Simply Hooked: A Crochet Blog

Scaling Your Handmade Empire: 12 Shopify Apps I Cannot Live Without for My Crochet Business

February 17, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Email Linkedin Automation is Freedom: You cannot scale a handmade business if you are the one manually emailing every file and checking every...

Marcy Gardner

Building a Crochet Library of Beginner Amigurumi Patterns

February 6, 2026

Are you tired of spending hours hunting for the perfect pattern, only to realize you have to pay for another individual PDF? Or maybe you’re...

Marcy Gardner

From Sheep to Stitch: How Yarn is Made and its Journey from Fiber to Hook

February 5, 2026

Ever wondered how your favorite ball of yarn is made? Discover the journey of fiber—from sheep shearing and plant harvesting to the science of synthetic...

Marcy Gardner

From Storybook to Stitches: Hank the Hippo Signature Crochet Plushie Kit

February 3, 2026

Back in 2016, I sat down to write a story about a very special character. Do You Know Hank the Hippo? was a labor of...

Marcy Gardner

A Crochet Husband's POV on Growing a Handmade Business

February 3, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance a growing creative business with a marriage, or if you just want to know who is frantically packing...

Marcy Gardner

How to Read Crochet Patterns: From Confusion to Confidence

January 19, 2026

Do you remember the first time you opened a crochet pattern? If you felt like you were staring at a complex code or a foreign...

Marcy Gardner

Unraveling the Fascinating History of Crochet & Its Origins

January 10, 2026

Uncover the mysterious history of crochet. From Shepherd's Knitting and WWI survival gear to modern therapy, explore how this craft has healed generations. ...

Marcy Gardner

How to Read a Yarn Label: A Beginner’s Guide to Weights, Symbols, and Yardage

January 10, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Email Linkedin In this guide, we are going to crack the code of the yarn label so you can choose your materials with...

Marcy Gardner

The Gentle Reset: Why I’m Skipping Yearly Goals for 12-Week Intentions

January 1, 2026

Facebook Pinterest Email Linkedin Awareness Over Alignment: Real change doesn't start with a "to-do" list; it starts with reflecting on what felt heavy last year...

Marcy Gardner

Starting a Crochet Business From Scratch: 13 Things I'd Do Differently

December 4, 2025

Running a crochet business is full of learning curves, trial and error, and growth you don’t always recognize in the moment. I’ve been crocheting for...

Marcy Gardner

12 Quick + Easy Crochet Christmas Gift Ideas

November 27, 2025

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s early fall, and the next you’re hearing Christmas music in the background,...

Marcy Gardner

Ultimate WIP Tracker: Introducing a Crochet Project Planner

November 6, 2025

If your crochet projects are scattered in bags, baskets, tubs, and the back of your mind, you’re not alone. Most crocheters have multiple WIPs, a...

Marcy Gardner

From Hobby to Business: Emily Makes Crochet on Joy & Balance

October 24, 2025

If you love listening to real makers talk about real life—from carpool lines to crochet pattern launches, this episode of the Simply Hooked crochet podcast...

Marcy Gardner

How My Crochet Hippo Landed in Times Square: A Crochet Business Win

October 24, 2025

This story is about one crocheted hippo, a random “yes,” and an unforgettable moment when my handmade work showed up on a giant digital screen...

Marcy Gardner

Welcome to Simply Hooked's Free Community on Skool

October 24, 2025

The Simply Hooked Skool Community is more than just a membership. It’s a thriving hub where yarn lovers gather, support one another, and explore the...

Marcy Gardner