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by Marcy Gardner
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 gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. If you dream of turning yarn into purpose, projects, or even profit, you’re in the right place.
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- 5 days ago19 min
How to Price Crochet Plushies and Amigurumi Without Undercharging | Crochet Business Tips
Not sure what to charge for your crochet plushies or amigurumi? In this episode, I’m sharing the pricing framework I’ve developed after years of selling handmade crochet at markets and online.I talk about how I use size as a starting point, then adjust for complexity, skill level, materials, finishing work and overall value. I also share real examples from my own business, including why I price 5–7 inch plushies around $25, 10-inch plushies around $40, larger plushies at $60–$65 and up, my $97 lovey baby blankets, and the camel I sold for $87 at a market.We’ll also talk about why pricing by the hour alone can be misleading, why customers are paying for your expertise as well as your time, and why the finished quality of your work matters. Plus, I’ll explain how to factor in premium yarn, booth fees, online selling costs and what your market is actually willing to pay.If you’ve ever wondered, “How much should I charge for my crochet?” this episode will give you a practical place to start without relying on one complicated formula.SIMPLY HOOKED LINKSFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book
- 1 weeks ago6 min
A New Direction: Introducing Hooked on Growth for Crochet Business Owners
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 for crochet business owners, pattern designers, Etsy sellers, craft market vendors and anyone who wants to turn their crochet into income.We’ll be digging into real crochet business topics like Etsy SEO, product photography, pricing, email marketing, conversion rates, product strategy, craft markets and growing an online crochet business — along with real examples of what I’m testing and learning inside Simply Hooked.And if you’re here simply because you love crochet, don’t worry: Simply Hooked isn’t becoming a business-only brand. Patterns, projects, tutorials and conversations about the craft aren’t going anywhere. Hooked on Growth is simply giving the business side of our community a place to go deeper.If you already sell crochet patterns or finished products — or you’re thinking about turning crochet into a business — I’d love to have you join us and help shape what Hooked on Growth becomes.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Handmade in the Headlines: Crochet News, World Records, Community & the Rise of Handmade
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 crocheted flags stretching for miles in India, a community crochet project bringing generations together in Las Vegas, teenage boys crocheting for a cause in Texas, and an emotional story about fiber art and healing. We’ll also dig into a growing branding trend: as AI-generated content becomes more common, could things that are truly handmade become even more valuable?And because no crochet news roundup would be complete without a little unexpected baseball talk, we’re also discussing why Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet keeps showing up in my Google Alerts.Grab your current WIP and join me for a trip through the latest crochet, yarn and handmade stories making headlines.Find Simply Hooked crochet patterns and kits at marcymade.co.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book
- 2 weeks ago12 min
What Really Grows a Crochet Business | Etsy, Entrepreneurship & Staying the Course
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 entrepreneurship is a marathon, what four years of seriously growing my crochet business has taught me, and why I believe God may be preparing us for the success we’re praying for long before we can see it.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book
- Aug 12, 202623 min
Crochet Pattern Listing Tips: How Better Product Images Increased My Add-to-Cart Rate
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 way I think about selling digital products online.We’ll talk about why attractive finished-project photos are not enough, which customer questions your product images should answer, and how to help shoppers understand exactly what they are purchasing. If you sell crochet patterns, digital products, or handmade items on Etsy or your own website, this episode will help you create stronger product listings that build confidence and make buying decisions easier.LINKSFor a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet PatternsMUSIC USEDLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400054Artist: http://incompetech.com/
- Aug 6, 20261h 1m
A Chat with Louie: How He Built Club Crochet, Turned a High School Hobby Into a Crochet Business & Created Crochet Goomis and Battle Goomis
What can happen when you pick up a crochet hook simply because you are curious and allow that creativity to lead the way?In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I sit down with Louie, the creator behind Louie’s Loops and Club Crochet, to talk about turning an unexpected high school hobby into a thriving crochet business, creative career, and worldwide community.Louie began crocheting in 2008 after learning how to make hats as a teenager. That first project eventually led to crochet tutorials, original amigurumi patterns, stop-motion “Yarnimations,” a successful Kickstarter campaign, and Club Crochet, a community that now connects more than 150,000 crocheters around the world.Louie shares what inspired him to learn crochet, how the people around him reacted, and when he first realized his projects could become more than a hobby. We also talk about balancing a growing creative business with a full-time job, recognizing when it was finally time to pursue entrepreneurship, protecting personal time, and continuing to enjoy crochet after it becomes your career.We also explore Louie’s newest creative chapter, Crochet Goomis. This imaginative crochet book features 50 amigurumi characters, including dragons, dinosaurs, gnomes, donuts, and other creatures from the world of Goomia. Louie is bringing those characters beyond the pages of the book through Battle Goomis, a craftable tabletop card game where players can collect, crochet, and battle their characters.This episode is an encouraging listen for crocheters, amigurumi designers, makers, content creators, and creative business owners who are following an unconventional idea without knowing exactly where it may lead.LEARN MORE ABOUT LOUIE AND THE GOOMISPreorder Crochet Goomis directly from Club Crochet:https://clubcrochet.com/shop/crochetgoomis/Preorder Crochet Goomis on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1837837066Explore the world of Crochet Goomis:https://clubcrochet.com/goomis/Follow Battle Goomis on BackerKit:https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/louie-s-loops/battle-goomis-the-craftable-card-game/pre-launchExplore Club Crochet:https://clubcrochet.com/Visit Louie’s Loops:https://louiesloops.com/Be sure to follow Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast so you do not miss future conversations about crochet, creativity, amigurumi, and building a handmade business.Share this episode with a crocheter, maker, or creative entrepreneur who needs a reminder that one small idea can grow into something far greater than they imagined.SIMPLY HOOKED LINKSJoin Our Skool CommunityLearn to Crochet CourseShop My Crochet PatternsGrab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern BookGrab Some Crochet Merch
- Jul 31, 202615 min
The Power of Compound Effort in Your Crochet Business | How Small Daily Actions Build Momentum, Boost Craft Sales, and Grow Your Brand | Actionable Strategy Tips for Makers & Creators
What if the small efforts you make every day are building something far greater than you can see right now?In this encouraging episode we explore the power of compound effort and how consistent, intentional action can lead to meaningful business growth, personal development, and long-term success.This episode is a reminder that major accomplishments are often created through ordinary days of steady work. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep taking the next step. Your effort is adding up.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book🧶Grab Some Crochet Merch
- Jul 16, 202613 min
20 Easy Amigurumi Accessories for Crochet Plushies | Beginner-Friendly Crochet Ideas
Give your crochet plushies more personality with 20 easy amigurumi accessory ideas! From hats, scarves and backpacks to tiny food, seasonal props and removable outfits, these creative additions can help you use leftover yarn, personalize handmade gifts and make your plushies stand out at craft markets.For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, Hooked on Growth, which goes into much more detail on scaling!🔆Join Our Skool Community🔆Learn to Crochet Course🔆Shop My Crochet Patterns🔆Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Bookmarcymade.co
About Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast
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 gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. If you dream of turning yarn into purpose, projects, or even profit, you’re in the right place.
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