About this episode
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 💖 Subscribe, rate & leave a cozy little review! It helps so much!💌 Share this episode with your crafty group chat or yarn BFF.🧵 Tag us on your social media with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast, or share your thoughts with us about the podcast to @hobbiiyarns or @geafromhobbii