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May 20, 2015

This Week’s Episode

I launch the Crochet & Knitting Design & Self-Publishing Mini Series with a focus on Planning Your Pattern. In today’s episode, I talk about style sheets and yarn support, as well as aligning your style sheet with your ideal customer’s preferences and needs.

But first…

Thanks to Angela...


May 15, 2015

This Week’s Mini Episode

In this week’s mini episode, I announce a new series on designing and self-publishing your crochet and knitting patterns that will start next week. So far, I’m expecting the series to include episodes focused on:

  • Planning and drafting your design,
  • Polishing your...


May 2, 2015

This Week’s Episode

I’m talking about ways to source yarn inexpensively (or for free) for your yarn-related business. 

Getting your yarn for less (or for free) can have a huge impact on your profits as a yarn related business! In this episode, I’ll be sharing 4 ways to source your yarn for less money.

The 4 ways...


Apr 24, 2015

This Week’s Episode

Today’s topic was suggested by last week’s guest, Sedie Maruska. I’m going to share a 7 step process for pitching your ideas to conferences and events. This process is what I use both for yarn-related events, like regional fiber festivals, and for other types of venues, like blogging or...


Apr 13, 2015

This Week’s Episode

In this episode, I shared an interview with Sedruola “Sedie” Maruska from Yarn Obsession. Sedie is a crochet designer, blogger, and crochet business consultant. I wanted to talk with her about her public journey to 100,000 monthly unique visitors to her blog. We also chatted about...