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The Crochet Business School Podcast : Tips To Make Money From Your Crochet

Kelly Thomas | Coach For Crochet Selling, Get Your Crochet Found In Searches And Designing Your Own Crochet Patterns

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Crochet Business School is all about how you can use your crochet skills to create a business that will give you the income you need to live the lifestyle you deserve. I'm here to help you to build a successful and profitable crochet business. Join me, Kelly Thomas as I give you tips advice, and explore all the options on how you can profit from your crochet while having the freedom to work when you choose.
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If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you’ve always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you. I’ve had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I’m a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones. On this podcast—we’ll talk about all things busi ...
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Craft To Career

Elizabeth Chappell

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Dream of turning your craft into a career? Want your dream job working from home? How about a flexible job that brings joy? Learn how to turn YOUR craft into a successful career! Each week you will hear stories from guests and from your host that teach you how to grow your dream job. Get the best business tips, social media strategies, stories of success, and learn how to be a #girlboss or #bossbabe with entrepreneur, Elizabeth Chappell. Elizabeth has grown a 6 figure business in a couple of ...
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Bri is a newer Etsy seller who has leveraged the power of Instagram to kickstart her shop. Listen in to hear what she does to gain followers and promote her crochet lovies and patterns. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐Register for weekly trend reports and product opportunities em…
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Chantell Hammond, founder of Strategy Square, speaks on business and marketing coaching. What does it mean to market yourself and how do you build a healthy and thriving business? Chantell shares enlightening tips and knowledge. She speaks on what she offers for the passionate entrepreneur who could use some assistance in the "know how" and overcom…
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Calling all my Etsy beginners! This one is for you! From what it costs to start, to what you can (and cannot) sell, SEO tips, listing image hacks--- and so much more—this week we’re talking about everything you need to know to get started on Etsy. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: 🎙…
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Today I am covering one of your most voted topics when I did a poll on Instagram. The answer to the question: why isn't my design getting the sales or attention I want? Why you should listen If you've ever wondered why your beautiful crochet patterns aren't flying off the shelves, listening to this episode should be your next step. I'll share the m…
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Mary Davis, of Mary Go Round Quilts, shares with listeners about her experience hosting a summit. Learn from her and get inspired to try some new marketing ideas! Explore what is available out there and share your product in a creative way. Be sure to tune into episode 171 and spark some ideas for your quilty business! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER…
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Memberships and subscriptions add financial stability to your crochet business and gives you a rough idea of how much money you will have coming in each month. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here If you want early access to future episo…
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If you’re looking for ways to help your Etsy products standout from all the noise, this one is for you! In today’s episode, Jude Charles is sharing his incredibly thoughtful insight and suggestions on how storytelling can create a tipping point for your Etsy sales. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com ST…
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In this episode, I talk about how to pursue our crochet design goals when life gets in the way. As someone who created her best-selling design while getting a bachelor degree (and being a mom now), I understand the struggle! Why you should listen to this episode: My personal story of creating a bestseller during one of the busiest times of my life …
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Teaching others how to crochet can be a very satisfying way to profit from your crochet. Whether in person or online, crochet classes can be a good income stream but give you a very real sense of satisfaction seeing others discovering the crochet craft. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I wo…
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Ads on your crochet content can be extremely profitable. Ads can be placed in Crochet blogs, YouTube Videos and podcasts and advertisers will pay more for the privilege the more readers/ watchers you have. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review…
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Leadership coach and people strategy expert, Lindsay White, founder of High Voltage Leadership, shares when we should hire someone and how. Lindsay works with small businesses and entreprenuers to help them be more confident and impactful leaders. She helps them create strategies to execute their business plan and lead and nurture their teams. Lind…
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In this ultra short episode (but valuable all the same!), I dive into sketching! Why you should listen: The key reason why many new designers struggle with translating their sketches into crochet designs. My biggest tip on creating sketches that actually work for crochet. Why sketching isn't always necessary and how you can design without it. Why s…
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Do you consider your crochet to be a craft or an art? Crochet as art is becoming more visible and I've heard of several crochet art installations in recent years and there's no reason why you couldn't become a crochet artist if that's where your passion lies. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show…
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Having a range of merchandise as part of a business is becoming more common, and you can create a range for your crochet business too. This is one of the more unusual ideas for profiting from your crochet, but it can be a nice little side income once you've built up your following. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If …
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Cody is the ultimate side hustle guy earning over 6 figures in passive income. As he was evaluating various opportunities, Etsy printables caught his attention after he earning over $700 in one week. Listen in to hear his tips, Q4 opportunities, and how his students are now making incredible passive income, too. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” i…
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In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Maureen, a professional translator specializing in crochet pattern translation between English and German. We discuss how crochet designers can maximize their earnings from a single design through translations and explore the benefits and challenges of offering patterns in multiple languages. Why you want to…
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A blog can offer your crochet business so much opportunity, as they offer a variety of ways to bring money into your business. But what can you do with a blog, how do they make money and are what kind of time and money investment do they need? Want to know what every crochet blog needs to be a success? Get your hands on my ebook Crafting Irresistib…
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YouTube is the biggest video platform on the internet and it offers a wide range of features to allow you to make money from your crochet videos and more. But, only if you qualify. And to qualify, there is some serious work to be done. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it …
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Kim Sandberg is the Education Manager at Handi Quilter, as well as a talented teacher and quilter. She offers a wealth of inspiration, covering topics like building confidence in your skills, addressing the common question, "Am I good enough?", avoiding pitfalls as a quilting educator, and marketing. If you're passionate about sharing your love for…
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Emily found a way to stand out as a new Etsy Print on Demand seller. Rather than the same old tshirts and sweatshirts we see every day--- she focused on giftable Print on Demand products and brought in over 15k sales in under 2 years. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐Register for …
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In this episode, I talk about how to deal with internet bullies and negative comments as a crochet designer or online business owner. I share my personal experience with a recent critical message and how I responded. This episode is for you when: You let fear of criticism stop you from pursuing your creative dreams. You want to let go of that fear …
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Designing your own crochet patterns gives you back control over what you crochet and builds up a library of recurring income files that you can profit off for years to come. But how do crochet pattern writing businesses work? psst.... you can get instant access to my beginners crochet pattern writing course here Thank you for listening to the Croch…
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Any type of crochet business can use affiliate links to boost their income. Affiliate links are about recommending other peoples products to your audience and then you receive a percentage of the sale price. It's not about being pushy or salesy, it's supposed to be a natural fit into your content. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business Sch…
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Taking out the Fear and Emotion of Money with Danielle Hayden. Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookkeeping, financial analysis, and support so they can grow p…
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Get ready for an extra deepdive into all things Etsy trends! We’re going over Etsy’s early holiday trend report--- AND discussing a detailed overview of the trends I’ve been seeing. It’s time for the HTS family to SMASH Q4! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Check out the Goal Digger…
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Today's short and sweet episode covers the question: what do I even put on my pattern page? Whether you’re selling on Etsy, Ravelry, or another platform, I share tips on what you definitely want to include to ensure potential buyers have all the info they need to make the purchase. Some of the things covered in this episode: Give all the essential …
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Most of us get started making money from our crochet by selling what we make, and maybe it was just to make a bit of extra cash on the side with no thoughts to making a business out of it. So how do you make a business out of selling the crochet that you make? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the sho…
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Selling what you make is just one way to make money from your crochet. Designing your own crochet patterns is another. Did you know that there are many other ways than that? Lets talk about why having more than one revenue stream is important in your crochet business and the options you have available. You can download my list of 9 ways to profit f…
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Jennifer Long, one of the most skilled and experienced quilt pattern writers, shares her insights on building a successful career in pattern writing. We discuss the intricacies of pattern writing, along with an exciting announcement for all quilt pattern writers! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative b…
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After earning more than $3 million on Etsy selling personalized products, Stephen was determined to find a way to help POD Etsy sellers fulfill custom orders more easily. Tune in to hear his story, why customization is a massive opportunity on Etsy, and how you can streamline using HelloCustom. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated w…
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We're back from a very refreshing holiday and we are starting the podcast off with another amazing interview! This time I had the honor to interview Brianna Shade from Kitten KaZoedle. You want to hear this, as the way she runs her crochet business will be SUPER inspiring to you. What's in today's episode: How an unlikely road lead Brianna to her c…
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The need for planning ahead for your crochet business means that your seasons will end up upside down. It feels very strange crocheting for winter during summer, but it's necessary. Let me tell you why psst, if you want to know everything you need to get prepped for the Christmas selling season so that you can maximise your profits, check out the 3…
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Picking your niche can be one of the hardest decisions you ever have to make in your crochet business. But it's also one of the most important things. It's not an easy decision to make - but why is picking your niche so hard to do? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if y…
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Mel has a secret to her Etsy success: she understands her niche better than anyone else and knows exactly what they’ll jump at. Listen in for practical and inspiring tips for serving smaller niches on Etsy that are eager for someone to “get them.” **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: S…
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Using social media to grow your crochet business can be utterly draining if you're just not the social type. So what can you do if you find social media exhausting and just not worth it for you and your business? Thankfully, you have other options. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would a…
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Exploring the world of digital crochet products and revenue sources doesn't have to be daunting, hard or anything to fear. The digital world has a whole list of benefits to you and your crochet business that will make life a whole lot easier if you're willing to put a bit of effort in. To get my list of 9 ways to make money from your crochet click …
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Crochet and Craft Shows with Camryn of Camryn's Cute Creations shares all about her journey to make her love of crocheting into a full time career! She is not only a talented crochet artist, but she sells patterns, crocheted baby products and teaches others how to be successful at craft shows! If you have been wanting to make your craft, art or som…
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My guest for this episode of Making Stitches Podcast has a background in law and human rights and a passion for crochet too. Dr Gemma McKenzie is a researcher in the Midwifery Department at King's College London specialising in maternity rights and obstetric abuse. She has decided that in order to raise awareness about her work in the field of mate…
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A Passive $7,000+ per month in Under 2 Years with Digital ProductsIn less than two years, Marina has grown her digital product income to over $7000 per month—and she just keeps growing. Listen in for her story, tips, encouragement--- and a ton of energy and inspiration. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.c…
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If you are feeling overwhelmed in your crochet business, I promise you are not alone. Especially at the beginning stages of your crochet business, I would be surprised if you weren't overwhelmed! So what can you do to get past the overwhelm and get moving forward? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the…
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There is always lots of talk about the algorithm and how badly it is affecting your social media posts and people claiming they know how to beat the algorithm. But what does this all actually mean and how big a deal is this algorithm thing anyway? Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving the show, I would ap…
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Brian has seen FAST success on Etsy selling an in demand handmade wood product. His secret? He put a creative and cultural tweak on a saturated product and they keep flying off the shelves. Listen in to hear his Etsy Success Story, the strategy you can use too, and beginner tips! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed…
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This is not just any episode... In this very inspiring episode I interview Audrey, which I like to jokingly call 'miss Scheepjes', as she is the head of product at Scheepjes yarns. What's in the episode? What goes on behind the scenes at a big yarn brand: Discover how a big yarn brand operates and what it actually takes to create all those amazing …
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There are so many things that I'd wish I'd known when I started my crochet business. They're all things that would have had a massive impact and got me where I am now so much sooner. In this episode I'm sharing what I'd wish I'd known and how big of an impact it would have had. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you …
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Textile artist shares about her career and the power of creativity. Hear insight and ideas for your creative business! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/https://quilterscandy.com/podcast-episodes/pod…
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Your workspace and how you organise your space away from your personal comfy spots can have a big impact on how productive you are during your business time. I'll tell you all about it and my own experiences in making myself more productive while working from home. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast. If you are loving th…
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When my guest on today's episode was about to leave a career in London for a quieter pace of life on the Cornish coast, one of her first concerns was where she would be able to buy yarn from. Fast forward a few years and Jane Abraham not only has her own yarn shop, she hosts creative retreats, has her own You Tube channel and has built an online co…
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Listen in to learn from IP Attorney Paige Hulse about the new legal requirement in 2024 that applies to Etsy shops. She’s also answering listener questions to help you protect your business and make wise decisions. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Survey for In Demand products and …
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In this episode, I share my own process for making crochet design samples. This process is the result of years of crochet design experience (and a lot of mistakes, haha) A few of the things you will learn in this episode: What to focus on before you even start your sample How to make sure you keep track of your actual pattern The thing about gauge …
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The sun is shining and the kids have finished school for summer. So obviously that means it's time for Christmas!! Yep, this is when you should start Christmas prep for your crochet business. You need to be ready to go when the kids go back to school in September. Here's why and what you need to get done. Thank you for listening to the Crochet Busi…
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