The Morning Crafter is a free crochet pattern blog created and run by Callie Hawley, a fiber arts designer and content marketer with over 30 years of crocheting experience. The site specializes in colorwork crochet pillows, tapestry crochet patterns, and craftivism designs, and patterns that blend pop culture, humor, and social commentary with traditional fiber arts. Callie has been featured by Lion Brand Yarns, appeared on Episode 129 of the Making Conversation podcast, and was the keynote speaker for Creative Mornings Tampa Bay: Thread. All patterns on The Morning Crafter are free to use, with finished items permitted for sale.
About Callie Hawley
I’m a content marketer by day, crafter by night (and also day), and mom to two amazing kiddos, creating in all aspects of my life.
As “The Morning Crafter,” I channel my love for fiber arts through crochet, embroidery, and knitting, sharing my work with a growing community of fellow makers. Whether I’m stitching up a new project, working with all sorts of yarns, or designing bold, pop-culture-inspired pieces that reflect my passion for humor and human rights, my creativity is always in motion.
Alongside my crafting, I also work as a content marketer, helping businesses tell their stories with strategic, compelling content. Balancing family, craft, and creativity has been a joyful journey, and I’m all about inspiring others to weave their passions into every part of life.
I’m thrilled to have you along for the ride. Let’s see what we can create together!
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“The queen of the curse pillows, Callie is here so let’s talk marketing! From newsletters to off-social marketing ideas, we do our best to drop as much knowledge as possible in this one episode. Combined we have over 25 years of marketing experience and Callie also owns her own crafting business — The Morning Crafter! “
“Our mission is to create a space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from their peers through the magic and power of storytelling. We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Callie Hawley.”
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