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WeCrochet Podcast

Release Date: 09/25/2020

Crochet With Us: Our Faves show art 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 show art 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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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 show art 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 show art 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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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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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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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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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? show art 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.

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On this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast we're celebrating our new collaboration with crochet designer Janine Myska of Knits 'n Knots, and her new collection, Cool Crochet for Warm Days and also touching upon size-inclusiveness and why it's important in crochet designs.

First, now that it's officially fall Sara and Heather chat about their completed crochet projects this summer. Sara was busy crocheting nine different projects and Heather was busy with her crochet doodles. Sara gives Heather advice for how to crochet garments that actually fit. Then they talk about size inclusivity and what WeCrochet does to make sure our patterns fit as many people as possible.

Next, Sara gets together with Janine Myska of Knits 'n Knots and talks about how she got started with crochet and the creation of the Cool Crochet for Warm Days collection, featuring 5 new size-inclusive crochet garment designs. Sara asks Janine why size inclusivity is important to her, and also gets some behind-the-scenes info about creating and photographing this collection.

Finally, a quick mention of the Crochet Foundry Fall collection, which features 7 new size-inclusive crochet garment designs.

If you want to hear more from Janine, she was a guest on our Monthly Facebook Live, Coffee and Crochet. Check out Coffee & Crochet with Janine Myska from Knits 'N Knots

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction conversation with Sara and Heather
6:23 Sara interviews Janine Myska
36:45 Crochet Foundry
37:42 Credits