Crochet With Us: Our Faves
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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_outlineIn this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast, we're talking about new quarantine hobbies, crochet gauge, and our favorite crochet cable pattern of the Off the Beaten Path collection from WeCrochet Magazine Issue 4.
First, Heather and Sara discuss their new quarantine hobbies. Sara has been getting really into baking and Heather tells about the monster hiding in her shower.
Next, Sara tells Heather everything she wanted to know about crochet gauge but was afraid to ask. Gauge is the number of stitches and the number of rows in a given stitch pattern within a certain number of inches, usually 4 inches. In its simplest form, gauge is just counting and understanding how you crochet. Sara and Heather demystify when it's more important to create a gauge swatch and how to adjust your gauge to for a pattern.
Finally, the two chat about the new all-cables collection in WeCrochet Magazine Issue 4. Cables are a style of crochet (or knitting) in which textures of crossing layers are achieved by rearranging stitches. This collection, Off the Beaten Path, really showcases some exquisite crochet craftship as well as serves to help welcome the cool weather of the fall. Come get inspired to take on one of these projects.
Mentioned in this episode:
Swatch Ruler and Needle Gauge
Universal 4" Tool
Gauge Swatch Ruler Mini Tool
Row counter
Article about The Golden Loop
WeCrochet Magazine Issue 4
Funicular Cowl by Kathleen Berlew, tested by Nicole Perry
Swish Worsted
Railway Hill Set by Anastasia Popova, tested by Tacia McIntosh
Brava Sport
Stitch Markers
Henry Street Jumper, tested by Stephanie McMillan
Swish DK
Belleville Sweater by Natasha Robarge, tested by Beate Englehardt
Hawthorne Tonal
Aloft
Columbia River Cabled Hat by Alla Koval, tested by Erika Loftin
Andean Treasure
Cascina Cabled Headband by Qualyn Stark, tested by Nicole Perry
Capra DK
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to the WeCrochet Podcast
016 Heather and Sara share about their other hobbies
3:57 Sara and Heather talk about gauge
22:30 Send us your questions!
23:03 Heather and Sara talk about the new collection, Off the Beaten Path
30:46 Credits