Market prep like a pro and crush it at your next craft show! Crochet Productivity HACKS!⏰🧶

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[@camryns_cute_creations]

Where are you going to fit in more crochet time this week?😍🧶⬇️

[@EileenMacdonald-sd3gl]

I did my very first craft shows this year, the first one I sold 8 hats and a stuffed dog toy I made, but my second show was an evening outdoor market and I sold a lot of crochet hats, mittens and socks . Also mittens that I made from wool sweaters. I made over $400, now I’m getting ready for next year!🧶

[@user-hy4ub7rb2s]

School pickup line is honestly one of my favorite places to crochet 😂

[@sarahwiley7523]

I’m totally with you!

[@AshleyN312]

I've crocheted while watching my girls cheer at football games! If the weather permitted anyways🤣🤣 I always crochet in the school pick up line waiting to pick up my girls from school. In the parking lot at the dance studio while waiting an hour. In the doctor's office waiting room if I make it there early lolol Literally I crochet any and everywhere. Also, I'm usually not able to ride passenger in the car bc I get terrible motion sickness, but I hadn't tried riding passenger while crocheting so I gave it a go and I didn't get nauseous! I thought that was weird but way cool! At one point I put my crochet down and was scrolling for a min and I instantly felt the nausea coming on. I set my phone down and grabbed my crochet and felt better within a couple minutes. SO WEIRD but I'm not mad at it! I get so tired of driving all the time and now I have a way to ride passenger princess! 😆

[@Legacy_Crafting]

I definitely crochet every where, even at dinner waiting on food, during my kids practices, waiting to pick her up from school, all kinds of places. I haven’t really turned it into a business, which is what I’m working on this year. Glad I came across your videos, so helpful, love your energy and enthusiasm!! I started following you on Instagram too 😊

[@camryns_cute_creations]

I'm so exciting you're wanting to turn your passion into a profession!! :) And I'm totally the same way, crocheting literally everywhere!

[@shieldmaidensyarnbasket]

I go to renaissance festivals a lot and have been incorporating more crochet into my outfits. Recently, this has included a pouch to carry small projects to work on while waiting for a show or people watching. I even have a pic of me in my garb crocheting on my business card ❤

[@katieedmunds520]

The funnest place I have crochet was at the gym😂 after we finish our workout my boyfriend likes to shoot around a basketball so I sit on the bleachers and crochet 😂 I have also crocheted at a boxing watch party

[@camryns_cute_creations]

That's so awesome! I love that you crochet on the bleachers and watch him shoot hoops :)

[@sydniejourdan3442]

I crocheted a lot while my baby was in the NICU. It was unexpected, so I placed a JoAnn's order and had my in-laws pick it up on the way to visit :D

[@sarahwiley7523]

I crochet at long red lights while I’m Door Dashing. I was especially so glad I had my crochet along while delivering a dash when I got stopped recently at a very long wait for a train passing.

[@eliseelise9711]

Crocheting before getting married is so funny! But probably a smart way to calm down a bit before you get married. Thank you for these informative videos !

[@camryns_cute_creations]

It always helps me with my nerves! :)

[@meganweisenseel3171]

When i was in high school I'd take my yarn with me and croxhet during any class i could and walking between classes

[@samanthagajewski6595]

My bridesmaids and I crocheted as we got ready for my wedding!

[@amybutler6899]

Love your tips. Wish I could crochet more, medical and the fact I have to concentrate and ignore lots of everything else lol

[@camryns_cute_creations]

I'm so glad you love the tips!! I'm sorry you can't crochet as much as you'd like to :( ❤️❤️

[@trishasmith2303]

Craziest place I’ve ever crocheted: in standstill traffic on a Wednesday night after church😂 got SO MUCH done! Since I’m a full time grad student, I think I’ll program in study breaks as crochet time. Also thank you for the advice on what’s best to focus on for markets. I’m an amigurumi maker and there’s so many good patterns out there… but they require SO MUCH SEWING which takes up a lot of time for me. So being intentional about patterns that are no sew are on my to do list this year. Also your advice from another video about bulk making I think will be super helpful as well.

[@purrfectcrochetAngela]

I’m probably the same age as your mom, but I’m learning so much from you.

[@cancyblackwell]

I am also a passenger princess. My husband, Titus, also prefers to drive which is so convenient for me! I have my crochet bag I take everywhere and Titus just expects it at this point 🤣

[@carolinewallace6926]

I get a lot done while my kids are doing their sports - gymnastics and taekwondo. I wish I could be a passenger princess but I get SO carsick if I try.

[@deannajohnson3933]

I brought my crochet projects to my music summer camps.

[@RadiantStardust]

I crocheted through zoom orientation at my job! And sometimes in the drive thru at the bank/pharmacy/fast food. I also ride passenger princess a lot because driving hurts my bad knee, so i get a lot done when we go places!

[@rvcmathprof]

I’ve crocheted in class as a student:)

[@rvcmathprof]

I have also crocheted on the beach and in a boat!

[@StephFuses]

Lunch at work. Need to learn scrunchies

[@juliavanoosten1093]

I crochet octopus bodies in the bus to work and finish them at home. It is a very short drive but after a few weeks I could a least do 2!. That is 4 half octos every workday😊

[@AnitaBooth-oo9xb]

I crochet on the treadmill. I workout longer because of it. Also a nurse practitioner and I crochet between patients lol

[@EileenMacdonald-sd3gl]

My son got me a project bag for Christmas!

[@Lovebitescreations]

I crochet waiting for my oil change in the dealership and especially traveling on the plane. You are so inspirational. Love you❤️

[@FaridaSaifullina-hl5wn]

Oh god! I’m crocheting literally everywhere😂 people in the bars usually are really surprised and I getting so much compliments and attention 🥰

[@camryns_cute_creations]

People always think its so cool!!

[@CrochetByJillian]

I have crocheted waiting in line at Disney Land.

[@thesilentanimator9409]

for christmas i also got a yarn bag its a lifesaver

[@catherineparks8443]

I always take my yarn on trips home. It keeps my eyes off the road while my husband drives. It's a win/win. I get more time to make and it stops me from passenger driving...lol

[@camryns_cute_creations]

That's such a great balance between you two! 😂❤️

[@HavoksWifey94]

I've taken project bags to christmas before and crochet last min Christmas presents before lol. Like when my mom brought her nursing home patient I made him a beanie, I'm good at last min present's.

[@crochetbyannaliesehope]

I don’t have many crazy crochet experiences, but probably my most exciting (if you can even call it exciting) is crocheting after my school standardized testing. I have also received orders from classmates because they saw me crocheting! 😂

[@brdxracer]

I’m always crocheting in the car, especially when we go to Denver, because it’s nearly a two hour drive from where we live in the mountains.

[@ChantelleArts]

So many amazing tips, I love it 😊😊

[@KPCrochetCreations]

These are great tips!!!

[@makerbell1688]

I also bring my crochet projects everywhere! I arrived at a concert HOURS early so that I could be in the front row, and I crocheted a few items. My husband does lightsaber sparring, and I crocheted a lot during his 2 day tournament. Crocheting on an airplane is the best way to pass time, and also while waiting for dentist/doctor appointments since having something to do with my hands makes me less anxious! When I was in college, I would also crochet during lectures (covid made that a lot easier when classes switched to all online)

[@naturalcreations40]

Thank you Camryn this is so helpful. I am changing my evening routine a bit to add more crochet time. In the evening I watch a movie, so I am going to pickup my crochet while I watch.

[@HavoksWifey94]

I love this haha you're like my soul sister! my friends just got me the same yarn bag in lavender because I was always lugging huge bags of projects for orders, I'm a homeschool mom, so I crochet while I teach and while my husband drives lol.

[@SimplyJayCreations]

Love all the advice In this video!! I have definitely found myself picking up my phone to scroll on social media and telling myself wait this is not what I need to be doing right now. I need it to be at market prepping.

[@MystLily]

I'm waiting on my wool and needles (2 days) so I can start my very first temperature blanket, when it arrives I'll find a bag to keep it in so I can grab it up and take it with me on a moment notice, so it will be my grab bag for those quick pockets of time or going to visit family

[@myhappyspace4533]

I wish i could crochet when i am a passenger. Unfortunately i get car sick

[@ninalee2053]

My 1st event is on the 10th xxx

[@theheartscalling]

My question is, whenever you’re squeezing every spare moment to crochet, does it stress you out sometimes? Like you can’t just turn off? Like a machine? Don’t get me wrong, crochet is my passion, but recently I’ve realized I’ve linked my worth with how much I can accomplish or how productive I can be, and sometimes that’s draining when I don’t love up to that. How do you get around that?

[@UncleZiggy]

ive been crocheting for 4 years and can do it without looking. the craziest place ive brought my crochet is while i get my braces changed or while there cleaning my teeth at the dentist lol

[@sarahjacob8896]

Have a crochet bag that goes with me everywhere - while stuck in traffic, at the amusement park (I don't like the rides), movie theater, anywhere and everywhere I can!

[@purrfectcrochetAngela]

How do you crochet in a movie theatre?

[@sarahjacob8896]

Usually only works if I have a repetitive stitch that I am familiar with or during bright scenes. It's not foolproof, but it's better than nothing 😊

[@angelaoneil9472]

I have also crocheted at the movie theater during the beginning commercials and pre-views when it's brighter. Then have to put it away to enjoy my popcorn 🍿 🤣

[@lke5451]

I have taken my crochet to my kids' doctor appointments, I even took it to a HOA Board meeting. Ha! Quick question: where did you get the little black microphone I've seen you use in some of your market vlogs?

[@FaridaSaifullina-hl5wn]

I never went to the craft shows 😢 I had now idea how I can find any😅 I tried to find markets but it called shows 🤣 I was confused last year))

[@camryns_cute_creations]

They can be called many things, which can make it a little more complicated! But it's so exciting that you want to try some! :) I always recommend people check out Facebook, as many events and vendors create groups!

[@FaridaSaifullina-hl5wn]

@@camryns_cute_creations thank you pretty girl 😻 I love to watch your interesting videos and your smile makes me smile too 🥰

[@tinathomas574]

Can you please provide a link to the velvet beanie that you use, please.

[@lisajones918]

I live in Florida. I am trying to figure out warm weather items.

[@UncleZiggy]

honestly i feel like i have too much time to crochet. I'm chronically ill and can't go to school. right now i have about $1000 worth of inventory. and i'm not getting any orders so it's not like I have a need for it. crochet is just one of the only thingsi can do that doesnt take up all my spoons :l

[@shanrem06]

Passenger princess as well! Craziest place I've crocheted... standing in line to vote in the 2019 voting time. I crochet during church service (our pastor loves it!) And now others just ask what I'm making. Do you crochet during service?

[@FaridaSaifullina-hl5wn]

Hey Camryn! What do you think about selling at Painted tree market? I’m seriously interested to sign a contract 😅 but I’m afraid

[@mandytpatrick]

Need all the help possible

[@miasgirls3778]

💓♥️💓

[@MissJones0089]

I bring my crochet to my daughters gym class 🙌 a whole hour