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Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast

Marcy Gardner
Crochet
Creativity
Creative Entrepreneurship
Amigurumi
Entrepreneurship
Etsy
Crochet Business
Mindset
Crochet Patterns
Goal Setting
Craft Markets
Shopify
Personal Growth
The Law Of Growth
Crafting
E-Commerce
Yarn
Crochet Pattern Design
Filemonk
Avada SEO Suite

Want to grow your crochet skills and create a life you love through creativity? Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast helps you do exactly that. I’m Marcy Gardner—crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two—and each week I bring you crochet inspiration, beginner-friendly amigurumi tips, and creative business strategies designed for makers like you. From selling at craft fairs to making meaningful gi... more

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Simply Hooked is growing in a new direction — and I’m excited to finally share what that means.

In this episode, I’m talking about the transition of the Simply Hooked Crochet Corner community into Hooked on Growth, a community created specifically f... more

Crochet is making headlines around the world! In this first edition of Handmade in the Headlines, we’re looking at some of the most interesting, inspiring and unexpected crochet and handmade stories in the news.

We’ll talk about nearly 48,000 croche... more

What really takes a crochet business from zero sales to thousands? The answer isn’t one Etsy trick, one viral product, or one marketing strategy. It’s years of learning, testing, improving, and continuing to show up.

In this episode, I’m sharing why... more

Your crochet pattern may not be the problem. The way you are presenting it could be. In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I’m sharing how improving my crochet pattern listing images helped increase my add-to-cart rate and changed the ... more

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Heather Burns
Owner of The Knotty Sheep, a yarn shop
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Episode: Opening a Yarn Shop: From 9-to-5 to Brick & Mortar Business Owner | Heather Burns (The Knotty Sheep) on Fiber Arts & Community
Sarah Carney
Creative force behind Blue Tomato Handmade, innovative artisan, and dedicated mom.
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Episode: Running a Handmade Business as a Homeschool Mom: Sarah Carney (Blue Tomato Handmade) | Balancing Kids, Polymer Clay, & Felt Food Design

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Marcy Gardner
Host of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast; crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two with a focus on turning yarn into purpose and business guidance for makers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • So good :3

    This great I love so much thank you for this! This is definitely my niche!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ella32465
    United States4 months ago
  • Nice podcast

    Your podcast is so nice to crochet/ knit while listening to you.

    One thing: you talk a bit too slow and pause for too long.

    Just a personal thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ditdtisit
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Exactly What I Needed – A Gem for Crochet Business Dreamers

    I found Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast at a time in my life when I really needed clarity, encouragement, and a little nudge to believe in myself—and it delivered all of that and more. From the very first episode, I felt like I was being gently guided by a friend who truly understands the journey of turning a crochet passion into a meaningful business.

    The host has such a calming, easy-to-listen-to voice that instantly puts you at ease. Each episode is filled with interesting, thoughtful, and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chadsley Designs
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ikigai Finding Your Self

    When I first saw this podcast I thought it would be out of my comfort zone since I don’t crochet. After listening to the introduction, I knew I needed to hear more. Marcy shares her inspiration to create a place for me to be better in business & appreciate my talents. This podcast is for anyone wanting to learn more about their purpose. I am surprised at how much experience she shares to help others grow. She is like having my own support system with new positivity in each podcast session. I hig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Get n better
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring & Relatable!

    I love how real and heartfelt this podcast is. Marcy shares powerful insights in a very down-to-earth way. Many can be applied to not only crocheting, but also normal day to day life. Thank you so much for sharing your voice with the world. Looking forward to hearing more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SherryT01
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's warmth and relatable storytelling.
Many appreciate practical, actionable tips they can apply to their own shops.
Fans note the show balances mindset, business strategy, and craft skills well.

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#27
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#45
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#53
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#25
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#2
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A Chat with Louie: How He Built Club Crochet, Turned a High School Hobby Into a Crochet Business & Created Crochet Goomis and Battle Goomis
Q: Tell me about Crochet Noomis and the process of getting a publisher for such an ambitious project.
Louie explains that Crochet Goomis is a massive, multi-part project combining fifty patterns with a narrative world, map, and a trading-card-style game. He emphasizes the difficulty of finding a publisher willing to take a risk on both an oversized crochet book and an integrated game, ultimately partnering with Quadril, a Penguin Random House subsidiary, after extensive outreach and negotiations.
A Chat with Louie: How He Built Club Crochet, Turned a High School Hobby Into a Crochet Business & Created Crochet Goomis and Battle Goomis
Q: For anyone who is listening, who is meeting you for the first time, walk us through a summary of your journey and how Louie's Loops began.
Louie recounts starting in high school, learning crochet on a borrowed plastic hook, experimenting with stitches, and realizing patterns and tutorials could become a business. He describes building a platform (Club Crochet) for designers, the Kickstarter for a crochet-101 series, and eventually growing Louie's Loops into a broader ecosystem that includes patterns, tutorials, and community engagement.
The History of Crochet: Origins, WWI Survival, Queen Victoria & The Granny Square Revolution
Q: Why do you think crochet showed up in your life when it did?
Marcy encourages reflection on what crochet has offered in different seasons of life, such as comfort, creativity, focus, or a quiet place to breathe.
Balancing Crochet Business & Mom Life: Emily Makes Crochet Story + Beginner Crochet Inspiration
Q: How do you define success?
Success is about finding joy in the little moments, rather than just achieving financial goals.
Balancing Crochet Business & Mom Life: Emily Makes Crochet Story + Beginner Crochet Inspiration
Q: What is the most challenging part of running a crochet business?
The most challenging part is time management, especially balancing projects with household responsibilities.

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