When you're passionate about crochet, running a crochet business may sound like a dream. But it can also be tough, and not everyone is cut out for it. If you try to monetize your passion without understanding what it takes to start a business, you can quickly erode the joy that crochet brings you. I'll give you a few questions to ask yourself to decide if you're ready to move your craft from hobby to business. Then, I'll share how you can make money with crochet without losing your love for the craft.

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Grab your Hobby to Business Transition Tasks to ensure you've got your bases covered before you begin selling, then ...

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Potential platform bans, algorithm changes, accounts and shops being shut down, suppliers going out of business, and more ... If you are overwhelmed with the things happening in the crochet industry that are outside of your control, stick around. Learn how to build a resilient crochet business that will weather uncertainties in the ever-changing online business world.

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Are you unintentionally driving away dream customers and creating a forgettable crochet business brand? Let's talk about how to create a crochet business branding strategy that stops repelling customers and resonates with the people that you want to be working with and people you want to be selling to.

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The crochet industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead of the latest crochet business trends is key for success! In this episode, we dive into the Top 8 Crochet Market Predictions for 2025, covering everything from the decline of in-person sales to the rise of faceless brands and the growing importance of community. Whether you're a crochet designer, product seller, or handmade business owner, these insights will help you prepare for what’s next.

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Is it possible to make a full-time income from crochet? I keep hearing this question from stay-at-home moms, people who long to leave their corporate jobs, and others wondering if they can make a sustainable income from a crochet business.

I want to tell you that it is possible! I personally know many crochet designers making $100,000 in gross revenue in their business each year. If you're willing to put in the work, identify your strengths, and create a strategy that leverages those talents, you can get there! So keep reading, watching, or listening as I share how to make serious money from crochet.

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It seems that there is increasing toxicity happening in the crochet community. In this episode, we're going counteract that trend. I'll share what to do about online bullying in the crochet business community.

I'll share my best tips for overcoming toxicity and cultivating a healthy crochet business environment—one that supports one another's growth, celebrates one another's successes, and employs collaboration and connection over competition.

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Can you copyright a crochet pattern? Is it cool if you rewrite someone else's pattern and distribute it to your friends? And as a designer, how can you ensure that your hard work is protected from infringement? In this episode, we're going to be talking about all of those things and more with our guest, Gordon Firemark. So if you want to learn more about crochet pattern copyright, you've come to the right place!

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Is it possible that you, as a professional crocheter or crochet designer, are breaking the law without even knowing it? Are you taking risks for your financial well-being, for your mental well-being, and for your reputational well-being, by doing some things that you may not realize are not right? In this episode, we'll talk about crochet copyright law, your rights, how to protect them, and what to do when things go sideways.

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