May 18th Night Market Recap! & Pattern Theft Update.

Boy is it hot in May 😂 My first outdoor market recap and pattern theft update.
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[@NammyG834]

No wonder so many are leaving Etsy. Deanna’s Crochet gifts has a .27 cent pattern for hen in the description says made to order?? I’m now done with purchasing on Etsy. I think your money would be better spent building a website and selling from there. Take care Robin 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!

[@lk2861]

I think you are a formidable lady Robyn. I wish you the best of luck getting this sorted out.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you 😊

[@margaretdevries8090]

You can get battery operated fans even the small &5 ones at wall mart, CVS , work good ! I also used to bring a small cooler of ice with long rolled material ties wet and froze them with the ice cubes down inside in there wear one around neck swap one off ! Even sold several That mart sounds like a nightmare , I’ve been to ones difficult to get to, some would have scout troops to help us unload which was a great help ! But too many just want their fees! I tended to keep away from any place where they had kid rides etc., because parents would buy for kids first crafts were often just a walk through!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I would have thought just the opposite, but what you say makes sense

[@Hotpink_hangers]

I'm so glad you finally got to a better market with customers.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Me too

[@cmadigi]

i've got a TON of little plushies that i've thrown into a tote and plastered a handmade $10 SALE on it. that alone has helped tremendously to get rid of some of my items. i don't know what it is, but EVERYONE at least looks in the tote.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It’s the treasure hunt!

[@aparlinproject]

....you do have a copyright once you have it posted your file should have a data encrypted in its properties given the time it was created. That is your digital copyright you can use or many do use

[@Gigis_Enchanted_Creations]

It so sucks that these thieves are doing this! I have one suggestion for any designer, and that is to watermark every page with your logo or name. For example, on your cover photo, you could put it under your main photo, perhaps in an arc under it. That might be a deterrent because you know they aren't going to take the time to try and remove it. That would be proof right there that it belonged to you alone. For subsequent pages, I would watermark it somewhere that it is not easily removable. I hope this never happens to you again!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I will be on any future patterns

[@nynex4]

You can get cooling vests. The vests are lined with removable ice packs. There is even a neck ice wrap. My brother in law who has MS and has to be careful about controlling his body temp uses a cooling vest in the summer.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you I will look into that

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

I'm glad this market was better for you. Your set up looked great! I hope you get this thing worked out. Sometimes I hate Etsy!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I’m right there with you about Etsy 😂

[@bethferguson705]

I really hope Etsy does the right thing... This situation is ridiculous. I would write up a Cease & Desist notarized.

[@colleendupont6007]

Another beautiful day in Florida and it's also beautiful up here in Michigan I finished my big red dog today all except for his eyes but they're in the

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That is awesome!

[@noraspence2671]

So sorry about the pattern thieves! Your setup looked so nice! I don't think I could stand Florida weather, either. I have an outside market the first Saturday in June here in Northern Louisiana and I don't know if I'll be able to stand it.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Try to stay cool bring lots of water and pray for a shady spot!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

The casual way you mentioned that the lake might be blocked off because of alligators kind of blew my mind. 🤣 I know it's Florida and they are all over the place but still. 😳

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

😂 yeah I don’t go in the fresh water unless it’s a swimming pool

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@@KnottingHookCrochet I had an aunt in Florida and she said "always look for alligators before diving in the pool". I told her if I visited I was staying in the house 🤣

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

@@AntisocialAuntie Yes but you can see the bottom in a pool 😂😂

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@@KnottingHookCrochet Very true! And the thought of seeing one really freaked me out as an Iowa farm kid. 😱 The worse I saw up there was a gardner snake.

[@bridgetrice7485]

Hi Robin. Where did you get the patten for the red dog? I was just asked to make a dog, and yours is adorable.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I used this one but did it all in red www.etsy.com/listing/1371580297/

[@janaegraber3907]

Hearing you talk abouot the kid swinging the crochet plushie around reminds me of the only BAD customers/experience I had at my most recent/2nd market.. My two most expensive items were an overall bunny and a large giraffe for 40 dollars each... this family with two kids kept man handling them and I was 90% sure they were gonna buy one.. so I kept quiet. THey left, came back, thought about it some more, and the kid dropped it and the parent legit just like looked at him and waited 10 sec for the kid to pick it up, they were swinging it around and everything.. Thankfully it didn't get damaged, but they didn't end up buying either of them and I am not sure how to handle kids/adults mishandling my plushies in the future..

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

At some point we have to speak up, most people a really good with the items and then there are the others. I had a hard time my first few markets 😂

[@CaitlinMast]

I haven’t bought your pattern yet, I’m hoping to after I get another order, but I’m assuming your shop name is somewhere within the pdf file. I wonder if they thought to remove it, if not that would be a pretty easy way to prove theft.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It is on the very first page but I will be adding a watermark to every page going forward

[@collielove]

So sorry to hear about the Etsy issues. What a pain! Can you tell me what are these buttons you keep referring to? I’ve searched your videos and could not find mention of it. Just wondering.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Here is the link to that Etsy shop of mine. www.etsy.com/listing/1185476850/

[@TheCraftyAtelier]

This is awful to hear!! I have debated on taking my Etsy down and just doing a website. I know that copyrights are not too expensive depending on where you live. Yes, you get copyright automatically for your idea, but having a registered copyright is where you can take swift legal action with the copy of the registration most times. Also, a cease and desist letter that’s been notarized might work too. Most public libraries or the courthouse have notaries for free. I know trademarks are more for businesses, but it includes intellectual/artistic property too. Another option might be Ko-Fi. It is another platform for selling products that is what Etsy used to the be back in the day. Little to no fees and free postings. Looks a lot like a Facebook. Hope this helps! Stay cool this Summer!!!❤❤❤❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks I’ll check it out!

[@vickied6882]

Good luck with your battle with etsy. It's really sad that the thieves have taken over and nothing is done about it.😢 hopefully your next market is even better 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I hope so too!

[@KnittyKitty215]

I will not purchase any patterns on Etsy. I've been buying a few cute patterns only to fine that they are horribly written or worse yet stolen. I will only buy from personal websites now where I know the person I'm buying from is the actual author of the pattern. I hope you can get things sorted with your patterns. I hate that there are so many people who will just steal anothers hard work. Up here in Ohio I helped my daughter with a show the 19th and it was just sweltering. 90degrees and sunny. Under that canopy was not too cool and the sun kept creepin up on us. She had a good sale day though. Her biggest sale was the plushy cats. You make similar ones that sit in a "box". So cute.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

The loaf cats? 🐈

[@QuiltedCupcake]

I’m so curious.- aka nosy! 👃 What are your buttons that you make? I’ve heard you mention them a few times and I just had to ask. Thanks Jean

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

A lot of folks have been asking about the buttons. I’ll show some in my next video.

[@latreacec.warren9333]

Was that a Clifford on your table? I love him❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

My version of one.

[@Shannam10]

Your table looked great for market! Too bad it was so hot. I couldn't do that heat 😂. Etsy needs to change. They need to get hold of this theft, it's out of control.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I know!! You could have your own website but that still wouldn’t prevent the theft they would just get it there and then go sell it on Etsy

[@Connie.the.Crocheter]

What a hassle for you and others who patterns are stolen on Etsy. Sorry you are having to deal with this. Glad you were able to have some sells at your market. I’m in Arizona and know about the heat. I’m done with markets until the fall. Too hot to even do indoors because ya still have to load and unload in the heat.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I don’t blame you it’s way too hot!

[@karenrichardson188]

Sorry to hear about your pattern theft. So unfair. I stopped doing spring/summer markets because the sales were always disappointing and I don't do well physically in the heat. Hang in there and when the fall holiday markets start you will be glad you are ahead with your inventory. I made things year round and only did markets from Labor Day until Christmas. I've been searching your KZbin videos looking for the link to the alligator. Can't find it. When you have a chance would you please send me the link? Thank you. Looking forward to your next post.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Fall markets are definitely where its at! The pattern I used is www.etsy.com/listing/1693547097/

[@judymckinstry8130]

It is terrible you have to go through this. Good luck in getting this settled.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!🥰

[@ninapeters1919]

I’m so sorry this happened to you. 😢 I’ve been on the fence about opening an Etsy shop. I want to sell my stuff but where I am there just aren’t the markets like you talk about. I fear selling on any of the social media apps would be the same. What do you do? Take a chance and pray it doesn’t happen to you? Sorry this is bumming me out too! You’re such a nice person. I hope this gets resolved favorably for you!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Physical items are different from digital. The thing with physical is once you put it out there and people see you’re doing well with it some will try to copy what you have.

[@cavygirl100]

You can buy a fan that's battery powered. It's not gonna be a AC but it will help a bit.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I have one but it was really windy at first so we didn’t think we needed it. We were wrong!

[@shannonoliver5414]

Unbelievable that you have to deal with that thief on Etsy. Like you need that headache. I would be so pissed to have to deal with that. I hope it’s not stressing you out too bad. You deserve to own your patterns completely.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Not stressful just irritating.

[@jackieyamadawolff2266]

Sorry to hear you are going through this ☹ Any way to 'watermark' / superimpose your shop on the posted pictures (e.g. MS Paint) ?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It is certainly worth a try!

[@marythompson2147]

Glad to hear this last event was better. I take a small cooler with a ice pack cold drinks and most important is a wet washcloth in a zip lock bag for the hot months. The washcloth feels great on the back of your neck. It is so frustrating to hear what's happening to you designers. I wouldn't worry about the file corruption as much as the seller having possible access to financial information. Good luck

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I don’t believe that person can get the payment info. Etsy is the only one who sees that.

[@RepentfollowJesus]

Next time you go out when its the least bit hot, take a potassium. With food. Then later if you feel bad or that night take another. But only you know what your body can have. I have gotten too hot many times and was low on potassium and felt so bad i wound up in the ER. Just dont go over 3 of the 99 mg . And only that day. And not at one time. My hubby was taking 5 or better a day working in the heat and drinking a spirts drink( not gatorade thats just salt and sugar) that had potassium in it too so he almost wound up in the hospital. If you have kidney issues dont take it. Look up low potassium symptoms. Maybe you could just drink one of those sports drinks or 2. Caffeine dehydrates you. The salt in the sports drinks will help too if you are sweating a lot. Glad you are ok. I also have some things that are copyrighted that i watch out for online. But not crochet. If only i were that good at it !😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!

[@jbestperez]

That’s how the market I did Sat. It was so freaking hot. We decided not to do any during summer.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

At least not outside that’s for sure

[@RepentfollowJesus]

I hope you see this. How much for a plushy horse? The buckskin color . I had a horse like that. I would like one and dont do plushies.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

$25 plus shipping, if you want it let me know and I can set up a listing for you on Etsy.

[@nancywilliams798]

Yay for a better market 😊 Man that is crazy how Etsy handles these things they are driving themselves out of business. I really don’t know how that all works but can you post a watermark and date on your pattern pics before posting? Just a thought I hope you get it all lined out tho ❤ Happy Crocheting 🧶 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It’s times like these when you start to believe what people are saying about Etsy no caring about the sellers!

[@theresaburg5881]

If it was only one pattern, I could see Etsy wanting the two shop owners to state their case. However, there are so many patterns from other shops, it is pretty clear in this case who is the legitimate shop. I wonder if in your description you clearly stated if you are not buying it from Knotting Hook Crochet, you are buying a stolen pattern...and also put a watermark on your pattern with similar wording.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I will be adding the watermark in the future that’s for sure!

[@margaretdevries8090]

I am so sorry you went through this! All Etsy wants is to make money for Etsy! Your little horse was lovely ! Hope this does not discourage you ! I don’t understand why they would do that for so little money? I’m scared now to download any free pattern! HOW DO I GET A MINION ? Can you mail one or do you have it on your Etsy store ! I don’t know how to connect to you to buy one ! They are not too big I hope I just got a glimpse when you posted your night mart …

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You can email me

[@ZeshaTheCat]

It feels like 103?! It's not even officially summer yet!!! I'm not sure how you stand living there, that's so hot for May. I don't think I'll be visiting Florida during the summer lol. Also that's funny that people went through the totes first, I wonder what is was about the tote that caught their interest? Maybe just the mystery of what was inside. It's ridiculous that that one shop hasn't been taken down. If I had the money I'd give it to you to take them to court because that's not fair. I really do hope that there isn't a virus attached to those. I wish you luck getting the pattern registered!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I don’t know how I stand it either😂 I think you’re right about the tote. It’s a treasure hunt!

[@shannonbone2242]

What pattern do you use for the cactus?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

www.etsy.com/listing/1480515108/ but I did the pot different

[@vidotter]

31:25 whoa - Etsy sounds like they’re just on automatic - yes it is so obvious whose in the right here - what about all these other designers who are reporting them? Compared to how many have reported you?! And all the consistencies that you’ve relayed?! 😮 insane 😢 You guys are an amazing team. You’re booth looked so fun - so full - just need the right market 😊 - 34:09 it didn’t occur to me about the virus thing - never buy cheap downloads - 😮 - lesson noted 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

The virus thing is just a thought I can’t think of another reason for such a cheap price.

[@44Lisbeth]

Wauw...Etsy is just getting worse by the minute. Now I don't know enough about countersuieing but would it be possible for several of you to join forces against that shop and that way be able to pay less??

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I think we would need to track down the actual person first

[@lisayannotto6160]

Im sort you melted at your market 😢 but glad it turned out to be a decent market for you. I hope Etsy gets their stuff together with your pattern copyright issues and it can't be taken down

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

We can only hope!

[@neeneeks]

I got me your horse pattern for my birthday

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you 😊

[@jackieschneider7354]

Boggles my mind that criminals have more rights than victims.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Right!!

[@DraGunnTiss]

Back in '08 I had a terrible back injury and was off work for a bit, so I decided to open an etsy shop. I sold mainly handmade beaded jewelry and some crochet items. When etsy changed to we had to only use THEIR Paypal, I closed shop, as I didnt trust theirs. As it was, my sales were never great, when I opened my jewelry shop, etsy was SUPPOSED to be mostly handmade, but by the time I closed up, the market was FLOODED with cheaply made (and cheap) jewelry from overseas. That was in 2014. I refuse to buy from etsy if the designer has their pattern on Ravely, as I refuse to help etsy in any way. etsy doesnt care about HONEST people/designers, they only care about making a fast buck.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I think a lot of people agree. Ever since they went public they are only out for themselves.

[@angelahayes2601]

Getting a copyright is really easy. I got one for my book. I think I paid under $50 for it.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That’s good to know that it is easy.

[@minini5571]

Etsy should require a 5 minute phone conversation with those who falsely claim to be pattern designers. Their answers to a couple questions would totally solve the issue. Doubtful that they even speak English.☹️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I’m not sure there are real people there

[@vidotter]

7:47 wow - that gal was a bonehead 😮 maybe heat related 😂

[@angelahayes2601]

Also, what about if a bunch of people bought the pattern did not download it but just bought it to leave a review and say that it put a virus in their computer lol

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I don’t know that is the case that’s just my imagination working overtime. I just can’t think of another reason.

[@cindylouann1746]

They are definitely keeping you from making any money.

[@fionakane5736]

Theifs are always 1 step ahead its a total nightmare.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Agree!

[@irenezielinski2985]

I would suit Etsy for them not handling the situation better than what they did.

[@alfraquel]

FYI…the reason the scammers list your pattern for so little is as a bait to steal people’s info when they pay for it. So they don’t make money from your pattern, they make money from stealing people’s financial info, just like when they steal your credit card info. All you can do is just let your followers know so they don’t fall for the scam. Sadly there’s nothing else you can do.. 😢

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

True

[@eas6811]

I swear these accounts are somehow are a part of Etsy. Just like Amazon does their bs and undercuts 3rd party sellers using them to sell through.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That’s a thought!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Yeah when no human is looking at anything it takes power away from the victims. I think watermark is a cheaper way to get your copyright provable. I would hate for you to spend so much money when there's a different way.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It would be easier if I could speak to a live person that’s for sure.