Hey there, fellow yarn enthusiasts!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Hooooked.com, a brand-new space crafted with love for crocheting creators like you.
This isn’t just another blog platform.
It’s a cozy corner of the internet where your hooks, your projects, and your stories take center stage. And I can’t wait to tell you how it all began.
Picture this: a living room scattered with skeins of yarn, a half-finished amigurumi bunny staring at me from the couch, and my daughter’s eyes lighting up as she perfects her latest stitch.
She’s been hooked on crocheting for a while now (pun intended!), and I’ve watched her pour her heart into every loop and knot. She’d show me her work: cats for her Halloween Crazy Cat Lady costume, cross-eyed frogs, fluffy turtles, even a quirky little octopus, and I thought to myself, “This deserves more than just a proud parent’s applause.” She needed a place to share her creations, connect with others who get the magic of a well-placed double crochet, and maybe even inspire someone else to pick up a hook.
That’s when Hooooked was born.
I built this platform for her by learning how to do it from scratch, with Python code. Mind you, I am not a software engineer or a computer scientist (I'm a philosophy professor). But, as I watched her learn to make intricate loops from a bunch of YouTube videos and scattered web-pages, I got a similar inspiration: to learn how to make something. So, I made this.
But it’s not just her space: it’s yours too. Whether you’re a seasoned pro with a stash that rivals a yarn store or a newbie still untangling your first chain, Hooooked is where you can spin your passion into stories. Write about that sweater you made for your best friend, the late-night unraveling disasters ("This frog looks terrible!" - we’ve all been there), or the pattern you dreamed up that’s too good to keep to yourself. Share your wins, as well as your “what was I thinking?” moments. This is a community for real creators, not a polished sales pitch.
So, why join?
Because here, you’re not just posting into the void. You’re building something: your own little hub where people can find you, follow your journey, and cheer you on. Imagine readers stumbling across your post about that chunky throw you made, then asking for tips or even buying your next pattern. This isn’t about instant fame (though, hey, if the yarn gods smile on you, who knows?). It’s about growing a space that’s as vibrant and unique as the projects on your hook.
Ready to get started? Sign up, write your first post, and let’s see where this thread takes us. I can’t wait to read about your next masterpiece.
Happy hooking,
CrochetDad