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 in 2020. I explain all of this in the details in episode, including w

# 143 Blogging Strategies for Makers

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 4m

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 through the overwh

#142 The Road to The Hook Nook Collection with Jessica Carey

Nov 14th, 2019 53m 18s

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 you're doing the ri

#141 Crochet Challenge For Warm Up America 2019

Nov 7th, 2019 52m 29s

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 Challenge for

#140 Finding Yarn When It’s Less Available In Your Area

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 5m

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 Podcast you'll hear from C

#139 Dye Yarn & Take Your Project to the Next Level

Oct 24th, 2019 1h 3m

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 she shares some tips

#138 Minimalism for Makers & Crafters

Oct 17th, 2019 1h 4m

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 that stitch i

#137 The Knit Vibe with Vickie Howell

Oct 10th, 2019 1h

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 many areas of m

#136 Crafting Business – A Real Life Story

Oct 3rd, 2019 52m 15s

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 with a big dec

#135 A Day in the Life of Brittany (Updated 2019)

Sep 26th, 2019 45m 36s

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 often asked how I juggle

#134 Eliminate the Thing We Hate About Amigurumi

Sep 19th, 2019 46m 42s

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 Shabby Crochet abou

#133 Turning Inspiration into a Design

Sep 12th, 2019 1h 5m

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 Crafts opened up

#132 When Embroidery Meets Crochet

Sep 5th, 2019 56m 15s

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 I learned abou

#131 What You Wanted to Know About (Gauge Part 2)

Aug 29th, 2019 42m 16s

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 patterns. Here's the

#130 What You Wanted to Know About Gauge (Part 1)

Aug 22nd, 2019 33m 39s

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 out exactly what you need to know about gauge.Clearly this is

#129 Mastering Instagram for Makers

Aug 15th, 2019 51m 26s

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 "Instagram skills"

#128 Basic Crochet Garment Design for First Time Designers

Aug 8th, 2019 52m 11s

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 extra confiden

#127 Crafting Made Simple with Stitch and Story

Aug 1st, 2019 47m 10s

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 those strengths

#126 The Benefits of Wooden Crochet Hooks

Jul 25th, 2019 51m 9s

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 hooks as possi

#125 Best Practices for Yarn Substitution

Jul 18th, 2019 33m 4s

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 you want with th

#124 What You Wanted to Know About Fiber

Jul 11th, 2019 34m 28s

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 involves a little knowledge an

#123 Five Tips for Ordering Yarn Online

Jul 4th, 2019 31m 12s

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 the same tactile

#122 Six Steps to an Organized Yarn Stash

Jun 27th, 2019 30m 12s

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 save me time in

#121 Granny Square Inspiration

Jun 20th, 2019 51m 19s

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 find here and th

#120 Tips for Making Crochet Tutorials on YouTube

Jun 13th, 2019 1h 6m

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 is something you