I love that you share so much of your business with us giving us a view of how things might work for our business.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I think different view points helps. Because I know, when I was starting, like no one else was selling finished makes (unless it was clothing) on Etsy. At least for crochet KZreadrs anyway. But, obviously being super new to crochet, I wasn't in my pattern writing era. I'm JUST NOW getting into that for BASIC patterns. So, most of my money is made in large lump sums, really far apart haha. But now that I'm getting into writing patterns, I'm seeing small amounts of money trickle in pretty frequently, but we're talking like only $1 to $5 at a time. But even if I sold a $5 pattern EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. for a month, that'd only be $150. Which, is still helpful, sure, but that's not a full time income so it's definitely not replacing a full time job for anyone. And I think that kind of thing is not talked about clearly/concisely.

That husky is like a collector's item, its so cute!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

It's funny you should say that because the woman I made it for collects husky stuffed animals. She's got two pet huskies that kind of started the collection. So, she's now got a curio cabinet with all her huskies, including the one I made, in it. She sent pictures and he fit right in!

The pug is adorable. Thanks for giving so much information it is helpful

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The woman who ordered him is a repeat customer and she's absolutely the sweetest, so I love doing these little projects for her!

I've made a few different things that I don't like how they turn out. But others just absolutely love.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

It's really hard for me to accept other people's opinions on something I'm really critical of, but it usually does help to get a little distance first. That way I can come back and be more objective!

Pricing is the hardest for me. Thank you for giving price ranges for your crochet items. It is very helpful to see your pricing. Thank you!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful. I try to be transparent in my videos because this was exactly the kind of information I was looking for when I was getting started!

Thank you! Also, I’m not even a Harry Potter fan but your Harry Otter is genius!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

First off, WHAT!?! Not a Harry Potter fan!?! Why!?! I love Harry Potter. Admittedly, the books are better than the movies. Like, they didn't even touch on somethings in the movies. BUUUUUT they're such a childhood staple for our generation! It's like sacrilegious to not like Harry Potter lol. But aside from that, thank you haha. I really love him and I am super proud of that piece lol.

Thanks for sharing your selling prices. I’m just now getting into crocheting to charge people and this was very helpful.💙

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. If you're looking for more information, I also have a video about how I do my pricing, if you haven't seen that yet: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6KA3MdvYs2qdpc.html

I love your whale example. You can make so many different sizes just by changing hook and/or yarn size

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Yes! It's kind of fun too! I've made extra jumbo projects by using an 8-9mm and blanket yarn for patterns that were originally made with worsted weight or even thinner yarns.

I love the frogs and the bees❤ But the cow omg so cute!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

I like how the cow turned out, but cows are so much sewing haha.

Love the way you speak and the info you are giving is so interesting 🌷💖

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I just try to be transparent about how everything is for me!

Thank you for sharing and being open about your prices.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Any time! Thank you for supporting our community!

seeing pricing videos is really helpful so thank you so much!! all your makes are so beautiful!!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Omg, you're too kind!!! I'm glad you find it helpful!

Harry Otter is adorbs!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm high key super proud of him haha.

The panda is so cute!!!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks!

Hi Jacki! Love how you showed us how you price things. I would not have thought you could get those good prices. I really need to do more research. Thank you again for sharing!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

I do tend to hold onto my higher priced items longer than my lower priced items, but that's why I have like all the price points covered so there's something for everyone!

I love the frog you did

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for how you price everything , it is really helpful 😊

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I try!!!

Oh yay!! Keep the videos coming!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

I'm trying haha! Content creation can be hard, I tell ya haha. I like run out of ideas some days lol.

All the stuff you make is so cute!

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! There's some lovely pattern designers out there!

omg the pug is adorable i want one lol

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Lol if you're serious, I have custom order listing in my Etsy store and I'd be happy to make you one. You can use code KZread20 for 20% off: www.etsy.com/listing/1444383468/large-custom-plush-commission-custom?click_key=297ca8c480bbecbb673220bce83fabb96dcec5db%3A1444383468&click_sum=6ef6c8db&ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1

On the subject of Disney live action, I really like the live action Aladdin: the costumes are gorgeous! (Also imo Malificent is NOT a kids movie. Very dark themes. I mean this more as a warning to parents than gatekeeping or whatever)

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I should watch them lol. And yeah, Maleficent is dark as heck.

Thank you for sharing your projects and pricing.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I just try to be transparent!

No the squid is cute 😂

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

Thank you for sharing, it's really interesting.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

You’re stuff is so cute

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Amigurumi is my favorite kind of crochet project!

Thank you so much for sharing your pricing! It gives me a great idea of what to charge. I had been wondering how to price my amigurimi.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Remember to consider how long it takes YOU when pricing also!

Love your honesty😁

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I try!

Your Husky is adorable.😍 Thank you for telling us how you price things, it really helps to get a feel for these things & know that the time it takes should be reflected in the price. I agree that some things may not look as if they are as 'big' etc but they can involve a lot of work! I made some witch keyrings in 1 & 2 weight yarn including, boots, skirt, top, stockings etc & a broom made out of pine needles - I love them but I gave them as presents as they took hours!!! I may make just a couple to sell but I will not sell them cheap - I'd rather just keep them!😘

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Wooo! Those sound so cute! But yes! Charge your worth!!!

i definitely sometimes have the problem of pricing for what i think it looks because i’m not satisfied

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

Yes! I do that too. I've considered putting a few different things in my clearance bin just because I've remade the pattern to like add to the stock, but my remakes are better than the original stock, look wise, so now it makes me want to put the original stock in my clearance bin. But then, that's counterproductive because I just remade the pattern to add to that stock section lol.

What's your favorite brand for amigurumi?

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

Жыл бұрын

For worsted weight yarn, I love craftsmart from Michaels. And for blanket/plush yarn, I love bernat blanket and Joann's version of blanket yarn.

Where are you located? I'm doing my local market in a few weeks. Concerned about charging too much for the customer base in my area.

@WorksofWhimsyCrochetCo

11 ай бұрын

I'm in Florida. But a smaller area in Florida. Not a super big tourist town like Orlando or a highly populated city like Tampa. BUT things are more expensive in Florida. I would look up what your state's minimum wage is and charge that per hour as the absolute BARE MINIMUM but remember, not everyone knows how to crochet and yarn is not THAT cheap, so don't under sell yourself either. You have a special skill! And I know personally, I'd sell more if I lowered my prices. But I prefer to sell things a little slow, but for more money because it keeps me motivated, you know. You'll get burned out selling 10, 20, 30 leggy frogs for $5 before you do when selling them for $10, you know what I'm saying lol.