The No-Sew Pumpkin Pals is a free, beginner-friendly crochet pattern for a pumpkin stuffed toy designed by Candace of T&C Crafters. Within this post you can find the pattern and tips for making it. It’s finally starting to feel like fall here in Pennsylvania, and with fall comes all of my favorite things – crunchy … Read more
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?
As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share with you a recap of all things T&C Crafters from this year! I hope you enjoy reminiscing as much as I have! This year started out on a rocky note for my family and I, but despite some challenges, I think 2024 was a great … Read more
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.