Skein and Tell18 Aug 2025

Dropped Stitches and Secrets with Toni Lipsey of TLYarnCrafts

Join host Gea on this beautifully candid episode of Skein and Tell as she sits down with the radiant Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts to unravel the messy, magical, and deeply personal realities of life in yarn.

From crochet conspiracies and blocking debates to business burnout and AI in fiber arts, this convo is cozy, unfiltered, and so validating. Toni shares what it really takes to run a successful crochet brand, how she keeps creativity alive, and why your WIPs and weird crochet rituals are more than okay... They’re proof you’re doing it right!

You’ll hear:

How crochet superstition led to Toni’s “hook drop = quit for the day” rule

What makes someone a “real” crocheter (spoiler: it’s not fancy yarn)
Why burnout hit hard and how she came back with boundaries and joy
The truth about pattern pricing, accessibility, and sustaining a fiber biz
A spicy convo on AI: the good, the bad, and the pattern theft
Color confidence, crochet stereotypes, and crafting as art, not just function
Toni’s journey from solo hustle to building a team

Whether you're deep in your tenth project bag or just learned how to chain, this episode will meet you where you are, with warmth, wisdom, and a few mic-drop moments that’ll stay with you long after the last stitch!

Get inspired by Toni here:👉 Website: tlyarncrafts.com👉 Instagram: @tlyarncrafts👉 YouTube: TL Yarn Crafts Channel👉 Join the Yarnhive Community: tlyarncrafts.com/yarnhive

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