Today we’d like to introduce you to Beverly Hague.
Hi Beverly, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I learned to crochet in 2015 after I was watching a woman crocheting at the airport and commented that I had always wanted to learn. She gave me her bulky grey yarn & a plastic white N hook, said, “well here you go, now go on YouTube,” and walked away to her gate. I took that as a sign it was time to learn.
My first few projects were scarves & once I could read patterns, I turned to small hats & accessories. My husband’s grandma helped me get better with my counting and turning after saying my one scarf was looking like a diaper 🤣. She passed before we got married to I crocheted boutonnieres for our bridal party in her memory. I ultimately would only crochet on long road trips to my husband’s family in Ohio.
I came back to crochet in 2024 during a difficult postpartum period after having my oldest son. I was desperately trying to find something to be an outlet just for me, to help with my anxiety & limit my doom scrolling. YouTube got me into plushies. I tried & fell in love with how quickly I could get through many of them. It felt so good to learn new techniques and make cute things.
In March 2025, I went into it full force as a way to navigate the unimaginable grief of losing my twin boys born and gone too soon, Diego &. Dante. The name DEtangled Threads is a tribute to my 3 sons. The “D” honors my forever baby boys, Diego and Dante, and the “E” represents my living son, Elias. My logo also pays tribute to them. The rainbow wristband is for Elias and the baby I lost before him. The giraffe and fox plushies at my feet are for Diego and Dante since everything I had bought to prepare for them was with those 2 animals.
Crochet allows my mind to quiet and calms my anxiety. Each item is handmade by me, crafted with care and love. It brings me great joy to know that something created in my healing can bring happiness to someone else.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I do this on the side from my professional full time job so time is my biggest challenge. I mostly crochet in the evenings, when I am a passenger, or if I am sitting waiting for an appointment or my son’s activities. I never want this to feel like a job so I do try to limit the events I participate in so I don’t get burnt out. I also struggle with marketing myself on social media because I would much rather spend my limited time crocheting. The other challenge really has been navigating grief and the trauma caused by the loss of my sons since it does affect my every day life and mental health.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in plushies and small gifts. I have dabbled a little in some small home decor and clothing for myself. I am most proud of being self taught. I often don’t realize how big of a deal that is. I can’t believe the things I can make with yarn, a hook and my hands. It is very satisfying and I feel so good upon completing each item. I’m known for bright colors and for rarely making multiples of any item. There are just so many designs out there I figure how can I just stick to a making many of the same just because they are trendy. I like to find fun patterns especially if they are puns, silly or very expressive.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I mostly have built community with other crochet artist through Instagram. Some have become great friends. It’s fun to bounce ideas off of each other. It doesn’t feel like a competition and it’s great to connect over our obsession. I also encourage people to check out their local yarn stores and crochet groups. Many libraries near me have programming like that and it’s a a great way to connect with others that have similar interests and learn tips from them. I turn to YouTube regularly to see what is working for others when they are vending. I’ve learned lots of tips there from various VLOGs. I also would recommend connecting with local small businesses in your area. I have made friends and given I am not originally from here it has helped me collaborate and find community as well as given me opportunities to do pop ups and raise awareness of my business.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://detangledthreads.square.site/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detangledthreads/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEtangledThreads/
- Other: https://linktr.ee/DEtangledThreads
