How to Start a Crochet Business - even on a tight budget
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Ready to start a crochet business but don't know where to begin or struggling to gain traction on a tight budget? In today's Monday Morning Crochet Business Chat, we'll be talking about this and more!
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//WHERE I WOULD SPEND MY FIRST $150
* Register Business
* Open Etsy Shop (ads, reserve shipping, listing fees)
* Domain Name
* Poly Mailers
* Tissue Paper
* Thank You Cards
* Stickers
* Business Cards
* Branded Labels
* PR Shipping to Influencers
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Through her top-rated Crochetpreneur resources (blog, courses, retreat, and business academy), thriving Facebook community, and power-packed podcast, Pam incorporates her background as a psychotherapist and top-ranked Etsy seller to help crochet business owners go from overwhelmed maker/designer to profitable, rock star, artisan-entrepreneur.
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Thanks Pam, great info! I just wanted to let newbie Etsy sellers know that when I started last year I started by selling a few items to friends and uploaded the items to Etsy so that when I launched properly I had a few sales and reviews already. Then my 'proper' launch only had 1 product and I would buy the yarn after they ordered in the colour they chose! Even though I wasn't making a lot of profit I was able to test the market and build my ranking. Then, when I had enough proof that it worked for me I made my first wholesale order and started adding in more products. So you really can start of a shoe string! I also didn't use any tags or branding at first. I just wrote a little thank you note.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It really IS possible...strategy and tenacity are so key to success.
Thanks for this info... I am about to start selling on etsy and need lots of info about how to start ect...
Not so sure if I would like to start on etsy, they cuts they get off the profits of your works are completely ridiculous 😞
@@PoptartParasol they do a lot of work for you for that money! I just factor it into the cost of my products so I make a good profit.
Hi, do you still recommand Etsy? Ive seen a few bad reviews inn 2023 and apparently lots of ppl are quitting Etsy because of pricing or something..?@@thecrochetpreneur
Hi Pam, I’ve been crushing for quite a number of years. I do have a business name Aunt Linda’s, crochet I was happy find someone like you to help guide on how to start a business. I love your ideas on starting a business. Sincerely, Aunt Linda’s Crochet.😊
Just want to mention that thread crochet is often overlooked.....one big ball of thread and be found for 4 dollars, and a cheap steel hook, 2 mm or under, can be bought at your local thrift store for a song. A big ball of thread, 1100 yards, can easily make 4 doilies. And RUclips is full of pattern tutorials.
Hi Pam,
I might be 2 years behind in finding this amazing content 😊the advice you have given, has me thinking 🤔 😊that this model of building your business would suit anything😊I hope that you have now moved into your new dream home 🏡 blessings to you and your family 🙏🇦🇺✨️
I use cotton yarn and bright colors like red pink blue
I've been watch your videos, listening to your podcast, & reading your blog off & on for a few months now. Of course I subscribed right away! I think this is the 1st times I've watched this one. I love your simple plan to get started. It's easy, actionable & realistic. It also makes me think about what I would like to make and who my ideal customer is. I didn't know it could be so easy. Thank you for sharing a great plan for those of us who are curious about getting started in this biz!
Thank you from Malta
Absolutely learning something new! Thanks
Needed and appreciated🎉
Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate the push to get started.
I've been crocheting since a little girl, mostly gifted to new Mom's, family n friends.
Scarves n Blankets were my specialty n I've blossomed to other items like coasters n such.
I love challenging myself in learning new stitches n pattern n making it my own by adding a variety of extras in trimming designs.
Thank you so much for these tips! I started crocheting some mug cozies and a coasters and asked my local coffee shop if I could put some items there to sell and they said yes!
I am very happy I found your video today. Very informative and yes I subscribed right away. I have been crocheting again after I raised my family and closed a Bridal Store back in 2008 when the economy got bad. I was doing craft shows but my husband got sick last winter and is still recovering, he always helped me set up my shows. Now I am working on trying to sell from home. Thank so much for all your information!
Hi Pam, watching on replay just so you know. Listening and learning from you before I decide whether to jump in and open an online business. Thank you for all your motivational words and common sense approach xx
Great info! And very motivating!
Another excellent video. I really appreciated your discussion focused on the principle of "starting with one".
I am new here I have been crocheting off and on for 50 years now I am so glad I found you so I can stop giving my stuff away. As I didn't know how to charge for it .
We can hear you fine!
This video is very informative thank you! My question is: i dont create my own patterns so how do i sell my product without getting in trouble for using someone elses pattern?
You can’t sell their pattern but you can usually sell what you make from
That pattern
Thanks for including the budget!
Thank you - luvvit! Watching on replay whilst I teach myself crocodile stitch. Really inspirational - been binge watching. Sorry to have missed out on the Product Description Blueprint but all your info more than makes up for it.
Thank You Pam, I am a New comer. I will continue to watch and start to answer some of the questions that i need to consider.
Hi Pam! I watched the replay because today I was celebrating my dad's birthday on Zoom! I'm glad the replay is here. I'm so excited for your new/mysterious/test store... and by the fact that you'll be sharing the experience. That will be very useful!
Fantastic i am from south afric i have already learnd from your info
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Happy birthday to dad! I'm glad you could catch the replay and I can't wait to share more with you about the new business experiment!
I didn’t get my alarm either and I did look ! Big watches the replay
But watched
I didn't get my alarm either.
But glad I can watch your replay. Thanks.
I really look forward to hear your videos.
I need to start a business at home and my love is crochet.
Do for years I dream of starting my crochet business.
Sadly my hubby and and others tell me it will not work as a business.
I get overwhelmed easily and need step by step and the courage to show others that it is possible to start a profitable crochet business.
Also I can't decide on a niche for I make and like it all!
Thanks for helping all of us!
Your awesome!
Oh no! I wonder what's wrong with the reminder system. :( I know it's hard when others don't believe in your business idea but please keep following along until YOU believe it's possible. Then, prove them wrong. I know it's difficult to find a niche but SO important. As I'm building my experimental business, I'm finding so much clarity, the more I really dive into my niche. It's helping me figure out the branding, the influencers that I'll connect with, and the way I'm going to go about marketing. It just makes everything easier. So glad to have you here!
Thanks Pam...you inspire me.Lets hope I take the plunge....Ana... Goa India.
Thank you from India. Happy to stumble to your website. Can you share how do I price my work?
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Thank you for the information. I have started my Domain website already.
Hi.
Hello, and thank you, I have been wanting to start my own business, Crocheting, but I didn't know how to start it.
Here from San Antonio, TX
Interesting
Thank you so much! I am so happy to have found your channel. I absolutely love crochet but I am scared to take the step to start a business which is something I want to do. Thank you for posting this content, and thank you for the tough love. It's the push I need. 💚
Excited!!
Hello! Been learning a lot from you ❤ Can you please make a video about what crocheters don’t tell about finances and taxes in depth? How to do an Income Report? 🙏🏽
Hi! Finances and taxes stuff are such a pain. This is not my specialty but there are people who specialize in this like Paper and Spark and Yarnie Bookkeeper.
@@thecrochetpreneur Thank you! ❤️
Oh I needed this. Thank you for sharing.
I am a senior and really need to make extra money as SS is certainly not enough. I get many compliments on my work and I sell some but selling $20 or $30 a month doesn't get it. I cannot design anything. I am not that crafty. I sew and crochet - both only about 4 years. I do sell to friends and family. I am sure I do not charge enough for my items. Thank you for this information, but I feel so lost.
I'm interested in watching the follow up video to see how starting your business went. I can't find the video. Can you please post the link?
Thank you for sharing your video.
Stunning video for me. I couldn't imagine a crochet business before. Thanks a lot. Of course immediately new subscriber.
Edit: big thumb up
Thanks for all your information. I needed
Hi Pam
I set up a esty shop but no sales but have just found you now I know I tried too many different things.
I will try to do one thing thanks
Yes I sell handdmade Crochet Hats from preemies to adults and style are animals Characters and regular hats but I am not getting any customers
Thank you. Very informative
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Hi Pam , great info. Very curious about the results of the new shop…I can’t find a comment or new video mentioning it. My daughters and I are researching how to start a crochet business and profitability. Appreciate all your insights and help.
Learning so so much.
This is great information. I’m enjoying learning from you. Thank you!
I'm really excited to have found your channel. I would consider myself as a beginner. I've been crocheting for a few months and I have fallen in love with the craft! I have created about 4 pieces(working of the 5th). How much experience do you recommend is needed before I can or should start a crochet businesses?
Hi, I'm so glad to have you hear. The required experience is really going to depend on the individual. Some people can crochet for years and never quite perfect their tension and stitch consistency and others create professional products quickly. I would say, take a look at your products with an objective eye and do research on some top crochet shops and see how your products look in comparison. Obviously, they don't have to be exactly the same, but if there is a glaring difference in the look and quality of the piece, give it some more time and keep practicing. In the meantime, I'm so happy you'll be joining us for future videos!
hello Iam new to your post I live in texas
Hi Pam, I appreciate so much all the content you share with us! I wanted to ask: do you get the domain just to save the name of your business or you design a website? And if you do what platform do you use? I am recently started a blog but I would like to sell physical products! Thank you in advance
Love this. 💕
What type of niche would rags and scrunchies be
I'm looking to start my own RUclips channel business I would really appreciate your input with where to start
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed process of opening a crochet business! I have learned a lot from your videos. I just wonder if you do all your products by yourself or if you have other people support you. And when you have to make all products by yourself, maximum how many products can you make per week besides doing other business activities? Thank you for your time.
Thank you 🙏
Hello, What about made to order items, Sweater, etc
Thank you Pam for the information and I have thought about maybe selling my crochet products but have no idea where to start and I have made products from others patterns and have no idea how to design my own patterns and bring them to life any tips how to do it ?
Seems like this takes up alot of time. What suggestions do you have for someone with full-time job? But want to start selling my crochet items?
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Hi , i have 4 listings selling beautiful crochet handbags. It's been over a month and have not sold a single one. The product is well made, what recommendation do you have to start attracting customers. I cannot afford professional photography and artwork at the moment. I use my mobile for that.
Hi Pam, I’m new to your channel am I love the information in this video.
When selecting my niche, can I use a pattern that I purchased or a free pattern from someone else or does the pattern have to be an original design created by myself?
Hi and welcome to my channel! I have a video all about this topic. You can check it out here: ruclips.net/video/ZPd05ETsnjk/видео.html Let me know what you think after you've watched! Pam
I have thought about selling crochet iteams but have no ideas where to start and don’t know how to design my own products I just make the ones off of others patterns any tips on how to design own patterns and brining them to life ??
I have a question for you Pam, what if you have no storage space for inventory in the future? :)
If you live in a small space, trust me, I get it. I live in a 300 sq ft RV right now. Thankfully, I have a barn to store my inventory. However, if you don't have a place to store inventory, building your business on a made-to-order model rather than a ready-to-ship model would be more beneficial. They don't have to be custom items, just items that you can make after an order is placed and paid for instead of before. That eliminates the storage issue. Hope that helps!
What about writing up a business plan??
After 7 years of coaching handmade sellers, I've come to recognize that crafters can be easily overwhelmed and become paralyzed by the many administrative tasks required to start a business...creating a traditional business plan just makes that process 10x worse and, because most handmade sellers are simply starting a business as side-hustle without the desire to incorporate, scale, purchase a brick and mortar buiulding, and hire employees, the traditional business can become more of a distraction and stumbling block than a helpful tool. However, some crafters are business-minded go-getters - for these folks, connecting with a local Small Business Administration for help developing a traditional business plan feels energizing and motivating and that plan can help direct their path toward growth and scaling. If that's you, yay! If not, there are other ways to start a business that eliminate that roadblock. I hope that helps!
hi, i been planning to open my small business but still have no idea how to bookkeeping or doing my taxes, would you ever showing how do you do your taxes? i been saving money ($325 i think) and really would like to save money learning how to do my own paperwork
Where do you get Doman name registered? Where and what kind of shipping mailers?
How can I open many shops at etsy's of different handmade items...I'm currently dealing with cancer and need to create some income as I don't work as now...I never do it before...any advice on how to start would be greatly appreciated...🥰
Hello, I am just watching your program and I find it very interested and it’s easy to follow. I am interested to start my crochet business and hoping I can get more help from you. My name is Michelle.
Hi my name is Tamara, how do I start my crochet business from with RUclips
Thank you! Quick question. I am wanting to start a small business selling just stuffed toys/amigurumi. I am super confused with this, as I hear that the toys have to be tested and regulated. I am in the US. But if I understand correctly, if for ages 12+ none of this has to be done. Do you have any advice on this?
I am sad I did not get the alarm. Computers do not always work right.
Oh no. I'm sorry you missed it but hope you enjoyed the replay. I'll be back next week at the same time, so you can put it on your calendar. :)
How do I know what to price stuffed animal and how do I get the it so you don’t see the stuffing through the holes
Decrease your Hook by one or two hook sizes and see if that helps, if not go down another size. Decreasing your hook size will help with that
I did tap on the lice chat icon but it’s not showing me any chat window to type. But I’m able to read other people’s comments.
Hi! The only time you can participate in the live chat is during the live stream. This was recorded yesterday. So, there isn't a chat available, just this comments section. Hope that helps. I'll be going live every Monday at 10 AM Mountain time.
Hello Pam. I wrote to some soap makers on Insta about my crochet spa set which compliments both our companies & they want to hear the nature of collab that I can offer them. My question is - I don’t know what to expect from them. What can they do for me in terms of money, exposure, commissions and anything else that I may sound I’m unaware of.
Hi, this question is a little more specific than I'm able to respond to here. If you'd like to set up a coaching call, I'd be happy to do that. You can schedule something right here: crochetpreneur.com/coaching/
how to price my work
Are you still available for more content 2023?
Pls tell me, How to chat with you via the live chat ?
can you sell your items on pinterest
THANK YOU PA HI , I WAS WATCHNG YOUR VIDEO VERY INTRESTED. I WANT TO SELL CROCHET AND KNITTING ONLINE. I SELL TO MY FRIENDS OFFLINE. ESPECIALLY WHEN I WAS WORKING WITH EZ- PASS. I QUIT MY JOB MANY YEARS AGO, TO TAKE CARE OF MY MOM IN 2005, THEN I STARTED MY GIFT BASKETS IN M HOME. BUT I ALSO CROCHET AND KNIT..NOW MY MOM PASSED IN OCTOBER 2021. NOW I HAVE MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS , TO GET MY CROCHET AND KNITTING ONLINE TO . .. HELP ME PLEASE THANK YOU.
Sorry about our smoke over here 😔
It's so sad. I hope things are getting better.
Why register a business if you have no clue if you can sell your stuff?
I think this question is coming at it backward. If you want to be sure something will work, you've got to go all in....you make stuff that people want to buy. If you don't know that people will buy it, you've skipped over some of the most important steps in building a business. Also, depending on where you live, it is likely the law that you must register the business in order to do business...so you're putting the cart before the horse if you insist on ensuring that the business is profitable before taking care the necessary business registrations. I hope that makes sense. :)
Hi Pam! I would like to connect with you, what is the best way?
Hi Lisa, All my contact info is in the description of this video. For email, pam@crochetpreneur.com is best. :)
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@@thecrochetpreneur I tried to go to the facebook it says it is not available. Also, theCBA is something new to me, but says there is a waiting list.
@@9674virgo Thanks for letting me know! I fixed the link to the Facebook group. It will work now. The doors to the Crochetpreneur Business Academy [CBA] are closed right now but we do have a waitlist. Hop and the list and you'll get info about the program and you'll be notified when the doors open again.
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Hi Pam, I’ve been crushing for quite a number of years. I do have a business name Aunt Linda’s, crochet I was happy find someone like you to help guide on how to start a business. I love your ideas on starting a business. Sincerely, Aunt Linda’s Crochet.😊