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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
