WeCrochet Podcast Episode 10: Getting Cozy in the Home-zy

Time spent at home can be full of mixed emotions. On one hand, it’s nice to find time to do your craft and on the other hand you might be finally faced with piles and stacks of all the projects and materials you’ve put off organizing. Well there’s no time like the present, come spring clean with your friends at WeCrochet.

Heather’s confession to losing her swift leads Sara and Heather discuss their favorite methods to organize their crochet supplies. Do you organize your yarn by color, by weight or by fiber? Project bags are a great way to stay organized and is only one of many on Sara’s list of tips to stay organized. 

Heather introduces Regan to Stitch Away Stress, an initiative that the Craft Yarn Council is launching for the month of April for Stress Awareness Month. Crochet has been linked to mood improvement, improvement in confidence and concentration, and general stress relief. Regan lets it slip that he has finished his second crocheted sweater (yay) and shares what he has learned and how that has impacted his sense of accomplishment. 

Producer Sarah and Heather check in on what they’re working on. Producer Sarah has been learning Tunisian crochet while Heather has been finishing her WIPs or works in progress [projects]. Heather did recently finish her Felici on the Double Cowl (yay):

FYI: We’re working on something special and would love to hear from you! Call and leave us a voicemail with stories about your moms, grandmas, or mother-figure crocheting. We’re going to share these stories in an upcoming episode. Simply call 360-334-4847 and leave us a short message for Mothers’ Day. You can also record a Voice Memo from your phone and send that audio file to podcast@wecrochet.com

We also have an update to all WeCrochet orders: https://www.crochet.com/important-updates

Mentioned in this episode: 
Like us on Facebook
Yarn Swifts & Cases 
Tote Bags & Project Bags 
Crochet hook cases 
Trays & Tins 
Notebooks
Chart Keeper
Yarn Bowls 
Stitch Away Stress in April 
Take the Stitch Away Stress Survey 
Cotton yarns 
CotLin 
Not Your Granny’s Jammies Pattern by Heart Hook Home 
Learn Tunisian Stitches 
Radiant hooks 
Toni’s Tunisian Videos – The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Crochet
5 Simple Stitches for Tunisian Crochet Beginners
Felici on the Double Cowl Pattern
#EpicAfghan 

Timestamps:
0:00 Sara offers an update to the status of shipping
2:24 Heather and Producer Sarah discuss Heather’s “Top Fan” status and introduce what is going to be covered in the episode
5:47 Sara and Heather give tips and tricks to organization
17:22 Listener voicemail about organization
18:20 Call us about your Mom!
18:58 Hey Hey and Ree Ree talk about Stitch Away the Stress and how crochet helps with relaxation
35:57 Producer Sarah and Heather check in about their W.I.P.s and what they’re working on
44:00 Credits


5 comments

  1. Becca / April 24, 2020 / Reply

    Yes! I am in total agreement that crochet (or knitting) is a stress reliever. since we’ve been stuck at home, I’ve been doing a lot of bonding with my hooks and yarns. throw after throw! I’ve been learning new techniques and stitches.. like mosaic! I’m hooked! It helps me decompress from work and dealing with my son and remote learning…. I look forward to your podcasts!

  2. Jacque Dooley / April 24, 2020 / Reply

    I love your podcasts. My crochet and knitting during this quarantine has helped me have time for Christmas gifts and most of all it has helped me with my hand-to-mouth disease!! Yes!! Using my hands and keeping them busy, helps to keep me from snacking and eating all day long!! I have not gained weight during this at home time. Thank you for your inspiration, information and especially videos too!! I am a beginner Crocheter.

    • Heather Mann / April 28, 2020 / Reply

      Nice to hear from you, Jacque! Thanks for listening. And I agree, crocheting is a great way to keep from snacking! 🙂

  3. Sati / April 25, 2020 / Reply

    What a great episode! Thanks for the shoutout (and I think you’re construction worker cowl is just great <3 )

    • Heather Mann / April 28, 2020 / Reply

      Thanks, Sati! 🙂

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