And my goal is to help you make money with your favorite hobby. In my blog you will find over 40+ patterns that were designed by me specifically for those who sell their makes to bring in extra income.
You will find that vendor markets are my JAM (I have been doing them for over 12 years!) and almost all of my blog posts are geared towards market prep.
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I designed this fun crochet apron to wear at my craft fairs and vendor markets, but you could totally change up the words to say “Dana’s Kitchen”, etc. if you don’t do craft fairs. I used sunburst granny squares for the bottom portion and I show you step-by-step how to add the words. It’s a fun project that is sure to make you stand out at your markets and raise your brand’s awareness!
Read MoreThis hat is perfect for market prep, as it takes just over 30 minutes to make and is SUPER budget-friendly! When making it out of Yarn Bee Dream Supreme (on sale), you can make each hat for only $3.50, meaning more money in your pocket! The front detail mimics post stitches without all the bulk, giving visual interest while keeping it comfortable to wear.
Read MoreEver wonder why the larger the vendor market, the lower your sales? I will tell you why this happens and 3 tips to combat this consistent issue. Implementing these ideas myself caused me to have the most successful one day event to date!
Read MoreI decided to dub this hat “Queen Bee-nie” due to the way the beautiful stitch pattern reminds me of a honeycomb. It is very simple in concept, but a little challenging when working in the posts. I have labeled it intermediate, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be “buzzing” through it in no time! I have included links to video tutorials to help with the most complicated portions of this pattern.
Read MoreIt’s that time again! The warm weather is here and we say goodbye to our hats, scarves, pocket shawls and ear warmers. But for many of us who do vendor markets as a form of income, we find ourselves asking “what do I make now?”
Not all of us will have the same answer, but I have done many vendor markets in the warmer months, and I have had some great success with several items that I would like to share with you.
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