From Crochet Hippo to Times Square Spotlight | Inspiring Story for Makers About Creativity, Crochet Legacy, and How Handmade Projects Can Reach Unexpected Places

From Crochet Hippo to Times Square Spotlight | Inspiring Story for Makers About Creativity, Crochet Legacy, and How Handmade Projects Can Reach Unexpected Places

What happens when something you make with your own two hands ends up in one of the most iconic places in the world? In this episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I’m taking you back to 2014—before I ever had an Etsy shop, before I started designing crochet patterns, and before I dreamed this business would exist.

This isn’t a “how-to” episode. It’s a story—a reminder that the work of your hands matters more than you realize. I share the behind-the-scenes of how my hippo landed in Times Square, the lessons it taught me about showing up, and why I even started this podcast in the first place: to leave a legacy of stories and encouragement my kids can one day listen to.

✨ In this episode you’ll hear:
● The true story of how my crocheted hippo was featured in Times Square

● Why sharing your creativity—even in small ways—can lead to big opportunities

● The importance of leaving a creative legacy for your loved ones

● Encouragement to keep putting your handmade work into the world

Whether you crochet for fun, for business, or simply for yourself, I hope this story inspires you to keep creating and sharing. Because you never know when your “hippo moment” might come.

For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hooked on Growth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which goes into much more detail on scaling!

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