The BHooked Podcast for Crocheters & Knitters
On the show, Brittany aims to inspire you and help you grow in your craft. Through her own stories and the stories of special guests, you'll discover tips and tricks to improve your crochet and knitting skills and find inspiration to make something that makes you happy.
When you want to kick back and learn from yarn industry experts, grab some yarn, your favorite cozy beverage and turn on The BHooked Podcast. There's never a shortage of all things crochet, knitting or yarn. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player!
Episodes
144 episodes
#144 Hitting the Pause Button and Planning for Growth
For the first time in BHooked Podcast history, I’m hitting the pause button and planning for growth. But this is not goodbye! The BHooked Podcast will return with episode 145 as soon as I can make it happen. I explain all of this...
# 143 Blogging Strategies for Makers
Want to start a crochet or knitting blog but not sure where to start?There are a lot of things to consider when starting a blog and it can be really overwhelming when you think of all the things that must go into it. Powering thr...
#142 The Road to The Hook Nook Collection with Jessica Carey
If you're about to give up on your dream, don't. More often than not, the difference between success and failure is refusing to give up. And if you're scared? Kick fear in the face because fear is usually your best sign that ...
#141 Crochet Challenge For Warm Up America 2019
This challenge has concluded but you'll still learn some interesting stuff about Warm Up America in this episode.Sarah, from Warm Up America talks about Made With Love campaign they hold annually and it's mash up with the Crochet ...
#140 Finding Yarn When It’s Less Available In Your Area
Do you live where craft stores and yarn shops are few and far between?Does this limit your creativity and motivation to start new crochet or knitting projects? You're certainly not alone.In this episode of The BHooked Podca...
#139 Dye Yarn & Take Your Project to the Next Level
Are you looking for a way to take your projects to the next level?Try dying your own yarn! In this episode you'll hear from Ashley, talented dyer and maker behind Montana Crochet. Her passion for dying yarn really shines as s...
#138 Minimalism for Makers & Crafters
Being a maker means lots of decisions and lots of "stuff".Sometimes that can feel a little overwhelming; yarn that seems it'll never get used; pattern decisions; project decisions. Should I use this color or that color? Wait maybe...
#137 The Knit Vibe with Vickie Howell
What does knitting and crochet do for you?This year has taken me on a journey of discovering my place in the community and figuring out how my strengths and values can enrich someone's life. Although knitting and crochet affects m...
#136 A Real Life Crafting Business Story
Have you been thinking about trying to earn additional income from your hobby?Whether you're ready to take the plunge and turn your hobby into a full time job or you just want to earn a little extra money each month, you're faced ...
#135 A Day in the Life of a Crochet and Knit Pattern Designer
A (flexible) routine keeps me focused, productive and happy.Honestly, I don't know what I would do without my daily and weekly routines. You can say I'm a creature of habit - for good reason. Habits just work for me.I'm oft...
#134 Never Seam An Amigurumi Project Again!
Hate seams in amigurumi projects?Me too! I'm always worried I'll seam the piece on crooked or that it'll fall off someday. I know I'm not alone in this struggle so I was absolutely thrilled to chat with Melanie from Knot Too Shabb...
#133 The Creative Process of Turning Inspiration into a Pattern
You don't have to be a designer to use your surroundings to inspire projects.Truth is, you can inject little aspects of you, your likes and your world into anything you make. This episode and my chat with Vincent from Visuvios Cra...
#132 When Embroidery Meets Crochet
Did you know you can use crochet as the foundation for embroidery?On their own, crochet and embroidery are amazing crafts, each with a flair that makes them unique. But together, it's a gorgeous combination. I was blown away when ...
#131 What You Wanted to Know About (Gauge Part 2)
Are you completely confused by gauge?No worries! I'm back this week to answer even more of your questions about gauge and why it's one of the most important things to consider when designing or following crochet or knitting patter...
#130 What You Wanted to Know About Gauge (Part 1)
Are you completely confused by gauge?Don't worry, you're not alone! I turned to my Instagram community again this week to bring you another "what you wanted to know episode" to find o...
#129 How to Master Instagram for Small Maker Businesses
Do you want to increase your engagement on Instagram?Doing so might be the jumping off point for your crochet or knitting business. No doubt t's the place many of us hang for the community and inspiration (and we've developed "Ins...
#128 Basic Crochet Garment Design for First Time Designers
Ready to make your first basic crochet garment?It's not quite as difficult as you might think but it's good to have a feel for basic crochet garment design before diving in. Here to help you understand the basics and get a little ...
#127 Crafting Made Simple with Stitch and Story
What does "Crafting Made Simple" mean to you?This episode is about exploring what yarn does for you beyond just making something pretty. This realization can help you identify your strengths and help you understand how to share th...
#126 Are Wooden Crochet Hooks Right for You?
Curious why so many crocheters love working with wooden crochet hooks?The perfect crochet hook is in the eye of the beholder. So if you're on the hunt for the perfect crochet hook, the best thing you can do is try as many crochet ...
#125 Best Practices for When You Need to Substitute Yarn
Have you ever substituted yarn in a pattern and it didn't turn out quite right?Either the size was off or the finished project didn't look the same. Can I get a yes?! I had to learn the hard way that you can't use whatever yarn yo...
#124 What You Wanted to Know About Fiber
Confused about what fiber to use for your project?You could learn the hard way or you can listen to this episode of the yarn mini-series for a place to start! Truth is, selecting the “right” fiber for your project involve...
#123 Five Most Practical Tips for Ordering Yarn Online
Are you hesitant to order yarn online because you need to see and feel it first?I’ll be honest, I love the “thrill of the hunt” – going to a store like Joann’s or Michael’s not knowing what I’m going to find. You just can’t get th...
#122 Six Simple Steps to an Organized Yarn Stash
Is your yarn stash out of control?Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! I usually need to sort through and organize my yarn stash at least once a year. Admittedly, this isn't something I love scheduling time for but it does s...
#121 Granny Square Inspiration
Are you looking for a quick and portable project?The granny square is perfect! You can turn them into just about anything – blankets, purses, coasters, totes…and they work up with only scraps of yarn and a few spare minutes you fi...
#120 Practical Tips for Making Crochet Tutorials on YouTube | Podcast Episode #120
Do you want to share what you know about crochet and knitting through tutorials on YouTube?Making the decision to put my first tutorial up on YouTube was quite literally life changing, I just didn’t know it at the time. If this i...