{"podcast":{"title":"Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast","slug":"simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467","podcast_index_feed_id":7164467,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ffc5cc04/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.marcymade.co/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42811529/42811529-1763514631252-e32b773cc913.jpg","author":"Marcy Gardner","episode_count":77,"summary":"Want to grow your crochet skills and create a life you love through creativity? Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast helps you do exactly that. I’m Marcy Gardner—crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two—and each week I bring you crochet inspiration, beginner-friendly amigurumi tips, and creative business strategies designed for makers like you. From selling at craft fairs to making meaningful gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. 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