Seeing my crochet designs featured in an international magazine was a dream come true—but getting them on the front cover not once, but twice? That felt surreal! This journey was full of persistence, creativity, and a little bit of manifestation. Here’s how it all happened and why putting yourself out there can lead to incredible opportunities.
The Email That Changed Everything
Last year, I sent three cold emails to different publications, hoping to land a feature for my crochet patterns. A week later, one editor responded—she was from Simply Crochet Magazine, a UK-based publication known for showcasing beautiful, creative crochet designs. She told me she was looking for Christmas patterns for the winter issue and Easter patterns for the Spring 2025 edition.
I immediately got to work, submitting detailed proposals for my designs. To my excitement, she loved them! She asked for two Christmas patterns and later invited me to submit a mini Easter collection with four additional patterns. Every proposal I sent was approved, and just like that, I was creating for an internationally recognized crochet magazine.
The Perks of Working with a Magazine
Not only did Simply Crochet pay me a commission for each design, but they also provided all the yarn I needed! A box of carefully selected skeins arrived at my doorstep, ready for me to bring my designs to life. At the same time, I was juggling a book deal and filming my Learn to Crochet course—it was an intense but creatively fulfilling season in my life.
Manifesting the Front Cover
As I worked on my designs, I noticed something about the magazine’s covers—there was always an amigurumi pattern featured in the top right corner. I decided right then: My designs are going to be on that cover.
When the Christmas issue was set to release, I checked the magazine’s website the morning of the launch. And there it was—my little elf design on the front cover. The excitement was overwhelming. Two months later, when my next Christmas pattern came out—front cover again.
I don’t share this to boast but to show the power of confidence, persistence, and goal-setting. I believed in my work, pushed my goals further, and made it happen. And as I wait for my Easter collection to be released (March 18!), you can probably guess what I’m manifesting next… ;)
Building Relationships and Future Opportunities
Beyond these incredible moments, I’ve built lasting relationships with editors and industry professionals. They know I deliver quality work on time, and now I’m on their radar for future projects. These connections can lead to more exciting opportunities down the road.
My Advice: Put Yourself Out There!
If there’s one takeaway from my experience, it’s this: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
- Send that email.
- Make that connection.
- Claim your goals with confidence.
You never know what’s on the other side of that opportunity until you take the first step. If I had hesitated, I wouldn’t have seen my designs gracing the front covers of an international magazine.
So, what’s your next big goal? Say it out loud, take action, and make it happen!
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