1. Introduction to Us! (Crooked Crochet)

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1. Introduction to Us! (Crooked Crochet)

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Jun 17, 2021

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Welcome to our very first episode of Crochet Conversations with your hosts Inez & Mell, the founders of a Singapore based Crochet brand CROOKED CROCHET. In this episode we discuss all things us, who we are, our background, and this business got started.

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Jun 17, 2021

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Welcome to our Podcast! Join us on weekly episodes of crochet conversations with us, Inez and Mell, as we discuss all topics relating to crochet; from the commonplace to the controversial. Hosted by the founders of Crooked Crochet.

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7. (QUICK-QUESTION) How much Yarn do you really need for projects?: We answer your questions! In this mini-series outside of our main episodes, we answer some of your most commonly asked questions. These will be technical answers to your very technical questions. Check back next Sunday for our regular episodes! INSTAGRA... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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1. Introduction to Us! (Crooked Crochet): Welcome to our very first episode of Crochet Conversations with your hosts Inez & Mell, the founders of a Singapore based Crochet brand CROOKED CROCHET. In this episode we discuss all things us, who we are, our background, and this business got started. by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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2. Crochet Memes: In this episode, we search the crazy space of the internet and pull up some hilariously validating crochet memes. Listen to find out which funny habits we've discovered are more common than we think! by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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10. Biggest Crochet PET PEEVES!!: In this episode, we talk about all our pet peeves! No joke, we have many. Some things just drive us crazy.. let me know what your pet peeves are! INSTAGRAM @crookedcrochetsg | EMAIL crookedcrochetsg@gmail.com | WHATSAPP +6591272743 | WEBSITE www.crooked... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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6. #pride Crochet hooks making people angry??: In this episode, we give a little insight into the controversial topic of selling items with the #pride label attached to them during Pride Month, and we discuss the authenticity of brands that claim to be allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. We unpack the ... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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22. Crochet Versus Knit, What‘s the Difference??: In this episode, we give you a list of the biggest differences between crochet and knit, and share all the reasons why we prefer one over the other. Instagram: @crookedcrochetsg | Website: www.crookedcrochet.com | Email: crookedcrochetsg@gmail.com by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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14. Tips on organising the most beautiful yarn stash ever!!: In this episode, we share a little about how we keep our yarn organized and some tips on storing them. Deciding on how to store yarn can definitely get overwhelming very quickly especially when you start going into the sub-categories of yarn weights and ... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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11. TEN Things You Need To Know Before Learning Crochet: In this episode, we cover the top 10 things you need to know before you decide to start learning crochet! (Psstt... It might contain a little bonus tip at the end! ) Crochet isn't always the easiest craft to master and over the decade of doing this, I've... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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12. Left-Handed Crocheters, This is for you!: In this episode, we break down why it's so hard to find information to help left-handed crochets in their work! INSTAGRAM @crookedcrochetsg | EMAIL crookedcrochetsg@gmail.com | WHATSAPP +6591272743 | WEBSITE www.crookedcrochet.com by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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21. Our most LOVED stitches (Part 2): In this second part of the 2 part series, we talk more about all our favourite stitches and why we love them. Maybe....even an apology or two to some of those stitches! Instagram: @crookedcrochetsg | Website: www.crookedcrochet.com | Email: crookedcro... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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23. Inez‘s Special Birthday Episode (Things you didn‘t know!): It's Inez's Birthday Month! To celebrate this, we'll take a little break from crochet and talk a little bit more about the things you didn't know about our resident Crochet Artist/Designer. Inez's Edit // Just a fun note. I definitely struggled with... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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13. Is YARN - B0MBING considered Vandalism? We hope not!: In this episode, we talk about the idea of yarn bombing in Censor-Singapore! This is something we would love to do some time but it's also a tricky situation to get stuck in! We break down what Singapore defines as an act of vandalism and how Crocheted o... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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30. How the Pandemic has affected our business: In this episode, we talk about all the things that have changed for us because of the pandemic, but also, how much we are grateful for all that we have been able to achieve and accomplish (really it's thanks to you guys) We will be taking a short break o... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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18. (QUICK-QUESTION) Modification Cheat Sheet (How to find what works for you.): In this episode, we share all the tips and tricks into modifying any pattern into something new. We give you a few actionable steps into successfully trying your hands at modification for the first time. Let us know how it works for you! Instagram: @croo... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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17. WIPs - Do we Fix, Frog, or Finish?: In this episode, we share a little more about our neverending list of WIPs we are currently working on. Are you similar to Mono-Wip Mell? Or are you more like Inez with her #Poly-Wip Pride? We give you a list of ALL of the projects that we either need to... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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16. The Secret Crochet Language (A Crochet Jargon QUIZ!): In this episode, we ask the fundamental question: "Are you are Yarnie?!" What is a Yarnie, you ask? Well... stay tuned to find out more and join us in this 20-Question Crochet Quiz episode! Let us know your score on our Instagram @crookedcrochetsg and sh... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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20. Our most HATED stitches (Part 1): In this special 2-part episode, we talk about all the stitches we hate and break down all the horrible horrible reasons why. Instagram: @crookedcrochetsg | Website: www.crookedcrochet.com | Email: crookedcrochetsg@gmail.com by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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38. What Exactly is Milk Cotton?: In this episode, we discover what Milk Cotton is and uncover a little more about the processes of what it takes to produce Milk Cotton. We also discuss how Milk Cotton industries have been awarded the OEKO-TEK Standard 100 Certification which means that ... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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28. The Wonderful World of Granny Squares: In this episode, we break down all the different projects you could make with just the simple granny square. But don't be fooled by its humble and unassuming name, in our opinion, there's nothing more powerful than mastering this one pattern. Listen to f... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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34. Debunking Crochet Misconceptions: In this episode, we talk about 10 crochet misconceptions that we've encountered over the years. Does using a larger crochet hook size really make it easier to crochet? Or maybe you've heard that you shouldn't crochet clothes because it'll produce too sti... by CROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell
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