Crochet With Us: Our Faves
WeCrochet Podcast
Today on the WeCrochet Podcast we’re talking about our all favorite crochet-related things. From books to notions to even our favorite crochet insider terms to know, we are here to help you feel connected. First up Katelyn and Heather check in on their latest projects. Then the WeCrochet team gives out some crochet-related awards and shares their absolute crochet favorites. Then Katelyn and Heather chat about crochet terms and acronyms that come up when you're in an online crochet group.
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Crochet Jobs, Part 3 - Teaching Crochet with Arica Presinal & Pia Thadani
WeCrochet Podcast
On this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast learn to make money by teaching crochet! We continue our Crochet Jobs Series with a look at teaching crochet for fun or for profit. Find out how to gain skills, confidence, and even certifications that will help you land gigs teaching crochet in your community and beyond. First up, Heather talks to Arica Presinal about the Craft Yarn Council’s Certified Instructor Program. Later Katelyn chats with Pia Thadani from the Crochet Guild of America.
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Hooks up, Summer's Here
WeCrochet Podcast
School is out; summer is here! On this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast, the team flashes back to some nostalgic memories of high school. Katelyn sits down to talk to Selin Kocalar of Woolly Wishes, a non-profit organization founded by a high schooler, dedicated to using handicrafts to heal Syrian refugee communities affected by war. Then crochet summer school is in session and Heather, Katelyn and Producer Sarah talk all about the top ways to learn more crochet this summer.
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Love Yourself and Your Size with TheCajunCrafter
WeCrochet Podcast
Summer is here and the WeCrochet team is making plans on how best to spend this crafting season, from reminiscing about past haircuts to dyeing yarns with the kids. This week on the WeCrochet Podcast we're continue our deep dive into crochet testing by talking to Denise Clark aka TheCajunCrafter about size inclusivity for testers.
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Crochet Jobs, Part 2 - KnotBadBritt's Guide to Crochet Testing
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When designers write a pattern, crochet testers are the first to try their patterns and help shape the final product through their experience making the item, and providing feedback to the designer. First, Heather and Katelyn talk about what it means to be a test crocheter/sample maker for WeCrochet compared to being a tester for indie designer. Next, Heather sits down with Brittany Garber / KnotBadBritt and the Makers of Color Collective to get a comprehensive insider view on being a crochet tester.
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Get Published With Tian
WeCrochet Podcast
On Today's episode of the WeCrochet Podcast Heather and Sara check in on their recent projects and Sara interview Tian Connaughton about her latest online course, Get Published.
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Prime Time Crochet
WeCrochet Podcast
In this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast, we're talking about all things TV plus crochet! In this golden age of on-demand content, TV and crochet go together like Laverne and Shirley. First Sara, Katelyn, and Heather chat about what they've been watching while they crochet. Next, Heather and Katelyn talk about the patterns of Issue 6 of WeCrochet Magazine. Finally, Producer Sarah joins Heather to nerd out about famous crocheters, theories about crochet on TV, the most famous afghan in pop culture, and more.
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April Food's Day
WeCrochet Podcast
The team is trying out a new podcast theme in this episode, Food for Thought. Today we're talking all about food! First, Katelyn and Producer Sarah join Heather to talk about their signature recipes, and the parallels between cooking and crochet. Next, Katelyn tells Heather her Top 5 Snacks to eat while crocheting, and Heather counters with the Top 5 Snacks NOT to eat while crocheting. Finally, Heather sits down for a chat with Stephanie Pokorny of Crochetverse.
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That New Yarn Feeling
WeCrochet Podcast
This episode is all about YARN! First, Sara, Katelyn, and Heather talk about how they feel when they get new yarn, and what they do while they're waiting for the yarn delivery truck to arrive. Next, Katelyn and Sara drop all their yarn knowledge from ply, twist, weight, to wraps per inch, fiber, put-up, and more. Finally, Heather chats with Wendy Peterson of YarnSub.com.
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Am I a Crochet Beginner?
WeCrochet Podcast
What's your crochet level? Are crochet levels even real? What makes a crochet pattern basic vs. complex? We'll tackle these questions and more in this episode. First, Katelyn, Sara and Heather talk about how they plan to celebrate International Crochet Month. Next, Sara and Katelyn talk about must-have tools for crocheters. Finally, Regan and Zoey join Heather for a big ol' conversation about the crochet knowledge you need in order to make a pattern, based on standards for project levels.
info_outlineOn this week's episode of the WeCrochet Podcast, we're diving into the world of crochet tools (what do YOU keep in your project bag?), how to read crochet charts, and a new pattern collection that's inspired by jungle greenery.
First up Sara and Heather talk about what they keep in their Crochet tote bag. While some people, like Heather, have many tote bags, there are essential notions that seem to always find their way into our bags and into our hands when we need them most. We also hear from some of our crochet designers, what they keep in their tote bags.
Next up - You may avoid crochet charts because they seem scary, but Sara and Heather are here to help break it down for you. Reading a crochet chart is like reading a map or reading music because once you know the symbols, you know how to read it. Or, maybe reading a chart is like following a recipe, doing a maze, learning a new dance, or playing a video game. Heather is here with all the analogies that help demystify charts, while Sara teaches us how to actually do it. YOU CAN READ CHARTS!
Lastly Regan and Heather chat about the new WeCrochet pattern collection, Viridescent, which is inspired by jungle greenery. They highlight their favorite patterns, and Regan lets the listeners in on a behind-the-scenes look into what the photoshoot was like for the Viridescent collection.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Small sharp scissors
Folded Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Pattern Chart Keeper
Follow WeCrochet on Facebook
Mag 3
All the Patterns of the Viridescent Collection
Curio Thread
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Sara and Heather talk about What's Inside Your Tote Bag.
4:43 From the FBL GreenRoom Sara talks to Melissa of WoodsAndWool.com, Amber of DivineDebris.com, about what they keep in their tote bags.
6:23 Join WeCrochet on Facebook Lives on Tuesdays at 8:30 am PST for Coffee and Crochet -- it's like a live podcast episode!
7:26 Sati from Rows & Roses gives us tips for using crochet charts, and her trick for using a chart even if you're scared to try.
9:04 Sara and Heather talk about how to read crochet charts. It's not as hard as it seems! If you can read a recipe, you can learn to read a crochet chart.
19:42 Heather and Regan talk about the patterns of Viridescent, our greenery-inspired pattern collection from WeCrochet Magazine Issue 3.