Mind of the Crochet Designer podcast
Talk with me about anything crochet design - from your magical creative brain to how to make sure you can offer high quality patterns that will actually sell!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep 33: Lessons from success and failure from over 11 years in the crochet design business
Hi crochet design friends!
Today is a special day, because the podcast turned ONE YEARS old today!
I decided to celebrate this, with a special podcast episode where I share all of my favorite lessons …
Ep 32: Creating one of the most popular designs ever made with Dedri Uys - Part 2
How did you enjoy last weeks episode of the Mind of the crochet designer podcast? During the latest episode I interviewed one of my all time favorite designers, Dedri Uys where we discussed so many t…
Ep 31: The science behind crochet stitches that will make your design process a breeze with Dedri Uys - part 1
I have a very special episode for the Mind of the Crochet Designer Podcast lined up for you! Oh my God, I am so stoked for this interview because I have none other than Dedri Uys in front of the micr…
Ep 30: Behind the crochet design with Christina from A Spoonful of Yarn and Sandra from Nomad Stitches
Ep 29: Instantly elevate your crochet designs to the next level by doing less
Hi crochet design friends!
How are you? I hope you are well. I am simply swamped, but in a good way.
Busy with a new pattern release + creating all of the audios, videos, assignments and workbooks fo…
Ep 28: When you are not getting paid for your crochet design time, you are probably focussing on the wrong things [The Immersive is now OPEN]
Hi crochet design friends!
When you want to know if The Immersive is for you, I have recorded a new podcast episode that will give you all the juicy details.
PLUS I go over why a lot of crochet desig…
Ep 27: I don't want to be put in a box and other misconceptions around having a unique crochet design style
Hey crochet designer friend!
How are you doing? I hope you are well.
I've been so busy with getting everything ready for the challenge to find your unique crochet design style and The Immersive (my ne…
Ep 26: What got me my big breakthrough as a crochet designer (and how to get yours too)
Hey crochet designer friend!
How are you doing? I hope you are well.
As a beginning crochet designer, I struggled a lot with finding my voice. And as a result, other crocheters didn't make my designs.…
Ep 25: What does a crochet designer make? And how to make sure you get the pattern sales you want
Hey crochet designer!
How are you, I hope you are doing great!
In today's episode, I am sharing something that a lot of designers keep to themselves and a lot of people are so curious about: What doe…
Ep 24: My crochet design goals (that should be yours too)
In this episode, I challenge the 'instant gratification' mindset that's taken over our creative spaces and share my goals for 2025, (which I'd encourage you to incorporate into your vision as well).
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Ep 23: Before you become a crochet designer full time, here's what you definitely want to know
The next episode of The Mind of the Crochet Designer is now out and this week I'm talking about my journey from part-time to full-time crochet designer!
I want to point to some truths that a lot of ot…
Ep 22: A drastic decision for 2025
How were the holidays for you? I don't know about you, but I just love the Christmas holidays.
I always come back a different person. Being able to fully relax and connect back to myself and my fam. …
Ep 21: Why CALs are amazing to put yourself on the map as a crochet designer
In this episode, I open up about my journey with hosting crochet-alongs, including some hard lessons I learned when I first started.
I just wrapped up hosting my 8-week "Overstory" crochet-along, and …
Ep 20: How to create demand and desire for your patterns
Are you a designer who creates beautiful patterns but feels weird about telling people about them. You know what I mean... that icky feeling when you have to "sell" your work?
I get it. I used to be e…
Ep 19: How to go from a very vague idea to a unique and concrete design, your step-by-step plan
You know that moment when you have a brilliant idea but it's just... floating there? No sketch, no stitches picked out, not even a color scheme - just a feeling? Well, I recently faced exactly that s…
Ep 18: From feeling lonely and depressed to owning a crochet lounge - The inspiring journey of Jayresa from Crochepeutic
I recently had an amazing talk with Jayresa from Crochepeutic, it was so inspiring and I had so many aha's the weekend after... It was just magical! This is a must listen!
This episode is for:
- Crochet…
EP 17: The 3 core ingredients of a design and pattern that practically sells itself
Ever wonder why some crochet patterns fly off the shelves while others get no attention at all? In this episode I cover the three key ingredients that I have used consistently to make my designs trul…
EP 16: Trouble Shooting session - Why isn't my design getting the attention or sales I want?
Today I am covering one of your most voted topics when I did a poll on Instagram. The answer to the question: why isn't my design getting the sales or attention I want?
Why you should listen
If you've…
Ep 15: How to achieve your crochet design dream (even when time and energy are limited)
In this episode, I talk about how to pursue our crochet design goals when life gets in the way. As someone who created her best-selling design while getting a bachelor degree (and being a mom now), I…
Ep 14: Why struggling with design sketches is actually a good thing!
In this ultra short episode (but valuable all the same!), I dive into sketching!
Why you should listen:
- The key reason why many new designers struggle with translating their sketches into crochet desig…