The Joy of Crochet with Tamara Kelly - Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 58

Craftonians!✨ Welcome to Episode 58 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and cozy episode, Joleen chats with the talented Tamara Kelly — designer, educator, and the creative mind behind the beloved Moogly Blog. This delightful convo is all about the love of crochet, the journey of handmade creations, and the stories behind those lovingly stitched blankets and garments. Tamara opens up about what fuels her creativity, her favorite projects, and the importance of mixing relaxing pieces with technical challenges. They also talk about the comeback of freeform crochet and the never-ending joy of discovering new techniques. Guest BioTamara Kelly is the powerhouse behind MooglyBlog.com, an award-winning crochet website packed with fabulous patterns, step-by-step tutorials, and crafty goodness for makers at all levels. She's a global instructor, book author, and design genius, known for her colorful and approachable style. Whether it’s squishies or garments, Tamara brings joy to every stitch. Follow TamaraWebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestTiktokYoutubeEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 03:00] – Weather Woes & Realness[03:00 – 08:30] – Meet Tamara: Return of the Queen of Crochet[08:30 – 15:00] – Blankets, Fan Moments & Son's Late Realization[15:00 – 22:00] – Designing, Donating, and the Life of a Yarn Artist[22:00 – 28:30] – Favorite Projects, Comfort Crocheting & Color Play[28:30 – 28:59] – Freeform Crochet & The Endless Learning of the Craft[29:00 – 30:59– Color Play & Creativity[31:00 – 33:59 – Bio-Crochet & Freeform Fun [34:00 – End] – Wrap-Up & What's NextQuotes from the Episode"Every time I sit down to crochet, there’s something new to discover." – Tamara Kelly"Crochet isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way to calm the chaos and create beauty." – Joleen Emery"We are never done learning. Even after decades, crochet keeps surprising me." – Tamara Kelly"There’s always something new in crochet, and that’s what I love." – Tamara Kelly"Some projects are just too precious to give away. They hold my time, my thoughts, and my heart." – Joleen Emery Resources and Links🧶 MooglyBlog.com – for patterns, crochet-alongs & tutorials🌐 Crochet Guild of America – Tamara's teaching retreat🛠️ Upcoming CALs (Crochet-Alongs) – Watch Tamara’s blog for announcements🔍 Curious about Bio-Crochet? Tamara mentions it as a trend she’s excited to explore! Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB