Hard Rock Crochet
By Tegan & Kate
Hard Rock CrochetJul 03, 2022
π’ CREATOR SHOUT OUT π’ Kat from Oliphant Kat
Kat from Oliphant Kat joins us for a chat about her secret corner for the kids, playing with a rotary phone, and how she made 43 FO's in 2022 π± (we are still shocked!)
You can follow Kat on Instagram @oliphantkat and visit www.oliphantkat.com.au for patterns and tech editing.
π GUESS WHO'S BACK!!! π
We're baaaaaaccckkkkkkk!!!!!!!!
We have some tea β to spill and we need to talk about Bruno. I mean... last year.
Grab ya WIP's and snacks and let's catch up!
π Lumos Dumbledore π
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
- Lumos Lumos review
- Why we have been away
- Glowing yarn
- Spooky holiday
π’ CREATOR SHOUT OUT π’ Jeanette from New Wave Knitting
Jeanette from New Wave Knitting joins us for a chat about her staple knitting collection, a checklist to making your own capsule wardrobe, and fibre school.
You can follow Jeanette on Instagram @newwaveknitting and visit www.newwaveknitting.com for Jeanette's shop and blog.
π’ CREATOR SHOUT OUT π’ Drew from Drewbie's Zoo
Hello!!!!
Drew from Drewbie's Zoo joins us for a chat about his brand new book, the secret to picking pattern names, and costume designing.
You can follow Drew on Instagram @drewbieszoo and purchase his brand new book - Crochet Magical Creatures from:
Booktopia: https://bit.ly/3U0akrX
Dymocks: https://bit.ly/3BvEr3q
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eGCY18
π Welcome To The Jungle π
π΅ Welcome to the jungle,
Where you spend money,
My wallet gets very sad,
About next day delivery! π€
- Shopping for hacks
- Pen or grab?
- Scammers hit again
- Spewing chicken
π LOVE YA DAD π
Father's Day is approaching, so we find some fun patterns on Ravelry that can be whipped up in a flash. Β
- Is that a wig?
- A sweater story we can all get behind
- Funny tools
- Would your dad wear that?
π Contains Mature Contentπ
Ravelry has been showing off some features on their frontpage recently, so we took to the site with a random word generator to see what would come up... (pun intended). Β
- Actors we dislikeΒ
- What's your safe word?Β
- Getting a bit randy
- Shocking makes
Creator Shout Out with Sarah from Yarnologie Magazine
Sarah from Yarnologie Magazine joins us for a chat about Ruby, the people she has met, and inside the magazine.
You can follow Sarah on Instagram @yarnologiemag and purchase the magazine from www.yarnologie.com.au or visit to find your nearest stockist.
Reminiscing
This episode didn't have a plan. We jumped on and talked about crap. So we hope you enjoy!
- Instagram reels
- Songs that remind us of the good times
- Are you with HBA?
- Crafty updates
What is that?
Kate has been busy getting creative between sick kids and moving house, and I show off all the things I bought with my tax return that I haven't got yet...
- TikTok Craft Hacks
- Must-Have Craft Tools
- Some are disturbing...
- Tegan's spending habits
- Kate needs your help!
Giving Back
Kate and I reunite after a short break and talk about how to give back to the community, app updates and how to remove an avo from a tree.
- KOGO donations
- Ribblr & Etsy updates
- Old Knitting Patterns
- Twist & Flick π
Hard Rock Crochet: Podcast Trailer
Tegan and Kate are makers and creators who love to create π€ͺ silly crafty content and talk all day long about making things! This podcast is dedicated to just that. Crafting. You'll discover what's happening in our community, patterns and yarns you must own, things that unravel our yarn, and creator shout-outs. We will also discuss what's happening in our neck of the woods including WIP's, new patterns and products, and yarns we're stashing. So grab yourself a cuppa or WIP and join us on Hard Rock Crochet every Monday!
Creator Shout Out with Mel from Three Cats Yarn
Mel from Three Cats Yarn joins us for a chat about her gorgeous cats, how she gets inspiration for her dyed yarns, and why knitting is her fidget spinner.
You can follow Mel on Instagram @threecatsyarn
Unravel with Tegan & Kate: Chats at the round table - WeCrochet
We invited some special guests to join us this week to discuss the actions of WeCrochet and a creator that caused controversy and confusion within our crafty community this month.
A Spicy Theory
Look, you might at me at the end of this episode or you will thank me for making you go back in time and listen to some classics hits!
- Unravelling yarn weights
- Have you frogged it?
- Tegan's wild theory
- Kate's WIP update
A Hot Mess
Kate and Tegan are sick, but that doesn't stop them from bringing you an episode that is just a hot mess.
- Did you hear about this magazine?
- New yarn from BWM
- Daisies?
- Tegan's hubby shaved her head!
- Kate moved house
Creator Shout Out - Chloe from Wool and Works
Chloe from Wool and Works joins us for a chat about her obsession with dying yarn, how her family get involved in important decisions with Wool and Works, and why mohair is out and suri silk is in!
Our lucky patrons on Patreon who opted for the Vodcast, also got a sneak peek at some upcoming colourways!
You can follow Chloe on Instagram @woolandworks
Ace Advent-ura
Did someone say Advents? Shut up and take my money!
This episode has so much info, we had to add 30 mins!
- All things advents
- Tester pool gone wrong
- We have BIG news
- I wasn't expecting that
- Spendigo????
Creator Shout Out - Adele from Cro With The Flo (No soggy pav 's)
Adele from Cro With The Flo joins us for a chat about her obsession with Aussie animals, why she is not a fan of chicken Twisties, and bush turkey's.
We also chat about deadly adorable Aussie animals and wonder how we are even still alive!
You can follow Adele on Instagram and TikTok @cro_with_the_flo
The Lost Episode
Welcome to the Lost Episode... This is just a tribute, you gotta believe me.
- Etsy's latest fail
- Quick & Easy Winter Projects
- Fox cub joins the banter
- Tegan forgot to hit record
- What unravels our yarn
- A misheard lyric, I wish I didn't hear...
Creator Shout Out - Zac from Crochet Me Zaddy
Zac from Crochet Me Zaddy joins us for a chat about his hobbies, which PokΓ©mon he'd get a tattoo of, and how he taught his friend to crochet.
We also dig in deep about our favourite PokΓ©mon characters. Are you team Charmander or Bulbasaur? Vote below!
You can follow Zac on Instagram, TikTok or not Facebook @crochet.me.zaddy and watch along on Twitch @crochetmezaddy
Zac also accepts yarn donations here and you can purchase his patterns here.
A Nutty Easter
We finally got to record our first episode together! (we will tweak the sound for the next episode)
- Odd trends, are they truly odd?
- Easter projects by Aussie designers
- Controversy over a collaboration
- Do you scrunch or fold?
- How do you hold your yarn?
- Tegan reveals a mistake she made...
Creator Shout Out - Lisa from 111 Windmills
Lisa from 111 Windmills joins us for a chat about her business, upcoming fibre pop up show, and how she came about her name.
Where are our nerdy crafters at?! Are you team Merry or Pippin? Vote below!
You can follow Lisa on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube @111windmills and make sure to visit her website to sign up to her newsletter and check out her goodies www.eleventyonewindmills.com.auΒ
DESIGNER SHOUT OUT - Belinda Piper from Rose + Dot Co
Belinda joins me for a chat about Rose + Dot Co and discusses what she does, a few of her favourite things, and why Batman is better than Superman.
You can follow Belinda on all socials @roseanddotco or visit her website www.roseanddotco.com