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In this fourth episode of the Market 101 Series, we dive into the controversial world of pricing your makes. While there are many different methods you can find online, both of us use the same method which we explain in detail in today's episode. We've also been known to compare pricing with friends/other makers to ensure we are all on the same page and have found that it often helps a lot...

Welcome to the MARKET 101 Series, in today's episode, we talk about what being a maker is all about making! Now that you've found some markets in your area and are prepared for the application process, it's time to work on creating stock! When should you start preparing, what should you make and how much of it are all important questions and while we may not have a specific answer to g...

In this second episode of the MARKETS 101 Series, we talk all about the dreaded application process. Most "good" markets will have some form of application process and if you haven't done any markets before they can be quite daunting to fill up but fear not, there are many things you can do ahead of time to prepare for these applications. Product photography, booth setup pictures and...

Welcome to the MARKETS 101 Series! In this first of many episodes, we start with the beginning : how to find a good market? If you're just thinking of joining markets, you may be shocked to find out, not every market is the right market for you. The other makers present, the price point of the items being sold, the publicity done for the event and the customer base are all things that will hig...

It's no surprise that pictures are an important part of showcasing your work on various platforms. In today's episode, we share our best advice to up your picture game! We'll explain the dos and don'ts of natural light, backgrounds, props, editing and filters while also sharing what each of us does for our own pictures. Spoiler, you don't need a big fancy camera to get great pi...

Let’s talk about yarn baby! As makers, there’s nothing we love more than yarn, so why not talk about it. What yarn have we been using the most lately? Which yarns do we love? Which do we hate? Which one grew on us? If you’re curious to know out take, this is the episode for you! Have questions, stories, or comments to share? Email us at:  dropastitchpodcast@gmail.com Connect with us on Instagram:...

We've all heard the classic "knitting is for old ladies" but once you discover the craft and the online community, you quickly realize that it's a popular hobby for anyone at any age and that it's in fact quite trendy with the 20-30's crowd. In today's episode, we explain how we got started, how you can adapt it easily to any age/skill level by picking a simpler proje...

It's no secret that everyone is different and that we have different attention spans. When it comes to knitting and crocheting, both of us, are squirrels and work on multiple projects at once. Dani's is more "work" focused based on the various deadlines she has on at the moment while I have a strategy that allows me to work on a project no matter my mood. I even spill the beans o...

This week's episode is light and breezy, we catch up on what's going on in each of our lives outside of the knitting/crochet world before diving back in with today's topic of joining methods! If you've ever researched joining methods you're likely to have found multiple options ranging from very easy to quite complex. Would you believe that in Dani's 22 years and my 11 year...

If you're looking to make money from your hobby, it's likely you've considered selling your makes (finished items) but did you know that there are many costs to take into consideration? No matter what, you have to factor in the price of actually making your item (think materials, tools, time, etc.). Then comes the decision of whether to sell online or in person (or both) but which is b...

Most of us have thought, at one point or another, wouldn't it be amazing if my hobby could make me money? For some people, like Dani it can even become their full time job! But how do they do it? If you've tried selling your makes you've most likely noticed it isn't all that easy so how can people make a living off of knitting and crocheting? In today's episode, we break up man...

In this episode, we start off by reading an email that we got from one of our listeners and discussing how we'd respond with this dilemma which is the perfect segway  into today's topic: ways to give back as crafters aka knitting and crocheting for charity. We discuss the various ways we've partaken and give a few examples of the most popular charities. Have you done it? Would you do it? Link...

This episode is a very special one for us as we finally get to share some BIG NEWS that we've kept secret for months, have a listen! We also discuss was to make time for your small business with small children around. Dani breaks down how she's able to fit in work while raising two kids under 3 (who are home all the time - no daycare). She explains how she prioritizes certain things at certain tim...

Whether you've been crocheting and/or knitting for a while or you've only just considered learning these skills, you've most likely heard some comments about the craft that are actually just unpopular opinions. We've all heard the typical "you're too young to knit/crochet" or it's similar "knitting/crochet is for grandmas/old people" but there are many more unpopular opinions we hear often in the...

We've all heard of big box stores copying small designers, and if you're in the crochet/knit community, you've most likely also seen some drama play out on social media where one person accuses another of having copied their design. Having your idea stolen, copied and profited upon is a sad reality that many makers have had to deal with. In this episode, we talk about different ways to know whethe...

Designing a brand new pattern can be so much fun but ensuring you have all the information jotted down to actually write up the pattern can feel daunting. In today's episode, we break down the list of everything you need to include in your pattern to make it great! Evidently there's the basics information such as materials, tools, gauge, etc. but there's also a whole slew of extras that are fun to...

The design process can look very different from one person to the next, prime example: we do things in very different ways but both succeed in our own form. Though there is no one size fits all recipe to follow, in this episode we talk about where we find inspiration, how we select yarn (and whether we pick it before finding an idea or not) and explain how we go about writing the pattern up. Dani...

In today's episode, we talk about all the things we wish we knew before we started knitting and or crocheting, from how much money you'll spend (willingly) to how much storage you'll need both for your yarn stash and your market stock, from how to read a pattern to what exactly is drape? We even asked our followers for their input and talk about some of their responses such as how clothing isn't a...

With every new year comes all the talk about temperature blankets, but what are they exactly? How so you start one and maybe more importantly, how do you find the dedication and motivation to finish it? What type of yarn to buy and how much to get? What temperature should you use? How to adapt your color chart to your climat? What if you forget to record a day's temperature? In today's episode we...

In today's episode, we will be doing a little recap of 2022, looking back at what we did and the things we have accomplished. We are also setting goals for 2023, dreaming and thinking about everything that we would like to accomplish this new year.

Do you want to start knitting and/or crocheting but are unsure where to start? In this episode, we give you our best advice for how to get started. We talk about what kind of project you should start with and which should come soon after, we give you our recommendation on the essential supplies you'll want to grab down to what type of yarn colour we recommend starting with, and we discuss the bene...

The label of every skein of yarn is chock-full of information that can help ensure the yarn you pick is just right for your project. In this episode, we go over the various figures you can find on a yarn label and help you understand how each of them can affect what you will create. Below, we've added the list of items we covered and their time stamps to make it easier for you to refer to while st...

It's usually around this time of year, with the holidays coming up, that makers start getting requests from family and friends for handmade presents, but should we say yes?  Knitting for family and friends can be a controversial topic. Saying no to projects that are too time consuming, not your style or that you simply don't feel like making can be though. Charging a fair amount for your work...

Curious to find out more about what exactly is a knit night or sip and stitch? In our first episode we brushed on the subject when we explained that we met at a knit night so in this episode, we talk about our experiences, and delve a little deeper into the who, what, when, where and how.  We'll answer the basics such as: What exactly is a knit night and most importantly, what do you do there...

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Drop A Stitch Podcast with Dani and Nathalie. In this first episode, we are introducing ourselves and sharing the story of how we met. You can expect lots of girl talk, crochet and knitting-related content and lots of learning.  We will be chatting and sharing a lot of valuable information with all of you!  I hope you like it!