Spinning a yarn
There’s nothing quite as cosy as tuning into a podcast as you settle down with your hook – so why not listen to one about crochet? We profile five of the best.
Photo: Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
Photo: Lindsay Weston, Making Stitches Podcast
Photo: The Crochet Baes
Photo: The Crochet Authority
Photo: Kelly Thomas, Crochet Business School
Clockwise from left: Lindsay’s essential podcasting equipment; a blanket project by Kelly of Crochet Business School; a fruit cardi from the Crochet Authority
Crochet is a very visual, tactile medium, so bringing it into the audio-only realm of podcasts might not seem like the most obvious move. But, believe it or not, it works – crochet podcasts abound, sharing everything from tips and jokes to business advice. Some are chatty and make you feel like you’re sitting with a hilarious group of crafty friends; others will inspire you with uplifting stories of hooksters overcoming adversity; and still others will help you decide what to hook – or do – next. We asked crochet designer Marianne Rawlins to have a listen to some of the most popular crochet podcasts out there and give us the low-down on what they’re like and who they’re best for...