Grab your favorite WIP and a cup of something cozy because this week’s Skein and Tell episode is one you don’t want to miss. 🎧 ✨ Tune in, feel seen, and celebrate the beautiful chaos of crochet with Toni Lipsey on Skein and Tell!
🧶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Host Gea sits down with the radiant Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really means to live a yarn-filled life. From crochet conspiracies to burnout, business lessons, and even a spicy take on AI in fiber arts, this episode is warm, unfiltered, and full of those mic-drop moments you’ll be thinking about long after the last stitch.
🧶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode
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Crochet superstitions and why Toni swears by her “hook drop = quit for the day” rule
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What makes a “real” crocheter (hint: it’s not your yarn stash)
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Burnout and boundaries and how she found her way back to joy
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The truth about pattern pricing & accessibility in the fiber biz
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AI in crochet, the good, the bad, and the downright messy
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Color confidence, stereotypes, and crafting as art
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Teamwork makes the dream work and Toni’s journey from solo hustle to building a team
Whether you’re on your tenth project bag or just figured out how to chain, Toni’s wisdom and warmth will meet you exactly where you are.
💖 Why This Episode Matters
Crochet is more than loops and yarn—it’s community, creativity, and self-expression. Toni reminds us that our quirks, unfinished projects, and even our struggles are all part of the craft. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “doing it right,” this episode is your gentle reminder: you absolutely are.
🎧 Listen & Connect with Toni
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