If you're in the crochet business world or thinking about stepping into this creative industry, you're in for a treat! The Crochet Business Summit is back this year, and it's here to revolutionize the way you look at your handmade business. Today we're reminiscing about our Crochet Business Summit success stories from previous years—fun-filled moments, overcoming challenges, or celebrating business breakthroughs—experiences that are the heartbeat of our community.

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Haven't registered for our 2025 Summit taking place March 5 - 7? Register now and join the pre-summit fun! https://crochetbusinesssummit.com

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Why do we self-sabotage? Whether it’s fear of success, fear of judgment, or just the classic excuse of "life happened," we often get in our own way when trying to grow our crochet business. In this episode, we’ll uncover the hidden reasons behind self-sabotage, how to recognize when you're doing it, and—most importantly—how to break free from the cycle and stop self sabotaging crochet business. 🎯

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If you sell crochet items at markets, you know that selling at spring craft fairs is a totally different world than selling at fall or Christmas markets. Today, we're going to talk about the difference, what I wish I had known before doing my first spring market, and some crochet craft fair ideas for you to make your markets as profitable as possible.

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Resources from the Episode

• Grab my FREE Craft Fair Tracker. https://montygal.activehosted.com/f/255
• Register for FREE for the Price It Right: Handmade Product Pricing Workshop: https://crochetpreneur.thrivecart.com/price-it-right
• Get on the wait list for the upcoming FREE Crochet Business Summit: https://crochetbusinesssummit.com
• Check out our roundup of Spring Market Makes with the Spring Into Sales Blog Hop and Crochet Pattern Roundup: https://madewithatwist.com/spring-market-success-perfect-quick-crochet-patterns-to-sell-this-season/
• Find show notes and more at crochetpreneur.com/crochet-craft-fair-ideas-for-spring/

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 ...

Join us inside the Crochet Biz Lab to take the next steps toward building your profit-making crochet business. Get all the details here: https://crochetpreneur.com/crochet-biz-lab

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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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Register for the upcoming class, Brand New: Crafting a Crochet Business that Stands Out: https://crochetpreneur.thrivecart.com/brand-new 

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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.

🌟 Ready to transform your crochet business? Check out my workshop, Brand New: Crafting a Crochet Business That Stands Out here: https://crochetpreneur.thrivecart.com/brand-new/

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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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• 📋 Get your FREE Handmade Business Binder for Crochetpreneur subscribers
• 👩‍💻 Join the Crochet Business Academy

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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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🔗 Register for Gordon's upcoming workshop for online entrepreneurs and creatives: http://webinar.ezlegalbrands.com 

Learn more about Gordon Firemark: https://gordonfiremark.com

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