I recently did a collab with Plyful*, a pattern subscription site that offers monthly featured designers with exclusive interviews, patterns and masterclasses. And I had the most fun! Sandra from

Hi crochet design friends! How are you? I hope you are well. I am simply swamped, but in a good way. Busy with a new pattern release + creating all of the audios, videos, assignments and workbooks for The Imme...

Hi crochet design friends! When you want to know if The Immersive is for you, I have recorded a new podcast episode that will give you all the juicy details. PLUS I go over why a lot of crochet desi...

Hey crochet designer friend! How are you doing? I hope you are well.I've been so busy with getting everything ready for the challenge to find your unique crochet design style and

Hey crochet designer friend! How are you doing? I hope you are well.As a beginning crochet designer, I struggled a lot with finding my voice. And as a result, other crocheters didn't make my designs. And this stung a bit, bec...

Hey crochet designer! How are you, I hope you are doing great! In today's episode, I am sharing something that a lot of designers keep to themselves and a lot of people are so curious about: What do...

In this episode, I challenge the 'instant gratification' mindset that's taken over our creative spaces and share my goals for 2025, (which I'd encourage you to incorporate into your vision as well). Instead of rushing to release mo...

The next episode of The Mind of the Crochet Designer is now out and this week I'm talking about my journey from part-time to full-time crochet designer!I want to point to some truths that a lot of other designers are not talking about.&n...

How were the holidays for you? I don't know about you, but I just love the Christmas holidays. I always come back a different person. Being able to fully relax and connect back to myself and my fam. To also really disconnect from t...

In this episode, I open up about my journey with hosting crochet-alongs, including some hard lessons I learned when I first started.I just wrapped up hosting my 8-week "Overstory" crochet-along, and the experience was absolutely amazing....

Are you a designer who creates beautiful patterns but feels weird about telling people about them. You know what I mean... that icky feeling when you have to "sell" your work?I get it. I used to be exactly the same way. But here's the th...

You know that moment when you have a brilliant idea but it's just... floating there? No sketch, no stitches picked out, not even a color scheme - just a feeling? Well, I recently faced exactly that situation with an exciting collaboration that'...

I recently had an amazing talk with Jayresa from Crochepeutic, it was so inspiring and I had so many aha's the weekend after... It was just magical! This is a must listen! This episode is for:Crocheters looking to...

Ever wonder why some crochet patterns fly off the shelves while others get no attention at all? In this episode I cover the three key ingredients that I have used consistently to make my designs truly irresistible and crochet customers cannot w...

Today I am covering one of your most voted topics when I did a poll on Instagram. The answer to the question:  why isn't my design getting the sales or attention I want?Why you should listenIf you've ev...

In this episode, I talk about how to pursue our crochet design goals when life gets in the way. As someone who created her best-selling design while getting a bachelor degree (and being a mom now), I understand the struggle! 

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 bigg...

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 transl...

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...

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 th...

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 busi...

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? ...

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:

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 ...

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...