Stitch, Please! Unraveling the Business of Crochet, One Loop at a Time

When the World Isn’t Thinking About Crochet

When the World Isn’t Thinking About Crochet

This has never just been about crochet for me. Selling patterns has been a way to contribute to my family. groceries, bills, helping my kids with tuition. It’s been work, but...

When the World Isn’t Thinking About Crochet

This has never just been about crochet for me. Selling patterns has been a way to contribute to my family. groceries, bills, helping my kids with tuition. It’s been work, but...

The Great Digital Crochet Heist (And Why I’m Thinking About Going Old-School)

The Great Digital Crochet Heist (And Why I’m Th...

I started thinking: What if I just went full grandma? What if I printed my patterns on actual, tangible paper and mailed them out like it’s 1997 and I’m running...

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The Great Digital Crochet Heist (And Why I’m Th...

I started thinking: What if I just went full grandma? What if I printed my patterns on actual, tangible paper and mailed them out like it’s 1997 and I’m running...

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Selling Crochet Patterns Isn't Gatekeeping—It's Fair Compensation

Selling Crochet Patterns Isn't Gatekeeping—It's...

One of the most frustrating arguments floating around in the crochet community is the idea that designers should only give away their patterns for free, and that selling them is...

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Selling Crochet Patterns Isn't Gatekeeping—It's...

One of the most frustrating arguments floating around in the crochet community is the idea that designers should only give away their patterns for free, and that selling them is...

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Marketing That Doesn’t Suck: Practical Ways to Stand Out in a Sea of Yarn

Marketing That Doesn’t Suck: Practical Ways to ...

I thought saying ‘yes’ to every custom order was the key to success—baby blankets in beige, hats with zero personality, you name it. I bent over backward, churning out pieces...

Marketing That Doesn’t Suck: Practical Ways to ...

I thought saying ‘yes’ to every custom order was the key to success—baby blankets in beige, hats with zero personality, you name it. I bent over backward, churning out pieces...

Pricing Without Panic: How to Confidently Charge for Your Work Without Undercutting Yourself

Pricing Without Panic: How to Confidently Charg...

Ah, pricing. The five-letter word that sends even the most seasoned creatives into a cold sweat...  Pricing isn’t about making everyone happy. It’s about making your business sustainable and your...

Pricing Without Panic: How to Confidently Charg...

Ah, pricing. The five-letter word that sends even the most seasoned creatives into a cold sweat...  Pricing isn’t about making everyone happy. It’s about making your business sustainable and your...

Find Your Niche or Stitch in the Ditch: Why Specializing is Key in the Crochet Biz

Find Your Niche or Stitch in the Ditch: Why Spe...

Finding your niche is like finding the perfect skein of yarn—it makes everything smoother and more fun. Specializing sets you apart, simplifies your marketing, and turns you into the go-to...

Find Your Niche or Stitch in the Ditch: Why Spe...

Finding your niche is like finding the perfect skein of yarn—it makes everything smoother and more fun. Specializing sets you apart, simplifies your marketing, and turns you into the go-to...