A Crochet Husband's POV on Growing a Handmade Business
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The "Eviction Notice" Reality: A hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the snack bribes and strategic "house evictions" required to get the kids out of the house so a crochet entrepreneur can record in peace.
The Logistics MVP: From legendary SUV-packing skills to 5:30 AM tent setups in the rain, this episode honors the unsung hero who provides the physical and emotional infrastructure for a growing creative business.
From Hobby to High Stakes: An honest reflection on 14 years of being together, including the transition from a living-room hobby to a business.
Being Married to a Crochet Entrepreneur from the Crochet Husband POV
We usually talk about yarn, strategy, and pricing patterns around here. But today? We’re pulling back the curtain on the reality of running a business out of a home shared with other humans.
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 the car before a market at 5:30 AM, this episode is for you. It’s finally happening. I handed the microphone to the man who knows exactly where all the "secret" yarn stashes are hidden.
Let’s be real: being married to an entrepreneur isn't always easy. Especially when that entrepreneur needs absolute silence to record a podcast in the middle of a Saturday.
In this episode, we joke about his role as the perpetual recipient of an "eviction notice," the guy who has to bribe our kids with snacks and get them out of the house so I can work in peace.
But we also dive into some hilarious (and slightly painful) memories. Yes, we talk about the time I proudly presented a new design, and he "brutally" informed me that my lovely llama actually looked like a donkey.
Over our 14 years, he hasn’t just been a bystander to this business; he’s been integral to its infrastructure. He’s the one with legendary SUV-packing skills for craft fairs. He’s the one up before dawn for those rainy tent setups. He’s watched this go from a hobby that took over the living room to a business dream coming true.
Photo: My very first craft market in 2015.
In this episode, we discuss:
How we navigate the blurring lines between "work time" and "family time."
His honest perspective on the sheer volume of yarn that enters our home.
Tips for other couples navigating the entrepreneurial journey together.
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This isn’t just a chat with my hubby. It’s a look at the teamwork required to build something sustainable. Whether your partner is fully on board with your crochet business, or they still think it’s "just a cute hobby," this episode offers a fresh, funny, and deeply supportive perspective.
Grab your current WIP, maybe steal a snack from the kids' stash, and tune in to hear the other side of the story.
Marcy Gardner
Hi! I'm Marcy, a crochet designer in North Carolina. I help crafters turn yarn into adorable keepsakes through beginner-friendly crochet patterns and plushie kits. I’ve been crocheting since 2012 and fell in love instantly! My work has been featured in Simply Crochet and Crochet World Magazines. I am the author of Crochet Snuggle Buddies, Hooked on Growth, and Do You Know Hank the Hippo? I also enjoying hosting Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast.
