The BHooked Podcast for Crocheters & Knitters

Are you on a mission to get better at crocheting? Practice may not always make perfect but in my experience good practice always makes better. There are a few fundamentals that when you “get these”, everything else will fall into place. Do you know what they are? Today’s Guest Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Lorene from Cre8tion Crochet. She is a wealth of knowledge and no stranger to finding ways to always get better. She’ll shed some light on those fundamentals today to help you on your journey to being a better crocheter. You’ll Learn About “A Year 

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Are you working toward a goal but can’t get any traction? If so, fear may be the resistance that’s holding you back. Artists and creators face fear every single day and realization is the first step to overcoming it. If you’re running down a dream, you need to hear this episode! Today’s Guest Today you’ll hear from Tim Grahl, author of Running Down a Dream as we chat about fear and how to overcome it as an artist. You’ll Learn About a book project that I’m working on Fear’s role in creating How to overcome fear Now if you haven’t 

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Do you have trouble picking the right colors for your projects? You are definitely not alone in this struggle! Today I want to share seven tips to choosing the perfect colors for your projects. You’ll Learn How to plan the colors for your next project 7 different ways to find color inspiration How to get over analysis paralysis and make a decision Now if you haven’t done so already, click on that play button at the top of the page to learn how to plan the colors for your next project! Red Heart Yarns Hygge Hygge yarn is a brand 

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Ever wonder how to dye yarn? My first experience dying yarn wasn’t exactly a success but through that experience I learned that there are crucial steps to the process. Dying yarn can be a great Sunday funday project if your hands need a break from your current WIP. Who knows, it may even become a new hobby for you! Today’s Guest I’m thrilled to chat with Ali of Explorer Knits this week on the podcast! It’s certainly a conversation I wish I had (or heard) before I tried dying my first hank of yarn. You’ll hear about that interesting 

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Do you crochet or knit every day? If so, you’re probably doing a number on your body and you don’t even realize it. I didn’t realize that my passion was causing me pain until I could literally feel it – pain in my shoulders. A few episodes back I shared that story as well as some ways to avoid aches and pains while we crochet. That episode led me to today’s guest, an expert in the physical fitness and wellness world. Today’s Guest I’m so excited to share today’s guest, Elena with you. She is so passionate about health and 

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Have you ever wanted to modify a pattern or perhaps create your own? If so, you’ve probably found yourself trying to figure out your foundation chain number. Although the process to figuring out how many chains to crochet your foundation chain is unique to every situation, it’s pretty easy to figure out once you know the steps. That’s my objective today – share with you exactly what bits of information you need and how to figure out the number of chains you need to start your project. You’ll Learn Why figuring out the foundation chain is different for every person 

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Are you ready to take your crochet up a notch? Corner to corner crochet (C2C) can help you do just that. With little to no difficulty you can use C2C and a color changing yarn to create unique color patterns or a gradient-like appearance. With moderate difficulty, patience and a diagram you can quite literally crochet a piece of art. It’s one of the most versatile techniques I have ever come across in both style and difficulty. Today’s Guest Today on the show I’m joined once again by Jess from Make and Do Crew. She is a wealth of knowledge 

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Do you have bits and pieces of yarn skeins everywhere you look? You are not alone my friend! I found my guest on a quest to use up the little bits of yarn laying around my studio. You know those little quarter skeins you try to stuff away when you don’t have the heart to throw them out? Since I don’t have enough for a full knit or crochet project, this led me to think outside the box and look to other fiber arts as a solution. Today we’re going to explore the world of weaving together! Today’s Guest I’m 

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Have you ever wanted to explore more ways to craft with yarn? I think we all do once we get to a certain point with our craft. Whether you knit, crochet or both, at some point you’ll probably want to expand your creativity and find more ways to craft with yarn. Perhaps it the learner in me but I’m always looking for a fun new way to use yarn. I’m not necessarily looking to become a master, but just give it a try; experiment and see what I like! I’ve made it a personal goal to try everything my guest 

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When was the last time you did something that was just for you? Self care is one of the most important things you can incorporate in your day. When you do, you’re fueled with the energy to be your best self for everyone around you. Whether you’re a maker, designer, blogger or hobby crocheter, we all have one thing in common – we’re all human. When your fuel light comes on in your car, what do you do? You get to the gas station because you don’t want to be stranded. When the light bulb won’t turn on any more, 

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