Gone are the days when crochet was considered as grandma’s craft. If you are doubting yourself whether you should convert your hobby into business then this blog is for you.
Crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, and many other needlework forms are akin to art, much like music, painting, and dancing.
While music and dancing can be pursued as hobbies for personal joy, it’s essential to recognize that solely following one’s passion may not always cover financial needs. Musicians and dancers, despite their passion, often find financial stability through paid performances in front of audiences.
In art forms such as fashion design, jewelry making, and painting where individuals create items for sale. Painters, for instance, may sell their artworks for substantial amounts.
Similarly, those who engage in crocheting and knitting, their passion is evident in their creativity and constant pursuit of new designs for items like cardigans and blankets. Like musicians and painters, individuals devoted to these needlework arts are always contemplating their next creation.
Also handmade items hold intrinsic value as creators invest their heart and soul in the process. Recognizing this, it is absolutely fine to turn crochet and knitting skills into side hustles and then to full-fledged businesses.
Numerous individuals have transformed their crochet side hustles into viable businesses, developing and selling their unique patterns on platforms like Etsy. Young entrepreneurs, particularly young women, share their creative journey through blogs, monetizing their websites, setting up pop-up booths at craft fairs to fund college tuition and support their families.
Taking advantage of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, they attract followers by showcasing their creativity, inspiring others and sometimes offering giveaways. Additionally, they create instructional content on YouTube, ranging from basic crochet techniques to advanced skills. The potential for growth and success in the crochet business is limitless for those willing to explore these avenues.
Conclusion: As they say “ love what you do and do what you love”. At the end of the day we all need to support our families so why not start a crochet business and follow our passion along the way.