Crochet Craft Fair Prep- What I'm making for my biggest market of the year

In this video, I share with you my craft fair prep plans for my biggest market of the year. I also share some tips for why I made the decisions I made.
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-Top 10 Best-selling Patterns for spring & summer
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These are the links of the patterns shown in this video. If they are free, I will link the free blog post or KZbin video. If they are paid only, I will link the Etsy link. If they have an * asterisk, they are patterns included in my Vendor Market Toolkit above. I have also included the time stamps for you.
*Snowbank Beanie 5:45 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Snowdrift Beanie 5:50 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/s...
*Plaited Puff Beanie 5:54 - • Chunky Puff Stitch Bea...
*Baelynn Beanie 5:58 - • Fast & Easy Super Chun...
Starla Beanie 6:02 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/s...
*Barley Beanie 6:06 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
*Queen Bee-nie Chunky 6:10 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
*Chunky Spiral Beanie 6:14 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/c...
Boho Blossom Bag 6:42 - • Boho Crochet Tassel Ba...
*Pyramid Bag 6:44 - • Easy Crochet Pyramid B...
Fleetwood Bag 6:47 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Amaryllis Bag 6:50 - • The Amaryllis Bag
Bellflower Bag 6:53 - www.etsy.com/listing/12727825...
Sunburst Bag 6:56 - • Crochet Boho Crossbody...
*Mesh Market Bag 6:59 - • The Mesh Market Bag-Ea...
Sunny Side Sling 7:02 - • Sunburst Granny Square...
Sunburst Knot Bag 7:05 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/s...
Macrochet Motif Topper 7:08 - www.etsy.com/listing/12282934...
Granny Bag 7:12 - • The Granny Bag
Coco Clutch 7:15 - • Easy Crochet Clutch-Fa...
Awesome Blossom Bag 7:19 - www.etsy.com/listing/12745945...
Danica Bag 7:24 - • Crochet Boho Bag, Summ...
*Hanna Headband 8:16 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Nexus Headband 8:28 - • Easy Crochet Braided H...
*Tip-Top Towel Topper 8:48 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
*Kalana Scarf 9:58 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
*Gemini Poncho 10:03 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Furrow Fringe Scarf 10:11 - www.etsy.com/listing/13394571...
2-Way Cocoon 10:15 - Currently in testing. I will update the link when it is available.
Penelope Poncho 10:23 - Currently in testing. I will update the link when it is available.
*Desert Willow Bag 13:29 - www.etsy.com/listing/71923390...
Dahlia Lampshade 14:07 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
*Boho Jar Covers 15:30 - • Easy Crochet Jar Cover
Macrochet Mini Wallet 15:33 - • Easy crochet mini wall...
Boho Towel Ring Set 15:37 - www.etsy.com/listing/10107349...
*Lily Lip Balm Cozy 15:39 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Awesome Blossom Case 15:42 - www.etsy.com/listing/12434875...
*Kendall Cup Cozy 15:58 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/t...
Carina Cup Cozy 16:08 - daysck.com/crochet-for-days/c...
**Music credit to Lindstein Music. You can find their great music at Audiojungle at 1.envato.market/9dJz0
#crochetcraftfair #craftfair #vendormarketprep #marketprep

[@sherryrobinson9602]

This video is spot on! You have done well in knowing your niche and listen to your customers. Everything in the drop box is very well thought out and love it. Keep up the fantastic work you are doing!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexisl4158]

Wonderful information about your market target! I coach small businesses and this is a very challenging concept for many. This is an excellent video and thank you for sharing this information! ❤

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind feedback! ❤️

[@LifeNStitches]

I can't thank you enough! This may be the video that I appreciate the most on YT. Even with your disclaimer, it is SO SO SO incredibly helpful. It's helped me to the point where I want to make the leap and do a big show. You rock!

[@DaysCrochet]

Yay!! I'm so happy it helped you☺️ Thank you so much for leaving your kind comment❤️ You have made my day!

[@honeybrown9760]

Great information, thanks! 🌷🌷🌷

[@DaysCrochet]

You're very welcome!

[@AMC-bn1gp]

Love your channel and designs.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️

[@barbiec4312]

All genius ideas and projects. This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@DaysCrochet]

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

[@sarahrobertson3571]

Hi, Your advice is very welcome and appreciated and has definitely given me much to think about. I love all your projects listed in this video and I will definitely be making many! I’m going to binge watch your channel like it’s Netflix 😂

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad you found my video helpful ❤️

[@lisaliga]

Thank you for this video. It is very helpful in me moving forward. I love all your makes & color palette. ❤

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! ❤️

[@user-xh6vd3gq5c]

Thank You So Much!! You are so inspiring!! Love your Content! So awesome. I will be looking into your Course!!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback 🙏🏻❤️

[@zenrvn4702]

Thank you! I am your target demographic and I love these ideas. I truly do not like to make amigurumi or little kid stuff. I love to crochet hats and scarves and will be looking through your patterns for other ideas. I am American living in Korea, so craft events aren’t a thing here so I’ll probably be donating my creations. But I just love to make useful items. You’ve def put a lot of thought into who you want to attract to your booth. Kudos!!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my video ☺️ I am the same way, honestly. I do not enjoy making amigurumi even though it sells really well. I hope you can find a way to sell your items, though! At least to pay for your supplies. Yarn is expensive😝

[@Wildfloracottage]

I absolutely loved this video! Your target audience is totally my mom. She’s a glamma haha your color palette is to die for!! I recently bought hobby lobby yarn and oh my goodness their color options are STUNNING!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! And I love that your mom is a Glamma🥰

[@tarigunzel3581]

I'm thinking about doing markets in my area so I found this video very informative. Can't wait to hear how you did at your October show!

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found my video helpful. Best of luck to you in your markets! ❤️

[@tracydnelson5619]

I love your video.

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you🙏🏻

[@christinaneal6867]

Thank you!

[@DaysCrochet]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@melissamclean1660]

Your amazing Thank you for great video 😊

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@pattiroyse]

Thank you for a very informative video!! I appreciate it a lot!!! Great ideas, I have a bazaar coming up in November this information helps, thank you!!!

[@DaysCrochet]

You are very welcome! Best of luck to you in your market ☺️❤️

[@peggysue038]

Thank you Dana...again you are the best and so informative!!!! Like I have said before, I love all your Boho🥰

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much ❤️ I'm glad you found the video helpful ☺️

[@shannonrossi8076]

Your generosity in sharing your knowledge is refreshing and inspiring. Thank you! I just purchased your Vendor Market Tool Kit. I look forward to reading it. Thanks again and good luck at your event. ❤

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you for your kind words and support! I greatly appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️

[@victorialove9104]

Excellent video. Thank you. Your mesh market bag is my favourite thing to make in between other makes to "cleanse the pallet". It's relaxing, fun to make, highly useful, and a great gift. I've made so many of them I've lost count. All your patterns are lovely and well thought out. I'm grateful for this market video and look forward to more. I'm moving to Florida soon from California and the climate in Florida seems tricky to me in regards to crochet items. Beanies, scarves, sweaters, etc will not be desirable there so I am trying to come up with new items to make. Looking at your bag patterns is an inspiration because they are still desirable in a hot climate. Lacy lightweight shawls might also work because you often freeze in restaurants because of the AC. Anyway you got me thinking. ❤

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my Mesh Market Bag❤️ Yes, hats and scarves will not be good for Florida. It sounds like you are on the right track! Shoot me an email if you need help brainstorming for ideas. I love helping people figure out what to make for their customers☺️

[@victorialove9104]

@@DaysCrochet thank you. You are so kind. I will take you up on your offer. ❤

[@DaysCrochet]

@@victorialove9104 I look forward to hearing from you ❤️

[@user-rv9jt6ws9f]

Market prepping for the first time since 2019. I’ve been anxious about my inventory. Your video was so helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@DaysCrochet]

I'm so glad it helped you! You got this💪🏼❤️

[@stephaniebatchelor8314]

I love your channel! I'm learning so much from you. Your so clever and such a brilliant designer. Keep it coming.🤗

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment and support so very much ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSheepsGarden]

What an informative video! I haven't participated in a fair in a few years but I'm thinking maybe in the near future. Thanks for all the tips! Your stuff looks beautiful ❤️

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I hope it helps you as you plan for your markets🙏🏻❤️

[@courtneyeddie8458]

Love your items and thank you for the information! Makes total sense about targeting our audiences. I'm an amigurimi maker so mine is kids - young adults. :)

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you!

[@HookedwithLove23]

I LOVE your video and advice. Huge thank you from this beginner. I have a question about the "Show Stopper". I don't have a big item that I can sell (first market tomorrow). Could I possibly put something out with a tag that says "Not for sale, custome orders available"? I mainly make Plushies.

[@DaysCrochet]

You could! Or you could simply make the price so high, it's less likely to sell if you're wanting to keep it for the showstopper at later events. My showstoppers are more expensive, but if it sells, it sells lol. That's why I usually have multiple showstoppers. Just in case! ☺️ I'm not one to turn down a sale😂

[@user-hu4mp8eb8i]

I love your work! Do you make your own patterns? Or do you follow a pattern that already exists?

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I have around 120 patterns written in my Ravelry and Etsy shops and also on my blog. You can check them out here if you're interested: linktr.ee/dayscrochetnc.

[@DaysCrochet]

To be clear, not all patterns are on my blog...

[@cindyperoceschi5360]

You crochet 🧶 beautifully !!!!! How did you learn how ??

[@DaysCrochet]

Thank you! I actually taught myself from a book when I was 10. I'm teaching a series on how to crochet for absolute beginners if you're interested in learning how☺️ It's got its own playlist and there are already 8 lessons. I'm releasing 2 a week😁

[@stephaniebatchelor8314]

I love your channel!!! Period your brilliant and amazing!

[@DaysCrochet]

@@stephaniebatchelor8314 thank you so much 🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@justdi3347]

Hi Dana! Such a wonderful video. I don’t do markets or sell my stuff but on occasion someone asks me to. But I enjoy hearing about markets a stuff. I am also in NC. Where do you do most of your markets? I think I remember you saying you are in western NC. I am in central (near Fayetteville). I made that beautiful crossbody granny bag and love it but I just have to put my liner in. Thanks for sharing what you do and for being up front with prices. People just don’t get it when it comes to pricing. Anyway, thank you

[@DaysCrochet]

@@justdi3347 hi, Di! I am in Western NC, near Grandfather Mountain. I only do local shows here in my area. I'm glad you enjoyed making my cross body bag🥰 please tag me @dayscrochetnc if you choose to post🙏🏻

[@donnavanhoogmoed1248]

Hi. How do you determine how much to charge? I was wondering if it matters what area of the country you sell in? Thank you!

[@DaysCrochet]

I give myself a flat hourly rate of $10 an hour + the cost of supplies at the very least. Then I take into account what my customers are willing to actually pay. If they're willing to pay more, I of course charge more. For example, my hats should only be around $20 by my pricing method. But because my customers are willing to pay $30, that's what I charge. I hope this helps!

[@Creativelafifina]

You need to charge more. Double.

[@DaysCrochet]

My customers aren't willing to pay that and I don't want to hold onto my inventory. I wish I could!