Exciting News! Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast 🎙️
Your cozy space for crochet tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for your creative journey.
The Heart Behind Simply Hooked 💖
Hi friends, I have some exciting news to share!
After months of brainstorming, dreaming, and mapping out ideas, I’m thrilled to officially announce Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, launching March 6, 2025! 🎉
This podcast will be your safe, cozy corner of the internet—a place where crochet lovers, creative entrepreneurs, and aspiring mompreneurs can gather for encouragement, storytelling, and practical tips.
Whether you’re brand new to crochet patterns for beginners, diving into your first amigurumi plushie, or scaling a handmade business, this podcast was designed with you in mind.
Why Crochet Podcasts Are the Future of Creative Learning 🎧
Podcasts have exploded in popularity because they let you learn while you live your life. You can crochet your latest plushie, fold laundry, or drive to work while soaking in inspiration.
That’s why I knew a crochet podcast for beginners and makers was the missing piece. YouTube tutorials are amazing (and I’ll still be creating those), but sometimes you just want to sit back, listen, and get filled up with encouragement while your hands are busy making stitches.
Simply Hooked will bring together both the practical side of crochet (like yarn choices, pattern design, and amigurumi techniques) and the personal side of creative entrepreneurship (like mindset, balance, and building income streams through your passion).
What You’ll Hear on Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast
Here’s a little sneak peek into some of the first topics I’ll be covering:
✨ The Art of Amigurumi: Learn the basics of crocheting adorable plushies and hear my tips for perfecting your creations.
✨ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to embrace your unique talents and find confidence in your creative work.
✨ Finding Your Ikigai: Discover your reason for being and how it can guide your crochet business—or any creative dream.
✨ Balancing Mom Life and Entrepreneurship: Real talk about juggling family life and running a creative business.
✨ Monetizing Crochet: From selling crochet patterns on Etsy to building a digital course, I’ll share the exact strategies that helped me grow a handmade business into multiple income streams.
✨ The Best Yarn for Beginners: A full breakdown of what makes yarn easy (or hard) to use, and which brands to choose for plushies, blankets, or wearable projects.
✨ Behind-the-Scenes Business Lessons: Learn how I scaled Simply Hooked to thousands of customers worldwide while still keeping crochet fun, joyful, and meaningful.
Crochet for Beginners – Why This Podcast Will Help You Start 🧶
When you’re learning how to crochet, the overwhelm can be real.
Patterns can feel like they’re written in a foreign language. YouTube videos move too quickly. And every time you try to pick a yarn, the options are endless.
That’s why so many beginners quit before they finish their first project. But I believe that crochet should feel fun, stress-free, and rewarding.
In Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I’ll break down common beginner struggles:
👉 Choosing yarn and hooks that actually work for your first projects.
👉 Reading beginner-friendly crochet patterns without confusion.
👉 Tackling your first plushie with step-by-step confidence.
You’ll learn not just the “how” of crochet, but also the “why” of creativity—why making things with your hands matters, why slowing down is good for your soul, and why creating gifts can actually create connection.
Amigurumi Crochet Podcast Episodes You’ll Love 🐻
One of the most requested topics from my audience has been amigurumi crochet patterns—the art of making stuffed animals, plushies, and toys.
In this podcast, I’ll share:
🐨 How to get started with amigurumi, even if you’ve only done flat crochet before.
🐰 The easiest plushies to make for beginners (hint: start small and simple).
🐻 How to embroider eyes or use safety eyes for professional finishes.
🦆 Ways to customize patterns so your plushies feel unique and personal.
If you’ve been scrolling Pinterest saving “crochet plushie patterns” but never actually starting, this will be your nudge to finally dive in.
Building a Crochet Business from Scratch 💼
Crochet is more than a hobby—it can be a gateway to freedom.
I started with just a few Etsy crochet patterns and a dream. Fast forward a few years, and I now run Simply Hooked, which has sold thousands of digital downloads, physical kits, and even online crochet courses.
In Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I’ll pull back the curtain on exactly how I:
💡 Turned beginner crochet patterns into bestsellers.
💡 Used SEO to get my listings found on Google and Etsy.
💡 Built an email list of thousands of crochet enthusiasts.
💡 Launched a digital Learn to Crochet course that brought in consistent revenue.
This isn’t about overnight success—it’s about building something real, brick by digital brick.
If you’ve ever dreamed about turning crochet into a side hustle (or even a full-time income), these episodes will be your roadmap.
Crochet + Mom Life – Real Talk for Busy Makers 👩👧
As a mom of two, I know how hard it is to balance everything. You want to build your creative business, but nap times are short, laundry piles high, and sometimes your only crochet time is after everyone else goes to bed.
That’s why I’ll dedicate full episodes to mompreneur life—the reality of building a business while raising little ones.
Read here about How I Transformed my Bathroom into a Productivity Haven as a Busy Mompreneur
We’ll talk about:
🍼 How to carve out small chunks of time to create.
📅 Why planning ahead makes crochet businesses thrive.
💪 The mindset shifts you need to stay consistent when life feels chaotic.
🎁 How crochet can even become a bonding activity with your kids.
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about making money—it’s about creating a life of joy, freedom, and family connection.
How to Listen and Subscribe 🎧
You can listen to Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
🎧 Subscribe on Spotify
🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
When you subscribe, you’ll be the first to know about new episodes. I’ll also share exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, special guest interviews, and maybe even a few free crochet patterns along the way.
Let’s Connect – This Podcast is for YOU 💌
One of the best parts of this podcast is that it’s not just about me—it’s about us.
I want Simply Hooked to be an interactive community. That means I’d love to hear from you:
💌 What questions do you have about crochet or running a handmade business?
💌 Which patterns or projects do you struggle with most?
💌 What kind of encouragement do you need right now?
Drop your suggestions in the comments, send me a DM on social media, or email me directly.
You can also visit marcymade.co for crochet patterns, resources, and more ways to connect with me.
Final Thoughts – Why This Crochet Podcast Matters 🌟
At its core, Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast isn’t just about yarn, hooks, or even patterns. It’s about something deeper.
It’s about saying yes to your creativity.
It’s about creating instead of consuming.
It’s about building a life that feels uniquely yours.
Crochet has been the thread that’s tied together my motherhood, my entrepreneurship, and my personal growth. And now, through this podcast, I hope it becomes a thread that ties us together as a community too.
Thank you for being part of this journey—it means the world to me. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you, one episode at a time.
About the Designer
Marcy Gardner is the crochet designer behind Simply Hooked, where she creates beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns that help makers of all skill levels create adorable, giftable plushies.
With over 13 years of crochet experience, Marcy has taught hundreds of crocheters through her patterns, kits, and online courses.
