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March 6, 2018 By admin 61 Comments

Chetnanigans Joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

If you haven’t heard about Chetnanigans you are in for a treat! Today on the Yarn Thing Podcast join me as I talk with Holly and Sean, owners of Chetnanigans, about how they got started and what is like running a business out of their garage.

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About Chetnanigans:

Chetnanigans was started in early 2015. Prior to this date, we were building and selling some items on eBay, but the official start of our business was the launch of our Etsy Store on 3/27/15.

Our successful was built initially on our Hairpin Lace Loom and Organizers. When we started, we were offering about 8 – 10 items. Today we offer over 70 different models from which to choose! The company was started based upon an idea I had to help Holly become more efficient when changing hooks on a project. I watched her one evening change her hook to a different hook to complete her project and the entire process probably took 3 – 4 minutes… “Not there”,” Where did I leave that hook?”, “Wrong bag, oh here it is!” I came up with an idea to build her a small desktop organizer for her hooks.Red Heart Scarf Party-15 FREE Scarf Patterns

The next day, I purchased a drill press and set to work. Later that day, she came by and posted pictures of it on two of her Facebook Crochet pages. Over the next 24 hours, we received over 4,000 likes! It was a real revelation that there were so many Crocheters out there without the proper tools to do their work! I decided to launch Chetnanigans over the next few days.

Nearly three years later, we’ve sold over 3,300 items, introduced over 70 different models and have created hundreds of custom built crochet hook organizers! This last year, we secured a relationship with a US Based Midwest manufacturer who is producing 15 different models of our design for our company. We are working with this manufacturer to develop retail packaging and hope to launch into retail storefronts later this year. In the meantime, his products have been very well received by our customers and sales of this line have already risen to over 50% of our business!

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This last week, one of our Blocking Boards were featured in Crochet World Magazines’ 40th Anniversary Issue and was highlighted as an” Editor’s Faves”. Across from this review, we launched a full page, full color advertising campaign launching our company into the Fiber Arts World! We continue to innovate and add value to the industry.

In late February, we introduced the new Premier BlocksAll 812. This is a 12” blocking platform with an 8” x 8” area that has pin holes every ½” while the balance of the board is at 1” pin hole spacing. Our 8” BlocksAll Products are extremely popular and the opportunity to incorporate a unique 8” area into our 12” Blocking Board Line Up was a perfect way to extend out offerings and meet the need of thousands of Crocheters worldwide. In that same video, we announced our latest “Chetnanigans Granny Square Perfector Strips”.

These are simply small strips of wood with holes drilled into them to align with our 8” and 12” BlocksAll Products. When a person is blocking say 20 – 30 squares at a time, it’s quite common that the squares at the top of the “stack” are slightly smaller than those at the bottom based upon the dynamics of the squares pulling in and adding pressure to the top end of the pins. This translates to issues surrounding the final project. You might have number of exactly 12” x 12” squares, but as you begin joining them, you may notice that some of your squares are slightly smaller than others, and this is a function of where that square was located in the blocking board stack. Chetnanigans introduced a perfect solution for this and we’ve named them the “Chetnanigans Granny Square Perfector Strips”. These ingenious small strips of wood fit over the tops of our pins and force the pins back to a perfectly vertical position, making sure that the squares at the top at the stack, and bottom were 100% aligned with each other!

Finally, we’ve had customers looking for a solution to block squares larger than 12”. Lori from Colorado Springs called one night and asked if I could build her a 21” x 21” board. We talked about is and I shared some significant issues with producing and shipping a board that size. Instead, I shared with her an idea that I had been thinking about… Magnetic Blocking Boards! For an additional fee, we can add 12 magnets to two edges of our boards that will allow you to spin the board and attach up to 4 boards at a time creating a 24” x 24” platform (12” boards) or a 16” x 16” platform (8” boards). The beauty of this solution is that the boards can be used independently, or when needed, snapped together for that “large blocking project” that you’ve been working on…

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  1. Susan Izbiansky says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Crochet Workstation

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  2. Lorinda McKinster says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I loved the PODCAST I love the crochet workstation organizers.

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  3. Brooke Rabideau says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:05 am

    These Crochet work stations are awesome! 🙂

    Reply
  4. JACQUELINE says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:06 am

    I would love to win a Crochet workstation.

    Reply
  5. ladyintn48 - Debra says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:06 am

    crochet workstation

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  6. Tiffin Filion says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:06 am

    I think every crocheter needs a crochet workstation

    Reply
  7. Amanda White says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:10 am

    My crochet workstations around my house are quite unorganized and very reminiscent of Holly’s story where my hooks are kept in zippered bags. A Chetnanigans organizer would be a great addition to ease my workflow and beautifully display my Clover amours and Furls hooks.

    Reply
  8. Deatra D Faughn says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:11 am

    I loved the podcast Marly, thanks for having such an amazing couple on the tube today. Very enjoyable, i love the crochet workstation’s and all the other wounderful items they have come up with. So nice to be able to buy real wood an not your everyday plastic in todays world. Thanks

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  9. Mari Johnson says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:12 am

    I could really use a crochet workstation. All of my supplies are scattered across my bed right now.

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  10. Kathy says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Crochet Work Station. Loved this show! <3

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  11. Beverly Kamps says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Crochet Work Station. I really loved today’s pod cast. Chetnanigans was great and I’m adding items to my wish list.

    Reply
  12. Regina S says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:14 am

    OMG, such a great podcast. What a fun couple. I would love to spend a few hours visiting his workshop watching him make the crochet workstation. I want everything they have created.
    Thanks!!

    Reply
  13. Marilyn Dohnalek says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:15 am

    The crochet workstations are very cool!

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  14. Carol T says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:15 am

    I just watched the live podcast. Sean and Holly are so fun to listen to! Great ideas and products including the crochet workstation!!! Love it. Thanks.

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  15. Carri Benson says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Shawn and Holly at Chetnanigans are such great people! Shawn’s woodworking is beautiful! Holly’s ideas are fabulous! It would certainly beautify my Crochet Workstation

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  16. Sheila Miller says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Crochet Work Station

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  17. icell clevenger says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:18 am

    I would love a crochet workstation organizer

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  18. Jenny Davis says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:18 am

    I could really use a crochet work station! Thanks for sharing these creations. Love the podcast.

    Reply
  19. Hattie Hey says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:22 am

    A chetnanigans crochet workstation would be a great addition for me. I have to check my work//travel bags to find the crochet hook for project I am starting, later have to find my stich marker in their holder, lastly find my needle to weave in the ends. Also this would take off my honey do list for my husband to come up with a crochet workstation to put everything in one place in the house, and it is portable. Thanks

    Reply
  20. Tonia Deakin says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Great! Great Podcast! Always is! I’m in LOVE with the wooden products Chetnanigans makes. I definitely need their products for my crochet workstation.

    Reply
  21. Barbara Plautz says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Crochet workstation. Thank you for the informative podcast

    Reply
  22. Ann Paradowski says

    March 6, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Marly did you make the hat you are wearing and if so were can I get the pattern? Also I would love a crochet workstation. I have never seen such beautiful products. Thank you

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    • MarlyBird135 says

      March 6, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      No Marly did not make the hat she is wearing.

      Reply
  23. Lisa Heilman says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Crochet Workstation

    Reply
  24. Teresa P says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    Beautiful workmanship! Nothing beats handmade products. I’ve been eyeing their products for a while. “Crochet workstation!”

    Reply
  25. Chris Lopez says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    Oh my goodness such a great show. I think my favorite part was when they talked about the Blocking Profectors. I so need those! I have a long wish list of products to create a wonderful crochet workstation.

    Reply
  26. Beth Partridge says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    Love the crochet work station. Very clever.

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  27. Judy Carlson says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    I would love a crochet work station. most fun video.

    Reply
  28. Patricia Chaddock says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I would love to have a crochet work-station to organize
    all of my stuff. At
    this point its in a
    very big bag. I wasn’t sure of where to post this. Show notes area is very confusing. Patti

    Reply
  29. Jessica kelly says

    March 6, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    I love the crochet workstation concept they made. I totally need one of those. Their work is amazing and I can see a lot that I would want.

    Reply
  30. Yvonne says

    March 6, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Oh my word I loved, loved, loved the podcast, they are such nice people. I would love to win the crochet workstation and I am sending the link to my husband with some ideas for Christmas and my birthday……….loved it Marly. I just sat there smiling at the laptop.

    Reply
  31. Barbara Fleming says

    March 6, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Crochet Workstation they are beautifully crafted.

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  32. Stephan Burse Jr says

    March 6, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    I don’t officially have a crochet work station so I keep my yarn in my room and just work all around my apartment lol.

    Reply
  33. Bonnie Jane Peterson says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:31 pm

    The Crochet Work Station is amazing. I would love to win and get organized!

    Reply
  34. Sandra says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Crochet workstation

    Reply
  35. Hazel Walton says

    March 6, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    Hi, as a fairly novice crocheter I need all the help I can get and certainly a crochet work shop would be very beneficial. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  36. Kathleen Champ says

    March 6, 2018 at 7:07 pm

    Hi ya Marley, wrote so sad I missed live show today. This is by far one if my faves. I’m hoping the drawing hadn’t been done..and crossing my fingers! 8 )
    I hate to say these lovely,.and worth every cent I’m sure, aren’t in my budget. Maybe they week be able be to bring prices down just enough with the manufacturer for those of us crochet Lovers that are on a very strict budget. Myself an disabled and loved the idea of the bedside helper. I can tell you a few days a week in bed are rough and though yarn itself is so pricey these days ..yikes! When you have something as wonderful a crochet that lets your mind continue to flourish and create it certainly would be a blessing to have those MUCH NEEDED things easy to use ..definitely get more done more often without a TANGLED mess and frustration! Congrats to the lucky..scratch that, CONGRATS TO THEY BLESSED WINNER!
    Toodles for now, Kathleen Champ in Cali

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    • mimibabydoll2002 says

      March 21, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      It is a great item! I’m disabled and he chose my idea and created it perfectly. I know how you feel about things being financially difficult on a tight budget. Contact Sean he may not cut the price but may allow payments.

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  37. Kathleen Champ says

    March 6, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    Hi ya Marley, WOW, so sad I missed live show today. This is by far one if my faves. I’m hoping the drawing hadn’t been done..and crossing my fingers! 8 )
    I hate to say these lovely,.and worth every cent I’m sure, aren’t in my budget. Maybe they will be able be to bring prices down just enough with the manufacturer for those of us crochet Lovers that are on a very strict budget. Myself am disabled and loved the idea of the bedside helper/CROCHET WORKSTATION! It was super when I found the cushion grip hooks and now this MIND BLOWN! I can tell you a few days a week in bed are rough and though yarn itself is so pricey these days ..yikes! When you have something as wonderful a crochet that lets your mind continue to flourish and create (KEEPS YOU YOUNG 8)) it certainly would be a blessing to have those MUCH NEEDED things with easy use ..definitely get more done more often without a TANGLED mess and frustration! Congrats to the lucky..scratch that, CONGRATS TO THEY BLESSED WINNER!
    Toodles for now, Kathleen Champ in Cali
    P.s. Was so excited forgot my key word and tried to go back and edit..hit the wrong button. Im not sure how to delete the accidental entry. Hope it doesn’t disqualify.

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  38. Denise Woodside says

    March 7, 2018 at 12:41 am

    I’d love a desktop organizer for my crochet workstation!

    Reply
  39. Ida Middendorf says

    March 7, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    I certainly need this for my Crochet Workstation! Love their stuff!

    Reply
  40. Ida Williamson says

    March 7, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I love the crochet workstation! What an awesome show.

    Reply
  41. Sue Cary says

    March 7, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    This was the best visit with a guest for a while. I totally enjoyed it so much. The projects he makes are perfect for a more organized work station. Thank you for having them on.

    Reply
  42. Sarah S says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:34 am

    This episode was so much fun. I would love to win a crochet workstation.

    Reply
  43. Cheryl Clark says

    March 8, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    To get a crochet work station would be fantastic!
    Get tons of ideas for much needed gifts! Thanks much!
    These people are so fun and full of life!

    Reply
  44. Debbie McKenzie says

    March 9, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Yes I would love me a CROCHET WORK STATION!

    Reply
  45. Jeania I Kennedy says

    March 10, 2018 at 5:20 am

    CROCHET WORK STATION. I am also a knitter.

    Reply
  46. Margaret Ford says

    March 10, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Crochet workstation

    Reply
  47. Vicki Vessa says

    March 10, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    A crochet workstation woild be perfect out here in my tractor trailer.

    Reply
  48. Amberly says

    March 11, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    These are amazing tools to add to my crochet workstation

    Reply
  49. Michelle Anderson says

    March 11, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    I just took a peek at chetnanigans.com and I am in love….WITH EVERYTHING! Now I just need to win the lottery so I can spoil myself. My crochet workstation (aka my desk) is a disorganized disaster.

    Reply
  50. [email protected] says

    March 11, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    So many great ideas….I never know how to organize anything. A crochet work station could solve everything, time to go shopping =). Thanks for a great podcast.

    Reply
  51. jgravino says

    March 12, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I totally need a crochet workstation. I have to get some of their products for myself. Well my birthday is coming….big hint!

    Reply
  52. joyce hancock says

    March 17, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Wonderful show, Marly. I loved seeing all of the items they have designed. Their crochet workstation is such a unique design. I would love to own some of their products.

    Reply
  53. Vicki L Lynch says

    March 17, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I enjoyed the show. The crochet workstation design would be helpful.

    Reply
  54. Nancy Liriano says

    March 18, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I have been crocheting for years
    now. Just started knitting recently. And with Marley bird I have learned so much about both worlds and all the products that are out there I had no idea. A crochet workstation organizer will be fabulous for me among some of the other things that I saw on the podcast today. Thank you for great show and I can’t wait to make my shopping list.

    Reply
  55. Mary Alice Helgesen says

    March 21, 2018 at 8:50 am

    I enjoyed hearing about the creativity and pride Shawn puts in his crochet workstations and other products. I don’t do woodwork, but I appreciate good craftsmanship. I plan to look at his website further to see which of his products would be most useful to me.

    Reply
  56. mimibabydoll2002 says

    March 21, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    Crochet workstation… Also in response to the bedside comfort workstation. I’m the Amanda he mentioned and it honestly brought tears to my eyes again. Sean did something amazing for me and I’ll always be beyond grateful. I use my workstation daily and still love it. Wish I could share a picture of it on my night stand which is where it is displayed if I’m not using it in bed.

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  57. Amy says

    May 11, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    Loved learning about the crochet workstations

    Reply
  58. Bonnie C. says

    May 20, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    It was great listening to Sean’s story. I would love to try one of their crochet workstations!

    Reply
  59. Alanna Wilcox says

    May 31, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Great podcast. The crochet workstation is now on my christmas list 😀

    Reply

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