Tool Talk: Must-Have Gear, Weird Hacks, and What’s Just Hype

Join host Gea on this delightfully nerdy episode of Skein and Tell as she opens up her craft drawer (and her heart) to share the fiber tools she loves, the hacks she swears by, and the gadgets that might just be glittery nonsense. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just got your first hook, this is your ultimate guide to the gear that keeps our WIPs moving, and our sanity mostly intact.

You’ll discover:

• The essential tools that earn a permanent spot on Gea’s craft table (and the one that lives in her couch cushions)
• Why ergonomic hooks and swivel cables are the unsung heroes of fiber wellness
• How bobby pins, baby teethers, and old eyeglass cases became chaotic crafting MVPs
• What makes a sock blocker weirdly magical (or just weird)
• Which trendy tools are actually helpful, and which ones are hype disguised as hype

Plus, don’t miss the Archaeology of Yarn segment with Yarndiana Jones as we dig up the mysterious, globe-spanning history of the humble crochet hook.

Whether you're fully kitted out or living that yarn goblin life with a hook, hope, and vibes, this episode will have you laughing, learning, and maybe reorganizing your notions pouch (again).

Vote, tag your chaos with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast and send Gea your weirdest tool story to [e-mail], we might just read it on a future episode!