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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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  • Selling Licensed Crochet Items
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    Selling Licensed Crochet Items

    The truth is, while you can easily find patterns for a lot of licensed characters online, you probably don’t actually have permission to sell them. I know that it can be really confusing to navigate the details of copyright and usage rights, so I did some research to help you find what you need all in one place!

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  • Folding Craft Show Shelves Tutorial
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    Folding Craft Show Shelves Tutorial

    This is a free tutorial for making DIY folding craft show shelves written by Candace of T&C Crafters. This tutorial includes full directions to make these folding craft show shelves and links to all the necessary materials.

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  • Five Tips for Planning for a Successful Year of Crochet Markets
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    Five Tips for Planning for a Successful Year of Crochet Markets

    If you are excited to start your year off right…

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  • Halloween Crochet Patterns for Markets
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    20 Halloween Crochet Patterns to Sell at Craft Fairs & Markets

    I have put together a collection of 20 Halloween crochet patterns that are perfect for selling at markets or online. While I haven’t worked up all these patterns myself, I have taken care to only pull together high-quality patterns that I thought looked like great market-sellers. My hope is that this list will help you plan out your busy Halloween market season and make some cute new designs that are sure to be your next best seller!

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  • Lion Amigurumi
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    Lion – Crochet Pattern Review

    Jungle animals have been some of my best-sellers lately, so I was super excited to try out the lion pattern. With the popularity of jungle animals as favorites for kids, making a few of these lions for your next market is a no-brainer! Not only would a large lion make the perfect statement piece, but you will be sure to sell some to some lion-loving kiddos!

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  • Guinea Pig – Crochet Pattern Review
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    Guinea Pig – Crochet Pattern Review

    As a contributor for the EyeLoveKnots blog, sometimes I get super cool opportunities! Recently, Alexandra (the amazing crochet designer and blogger behind EyeLoveKnots, Cre8tion Crochet, and OnRockwoodLane) reached out to me about receiving an early release copy of Lauren Espy’s newest book, Animal Amigurumi Adventures Vol. 2: 15 (More!) Crochet Patterns to Create Adorable Amigurumi Critters from Blue Star Press. Of course, I said yes in a heartbeat!

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  • Easy Crochet Flower Rattle – Crochet Pattern Review
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    Easy Crochet Flower Rattle – Crochet Pattern Review

    I am absolutely in love with how cute these little crochet flower rattles turned out, and I am already in the process of making up a whole garden of them to sell at my next craft show. Each flower works up quickly with minimal materials, and they make the perfect little baby gift either individually or in a larger set.

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  • Crochet Crab Pattern Review
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    Crochet Crab Pattern Review

    The Mr. Crab pattern is a super cute, free crochet crab pattern that creates a hexagonal body and really puts an emphasis on claws that are ready-to-pinch. This pattern was easy to follow and worked up nicely! In my pattern review below, you can find more details about this pattern, as well as some adaptations I made to the pattern to meet my customer’s requests and my personal preferences.

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  • Super Speedy Crocheted Car Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern
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    Super Speedy Crocheted Car Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern

    This is a free crochet pattern and tutorial to make…

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Ready for Day 2 at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea! The Ready for Day 2 at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea! The rain is super light and hopefully wrapping up - the ground is pretty dry, so grab a poncho (just in case and stop by today until 5 in York, PA! We are ready for you!!!
Grateful doesn't even begin to cover how I'm feeli Grateful doesn't even begin to cover how I'm feeling about today! Thank you so much to everyone that came out to day one of Fall Flea at @grayapplemarket! It was truly a joy to be there and are all the smiles and stuffed toys taken to their new homes! I'm super excited about the new crocheters who bought their starter kits to learn to crochet! 

Looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow!
It's the big day! Come see us at @grayapplemarket It's the big day! Come see us at @grayapplemarket Fall Flea.in York, PA today and tomorrow!! 

We have so many new things!!
The Fall for Crafting Event is in full swing now o The Fall for Crafting Event is in full swing now over on @yarncraftsandcoffee and today's feature is my pattern review of Toby the Turkey! 

Head to the event at @yarncraftsandcoffee to find the link to the review on the EyeLoveKnots blog! 

Make sure to stay tuned this whole week for more fall crafting inspiration! 

Toby the Turkey Pattern by @crochet365knittoo 
Pattern Review on @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet 

#turkey #fallcrafts #fall #fallcrafting #yarncrafts
When is an apple feeling extra grumpy and in a bad When is an apple feeling extra grumpy and in a bad mood? 
When it's a crab apple! 

So, little fun fact about me - I absolutely love corny jokes and puns. I teach high school math online, and I start every class with a math joke of the day. When I saw the pun collection by @peachpenguincrochet , I knew these designs were right up my alley! 

As part of the Apple a Day Crafting Event hosted by @yarncraftsandcoffee @eyeloveknots_cre8tioncrochet @crochet.aweigh and @tandc_crafters , the Crab Apple Pun Amigurumi was the perfect choice to make! 

You can find my full review of this pattern over on the EyeLoveKnots blog! If you decide to make one, be sure to let me know how it goes! 

Tag someone you think would enjoy this pattern! 

#pun #crabapple #feelingcrabby #crab #apple
My favorite ways to be chic 😉 Thanks to @smokers My favorite ways to be chic 😉 

Thanks to @smokersourdoughco and @brillsbooks for the inspo to hop on this trend! 

#supporthandmade #crochet #smallbusiness #slowfashion #handmade
Fresh restock today at @artisanmillco in Lititz! W Fresh restock today at @artisanmillco in Lititz! We are so grateful to be a part of this awesome store! 

Come check out some of our new inventory including our youth and adult hats! 

#shophandmade #shophandmade #artisanmade #artisanmillco #crochet
Happy Christmas in July! Today marks 5 months unti Happy Christmas in July! Today marks 5 months until Christmas, and we are celebrating with a sale! 

Plan ahead, shop early, and save! From now until July 31st, you can save the following ways:
- Place a custom order with us for any stuffed toys or accessories for completion in November/early December (before Christmas guaranteed), and receive 25% off the normal price.
- Shop our stocking stuffer sale!
🥶 Freeze Pop Holders: 3 for $12 - you pick the colors and themes
✏️ Pencil Pals: $12 each - you can add a bow to customize
☕️ Coffee Pals: $12 each - you can pick or customize the saying
🫙 Jar Grippers: 3 for $10 - you pick the colors

Act now before these sales end! Be sure to share and tag a friend that might be interested! 

To order, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook. All purchases must be paid using cash or credit card through our website. Local pickup available in Hershey/Harrisburg, PA. US shipping available at an additional cost.

#christmasinjuly #christmasgifts #christmassale #handmadechristmas #stockingstuffers
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
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