A *very* basic guide to starting a crochet business... 🦋 (pricing products, packaging + MORE)

A very basic guide to starting a crochet business... 🦋 (pricing products, packaging + MORE)

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@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

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@kell7344 Жыл бұрын

thank you!!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@kell7344 no problem !!

@besupaaa Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I just opened a shopee store and have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, I have no collection planned, and only a few pieces made but I also wanted to just START.

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

i’m not able to open a shopee store where i am in the world, but i’ve heard good things !! yessss sometimes it’s about making that first move, i wish you all the best 🥰✨

@PrettyGeneralist Жыл бұрын

Right either day one or one day ✨🤍

@ken_kaneki_231 3 ай бұрын

Heyy. How is it going?

@kanishkar1089 2 ай бұрын

heyyy, wanted to know how its going

@BrandedChronicles Ай бұрын

How’s it going?? I hope everything is going well. I love the crochet community here on YT

@clairetheanimator Жыл бұрын

My dad promised to get me an Etsy shop if I could crochet lots of things for it… I looked at this video and began crocheting! ❤

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

thank you ! good luck with your new shop 💗

@clairetheanimator Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet thank you very much!!

@narutoninjagoandtheflashar4256 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been crocheting for a year now. But want to start selling my finished projects like RIGHT NOW. But I’m stuck on what to do and how to start. So yeah! This video will definitely help me though

@butterflyscreations 11 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful. I was scared to make my crochet items HIGHER but I am getting used to it after 6 years. Thank you for the video😄

@doodiescrochet 11 ай бұрын

oh i’m so glad thank you 🥹 i’m still victim to it, especially if items don’t sell !!

@narutoninjagoandtheflashar4256 6 ай бұрын

How is your business now

@geegeesage Жыл бұрын

i really appreciate you making this video, very helpful! i got more motivated to produce my own crochet business thanks to you. goodluck on your business!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ahh thank you that's so lovely to hear !! i wish you all the best too 💗

@minnie1379 10 ай бұрын

Can we get an update?

@arielr.5092 7 ай бұрын

This was genuinely a very informative video I love that you have pros and cons to every side🎉

@doodiescrochet 7 ай бұрын

thank you !!!

@OreoluwaOjeyemi 8 ай бұрын

Wow the video was very detailed, natural and relatable, thanks for being sincere in this video ❤

@doodiescrochet 8 ай бұрын

that’s so kind thank you 💗!

@FlipMacz Жыл бұрын

Unbelievably great video ty🌿

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ah thank you sm !! ☺️

@florence9546 10 ай бұрын

this is so helpful! thank you so much, wish you all the best :)

@doodiescrochet 10 ай бұрын

happy to help 🥰!!

@smathe7 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of big cartel omg?! Thank you for sharing !

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ahh no problem, save your pennies and use the free version ! ☺️

@smathe7 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if you do batch content but some advice on how to go about making it as a crochet business (and a full-time student) would be helpful 😭

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

yessss i’m actually planning my next video to be a small business vlog, so i’ll include some (hopefully) helpful tips 💗

@smathe7 Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet great! Looking forward to the next video ! 💗

@linpeelin8726 Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing these Much love!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

no problem, happy to help if i can !! 🥰

@itsmesuku7416 Жыл бұрын

This video is very informative 🙏🙏

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ahh thank you 💗

@Rxya123 2 ай бұрын

I have been thinking about starting my own crochet shop online and ive been feeling very unsure and scared , watching this video definitely gives me some ideas on what i shld and shouldnt do.

@doodiescrochet 2 ай бұрын

thank you 🥰

@limitlessayla4284 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I have watched this video twice and it was very helpful I took lots of notes and I really love the way you portrayed the information. Definitely inspirational!!

@doodiescrochet 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much !!!

@afernunes 5 ай бұрын

This was really helpful, thank you for sharing! Regards from Brasil 💛

@doodiescrochet 5 ай бұрын

happy to help !! thank you 💗

@saltydinonuggies1841 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been obsessed with crochet recently and once I have the money to get supplies to ship things or sell at fairs and stuff I’ve really been thinking of doing so

@doodiescrochet 6 ай бұрын

🫶🏻🫶🏻

@bettyujomu4912 24 күн бұрын

Great video ❤

@doodiescrochet 24 күн бұрын

thank you 💗!

@UrbanGypsyCrochet Жыл бұрын

I used to have a large Etsy shop but have nothing listed at the moment as I am a bit annoyed at the much larger fees than when I first started . How are you finding it now ?

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ah i’m a newbie to Etsy and only opened my shop not too long ago !! but i know the fees are really hurting other businesses right now, so it’s definitely worth considering that too when pricing your items 🥲

@capricornstitches Жыл бұрын

I’ve found Shopify to be great but the $29 a month was a little much. There’s a definitely a learning curve with them. I moved over to square recently because of the free card reader that I was going to buy for art walks anyways and the cheaper monthly fee that’s optional (basically just a bunch of features). I hated Etsy they took all my money and I was making $4-10 less than my listing pricing every time 🥲

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@capricornstitches yeah it's useful to compare different selling platforms if you're concerned about the monthly fees, personally i didn't have the budget when starting out so something simple like BigCartel for free was a gift !! so many love square space if you can pay monthly fees though, and i didn't know about the card reader so thank you for sharing here 😊 for those who can't afford monthly fees, they can also consider online marketplaces like depop, ebay etc. but again just be wary of fees when pricing !

@ayxnnaa 11 ай бұрын

Bro i’m so happy you made this video! As soon as i clicked on this video, i instantly understood everything you were saying because you said it so clearly and you gave very helpful tips. I am planning on starting an Etsy business and i wanted to know if maybe i could dm you to ask for some help with my business? You don’t have to do anything for my business of course, i just want tips for budgets, recommended yarns etc. 💗

@doodiescrochet 11 ай бұрын

that’s super kind thank you 🥹 and of course, my DMs are always open to help however i can !!

@yousraitawfik Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I’ve started my amigurumi business (stuffed crocheted toys) for a while now but I still can’t manage posting frequent on social media. I don’t know what to post if I’m on a crochet toy that’s not finished yet. Any tips/ ideas? Many thanks 😘

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

that’s amazing i wish you all the success ! don’t worry about posting lots since big projects take a longer time, i’d recommend posting your progress / behind the scenes reels to get people interested ☺️💗

@narutoninjagoandtheflashar4256 6 ай бұрын

How is your business going now? I’m thinking of also just starting my crochet business too as well. Cuz I’ve been crocheting for a whole year now, but decided it’s time I sell them for money. But I’m scared cuz I do not know how or where to start. But by watching this video, I’m pretty sure I know what to do now

@valeriesotiropoulos9720 Жыл бұрын

Your crochet is lovely dear🇬🇧✝️🌹🙏🌟♥️

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

thank you !! ☺️

@Lyndaa05 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video! very helpful. I’m new to making a crochet business - I’d like to make one but I’m not sure what website to use. I was thinking Etsy but their fees seem expensive… at the moment I’m trying to sell off Facebook marketplace. should I continue with Facebook marketplace or is there another website I could use? thanks!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

i’m so glad, thank you for watching ! for physical products i only sell on Depop now, and keep Etsy for crochet patterns ☺️ for your own website i recommend BigCartel, as it’s free up to a certain number of products ✨ the only other marketplace i can think of is eBay, i’ve never tried Facebook myself but if it works for you then keep growing your page !

@Debolina_53 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I’ve been crocheting for about 6 months and it’s always been my dream to start my own business. I live in Bangladesh so getting good supplies is tricky. One thing I’m really confused about is what I should sell. I have a couple in mind such as AirPod/ earphone holder, flower coasters, bookmarks, pouches, and keychains. Would those be good starter items? I also picked these because they don’t take me a lot of time and I’m currently in school so I want things that I can make quickly.

@doodiescrochet 5 ай бұрын

small items can be a great place to start, especially when you want to save time / supplies, plus they can be made one size 🥰 i’m so happy it helped !

@zovi3363 Жыл бұрын

With clothing would you charge more for larger sizes? Because they need more yarn. Only I have made a small cardigan with half the amount of yarn balls and I wouldn't have to charge too much, but I made one in a larger Size and if I charged the same as the small I'd make no profit x

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ah yeah that totally makes sense !! personally i don’t charge extra, and i know a few other businesses that don’t because they increase their price so that costs of materials / labour are not effected but of course it’s your decision, and materials should always be included ☺️

@user-vc9nv1bt9n 10 ай бұрын

for products on stock, how do you size them?? like what’s the length and width for S, M, L, etc tops?

@doodiescrochet 10 ай бұрын

when i first started, i compared my own size guide to another business and then figured out my own measurements ☺️

@clear8532 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Where did you apply for your LLC

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

thank you, happy to help where i can !! i believe LLC is a US term but speaking as someone based in the UK: my business isn’t registered as a limited company, instead i’m registered with HMRC as a sole trader (self-employed) since it’s just me behind the brand registering as a limited company does help with tax as i believe you pay less income tax if you are, although since my earnings are low / manageable right now, i don’t feel the need for any of those tax benefits or having liability in case of any losses sorry i don’t have much experience with registering as a limited company so i can’t comment on the process, but i would register if my earnings where above a certain threshold or i wanted security in case of any losses i hope this long response helps ! 😅

@Im.A.Potatoe Жыл бұрын

How do you get yarn for your business and orders? I want to start but I have absolutely nothing and I need capital to even invest and buy yarn so it's still gonna take me a while but do you only order after someone orders or?

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

i was exactly the same when starting !! so i bought bargain yarn and was as thrifty as possible with the little yarn i already had 😅 now i only tend to buy for orders that come in, also perhaps consider smaller products that use less yarn for now 💗

@okfine9539 Жыл бұрын

hi thank you for the video, it has been so helpful!! one question i do have is how to do sales off etsy if someone messages you directly?

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

oh i’m glad 😌 if someone does message via Etsy, you can create a separate shop listing for them, but to save fees i’ve always asked for payment directly (either via bank transfer / PayPal)

@okfine9539 Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet okay, thank you :)

@Tasha-be4zo Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for this! Ive just started a vinted account and am doing limited pieces supported by a tik tok account. I don’t want anything more than a little hobby out of it so my prices aren’t very high i think its about average. I am worried about my patterns being copied even though i have mostly done very common things (scrunchies, cat hats, bunny beanies) ive checked with creators to make sure i can sell more specific things but would you say its okay to make the scrunchies from what i think is the correct way that i like to make them and sell them without asking anyone? Thank you and i hope that made sense XD i just get very anxious about this and its a step out my comfort zone ❤

@Tasha-be4zo Жыл бұрын

By that i meant that i want to use patterns that are sometimes made by others but tweaked a bit by me

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

amazing ! like i said, just be aware that Vinted can sometimes be problematic w handmade items 😔 as for patterns, it’s always going to be tricky bc everything is inspired by something to a degree, even my patterns have been influenced by old 70s designs ! i feel like it’s always polite to ask the original creator, maybe that you’re wanting to adapt their pattern but will credit the original ?? i wish you all the best on your new journey 💗✨

@Ari_lexi 9 ай бұрын

Hello! I was wondering if I can create jack and other characters and sell it but crediting you. Would that be considered copyright? If so I won’t do it I just want to know. Especially since it’s Disney related, I’m still new on copyright.

@doodiescrochet 9 ай бұрын

for a big brand like Disney they would have the intellectual property so you have to contact them for permission, i know pattern designers who use characters like Miffy / Snoopy but i’m not sure if they asked permission 🤔 hmm i might include this in a Q+A i’m filming and have a look !

@judahemmanuel4869 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dear Megan, How many stock of dress we have to make? I have a plan to start the business. And I came across your channel you're inspiring me a lot. Thank you so much

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

thank you ! it’s up to you how many to make, as long as you enjoy ☺️ you could make 1 special item and then open orders for the same design, or make as many items as you like and sell them all at once people have lots of methods which suit them !

@judahemmanuel4869 Жыл бұрын

Thank you much for your reply... Even in your business schedule you took time for me.. I feel very grateful..

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@judahemmanuel4869 always happy to help if i can ☺

@itsuhsami Жыл бұрын

hello! my dad wants me to start an etsy shop, but i’m not sure how it works. this might be a very basic (or stupid) question, but could you sell crocheted items that you used someone else’s pattern for? it seems wrong considering you wouldn’t have made the original, but you still go through the process of crocheting it. at the moment, i am not that creative enough to crochet something just out of my head, so please let me know!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

no questions are stupid ! i’ve seen some people sell physical products from other people’s patterns, which is fine to do as long as the pattern states it 😌 if you’re not sure i always suggest contacting the original designer and asking permission !

@itsuhsami Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet oh okay, thank you so much! :)

@Mauvefalcone Жыл бұрын

What do I do about yarn and colors because I don’t know what colors to get it’s overwhelming

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

they have so many ! if you have an idea of what you’re looking for like a pink, see which shades they have and search google images for more of an accurate swatch ✨

@Mauvefalcone Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet I want to crochet anime character and I’m getting yarn from scratch but I don’t know where to start from

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@Mauvefalcone ahh that's so cool, get a basic idea of colours and for more accurate shades check out bloggers as well who write yarn reviews !!

@yang-rn6tj Жыл бұрын

hello! i love your video, it is very helpful! i want to ask though, do i have to get a business paypal? i don’t have a legal adult that is able to take me to the bank to create a checking account (im 17 and i’d have to wait until im 18 to do it myself) so, i got cashapp. thank you again!

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

thank you !! of course you don’t need a business PayPal, it’s only a recommendation for the website platform i use ☺️ as long as it’s a safe method that works for you !

@JonelleYeo Жыл бұрын

What happens if you want to sell something but the pattern doesn’t belong to you???

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

always check for terms / disclaimer either in the video description or written pattern, if you can’t find anything simply contact the designer ! ☺️

@talinemicheal7939 Жыл бұрын

Do you know any other place to sell things for free? (for a newbie in crochet)

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

i’m in the UK where the only marketplace that doesn’t charge fees is Vinted, but you have to be careful bc they can remove listings if they think you’re a commercial seller ! most places will charge a fee, even with my own website, i can upload items for free but PayPal will charge a transaction fee 😩 of course you can also sell through social media (eg Instagram) and have your PayPal transactions classed as personal 💗

@abbie9731 Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochetI really would avoid having the transactions set to personal if you are selling things using PayPal! I almost got my account shut down and lost money because PayPal suspected it

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@abbie9731 ah thank you for the heads up !!

@samikapanchal9964 2 ай бұрын

I wanted to know what instructions are meant to be given when we sell crochet products! That would really be helpful!

@doodiescrochet 2 ай бұрын

i’ve only sold clothing / accessories, so including washing and care instructions is helpful ☺️

@samikapanchal9964 2 ай бұрын

@@doodiescrochet yes, I wanted to know what are the specific instructions to be given and are they same for amigurumi?

@doodiescrochet 2 ай бұрын

@@samikapanchal9964 mine included washing temperature, using a laundry bag, using a low heat setting when ironing and drying flat when possible ! amigurumi i'm sure will be different though so check your materials 😊

@samikapanchal9964 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@angelikadegabriele496 Жыл бұрын

Dose Etsy take money from u ?for example when u get order dose it take 20% like that I hope u understand what am trying to say 😅❤

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

yes Etsy does take a fee ! i forget the exact percentage rn but you should take it into consideration when pricing ☺️

@angelikadegabriele496 Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet thank you so much ❤️ I love watching ur videos while crochet ❤️

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@angelikadegabriele496 no problem, that’s so sweet thank you for watching ! 💗

@saraataei7181 11 ай бұрын

What app do you use to edit your instagram photos?

@doodiescrochet 11 ай бұрын

so i used to just use my iPhone’s photo editor and then add watermarks / doodles using Paint 3D on my laptop, recently i’ve been trying Canva ☺️

@keigoski8896 Жыл бұрын

Can I start a custom crochet small business? Like anyone can just text me what they want and they can design it as they like? I just need to make what they want

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

of course, your business is entirely what you make it ! if that’s what sparks and brings you joy ☺️ in the beginning a big part is gaining a following / exposure so orders can generate ✨

@keigoski8896 Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet thank you :)

@brentlyflowers1186 Жыл бұрын

I have some questions on starting a crochet business. Is it possible for us to chat off KZfaq.

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

you’re welcome to contact via my website ! (link in description)

@sb-yr8bw Жыл бұрын

DO YOU NEED A LICENCE TO SELL THOSE???????

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

hi ! as far as i’m aware, it’s fine without ☺️

@mygerbilboys5509 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the labels?

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

fabric labels from Contrado ! ☺️

@DemonaLlama Жыл бұрын

That's a n staffs accent, if ever I heard one! :>

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

omg i’m letting you down here but idk what n staff is 🫣 northern england hopefully !!

@HahaGirly1212 11 ай бұрын

2:34 Just need to save my time

@deboradolcefashion Жыл бұрын

Love this!! Could you make a video about how to grow your crochet Instagram account? Or your business on Instagram like ideas of what to post and how to be part of the crochet community I would love to get some tips 💞💞 thank you

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

ahh thank you !! i’m still figuring out my ig too but ofc i’d be happy to share what i can (probably in a future Shorts video) 💗

@deboradolcefashion Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet yayyy that would be awesome

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

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@pennyr7591 Жыл бұрын

lots of reels

@riah.tutorials1801 10 ай бұрын

i wanna sell my projects so bad but im scared..

@doodiescrochet 10 ай бұрын

i’m still fearful whenever i release a product i’ve made into the world 😅 it’s only natural when you’ve dedicated yourself to something, it’s like sharing a part of you too ! but don’t let the fear hold you back, and think of the joy your work could bring to someone else 🥰

@ritanicolau7892 5 ай бұрын

I really want to start selling but I am not confident about my pieces yet and it gives me anxiety just to think about it😮‍💨

@doodiescrochet 5 ай бұрын

self-doubt will always be a hurdle, especially with anything creative ! you can always begin by building a portfolio and sharing your work online 🫶🏻

@ritanicolau7892 5 ай бұрын

Thank you @@doodiescrochet ❤

@BubutheBallerInDaHouse Жыл бұрын

can i sell crochet amigurumis on vinted?

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

hi Inaya ☺️ sadly i don’t specialise in amigurumi, but i’d assume it would be tricky because of Vinted’s rules and with regulations for toys !

@BubutheBallerInDaHouse Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet oh okay, tysm for the help, but do u know the exact regulations for the toys? ive been trying to find out, but have not found anything. :) tysm for your help. x

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@BubutheBallerInDaHouse i'm not too educated on toys, but someone in the comments did mention to check out CE and UKCA regulations (apparently there's helpful support groups on facebook too) also look into trading standards where you're based, because there's things like safety tests !

@BubutheBallerInDaHouse Жыл бұрын

@@doodiescrochet oh okay, tysm, and do u have any places where i can sell my amigurumi with no fees/

@doodiescrochet Жыл бұрын

@@BubutheBallerInDaHouse it obviously depends where you're based, but for me the only platform is Vinted, of course though i've had problems with handmade items there and so i don't recommend them for long-term use !

@MelanieHernandez-ff7kr 11 ай бұрын

i’m trying to start a business so i can help my mom buy a 400,000 house that her dad is selling in her home land guatemala, you can imagine how hard it is to get money fast , also since her dad had sold their land and so she is the only one who doesn’t have a house there bc they didn’t think of her, we are here in guatemala for a vacation for a month and she started crying when we went to go walk around the land who used to belong to her family, i’m making it my life’s mission to pay for her house.. I’m 12 so thank you for this and i’m very happy that i will be able to help her out with this amazing video !!

@doodiescrochet 11 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing Melanie, such a beautiful meaning i wish you all the best 😌