The Art of Balance: Motherhood Meets Creative Business with Katie Jones

Join host Gea on this radiant and real episode of Skein and Tell as she sits down with maximalist crochet queen Katie Jones to talk about color, creativity, and the unexpected adventures of motherhood.

From navigating five years of infertility and loss to finding joy in life with her baby, Katie shares how becoming a mom reshaped, not replaced, her identity as a designer. Together, Katie and Gea unravel what it means to balance art, business, and babies in a world that expects endless productivity.

You’ll discover:

✨ Why Katie’s transition to motherhood felt freeing after such a long journey to get there

🧶 How her creative process shifted from big bursts to joyful little snippets of making

🌈 Katie’s secrets for building bold color palettes (yes, including the power of a “ming color”)

🔥 Honest reflections on burnout, business struggles, and diversifying income as a designer

🤖 Her unfiltered take on AI, creativity, and why mistakes matter more than perfection

🎃 A chat about her new spooky mini-collection Baby Boo for Hobbii (think cute rompers, bonnets & blankets!)

💡 Advice for aspiring designers about starting small, staying authentic, and protecting your joy

🎨 Childhood memories, color play tips, and what Katie would tell her younger self with a crochet hook in hand

💬 The heartwarming messages from the craft community that remind her why making matters

Whether you’re a maker, a mom, or a color-loving creative, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace imperfection, protect your spark, and find joy in the stitches and the spaces in between.

Because crafting isn’t just about the finished project, it’s about slowing down, making meaning, and weaving community.

🌈 Where to Find Katie

Stay connected with Katie and her colorful, maximalist world of knit & crochet:

• Instagram: @katiejonesknit

• YouTube: Katie Jones Knit

• Website: katiejonesknit.com

Don’t miss her upcoming Baby Boo Halloween Mini Collection with Hobbii and her new book dropping later this year! ✨

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Love you bestie, bye! 🧶