The Hook Nook on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Pivoting to find what is right for you can usually lead you to find your happiness. Join me on the Yarn Thing Podcast for a special episode with Jessica Carey of The Hook Nook to learn about her journey. Starting out as a maker, to starting her own business to creating physical products Jessica has found what she loves and has pursued it.

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About Jessica

Jessica Carey, of The Hook Nook, has taken her passion for crochet as well as her journey in self-growth and turned it into a community to help people of all generations feel a sense of self-worth as she helps them navigate the intricacies of fiber arts while also blossoming into their true self. The Hook Nook has become a haven for makers of all skill levels to build their confidences in themselves as well as share in uplifting and inspiring others with their own stories.

Jessica from The Hook Nook

Jessica began crocheting just so she could make her daughter some items she could keep as she got older. It meant a lot to Jessica to be able to give her such meaningful gifts in hopes she would appreciate them. As things progressed, Jessica found myself selling her makes to friends and family and soon after that, opened an Etsy shop in 2012.

THN Designer Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

After a rollercoaster of successes and failures and feeling burnt out, Jessica chose to cease selling finished items in January of 2016 and began dabbling in the world of pattern design. After many successful (and not-so-successful) designs, Jessica chose to switch things up a bit.

So the story of The Hook Nook collection started. Learn more about this journey in this episode of the Yarn Thing Podcast.

Find The Hook Nook online in the following locations

Shop the Hook Nook

Shop the Hook Nook Collection

Listen to the Show

Want to watch live on YouTube? Be sure to tune in at 10am MST on the Marly Bird YouTube channel. If you can’t watch live that is okay, just catch the replay for your chance to win. Towards the end of the live show you will hear how to enter to win some amazing prizes from our guests.

Giveaway

WINNER: Congratulations to our winner Libby. We have sent you an email so be sure to check and see if you got one! Please reply with your full mailing address and phone number so that we can get your prize sent out to you!

Be sure to watch the full episode to learn how you can enter to win a prize. You must comment on this blog post and use the keyword.

Link to help you with the comment: https://www.joann.com/search?q=The+Hook+Nook+Yarn

FINE PRINT: While we LOVE your comments on Facebook, Twitter, IG, Ravelry and everywhere else we will only count the comments made on this blog post as entries. Please only one comment per person. We will email the winner directly so please make sure that you enter your email address correctly. You will have 48 hours from when the email is sent to claim your prize or we will pick a new winner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hook Nook all about?

So here’s the thing… Jessica Carey from The Hook Nook has built this amazing community to help makers of all levels feel good about themselves! She wants to help you navigate fiber arts and really blossom into your true self. It’s all about building confidence and sharing inspiring stories.

How did Jessica get started with The Hook Nook?

Honestly… she first started crocheting to make special gifts for her daughter. She found herself selling to friends and family, even opened an Etsy shop back in 2012! After some ups and downs, she decided to focus on pattern design and then, well, The Hook Nook collection was born!

Where can I find The Hook Nook online?

Yes! You can connect with The Hook Nook all over the place… check out their website, YouTube channel, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. They also have patterns on Ravelry and a super fun Facebook group to join!

How can I enter the giveaway?

Oh, it’s pretty simple! You’ll need to watch the full episode and then leave a comment on this blog post using a specific keyword. Just make sure you enter your email correctly so they can reach you if you win!

What kind of projects does Marly Bird design?

Well, Marly is a knit and crochet designer, and she’s totally obsessed with yarn! Her goal is to make learning to knit and crochet really fun and super approachable for everyone.

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  1. Carleen Roberts says:

    Great to meet you, Jessica, on Marly Bird’s Yarn Thing Podcast. I have 2 favorite colorways that jumped out at me, so here they are: Your Main Squeeze Pinto Noir and your Ginormous In Shadows. Looking forward to getting your book. Crocheting is my happy place!

  2. Janetta Singleton says:

    I love to crochet. I do refer to my “crochet time” as my “Crochet Zen” time and relaxation. I will crochet for hours before I know it. When in the zone ALL of reality/what ever is going on around me is 100% blocked from my seeing or hearing. I really like more than several of the colors which are Blue Steel, Pinot Noir, Tattoo Ink and Peacock Feathers.

  3. Milagritos Ortiz says:

    They are all pretty, but Small Stuff in Pink Peony is my favorite and then Tattoo Ink and Gemstone! 🙂

  4. Melissa says:

    I really love the color peacock feathers. I’m definitely getting the interchangeable hook set and end weaving tools in the near future!

  5. Ruth Gavin says:

    Its a toss up between Ginormous In Shadows, and Yummy Tweed in Dusty Rose, but if I have to pick one – In Shadows gets the vote.

  6. Tonia Brock says:

    GEMSTONE IS MY COLOR OF CHOICE. REALLY HOPING THAT MY JOANN WILL GROW ITS YARN SECTION IT’S SMALL AND SAD WOULD BE NICE TO SHOP IN STORE MORE OFTEN APPOSED TO ONLY GETTING GOOD STUFF ONLINE

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