing your dreams, this podcast is your go-to space for encouragement, practical tips, and community.

👉 Subscribe now to Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast and start creating the life you were uniquely made for—one stitch at a time.

For a deeper dive into each of these lessons, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!

🔆⁠⁠More About My Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠

📺⁠My YouTube Channel⁠

🔆Simply Hooked on Facebook

🔆Simply Hooked on Instagram

🧶⁠Simply Hooked Crochet Patterns⁠

We are heading into the end of the year, which means it’s time to start dreaming about your 2026 goals. If seeing your name in print or landing a major brand deal is on your vision board, this episode is your blueprint.

In this "Best Of" archive episode (originally recorded when my book ⁠Crochet Snuggle Buddies⁠ launched!), I am breaking down the exact behind-the-scenes story of how I landed a book deal and international magazine covers with a single cold email.

I used to think editors were unreachable. Then, I learned a "service-first" pitch strategy from entrepreneurs Susie Moore and Cathy Heller that changed everything. Instead of asking for a favor, I asked, "How can I help you meet your needs?" The result? A book contract, multiple magazine features, and a massive shift in my business trajectory.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Service-First" Pitch: How to write an email that editors actually want to read (and respond to!).
• The Mindset Shift: Why saying "I am a crochet designer" out loud was the key to unlocking my confidence.
• The Timeline: From a Monday night Google search in February to a book launch in March—how fast things can move when you take action.
• Manifesting the Cover: How I set a specific goal to get my Amigurumi designs on the ⁠front cover of a UK magazine⁠—and made it happen.
• Cold Email Strategy: Who to contact, what to say, and how to follow up.

Whether you want to submit a pattern, write an article, or pitch a collaboration, this episode proves that you are one email away from a completely different career.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• My Book: ⁠Crochet Snuggle Buddies⁠ 
• Inspiration: ⁠Susie Moore⁠ & ⁠Cathy Heller⁠

Connect with Me:

• Website: ⁠www.marcymade.co⁠
• Instagram: ⁠@SimplyHooked1⁠ 
• Email: [email protected]

Note: This episode is a replay from March 2025, but the strategy is timeless for anyone looking to make big moves in 2026!

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!

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