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Step-by-step crochet tutorials, marketing guides, mindset tips, and income strategies
— all designed for modern makers who want more than just a hobby.

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How To Start A Crochet Business That Earns $1,000+ Monthly (2025 Blueprint)

So you want to turn your love for crochet into a crochet business? In this in-depth guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to start and grow a profitable crochet business from home. You’ll learn how to choose the right business model, how much money you can realistically make (with verified numbers), what tools you need, and how to build an audience that actually buys. Whether you’re dreaming of passive income from patterns or selling one-of-a-kind handmade pieces, this post has everything you need to get started with confidence.

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How to Make Money With Crochet: 11 Digital Products That Go Beyond Patterns

Wondering how to make money with crochet without relying on low-priced pattern PDFs? This post explores 11 fresh digital product ideas—from printable planners to video guides—that can help you turn your yarn skills into real income. Whether you’re new to selling or ready to diversify, there’s something here to spark your next smart move.

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Crochet Blanket Part 12: Easy Crochet Square You’ll Love to Make

Part 12 of our Crochet Blanket Square Series brings soft texture and simple joy. This easy crochet pattern uses just basic stitches to create a light, airy square with a beautiful flow. Whether you’re building your blanket or just need a peaceful project, this one’s perfect for relaxing rows and creative confidence.

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How To Simply Customise Crochet Patterns

Tired of following patterns to the letter? You don’t have to. In this post, we’ll show you how to add your unique touch to any crochet pattern—through colours, borders, shapes, and even personal embellishments—so every project feels like you made it. Whether you’re tweaking a beginner pattern or remixing an old favourite, this guide is packed with doable ideas and confidence-boosting tips.

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Selling Crochet Online Claudia Elliott Selling Crochet Online Claudia Elliott

Selling Handmade Online? Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes

Beautiful handmade products but disappointing online sales? You're not alone. After coaching hundreds of handmade entrepreneurs, I've identified 7 common mistakes that prevent e-commerce success. From poor product photography to ineffective digital marketing, these fixable errors could be limiting your sales. Learn the proven solutions that have helped successful handmade sellers transform their digital presence and reach eager customers.


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25 Best Places To Sell Handmade Online

Looking to turn your craft into income? This guide to 25 top places to sell handmade online breaks down the pros, cons, and key features of each platform—whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale your creative business. From niche marketplaces to building your own shop, learn where your handmade products will thrive and what expert sellers do differently to succeed.

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Blanket Blocks Part 10: Textured Crochet Pattern

Part 10 of the Blanket Square Series is here—and it's packed with rich texture, eye-catching post stitches, and the kind of meditative repetition that makes crocheting so relaxing. In this week's pattern, you'll build on everything you've learned so far while creating two beautifully structured squares to add to your growing collection. Let’s keep crocheting!

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How to Build a Blanket—and Confidence—with Small Crochet Projects

Small crochet projects, like the individual squares in a blanket, may seem like tiny tasks, but they hold incredible power. By breaking down larger projects into manageable pieces, you can reduce overwhelm and make steady progress. This approach not only helps in crafting but also in life. Learn how embracing small steps fosters a sense of accomplishment, boosts your confidence, and makes achieving bigger goals feel more achievable.

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Easy Way To Navigating UK and US Crochet Terminology

Feeling stuck between UK and US crochet terms? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. This guide breaks down one of the most overlooked crochet basics: the confusing stitch name switch between British and American patterns. Get clarity, skip the frustration, and get back to the fun part—actually crocheting.

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