How to start a SUCCESSFUL crochet business in 2024 💌🌹 the ULTIMATE guide, my crochet story

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~✸ Hello! Super excited to share with you another small business advice video!! Everything you need to know on getting started is covered in this video!! All of my tips/tricks, advice, and lessons learned are also included, I hope it helps!! ❤️
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🌷 HELPFUL TIMESTAMPS 🌷
~✸My crochet business story: 0:36
~✸What do you plan on selling and where do you plan on selling it: 2:41
~✸Choosing a selling platform: 5:24
~✸How will you fulfill orders: 7:45
~✸Pricing: 9:30
~✸Shipping: 12:00
~✸Free shipping: 12:52
~✸Launching your business: 13:30
~✸Picking what products to offer: 15:53
~✸Marketing and social media: 16:28
~✸Growing your social media: 19:47
~✸Growth and staying motivated: 21:00
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[@SysCraftyCreations_]

I just opened my business and I really needed to hear this. I know a lot of people struggle with imposter syndrome and it hit me really hard this week and my poor husband just hugged me while I cried about not having any sales my 1st week open.

[@rezzanerensadioglu7610]

First week 😢 I only made 5 sales in 6 months 🥲🥲🥲🥲 when I saw my package supplies that I could not use yet made ne cry….

[@SysCraftyCreations_]

@@rezzanerensadioglu7610 what’s your business called I’d love you support you!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww oh my gosh!! You got this, stay strong!! Your work is worth it and you’ll see the sales increase with time, sending you all the good vibes💕

[@ScarletDona]

Try making advertisements like make posts on instagram or Facebook book and make your friends share or repost it and the app will push it to people’s recommended. Hope this helps!

[@paintpaletteapparel]

You got this girl keep your head high

[@Simrah-Mir]

I’m 16. I am looking to start a career early so I can save up to move out sooner and get my own place. This is what I am looking for and I LOVE crocheting little animals. Hopefully this goes well!

[@Froggycrochet64]

this is exactly what i needed. i am 13 and i crochet and i wanted to start an easy shop, ihave had my easy shop open for almost 2 years now and i only got 2 sales. this really got me un motivated and i stopped listing things and i just stopped trying. I've been trying to grow my youtube channel and i haven't been getting that many news on my shorts. but recently have just really wanted crochet to be my full time job in the future so this really helped to try different things to see what my audience likes. thx so much Jenna for the tip ur awesome

[@j3anzs]

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Goodluck!!!

[@Froggycrochet64]

@@j3anzs aww thx so much

[@leonoraschroll-clark6334]

Whats your youtube channel?

[@Froggycrochet64]

@@leonoraschroll-clark6334 my youtube channel is called Craft Crab

[@crystalhoffman7699]

What's your etsy?

[@Brycrycry]

I might be late, but I'm an 11 year old boy who crochets and ur tips and tricks really help me so really soon I will be opening a crochet business when I get every thing situated 😊

[@jacquicarmen9241]

Same but a 11yr old girl and I absolutely have loved the idea of having my own crochet business and I love gennas tips😊😊😊

[@emmalouisemurphy30]

Thank you so much for this video. I started to crochet a year ago (after a short illness) and I have fallen in love with it. I crochet every day and my mind is constantly thinking of new projects, designs and ideas. People keep telling me to start my own business and although it’s all I can think of I haven’t had the confidence to… After watching this, I’m taking a deep breath and plunging in. Thank you ❤️🫶🙏

[@kellidixon4386]

PLEASE do a tutorial on how to do listing photos and reels. I would so appreciate this! Love watching your content!

[@heartscreations]

Great video Genna, the only thing that keeps me holding back on a online business is a selling permit and figuring on how to file the taxes quarterly.

[@sandracarpenter144]

Thank you Genna! I love your energy. I learned to crochet in high school. The reason it took so long was I am left handed and my relatives were right handed. It wasn’t until I was taking a class that the instructor had copied the instructions on clear media and turned it over for us lefties. I was off to the races. Making granny squares and afghans as I could not make clothes. Recently I have been making market/project bags. So many states are discontinuing plastic bags that I believe there is a market for them. Your information is very helpful. Thank you.

[@kawaiiphase7829]

Thank you so much Jenna. My old corporate job got acquired and did massive layoffs so starting my first small business is all I got atm. Your videos give me confidence to give it a shot 😊

[@fridapacheco8728]

You are like the realest person I’ve seen🥹🥹🥹 I love your positivity thank you for spreading it with your videos. I picked up crocheting and came across your videos and I’ve just been more motivated since then and now I’m so in love with crocheting. Keep putting out that amazing vibe of yours… seriously love it❤

[@kstock8271]

1st time watcher! Thank you for all the info! What a lot of people don't seem to talk about is when you go from hobbyist to seller, when do you start saving receipts for tax purposes. How do differentiate the difference between items you would say are for business and yourself? Startup money, and how to know when you are starting to make a profit?

[@TheMumat22]

Yay I'm first, and I'm so happy about this vid ❤ you are my fav crochet youtuber

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww oh my gosh, you are too sweet! Thanks so much

[@Spadelings]

I really really love the message towards the end. How you emphasize individual journey and that failure is actually just another opportunity! Thanks for saying that

[@madelynyanez2847]

i love this video!! i started crochet last summer and have been selling her and there. i’ve always wanted to start an etsy, but have been scared bc i’m in college. This video really motivated me! 🤩

[@ChantelleArts]

you've done so well in such a short space of time!! 🥰🥰

[@x..zari..x]

Perfect timing! Wanting to start a small business

[@crochetbygenna]

Whoot!! Hopefully this helps

[@juliestevens7402]

Genna thank you so much for your willingness to help others! I just started crocheting amigurumi a few months ago & I am hooked. Your videos were the first ones I watched & I just love your enthusiasm & generosity! Thank You!

[@unknownangel5552]

Thank you so much Genna . I am starting my own business soon and i have learned alot from you . I really appreciate what you do in your videos . I do have some questions how do you physically store your small and big plushies ? I am thinking about doing a whole room for my storage so i can organize all of my plushies .

[@MyCrochetLifeofficial]

Yay, a new video! Excited to watch it now, I also want to start a small biz, and I think this is gonna be great advice ❤️

[@berriesgrove]

ive had my business for 4 years and ive been struggling deeply and i really wish for it to work. i need it to work

[@tadziuwajler739]

Thank you soooo much. I've been really trying to grow my small business ❤

[@SysCraftyCreations_]

What’s your business? I just opened mine! We can be business friends!

[@Erte3pe]

I just wanted to tell you that you have really inspired me!! I'm working on setting up my etsy business and totally agree that it doesn't feel like work because it's just so fun :) Please keep putting these helpful videos out

[@charityscrochetcreations]

Hi Genna! I love your video! I would love to see another market video! I know that you said earlier that there were more markets where you moved to. I am an in-person seller that wants to start selling on Etsy this summer! I'm so excited to be a Patron!

[@teamlevi4373]

Is there any way you could do a video on the money side of the crochet small business?

[@conniecomeauxcormier3892]

Thanks so much ! I think you are awesome, and I'm sure a lot of people agree with me. For being so young, you definitely got it together. I'm loving all the great advice. Also, your plushies are adorable, and so are you. 😊

[@ASquareGranny]

Terrific video, Miss Genna!! You always offer such good advice. Thank you so much! 🫶🏻🧶😘

[@sk13507]

Thank you so much for this video, I will share this with my niece who just started an Etsy shop (not crochet related), but I think this will help her. So much great information.

[@hmonggirl_artist]

You literally inspire me so much you have no idea. I love your energy and I love your videos! I can't wait to see more of your content!

[@abigalcrochetstyle]

Thank you sooooo much for this video! Selling my crochet items has always been a dream of mine. This has really encouraged me to keep crochet and doing what i love! Thank you so much Genna for all of your wonderful content 💙😊

[@celiumeyama2280]

Thank you so much for this video. Comparing myself to other corcheters freeze me. I make hair accesories for children (my two pasions convined, children and crochet). I've been trying it for like a year but no results are showed and started to lose confidence. As a single mom in a foreign country I wanted to find a way out of the factory life to have more time with my son. It's been 5 really tough months. ❤

[@user-eo6hb4cj6b]

Hey Genna! Love the new setup! It's so cozy and colorful! Also do you have any tips for how to get rid of shadows in photos. Whenever I take pics of my products, I can't seem to get the shadow of my mom's phone to go away.

[@jules5006]

A video about how to take listing photos/film shorts would be so helpful!! I was just thinking about how I don’t know how to pose my plushies

[@hwhwhwhwnnn]

I also LOVE to crochet like you

[@pattievon6904]

Love your advice and attitude! Thank you ❤

[@julieann5196]

Thanks Genna for sharing all your knowledge of starting a small business.

[@premieryarns]

Genna, this information is so positive and wonderful! So many will benefit from all you have shared! Thank you!

[@RoyaltyKcrochet]

I just opened up my Etsy shop and KZbin channel for marketing but I haven’t gotten any sales. This video helps a lot.

[@crochetbygenna]

You got this!! I'm so glad ❤️

[@cookies.crochet]

I love these videos from you ! they give me so much motivation to keep going with my shop

[@IkoiCrochet]

I’m quite recent here, and I love your videos and how you share your knowledge and experience. I live in Portugal, and adapting your tips to the Portuguese reality, though I’m betting on the international market. I’m struggling with two things: 1. I love crocheting so many different things that I haven’t figured out what would be the products to sell 🫤 2. My notes, patterns and ideas are all over the place and need to organize everything. Do you have tips for this? I’m new with iPad and my only source of digital work (besides my phone). Keep up with these great videos! Crochet forever ❤

[@hannahjaneluna5691]

tysmm!! im thinking to start a bussiness but i honestly dont know how, mostly that im just a 14years old and wanted to start one just to help my parents on my schools and financial's expense. thank you!!

[@sugerless20]

Aww that's so sweet you want to help your parents. I've been crocheting for 10 years & ppl tell me I should start selling. I'm about start my first order for a family friend who said they want to buy a minion.

[@fredthegrimreaper5756]

Thank you so much this is really helpful! I haven't had much experience with crochet so far and starting an Etsy shop feels really daunting. Can I give it a test run by selling on somewhere like Vinted instead?

[@sugerless20]

This was great. I like your encouragement. Could you tell us more about how to make a reel & what hashtags to use on IG? I definitely don't want to be in my video!

[@MarketMakesByTricia]

When first starting a new crochet business, what do you register to protect your business name? For Etsy or KZbin? I hope this makes sense 🌸

[@LifeNStitches]

Thanks for sharing 💙 I can never get enough tips and advice. You taking the time to share is priceless to so many *hugs*

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much, I'm so glad you find these videos helpful :)

[@poecilial433]

My passion level is still at hobby level. I'll look more into this when I can crochet the same thing and not get bored 🤣. But, I will try to sell some of mine @ craft fair and such....

[@CrochetByKG]

Hi Genna! Thank you for sharing these tips, that helped me sooo much! Kinga ☺

[@theresachucle5362]

Great video and advice thank you for sharing your experience have a wonderful evening 😊🪡🧵🤗🤩

[@harveytruscott-hull7660]

Your videos are so great and helpful

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much, I'm so glad you find them helpful!!

[@bettymunguia2136]

I knit as my mom taught me when I was young ❤😊

[@user-bz4kg4vz4x]

Wow this video was so helpful! Thank you for all this info!!!!

[@shaeslays99]

My sister in law and I are going to start doing markets together. I’m going to sell shirts and cups and she’s going to crochet some reading buddies

[@Urluvlyleah]

I’m thinking of starting one

[@Urluvlyleah]

But I was unsure

[@xLukexFrostyxx]

I just started a business.. I have had a couple orders!!

[@Ecilakalimba]

Do you have any tips for having sales on Etsy without showîg my face ? Also I love your videos❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Yes, you totally can get sales without showing face or even having social media! Running Etsy ads is a great way to drive traffic to your shop

[@Ecilakalimba]

@@crochetbygenna Thank you !

[@lindawalker5675]

How can I buy your plushies? I only see patterns for sale on your etsy site.

[@user-pr9ke7mm9h]

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. - Wayne Gretzky” - Michael Scott 😂 I really needed this video! I feel like my business isn’t going anywhere and I’ve been so down about not performing well at my first craft fair. Thanks for the motivation to keep pushing forward!

[@sabrinahopson9795]

❤ thanks so many great points to follow thank you for the help

[@planningalifeilove4123]

Thank you so much for the advice 🥰🙏

[@parisnicole1034]

COMING UP WITH A NAME IS HARD... THANKS FOR THE TIPS!!

[@crochetbygenna]

of course! and it really is!! lol

[@priyankaparikh4935]

This video is really helpful and motivating for me. I have been doing crochet since 8 years now but always felt that I am underprepared. Can you share some tips which mail service should we opt for domestic and international orders. As I'm new in the USA I don't know how shipping services works here

[@AnnaMations2012]

tysm!! i was thinking of starting a business:3

[@XXMiffy_BunnyXX]

What’s the big wool thing because I want some of the nice fluffy wool!!

[@AMELIALOVE3-zq1nv]

Hey I am a 10 year old wanted to learn how to crochet I have a journal full of stuff for my crochet business do you have any ideas where's the cheapest crotchet kit for a starter? Would help a lot I wanna earn my own money bc I wanna help my family as struggling with depression I'm getting myself out of it so any ideas of what should I crotchet?

[@user-qk1kq1ck2m]

Thanks for sharing this information 🥰😇😇

[@zina_ydk5287]

hello, what platform do u think is the most suitable to start cuz i am really confused ? thanks in advance.

[@Paper_and_Fabric]

Great information 🎉

[@Seffi_sew_crochet]

I love your videos so much! 💙💜💙 And it looks almost like you have double much yarn than before 😅 Is it just the shelfs or have you bought more? 💙💜 And thanks for the tips for the business! 💜💜

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoy watching! Hahaha I had this yarn before, but it was hidden away in my other closet!!

[@Seffi_sew_crochet]

@@crochetbygenna 💜

[@Laceycrochet]

Hi Genna👋 This is so helpful thank you. Please don’t be offended if I ask one question. Is it possible for me to slow down your video here so that I can take onboard all your excellent advice?😬 It’s probably me but I struggle a bit to process everything and keep up with you😂. Love your channel, best wishes from across the pond in the U.K. 💜🇬🇧

[@RowanFey]

You can change the playback speed in settings. On a phone it's in the top right corner when you tap on the video. But I'm not sure if you can do it on a TV

[@Laceycrochet]

@@RowanFeythank you so much for replying 💜🇬🇧

[@jennifermoore9095]

Love your vids ❤❤❤

[@CFStudio24]

Heyyy😊 As a fiber artist It’s been 1 year and I’m still having issues with no sales on my Shopify store and Etsy. Idk. what I’m doing wrong 😢

[@marianzamora2387]

do u think that a small crochet buisness could work without having social media? like just using etsy?

[@stitchsorcerydvo]

Where are you buying yarns?

[@ConnieMonique353]

So where do you get your yarn, how much is the yarn lol . how much should i put aside to start a crochet business?

[@tydino101]

yay i'm early!

[@eimeardavies5185]

Hi I’m such a big fan, do you think you could like this comment Genna? it would make me so happy 😊❤️

[@LearnToCrochetwithFarz]

Hi Genna! Thank you so much for this video! I've started my KZbin channel a year ago but my videos are not getting any views! any recommendations on that?

[@LearnToCrochetwithFarz]

Also another Q, do you usually run ads for your Etsy / IG?

[@tulenascrochetshop]

Thank you! I was finally able to get to just over 500 followers on IG, but am still setting under 100 followers on KZbin... Any suggestions for me? I know I need to make actual videos, not just shorts, but it's a bit of a task with my 3 yr old in my lap. I've about decided she's going to have to be in my videos 😂

[@user-fc7nv5py3e]

Your plushies are so cute

[@tulenascrochetshop]

@@user-fc7nv5py3e thank you so much!! 💜💜 I really love what I do! 💜💜

[@mrstiffanymahler]

im not finished with the vid yet but is it a good idea to have a tip jar at markets for all the paper bags and stuff?

[@charityscrochetcreations]

That is actually a great idea! Wish I had thought about that sooner!

[@bettymunguia2136]

Hi Genna ❤😊

[@Cre8tivemshell]

I signed up for the .store domain but I cannot figure out what to do.

[@shelby7780]

how do you become more confident putting your face into pictures and videos for your brand?

[@user-tj9bo1iz3h]

hi i am from Texas is it possible to make the turtle shell the Texas flag?

[@user-qk1kq1ck2m]

I hope you open vlog channel❤❤

[@user-qk1kq1ck2m]

You should open you vlog channel🥰🥰 i am definitely subscribe you vlog channel❤❤

[@tonywallis8571]

6th!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

hello!!

[@Ashe737]

Please disclose your ads :))

[@ccbeads]

I love ur videos sooo much!! Can l pls get pinned ?❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much!! maybe hehe