Mind of the Crochet Designer podcast

In this ultra short episode (but valuable all the same!), I dive into sketching!Why you should listen:The key reason why many new designers struggle with translating their sketches into crochet designs.My biggest tip on creating sketches that actually work for crochet.Why sketching isn't always necessary and how you can design without it.Why struggling to recreate your sketches is

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 designe

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 separ

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:Give all the essential Information the potential buyer ne

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:How an unlikely road lead Brianna to her current crochet businessHow to preve

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?:

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 sampleHow to make sure you keep track of your actual pattern The thing about gauge and why your gauge swatch may be lyin

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

Today’s topic is about how to get commissioned by a magazine. Key Points: Benefits of Magazine CommissionsHow to Get CommissionedMaking sure commissions are worth your time, i.e. getting paid!My own commission disaster story and how to prevent my mistakesLet me know your thoughts on magazine commissions. Have they worked for you? Loved what you heared? Let's stay connected!Sign u

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