Skin tones can be hard to match with yarn. Some can be unrealistic, skewing oddly towards non-human skin colors. Some may be a little too white, a little too orange,…
Make Real Money Selling Crochet at Craft Fairs (expert tips)
If you’ve been wanting to make some side income selling your crochet creations in person, I’m here today to give you the inside scoop on how possible it is to…
Crochet Basic Shapes for Amigurumi (+ sculptural crochet!)
Are you an aspiring amigurumi designer but always getting stuck on how exactly to crochet different shapes in amigurumi? Are you interested in sculptural crochet but aren’t sure how to…
How to crochet flat circles and basic shapes (ami design!)
Do you get stuck trying to figure out how to crochet a flat circle? Do you wonder what actually makes a circle more or less rounded, pointy, or flat? Are…
How I made $1,000 a month from my crochet business (+ my tips!)
I’ve been on the craziest roller coaster ride in the last two years since I started my crochet business in the summer of 2020. It’s had some crazy highs, periods…
My Guide to Resizing Amigurumi in 2024 (no math!)
As a general rule, the best way to resize amigurumi is to change the yarn weight and corresponding hook size. To double the size of an amigurumi, use a yarn…
How to Sell Crochet Patterns in 2024 (With a PDF Template)
I’ve been creating and selling crochet patterns for the last year, and I’m excited to share everything I know with you! As a general rule, websites such as Ravelry and…
Can you make money crocheting? (in 2024!)
It’s possible to make a living crocheting through digital marketing and content creation as a crochet designer. Taking commissions for finished objects and participating in craft fairs likely will yield some revenue, but not full time work from home income.
How to Design Amigurumi in 7 Steps in 2024
Following amigurumi patterns is fun and straightforward, but have you ever wanted to create an image that was living inside your head? Before I started designing my own amigurumi patterns, I used to scour the internet looking for patterns or pictures that matched the exact kind of stuffie that I wanted to make. It could take hours and often, there just wasn’t a pattern that existed, because everyone out there has their own unique style!