AVOID the ONE MISTAKE Almost Everyone Makes When Starting a CROCHET BUSINESS | Crochet Business Q&A

Today I’m going to answer YOUR questions about starting and building the crochet business of your dreams! #crochetbusiness
And I’ll also be sharing the ONE mistake that I see almost everyone make when they are staring a crochet business (I did it too) and once you understand how important this concept is, you will be well on your way to making money with crochet.
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[@helleneself8741]

Just beginning my crochet business journey. I was born with a physical disability that prevents me from working in the traditional sense. So something I can do that requires limited mobility and can be done at home is perfect for me. I wish I had the courage to begin sooner. Thank you for your tips and positive attitude

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful! My son is physically disabled as well so I can sympathize with wanting to find an alternative for work! Good luck to you!! 👏👏👏

[@lissac67]

This is also where social media can really help. Instagram is great. But it takes being active on it. Ask for followers on all your socials. Then interact with others on there. as you interact many will naturally follow you. Organic growth takes interaction.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It definitely does! I will also mention adding value when you share on social media. Give people a helpful tip! It makes a big difference! 🧶🧶🧶

[@lissac67]

Yes, surely does. I also saw that you didn't care for the regular posting continuously on social, which I understand. I think it can help in the beginning so people find you. Once you have a following like you do now, you can post when it feels good. Love the ideas! @@EliseRoseCrochet

[@craftymomcreations]

Off topic.....I Just want to say....your skin ALWAYS look on point! Flawless and healthy. 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you!! I really think it's my camera!! It doesn't look that good in real life!! 🤣

[@craftymomcreations]

@EliseRoseCrochet lol I highly doubt it lol

[@user-wp3og1sh8r]

I agree, you always look fresh and beautiful 😊

[@Izzy-cp8yt]

One thing on packaging/handmade tags, etc that I discovered making my own stickers is use EVERYTHING. I had sticker paper left over after printing and cutting out stickers, and those trimmings were the perfet size to draw or stamp my logo to add to the envelope and make a plain envelope look a little bit nicer. Those trimmings otherwise would have been thrown away and been a loss, but reusing them helps you maximize profit vs expense (as well as minimizing the waste your creating generates!)

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Great tip!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️

[@StitchedandHookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much for this video! I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in June of 2023. I finished my last Chemo treatment in October, and my Double Mastectomy was in Nov. Now I am in the process of putting my life and my body (literally) back together after my world absolutely stopped! In the midst of all this I have been doing some research trying to determine where my Cancer came from. Sense then I have committed to learn about all the carcinogens that are in our home unbeknownst to us, ways my diet and lifestyle can support my treatments, and what I can do to generate income from a much less stressful source. My goal is to create a side hustle, crochet and sewn home goods that are as carcinogen free as possible that also support reducing waste in our world. I am willing to learn whatever I need in order to make this side hustle work. Like you, I am not willing to go into debt for this little adventure. So I am reaching out to anyone that I can in order to get advice, direction, tips, tricks, ideas, support, whatever! Prayers for you and your family!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Sounds like this could be a wonderful passion project for you!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@shelby.sweetheart]

Every country besides usa has their people do parasite cleanses every six months, because they are actually in our bodies but our govt doesn’t tell us this or want us to know. Parasites and inflammation are big cancer starters, research this! Doing a parasite cleanse can change your life. Just felt moved to tell you this n relay this information. ❤ I hope you stay cancer free!!!! 🥰

[@jonettedecamp408]

Elise, I have been following you for at least 2 years now and I am always inspired by your love of crochet, knitting and amigurumi; however, this video tops the list! You speak from the heart and graciously share your experiences in an effort to spare the rest of us the pain and anguish of business creation. Thank you for being a wonderful mentor and support person. And thank you for speaking honestly and openly about self doubt and the negative voice we probably all hear more than not. What a lovely gift you have offered!

[@tipstricks7594]

Your positivity is wonderful! And from a fellow small business owner, everything you said is spot on…a dedicated space in the house, separate banking, emails, phone, etc is important. I would even say getting business cards is essential. You have to treat it seriously if you expect others to. I formed my LLC in 2020 and it took a couple years to create the business… sweat equity for 2 years… and finally in 2023 is the first truly profit year. Patient with yourself and the process is very important. Everything you say here is wonderful!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much for sharing! It takes a while to start seeing a profit but you have to work like there's a profit from day 1! It's hard work but so worth it in my opinion! ❤️

[@user-mj7ti8xe7f]

I really do admire you and consider you a real wonder woman you work so hard and sounds like you are a wonderful mum. I do hope life treats you well.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@naturesgateway]

Thanks for your Honesty in discussing selling handmade items! Especially about the income part. I’ve had some home businesses, and began to understand that I basically want my hobbies to pay for themselves, like make enough money to cover the materials cost, and some for my time.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@SusanF-44]

You are just the sweetest and highly motivational! Everyone has to begin somewhere, and it’s helpful that you shared just how little skills you had when it came to making videos (editing, for example) and to see how you’ve evolved through the years. I’m currently a school teacher, forced to learn a lot of new technology, and it STILL intimidates me thinking about learning different skills associated with social media! 😅

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!!! I literally had zero skills!!! 🤣🤣🤣 And being open to learning new things is the most important quality for running a business! IMHO! ❤️

[@aysekalkan8192]

I've never seen someone like you answering questions in such a helpful way. Thanks to you, I opened an Instagram account and I am showing off the toys I make. My priority is to show people how much fun and happiness this hobby gives me. Your advice is really useful, thank you :)

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful!!!! 👏👏👏

[@btcp.t.aideprogram4304]

I opened a successful physical therapy practice in 2011 (and I have been crocheting since Feb 2023) Your advice is so relevant for all of those creating a business! Wonderful advice!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Wonderful!!! That's amazing!!! 👏👏👏

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

Etsy has never worked for me. I have things out there all handmade. Nothing's ever sold. No traffic. Nothing. I make my money at craft fairs, word of mouth and my FB page. I do pay my bills. Sometimes it is a struggle. Thank you for sharing. Take care

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🧶🧶🧶

[@savysuzzie1]

I had the same problem and shut down my shop a year ago. My only sakes since then have been on FB Marketplace.

[@kimberlymendenhall4449]

@@savysuzzie1 same here along with craft fairs.

[@Evelyns.Crafts]

Congrats on getting to fulltime pay status! That takes hard work, dedication, and drive!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@RealEstateCoachErica]

I’m reading Profit First right now too!! I already set up my accounts and have started taking a profit! Amazing 🎉 I highly recommend.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It's a fantastic book and has literally changed my business for the better! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizv.418]

Elise, thanks for being so transparent & telling us everything we need to know about going into this type of business...you're very inspiring ❤🌻

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

[@macaronicrafts]

Thank you so much for this, Elise. I'm not yet in the position to start my business, but this has me very excited for when I am. My head is buzzing with potential branding, products, revenue streams, etc. I've always been interested in design and fashion, but never had the chance to embrace it. I hope to have a business that allows me to explore all my ideas and continuously be inspired by the creators around me. This video has helped put a lot of my uncertainties to rest. I am so excited to learn and grow, and hopefully apply this knowledge in the near future. Thanks again for all that you do.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That is wonderful!!! I'm so excited for you!!! 👏👏👏

[@SmM33380]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm working on business setup and because I don't know anything about business I have done hours of research. Just when I thought I had settled on a plan, doubts started to creep in, then I felt confused and frustrated. The last couple days I've been second guessing my decisions and still had some unanswered questions, I wasn't sure would get answered as I had no idea who to ask. This video is so timely and most of all so helpful! You had answered a question I had exactly in the way I needed to hear it. This video has really encouraged and motivated me so I am now excited to keep pushing forward and start executing the plans. Thank you so much!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awesome!!! 👏👏👏 Just know that we all second guess ourselves. The point is to push past it, be decisive and learn from the success and failures! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sjallday936]

This is a great video! One thing you kept saying is "when I was selling finished projects" . If you're not selling finished projects, what do you do with thngs you make from your patterns and is all your profits now from your patterns sales and youtube, etc

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I typically hoard the toys I make, but I also give them away. I may end up needing to sell some in the future (when I run out of room) 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamiemiesler322]

I love your positivity & it’s true that you can’t know until you try❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Exactly!! There's not a lot to lose either! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennifercrews3026]

Thank you so much for a great video. I decided not to renew my business license this year because for the last 3 years I have not made a single profit. I’m just feeling defeated and overwhelmed. I feel like your video helped and will definitely be looking into the resources you shared.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I totally understand! It's not easy to keep going when you're not seeing the return you were hoping for! ❤️❤️❤️

[@heathersaso]

I love your videos. Watching you has reinvigorated my love for crochet. I started 20 years ago making baby blankets and nothing else to taking a long break with only making scarves and a couple small things in between to a few months ago trying amigurumi and now it’s my daily release. I’m married, work full time and have 2 small daughters (ages 2 and 4). I bought the KZbin course you recommended and I keep thinking about trying it but get overwhelmed thinking about fitting it in my already crazy schedule. However with every video I see like this, I start inching closer. I’d love to quit my job and for this to be my full time thing. Thanks for being such an inspiration. ❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You have a lot on your plate! Be gentle with yourself! Hopefully someday soon you'll be ready to dive in and make this your full time job! 🧶🧶🧶

[@emekennede]

As someone who watched you blossom off of the dream blog Facebook group… you have come so far so fast. I never took the leap. I need to but I am honestly so self critical. I honest remember commenting on your initial website colors! I was introduced to amigrumi as a hobby crocheter through you! I at the time was trying to do massage and esthetics blogs. But I have since pivoted to crochet.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

It's been 5 years! Which is crazy to think!! 🤯 And thank you so much for your support!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiewiggins4188]

Thank you! This was informative and encouraging! I recently went from homeschool mom to being back in the workforce. I dream of possibilities for a crochet/knit business. I believe this crochet / knit world has so much possibility to help people with stress and anxiety and we need positive folks like you to spur us to share the joy with others!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I know exactly what stage of life you're in! It's a weird transition! And I totally agree this is a wonderful way to encourage people and bring joy to their lives! 🧶🧶🧶

[@pearl_b]

People ask me a lot about opening an Etsy shop and stuff and I just don’t want to 😅 I just don’t want a business; maybe I’m weird lol. But I make stuff for my friends a lot, gifts etc. Also Elise; I literally only know you from KZbin lol , and love the videos ❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's good that you know what you want from your crocheting! Doing this as a business isn't for everyone! ❤️❤️❤️

[@pearl_b]

@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you! 🫶🏻 but I absolutely love watching crochet content while I crochet and I love your channel 🥰

[@SarcasticService]

You are such an inspiring creator! Right at the end when you said if you feel something stiring inside, you can and should do it, that is so motivating. Thank you for all you do!!

[@Jenny-qj3qo]

Oh Elise, thank you so much for this video! The timing couldn’t be more perfect. I started selling my crochet last year as was thrilled by how well it went, but I now need to start levelling up and am now doing Pam Grice’s course, designing my website etc. you have given me the hope and encouragement I need to keep going as I know I’m on the right path. Love your videos and so glad I found you last year 🎉😊x

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awesome!!! I'm glad you're taking CBA! I wish I had done it much sooner than I did! ❤️

[@karensample3052]

You have had a wonderful journey with your business. I’ve enjoyed every video you’ve done ☺️. I had a toy business with my husband many years ago before the internet and it was both challenging and satisfying. I made and sold teddy bears while he made furniture. I agree that you have to make what you love ☺️❤️

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

How wonderful!!! That sounds like a dream business!!! 🧸🧶❤️

[@rayvensmith8407]

I love the idea about looking back on how you improved instead of looking at high business people that's how I feel some of the time. I came to this video because I almost always underpay myself with hademade finished crochet projects thanks for the advice

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome!! I'm so glad it was helpful advice! 🧶🧶🧶

[@nildadel9795]

I crochet part time and I have a shop on Etsy . I sell physical products . Crochet world become very competitive that a lot of people sells their Amigurumi for nothing. 😢 My next goal is to try patterns . My Main issue is ..English is not my main language so I’m little bit scared 😅. But I must confront my fear .

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Yes! Won't let fear stop you! You can do it!! 👏👏👏

[@rosiecat123]

Elise, you are so inspiring and practical, too! Right now I am happy to just earn enough money to buy more yarn, but someday I may want to expand from this, so thanks for the info.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's exactly how I felt in the beginning! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ASquareGranny]

THANK YOU for answering my question!! It’s been BURNING in my mind for SO LONG. Thank you! Such a terrific video - I’ll be watching this again (& again)! Thank you! Hugs (NurseLisaFromOhio) ☺️🫶🏻🧶

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you, Lisa! I'm so glad you found it helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ASquareGranny]

I was also obsessed with CPK!!!!

[@YarnSociety]

I always make what I love too, hehe I'm happy to hear that you do the same, I thought I was the only stubborn person! Lol

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Haha!!! Nope! You're not the only one, Katie! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sjferguson]

I don't even want to start a crochet business but you are so motivating that you make me want to at least think about it 😂 ❤ i follow you on Facebook too but honestly, I'm only there to keep up with family so oftentimes I'll get the notification from KZbin long before I see it on Facebook 😊 l come here to KZbin for almost all of my interactions with the various channels I follow. Honestly, if I ever do decide to give a crochet business a go you'd be the person I would look to for tips 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! There are a lot of amazing crochet business owners out there who are killing it!!! It's very inspiring! ❤️

[@thecrochetpreneur]

You're amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey - it's so powerful when we give back to the community and help others avoid the roadblocks and struggles of just beginning a business. I hope to see you all at the Crochet Business Summit or inside the Academy!!

[@profcmendez]

This is GOLD!!!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks! 🧶🧶🧶

[@ZeshaTheCat]

People keep telling me to sell my creations and while I might eventually, right now I just want to have fun with it, you know? I just started the last week of October 2023 so I'm still a beginner! (Though I picked up the craft very easily.) This video will definitely help me when I do eventually decide to sell my stuff though!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Yes! Have fun with it! Start selling when it feels right! ❤️❤️❤️

[@debbieolagues5283]

Hi Elise, this was yet another fantastic video. It was so good I had to share it with my cousin. She has a music blog where she is teaching music. She and I were talking on the phone and she mentioned some people were telling her negative things and telling her to get a "real job." Your words were so encouraging to me and I hope they will be for her too. God bless you and your family and business.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I hope it will be encouraging for her as well!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@violetwolf227]

Thank you so much for this video. I enjoyed the positive and "matter of fact" responses to the questions, many of which I had myself! I'm disabled and neurodivergent and so I have many obstacles to achieving a clear direction with my love for crochet. I always find your videos inspiring and just a breath of fresh air amidst uncertainty and anxiety I face.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful! 🧶

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

These are all questions in my own mind! Thank you for the motivation. I have a lot of little kids too and just stuck taking the first business step.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You got this! 👏👏👏

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

@@EliseRoseCrochet thank you!!

[@samanthastewart7133]

Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and my somebunny and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your KZbin channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much, Samantha! I am working on a granny blanket and enjoying something simple! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bitebee5831]

omg this video is pushing me to post mine >< my reason on not slling my crochet stuff : 1. im working full time job n when is my time to crochet? 2. I'm afraid of my skill is actually a lousy one and its give me anxiety. 🤦‍♀ however when i make crochet item for my friend and family pushing me to go n sell it. So I start to getting serious this year and start selling some item at my aunt stall >< start your 1st step guys

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Wonderful!!! Good luck!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Diana-02.02.]

Thank you! I have been thinking about doing this for years now!

[@elliestaub6495]

why am i gonna cry thank you for this video

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Awww! I hope it was helpful! ❤️

[@RealEstateCoachErica]

Thank you for your videos!! What a great way to spend my Saturday morning! ❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you liked it! ❤️

[@mediabunny4016]

Thanks for answering my question! Glad it was a helpful one as well. And thanks for making this video, so many great tips! I like the one about making what motivates you, I'm definitely one of those who only wants to make what l like, rather than trying to make to market. I'm not planning to start a business any time soon, but I've had it in the back of my mind to maybe do something small to cover the cost of my materials and such (and be able to buy better yarn). Thanks for sharing your own story - definitely very encouraging! I think I'll let the ideas percolate awhile, and if l really do want to start something in the future l will definitely be checking out some of the resources you mention. Glad that you've been able to do well in your business, and bless so many of us with your videos as well!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@corrinebakun8370]

Thanks so much for always being a cheerleader. So inspiring to keep going on!!

[@tammygood253]

Fantastic video Elise! I love everything you do. I'm so proud of you for doing what you love AND being able to make a living from it! Also, how awesome for your to mentor people and cheer them on. So refreshing to see and you do it so well! Thank you so much!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CrochetingwithMichelle]

Thank you, Elise! I recently decided to start my own KZbin crochet channel, @CrochetingWithMichelle and you have inspired me so much. I've been going back and watching your past videos on this topic, too. You're the best!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's awesome! Thank you for sharing! 👏👏👏

[@dropletmoth]

this is really inspirational! I'm staring out with shorts but now im inspired to make a full video

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's great! There are a lot of people doing really well with Shorts and TikTok! 🧶🧶🧶

[@rosimom]

Yes injuries... as I sit here with tears as I just tore the ligament in my right thumb on the weekend. I was just recovering from wrist surgery on that hand and now I'm messed up. Surgery again in my future. I don't know if I'll ever spin, knit and crochet again.😢

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Oh no!!!! I'm so so sorry! Best wishes for making a full recovery! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@libbybloom3215]

Ahhh thank you I was so excited for this video! I felt really cool hearing my question get answered. ❤😂

[@bridget7223]

Thank you Elise!

[@historybuff7491]

Catering to clients: she gave a good answer you should do, but I would offer what I call bread and butter. These are small items that you can put a low price on (under $10) that catches the eye. They need to be small and cutsey, like magnets, keychain/zipper pulls, even stickers. The b and b usually bring more into the booth, both in people and income. The reason I call them bread and butter is they usually only cover booth fees, but that means everything else sold, is profit.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That is awesome advice!!! Thank you for sharing your strategy!! 👏👏👏

[@GinnySmith700]

Great info. Thank you!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MarinSofin]

Thank you Elise🤍 As always you deliver🧶🧶

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@CristianeFranz]

Hi, I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I recently discovered your channel. I love your videos, your energy and your passion is so contagious. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. ❤

[@TheCraftyCraftaholic]

This was a great video! Thanks for posting it!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@adaquinoyortiz6334]

Elise, this was a great video. Thank you! Every question you answered was something I I was also wondering about. Thank you for the encouragement. Totally love you and your channel!!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@sherriejohnson508]

Enjoy your videos. I am so glad you are on learning so much thank you

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad! 😀

[@TuulaMaaria]

The question of whether you still enjoy crochet made me wish so much that I could spend more of my work time crocheting! Like you, I'm most of the time on computer. For videos I mainly only need to crochet small samples. For that reason I was excited to make a video of a cardigan, it took so much crocheting ! So I'm planning more projects that actually require crochet 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

That's wonderful!!! It really can be tough to squeeze in crochet time when you have a crochet KZbin channel!! 🧶🧶🧶

[@premieryarns]

Great Information!!! Well Done!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thanks, Michele!! ❤️❤️🩷

[@benandmeghan3894]

I didn't know you were a homeschool mom! This is my sixth year and we are loving it!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Yes! I still miss it very much even though it's the hardest work I've ever done! ❤️

[@iruka2202]

Thanks for being so straight forward and so honest with all the questions. You're such an inspiration to all of us 👍🏻💖

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gigiatlas2364]

What a generous video, and most certainly, person! Thank you so much ❤

[@dananieldcom]

Thank you SO MUCH, Elise! This video is such a gift and I am grateful for your encouragement!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@mylindaclark6271]

Thank you for your video. It was very informative.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are welcome! ❤️

[@chriss312]

Great Video and so great to hear your cheerful voice UK has had storm after storm and I looking forward to spring and your voice is cheerful

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much!! We've had a lot of rain here in North Carolina recently as well! 🌧️

[@DearLittleFriend]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been thinking about creating a small business for years and your tips are truly inspiring and inspirational! I finally started an instagram account a month ago and just got my very first commission!

[@Lexifyification]

I've been looking into creating a creative KZbin channel for a while now, and now I have a path. Thank you!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@debbieolagues5283]

i Elise, I just heard from my cousin. She loved your video! She found it so inspiring and positive. She liked the video so much she subscribed to your channel and said she might start crocheting again. Thanks again for all you do.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathleenawilson7085]

You crack me up! I love your answers to comments/questions. You're honest (which I love). You give answers based on experiences. You can relate. I enjoy the answer about social media when you stated Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram were soul-sucking to you. I can see that. Instagram gives you about 24 hrs viewing and then it kind of vanishes (if it is harder to get viewed for 24 hrs then I'm not bothering). Love it. You also link things of importance in the description below. I check those out too.

[@ravenbelote1801]

I love this video. Thank you! 💕

[@JOSWEBCROCHET]

Thank you for all the great info Elise! 😊💕🧶🙌

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️

[@encouraginghope7657]

You are a good person!!! You have given really honest information and supportive! I’ve been following you since the beginning. I think you are amazing!!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jessicawilliams775]

Thank you so much for this! This was so helpful and informative. You really got the gears turning in my head. Thank you!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful!❤️❤️❤️

[@lizzylambardo8103]

This video was amazing! Thank you so much! And ive been in a kind of slump the last week after a series of projects, and now I do want to go get my crochet stuff, lol 😆

[@dianelotonuu2940]

Thank you so much! This was really informative. I appreciate everything that you share.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! 🧶🧶

[@kjfreeman0866]

This was one of the most inspiring and helpful video I’ve come across for helping grow a crochet business! Thank you ❤❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! And thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JessicaHodges-tw5pp]

Thank you so much. This video is such a big help for me. 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindieeckart7464]

Thank you for this wonderful video!!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@SPTLC]

This was so inspiring, specially learning about your business history. Thank you for being so true. ❤ I have a crochet business and it took me a long time to earn about 100 euros a month. But this process is giving me the confidence I needed to go further. I’m also a stay at home mom, now a work mostly from home mom (thanks to crochet) .

[@SchnedenCo]

Thank you! 😊 Inspiring and practical advice as always!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@carolynconnell7067]

Thank you, so much, for your advise. It is very encouraging! God Bless You and your work!!

[@fulyahamamcioglu3353]

Thank you very much for this great video❤❤❤I love crocheting and knitting because I love being creative😍 I need motivation for starting crochet&knitting business😊And this video made me feel better🥰

[@gloryveemartinez1173]

Thank you Elise for your advice ...it gives me hope that maybe at some point I can do something with this hobby that I love and at this time that the normal income is so much compromised. ❤

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You're so welcome! Good luck to you! ❤️

[@maggieprice357]

I am interested in starting a crochet business but the biggest issue for me right now is time. Like the one mom who asked a question, I too have four little ones and they’re five and under. The youngest is a newborn. I barely have any time at all to crochet and when I do, most of the time I’m too exhausted to do it. I’ve been working on two amigurumi Pokémon characters for my oldest two boys for several weeks now and I get like 0-10 rounds done a day 😂 I do think that there is a definite market for selling crochet in my area. I live in a rural area but any event that we go to where there are crochet booths do very well. They mostly sell simple plushies. I would love to sell more detailed crocheted toys and baby items. I know baby items would do very well. I get asked all the time about baby blankets that I’ve made for my own babies. Maybe in the years to come when my kiddos are a little older!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Yes!!! I have four children and I remember the days when they were all small. I barely had any time at all. You're doing the most important work right now raising your babies. You'll be surprised one day when you have a lot more time on your hands!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maggieprice357]

@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you for the encouragement!! ❤️ the days are long but the years are short, as they say! It’s very true.

[@LittleLlamaCrochet]

This was perfectly timed! thank you for your advice and encouragement. I like how you said to compare you to your past self only :) take care

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@michelebrittany5538]

Thank you so much for this video and sharing such fantastic insight into starting a business, Elise. I started a paper crafting business last autumn and I felt many of those anxious and nervous emotions, so even though I work in paper, your frank Q&A was so helpful! Your book recommendations are on my list. Thank you so very much!

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I'm so glad it was helpful!! And a paper craft business sounds like so much fun!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@denisefortin3085]

Thank you thank you thank you! You convinced me to at least try. I will plan, educate myself . 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Wonderful! You'll never know if you don't try! 🧶🧶🧶

[@paulafox30]

Ha ha! Ive got loads of ideas in my head now as to what or how i would do a business, even though i have zero intention of doing one right now, because I'm homeschooling my three children, 10, 12 and 13 so i won't be retiring from that for a while. But its nice to think about what I might be able to do with my time when they all finish and go off their separate ways to make their own way in the world. Thanks tho you r a great inspiration!! ❤

[@susanmoizer3517]

Loved this. I’m seriously considering a KZbin channel and this was just what I needed. Thanks for this.

[@katieduffy593]

Thank you Elise. I found this really inspiring even though I don't intend to start a business of any kind! I can apply everything you said to my life plans in general. 😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🧶🧶🧶

[@BecJ68]

Excellent video! I am an accountant for work and a knitter/crocheter for recreation. All of your answers and advice were spot on! I also love hearing your story - very inspiring. Thank you! 👍😊

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! ❤️

[@sarahprior6114]

Loved this video Elise, thank you! You're always so generous with your advice and I feel like I'm sitting down to chat with a friend when I watch your videos. I have sold 4 of my amigurumi since last summer so not exactly a roaring success (!) but I haven't pushed myself out there yet or done business cards or anything - those just all came from word of mouth. I'm going to be brave this year and put myself out there and see where it takes me. i think your tip on having realistic earning goals (£50 to £100 to £500 a month goals) is such a great idea and makes it all feel a little less scary! I would love a whole video on how you deal with pricing as that is something I do get stuck on a lot - mostly because of confidence I think and not valuing my work as I should. Thanks again, you are a joy! From Sarah in a wet and windy Oxfordshire village, UK. Roll on Spring! x

[@ashbgash6447]

I started making amigurumis gifts for family and friends for Christmas last yr when I decided I wanted to take it a step further and sell them. I've been working on my stash ever since and each day I'm thinking about it I get more and more excited! This video came at a great time because I was wondering about all the different things I need to do besides just creating. Thank you for this! I love watching your videos it's very inspiring for all of us. 😁

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was helpful! 🧶🧶🧶

[@sissisquiltandbatik]

Wow how wonderful..this is the very first time I'm looking/listening to you. So many good advice. Thank you for sharing🤗

[@mariafreeman4841]

Thank you so much! You really inspired me! I was so excited to share with my family that a famous KZbinr answered my questions.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

lol!! Thank you for the question! ❤️

[@mariafreeman4841]

I can't thank you enough! Your words left me feeling excited and ambitious! Your story you shared at the end about your journey brought a smile and tears of admiration.

[@alphaabraham4526]

Dear Elise, what a fantastic video. You gave a lot of valuable tips. Worth watching it again and again. Appreciate your honesty. Love from Singapore

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ReadysetYo36]

Such a helpful video. You are absolutely a bright and encouraging presence. ❤ Thank you