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    14 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Crocheters

    Do you have a crochet enthusiast in your life that you are looking to buy for this Valentine’s Day? Or are you a crocheter yourself and want to treat yourself to something special on this upcoming day of love? I have the perfect collection of gifts for crocheters to make this day extra lovely!

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  • Craft Show 101 – What Is a Craft Show?
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    Craft Show 101 – What Is a Craft Show?

    Are you brand-new to selling your handmade items at markets? If so, this series is for you! In my Craft Show 101 series, I am going through common questions a new vendor might have. In this first post of my new series, I am starting with the first thing first – what is a craft show?

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    T&C Crafters 2024 Year in Review

    As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share…

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  • Mini Holiday Embroidered Wall Hangings
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    Mini Holiday Embroidered Wall Hangings

    If you make a lot of stuffed toys, you probably have some good experience embroidering features on the faces of your makes. In this tutorial, I am going to show you how you can embroider on felt with yarn to create adorable seasonal mini wall hangings.

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  • Crochet Market  Spotlight – Fall Sunflower Festival
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    Crochet Market Spotlight – Fall Sunflower Festival

    One of my favorite venues for craft shows has been a local gourd farm that sells hand-crafted items made with their gourds. This past September, I had my fifth show at this venue, and it was by far my best show yet! I have learned so much over the years of selling at crochet markets, that I wanted to be sure to tell you all about what made this event such a success.

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  • Frosty Fun Freeze Pop Sleeves – Free Crochet Pattern
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    Frosty Fun Freeze Pop Sleeves – Free Crochet Pattern

    The Frosty Fun Freeze Pop Sleeve is a quick and easy crochet pattern that works up in about 15 minutes or less. The entire pattern is worked with only one type of stitch, which makes it super beginner-friendly. Due to the limited time commitment, these are great for last-minute market prep or to make a ton for inventory at a huge event!

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  • Summer Outdoor Markets
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    Beating the Heat: Tips for Summer Outdoor Markets as a Crochet Seller

    Summer outdoor markets are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your crocheted creations, but the heat can pose a challenge. Don’t let soaring temperatures curb your enthusiasm! With a bit of preparation and a positive mindset, you can stay cool and comfortable while selling your handmade items.

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  • Criss-Cross Tote Bag
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    Criss-Cross Tote Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

    I am super excited to use my finished Criss-Cross Tote Bag! I have been taking evening walks with my yarn hanging in a bag on my arm so I can market-prep while getting some sunshine and exercise. I can’t wait to use my new, branded tote bag for my walks!

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    Criss-Cross Bucket Hat – Free Crochet Pattern

    The Criss-Cross Bucket Hat is a free, beginner-friendly crochet pattern for a summer bucket hat/sun hat. Within this post you can find the pattern for five sizes of hats, tips about the pattern, and a yarn giveaway!

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  • The Best-Selling Crochet Chicken – Mabel
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    The Best-Selling Crochet Chicken – Mabel

    I’m not sure what the fascination is with chunky chickens, but the Mabel Chicken pattern by Oak and Marlow has become an absolute best-seller this past year for many crochet market makers. Since I started making them, I have nearly sold out at every show I have done. These are my number one best-seller, so I wanted to take time to share with you all that I’ve learned about this awesome pattern.

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We are so excited to announce that you can now fin We are so excited to announce that you can now find our items at Artisan Mill Co in Lititz, PA! 

@artisanmillco

This is honestly a dream come true, and we are so excited! You can find us upstairs! 

#shoplititz #lititzpa #handmade #artisanmillco #crochet
I think this past weekend was my favorite set up y I think this past weekend was my favorite set up yet! We had so many wonderful comments about our new items and some of the nicest (and cutest) customers!! 

It is the highlight of my day hearing little ones make the sounds of the animals they got from my stand! 

Huge thanks to @mbgourds for another incredible show! 

I have two huge markets coming up in the fall! What should I add? 

#smallbusiness #crochetvendor #summer #summermarket #supporthandmade
We are in Carlisle today for the Meadowbrooke Gour We are in Carlisle today for the Meadowbrooke Gourds Summer Celebration! Come see us til 2 today! 

@mbgourds
I've been working non-stop on market prep lately, I've been working non-stop on market prep lately, and it's time to show it off (as I pack up for this weekend's market)!

Pattern Credits: 
Dachshund - @toy_story_patterns 
Coffee Pals - @lilrugratzcrochet 
Sea Turtle - @cj.dsgn 
Jellyfish - @heart2stitchco 
Shark - @theresascrochetshop 
Sting Ray - @hobbii_yarn @peachpenguincrochet 
Duck - @rose.lily.amigurumi 
Butterfly - @theresascrochetshop 

More to come! Stay tuned for more parts! 

#crochet #marketprep #crochetvendor #crochetmarketprep #tandccrafters
Day 5 of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted by Day 5 of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted by Alexandra of @yarncraftsandcoffee

Today you can find my collection of 20 Halloween crochet patterns that are perfect for selling at markets in the fall! 

Patterns by: 
@chaicoffeecrochet 
@champagneandwaffles_ 
@allfromjade
@anna_carax 
@crochet.ever.after
@tanflowconcrochet_tb 
@theresascrochetshop 
@theloopylamb 
@raffamusa_designs 
@jototheworldcreations 
@eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet 
@blackbirdmountaindesigns
@acraftyconcept
@sigonimacaroni
@makeanddocrew
@hookedonpatterns
@acrochetedsimplicity

#halloween #spookyseason #crochet #halloweencrochet #spookycrochet
It's Halloween in July! 🎃🕷️🦇 Today marks day one It's Halloween in July! 🎃🕷️🦇

Today marks day one of the Spooktacular Crafting Event hosted on Yarn Crafts and Coffee! For ten days, you can find a new yarny craft project from @yarncraftsandcoffee, @crochet.aweigh, @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet, and me! 

Today you can find my crochet pattern review of Binx the Plush Bat by @theresascrochetshop over on the EyeLoveKnots blog! 

#halloween #bat #crochet #crochetbat #spookyseason
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg Visit our stand at Mayfield and Company in Hamburg, PA to check out our summer makes and our new stock of mystery key chains! 

#crochet #shopsmall #hamburg #summer #shophandmade
While I'm typically a pretty shy person, the inter While I'm typically a pretty shy person, the interactions with customers at markets really hype me up! I honestly feel like my introverted self magically turns into an extrovert for the day of markets and these are just some of what brings out that magic! 

What do you love to hear from customers at markets? 

#crochet #marketvendor #vendorlife #craftshow #crochetvendor
Up next in the free patterns from @madelinemaeco Up next in the free patterns from @madelinemaeco  is the Mini Belly Ellie Elephant crochet pattern! 

This is one of my absolute favorite crochet projects to make - it is so cute with that little belly, and elephants are my favorite animals! I'll be making a few of these for my upcoming market, so stay tuned for pictures of mine! 

You can find this pattern from Madeline's closed archive shop for free on the T&C Crafters blog along with the previously shared Belly Giraffe Pattern and many more to come! Find the link in my bio! 

#crochet #elephant #freecrochetpattern #madelinemaeco #marketprep
T minus one month today until my summer market. I' T minus one month today until my summer market. I'm sitting at a desk filled with WIPs, but loving the view of my finished projects and my yarn wall across the room. 

I have my to-do list for the show and am so excited to check things off. What would you like to see me make? 

What are your favorite summer market makes?? 

Yarn from @bernatyarn @yarnspirations @yarncraftsandcoffee @michaelsstores

#crochet #marketprep #crochetvendor #yarn #handmadebusiness
If you are looking for a super simple and quick ma If you are looking for a super simple and quick make, my free Jar Opener pattern should be at the top of your list! 

By using shelf liner, you can make a grippy jar opener with just single crochets around the edges. These make great housewarming gifts, stocking stuffers, and market makes! 

Find the free pattern on my blog! It's being featured today as part of the Fun and Fruity Crafting Event hosted by Alexandra of Yarn Crafts and Coffee @yarncraftsandcoffee, Emily of Crochet Aweigh @crochet.aweigh, and myself! 

#crochet #jaropener #easycrafts #easycrochet #quickcrafts
Could you imagine? If you could actually crochet Could you imagine? 

If you could actually crochet at 10 times your normal speed, would you just finish your current projects faster or make more items? 

I would definitely be making ALL the things! Let me know what you would do in the comments! 

#crochet #crochetaddict #marketprep #superspeed #crochetmarketprep
The warm weather is here, and my kiddos have been The warm weather is here, and my kiddos have been reaching for their Frosty Fun Freeze Pop Holders non-stop! They are great for holding @flavorice or @otterpops

These are such simple and fun makes that can be used over and over! 

Crocheters - you can find the Free Pattern on my blog! 

If you don't crochet, no worries! Send me a message and I'm happy to make a custom order for you! 

#summertreats #freezepops #icepops #summercrochet #freecrochetpattern
Happy National Donut Day!! 🍩 What a great holiday Happy National Donut Day!! 🍩

What a great holiday for the last day of school! 

If you're looking for a sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, shelf-stable donut to celebrate National Donut Day, message me to order one of these guilt-free crocheted donuts :) 

For a real donut, be sure to check out @duckdonuts, @dunkin, or @sheetz - they all have deals today! 

Donut Key Chain Pattern by @acraftyconcept

What's your favorite donut flavor? Comment below to let me know!! 

#donut #nationaldonutday #crochet #handmade #crochetdonut
Expressive Avenue is moving, and we moved with the Expressive Avenue is moving, and we moved with them! We are all ready to go for their grand opening this weekend at their new location at 3985 Columbia Ave in the Shops at Prospect. 

Stop by this weekend for their grand opening! 
@expressive_avenue 

#shoplancaster #shophandmade #shopsmall #lancasterpa #tandccrafters
🎉Re-stock Alert! We added some more fun summer i 🎉Re-stock Alert! 

We added some more fun summer items to our inventory at @mayfieldandcompany in Hamburg, PA today! 

Stop in to grab a Fishbowl Friend before they swim away! 

#tandccrafters #crochet #hamburg #shopsmall #crochetvendor
Boom the Firecracker by @shieldmaidencrochet is th Boom the Firecracker by @shieldmaidencrochet is the perfect make for your upcoming summer markets! 

Not only is it super adorable, but it works up really quickly and has such a cute personality! You can find my full pattern review on Eye Love Knots @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet as part of the Seeing Stars Crafting Event hosted by Alexandra of @yarncraftsandcoffee with Emily of  @crochet.aweigh and me! 

Be sure to check out the review and all the other patriotic crafts shared this week! 

Comment below with your favorite summer market make! 

#summer #crochet #marketprep #firecracker #america250
Thank you to everyone that came out to see us at @ Thank you to everyone that came out to see us at @grayapplemarket Spring Market! The weather was gorgeous, the crowds were great, and the kind words and smiles were absolutely heartwarming. 

Thank you to Sarah and the whole team at @grayapplemarket for putting on another incredible event! We are so excited to come back in the fall!! 

#crochet #smallbusiness #stuffedtoys #accessories #yorkpa
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