Wowza! Was My 1st Craft Fair Worth All The Hype? Selling Crochet Amigurumi Plushies

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

For everyone asking where I got my earrings. My daughter makes them and here is her link shopcrochetbyme.etsy.com/listing/1609245930

[@CrochetCreationsbyBrenda]

Your booth looked amazing! So nice you got a corner spot. Busy markets can be hectic trying to keep track of sales with paper and pen or square. I finally decided to tag all my items individually. Which takes some time initially. On one side of the tag is the price and on the other side is a code that tells me the brand and color of yarn I used to make the item and what the item was. Ex: PC-CLB/LTB-SAX would be a small axolotl made with parfait chunky in classic blue and light blue. Then every time I sell an item I just remove the tag (I used small safety pins to attach the tags to the items) and put it in a container. At the end of the market, I add up all the prices on the tags to get my sales. I also use the tags to know what to remake. Once the item is remade, I attach the tag and it's ready for the next market. I don't have to write down my sales or count my inventory post-market. It's a simple system that works well for me so far.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Your system sounds interesting, I had most of my items individually priced but not coded or named.

[@bsnively17]

this is actually genius, I might do this in the future!

[@poppletop8331]

I have so much respect when buying hand-made items, all the time people have spent making them. I always factor that in when making a purchase. Your plushies are so cute.😃🌸

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!!🥰

[@travelcrochet]

Finally was able to watch your video! Wow I’d be jumping with joy if I sold over $600 in one market!! Well done. After our last market we went through and renamed the inventory in square to make it easier to find!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It will probably take a few markets but we will figure out the best way to use that square system. I was excited and at the same time irritated with myself for missing putting in the items I thought I was doing so good 😂. I think my setup was very busy and I have a few ideas that might make it more appealing. Hopefully I can do it for Dec 2nd.

[@sherylcherry1252]

Glad it went good for ya! Your things are beautiful and I think priced very reasonable. The ones complaining about prices have no idea how much yarn costs and how much time it takes, so I would just shrug it off!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Great point! Luckily it was only a few people most of them had no problem with the prices.

[@theresabuzzell5498]

This is wonderful. My first fair I was so nervous. You did awesome. It gets easier every time. I take one of my grandkids with me each time to help lug and setup and break down. At the end of the day I let them pick a plushie for helping me. They love it

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks you! That's a great idea! I don't think I will be as nervous and awkward feeling on my next market!

[@allycantspell8111]

I didn't think you'd sell out purely because of the amount of things you made because you made A LOT. I'm so glad the market was an enjoyable experience! Can't wait to see how the next one goes. Also, love your earrings!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You and me both! Thanks, Jenna made my earrings for me.

[@joanprince733]

WOW. What a fabulous display. You should be so proud of yourself.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you Joan! 😘

[@lauriewright4496]

You did a great job and your prices are awesome. We have been to 2 craft shows in the last 2 days and people were charging way too much for there crochet items.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank You!

[@kateworkman921]

It is CRIMINAL that none of the hedgehogs sold, but I'm also a bit thankful for that, because I wanna buy one!

[@strawberry0sunset]

Wow! All of your work is beautiful! You did have A LOT out and it looked beautiful but it may be a little overwhelming to look at. My first market I only sold about $400 worth of product, but I didn't make any profit because of how much I had spent setting up my business and buying supplies and fees and things. But it was still encouraging because people did give me so many compliments on my work and some did still buy. I've kept going and it has been so worth it.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Agree 👍 I have a different plan for setting up this weekend. Hopefully it will be less overwhelming!

[@justbeachy2031]

Everything was adorable and well priced in my opinion from what I could see. I used to do craft fairs, and when it’s slow, it seems to attract more slow, and the personal momentum goes way down. It is really good if you can have somebody with you. I used to put people in front of my table because it attracts other customers. People want things more when they know other people want them. Another trick I used to use was to have some kind of hard candy they had to unwrap. Once they unwrap that candy, they feel more obligated to you. As far as everyone touching everything, that would drive me nuts also. Maybe you can just have your squish things out to sample touch and explain you like everyone to leave with a nice clean purchase. Anyone who looks halfway interested ask if they would like to feel the sample . Maybe you can have some handy wipes? Personally, I would be happy to clean my hands when I’m at a fair. Last, asking in advance about the other vendors is always a good thing. Then you can decide if you think it’s worth the effort. I wonder how you did on the ninth? Good luck to you. I realize you didn’t ask for tips, but those are things that helped me a lot.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks! I took baby wipes with me for the next market! made me feel better!

[@purplemoon8637]

I think you did awesome for your first time!❤ thank you for sharing.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks! 😊

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

If you can get power at your site you can use the Square Terminal and a barcode scanner to scan items in as you sell them. This does mean you would have to make tags with barcodes on them of course which would take time to set up.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I won’t be doing this often enough to need a system like that, but thanks for the suggestion

[@lindastewart2481]

Thanks!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!😊

[@vickied6882]

Congratulations on a successful market 🎉🎉 now you're ready for the next one!!!😊 your set up looked amazing 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!! 😊Yes, I'm ready with the exception of the monkey and deer. maybe a snake, I'm good on everything else!

[@noraspence2671]

Love your earrings! I'm glad you had a good market.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊 My daughter Jenna made my earrings!

[@Quiltycrazy]

Your crochet products are beautiful! I would of bought some for my granddaughter, just wonderful stuff❤️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@adriengilfillan]

Great job Robin from start to finish. The set up looked great

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks 👍 I'm going to do a little tweaking for the next market.

[@janaegraber3907]

Your first fair went very similar to my first fair a few weeks ago! My keychains didn't do well at all though and mine was super busy at the very start and then very slow around lunch. I had my partner with me which was a huge help, because I was crocheting making some things that sold out and he handled taking payments/re-arranging for me :D Excited to see how your 2nd one will go!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I think it went pretty well! When Jenna got there is was a big help for sure!

[@maracrochet]

❤ I think you should give the chickens 'holiday' scarfs since they seemed to grabbed up❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That’s an idea!

[@joycepierson6454]

Your market space looked really nice and neat. So glad you sold such a variety. Your talent really showed! Rest up - lots of work and stress. Glad you have inventory left for the next one.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much! Right I'm glad I have plenty left too, a lot less stressful!

[@tweety9438]

Omg! Those earrings! I LOVE THEM!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Me too!! My daughter made them for me.

[@vickiscales3755]

I think you did fantastic! I was thinking about you this weekend and I'm so happy that it went so well. You killed it! Thanks so much for sharing everything that you do. Good luck with the next market and I can't wait to see what you are up to next!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks Vicki! I feel really good about how things went!

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

The long awaited day arrived. That sounds like you did pretty well. It is always a learning process and I am sure you will do evenn more awesome at the next market. I just keep shaking my head over all you have done these last few months. Happy for you my friend❤❤🧶🧶

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks Caroline! I owe it to you giving me that nudge!

[@carolinefortheloveofcrochet]

@@KnottingHookCrochet 😊 I am glad you enjoy it. ❤️❤️

[@emekennede]

Hey there. Touching is how I make between 600~1,200 an event. I let them all touch them, & have multiple handsanitizers around. Your prices are right on trend for my area (suburban/ semi rural indy) so I am gonna say your priced correctly. Many ppl say don’t put it all out, ignore them. Ppl want to see it all, and make decisions based on what they see. I have also learned ppl like big eyes, no mouths unless the mouth is giving them an expression.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I got past the touching thing by the end of the day. I have noticed depending on the eye type the big ones do better

[@wandasanchez9169]

You did great congratulations. I just love you down to earth videos without all the fluff, keep it going your very talented.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@claudiacano4916]

Congratulations on your first craft fair. I also had my first one on November 16th, and although I’m not on the chenille/no sew/plushies trend because I prefer to work with sport or worsted weight yarn, and use more intricate patterns, it went great. My best sellers were Christmas related figures. It is interesting how the markets work differently in different places.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks Claudia! I like the amigurumi out of the other yarn too love some of the detail you get with it. It just hurts my hands to do it. The chenille was the next best option for me. I still use the acrylic on some items just can't do a lot of them. No sew is nice but my plushies that sew patterns sold much better.

[@lisalee3067]

Love your prices I’d definitely grab something.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!😊

[@nanastacep1331]

I'm so happy for you! I just knew you'd do well because you are so talented! And, I love all your videos, too. Hugs!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@coleneritchie5625]

It doesn’t seem that there are many shoppers. I have learned that things that sell at one will not at the next. I learned not to go home and try to replace what was sold. They never seemed to go that well the second show. I just rested between shows, pretty much.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That's a great strategy!

[@jackieschneider7354]

You are the first video I have seen that shows their cost of materials to make your plushies. It gives a more accurate picture of profit. I would call it a successful market😁.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Wow, thanks!

[@gaelwhite65]

Love the grinches!!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks! 😘

[@lynneclark7902]

You did great! $453 profit is significant! Congratulations!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@kat4005]

Congratulations! I still haven’t done a market but want to do one. You’ve given me much encouragement.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! You should Go for it!

[@mamadotscreations]

I am so excited to hear how it went!!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!!

[@KMyer]

You're such a pretty lady. Your booth looks amazing, I can see why they put you next to the door.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@mo-sy9ws]

Ive noticed kids just love surprise packets! My daughter is no exception! Seeing examples and then buying a packet where they cant see which one they've got. Maybe some way to add that surprise element.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Mystery bags! Good Idea!

[@MarySchneider-nl6sr]

Awesome! Congratulations

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!!

[@LudmilaHarris]

congradulations. That is amazing for first market. I had a market too same day. Ours wasn't too busy but I manage to make pretty good money considering they had 5-6 crochet people

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

5- 6 others thats crazy. I'm surprised they would have so many duplicate vendors. I'm glad you still did well!

[@debbieward-crochet]

Congratulations on a successful market. 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks!

[@Ash-qg2rf]

I have been sitting on pins and needles to hear how your market went! I am so glad you did so well! Better that I did on my two day market this weekend. It was a looker market vs a buyer market. My next one is my best market so I have a ton to make. You did so amazing. I cringe too when people are just touching and touching. I keep wet wipes to wipe them down and then after market I put them in a small tent made of blankets with a ozone machine to sanitize and remove smells. Youll get a routine down, figure out what is best for managing your inventory and all that. I just completed my 20th this year and I am still making tweaks here and there. Just three more markets this year and then on break till feburary.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

20 in a year! That seems like a lot 🤣I just need to find where to go to next! I see you skip January, is that a bad month for markets?

[@Ash-qg2rf]

There just isnt any markets. I suppose the cold and being right after Christmas no one wants to shop. It will give me time to beef up my inventory so I am not power making each week like I am this week. @@KnottingHookCrochet

[@mom57-54]

I love that elephant!! Beautiful work!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks so much 😊

[@serendipibri_creations]

I was thinking about you on market day! We had our first one the same day🥰💝🧶. Your display looked SO good. Thank you for taking us along at the event, I love these kinds of videos!!!! So happy for you!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! I hope your market went well for you too. Are you doing a video on it?

[@serendipibri_creations]

@@KnottingHookCrochet I am! Taking a long time to upload😂. It was a blast! I can see them becoming a little addicting LOL 🧶. I’m amazed at how much you were able to make!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

@@serendipibri_creations I had 3 months to make mine! So I had a lot!! 😂😂

[@allyson5712]

I think you did quite well, Robin!!! 👍 That’s a good amount of profit for a nice sized yarn haul!!! 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶 😊❤️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊 Yes, just need to figure out what I want. I think some more loops & threads sweet snuggles !

[@allyson5712]

@@KnottingHookCrochetOh I meant to mention I have never done a market (yet), but it would bug me too for a bunch of people with Lord only knows what’s on their hands to handle my nice clean plushies with no intent of buying, so I totally get it. Guess it’s just a part of doing markets 🫤 Again congratulations on your success!!! 💕

[@janetcollins1129]

i think people walked in and did not see you but a wall of awesome plushies,,,perhaps be right there in front of them with a big smile and maybe one giant plushie sitting beside you ... something eyecatching :)) you are an artist :)

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Out of curiosity I've just watched your 2 latest market video's. I don't crochet but my daughter does so I've told her about your channel and your tutorials. I'm a sewer and I loved the denim bag you bought. Wishing you a happy sales day on the 9th - I'll be watching again - greetings from a cold and snowy England 🌨☃

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

thanks for watching. The denim bag, they had some really cool stuff. She did very well at this market. You could team up with your daughter and sell both. I wish we had some cold snowy something here in Florida.

[@jeannettefelton9991]

You could crochet a square of the plushie yarn "labeled for touching". I understand about all the hands on your products. Thank you for all of the input for first timers in the craft fair.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks for watching!!

[@anniebaldwin7746]

Every show is different you get a different type of crowds I've noticed that with mine your animals you're okay animals are very nice I like them they're really cute and made very nice hope you do well on the next one if you have duplicates try to keep one of each their I've learned that time and time so enjoy and have fun

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Good to know

[@Kinleigh.44]

Congrats on your market! That’s always the worst when you see another crochet booth and they have a better spot than you! You just have to either hope your prices are cheaper or hope that your stand is more colourful and inviting!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeanlujan6129]

That’s why anytime I park in a parking space I always back in because I want that escape as fast as possible

[@craftysue519]

You did AWESOME! I am so happy for you. People said the same about my market, that I would sell out and I only sold 21 items. But I was thrilled. I can work on custom orders I have now and just replace what I sold, just like you plan to do. It would have been a nightmare if I had sold out. I honestly think I would have cancelled my next market. Rest up today, then back at it my friend! 🦋❤️🦋❤️

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Today, I'm getting caught up on my Etsy Button orders. I was so tired last night 🤣 I went to bed early and slept in this morning!

[@craftysue519]

@@KnottingHookCrochet … I was exhausted after mine too. I think it’s just the release of the stress we were feeling before and while at the fair. Glad you got some good rest! Have a great day!

[@christylove5807]

Firstly, adorable earrings Jenna! Second new sub here 🎉 (also crochet newbie) This was enjoyable and encouraging. I just got my 17 year old daughter into crochet. She's an amazing artist so I expect that one day she'll have the yarn community gasping when she reveals her originals (every mother's dream lol). Seeing all the work you put into each of those pieces is impressive. That's love. Each recipient now carries that love with them; just beautiful. Thanks for sharing an inspiring day in your life with us! 🥰

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel 😘

[@kathytincler2446]

Wow you did really good with all those lovely Items. What I found this year with the trending plushies and vending at senior centers, even community ones is that the majority of attendees are seniors and whether they buy or not they don't have a clue about plushies.....espeically the character ones. And even though they recognize the chicken there's the comments such as 'what the heck am I going to a with a chicken?' Or a turtle?! They need to bring a grandchild LOL. Good luck this month!! Tfs

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Most definitely! That was how today’s market went!!

[@YarnandWhimsyDesigns]

Robin, your set up looks so good! What a great experience, I’m so glad the monkeys sold! Also, love your earrings!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much! The monkeys were so nice! I think I will have more than 2 for the next market. If I have the colors for them. My earrings Jenna made for me!

[@funcrafty8606]

Congrats on your first market! I had mine on the same day! I loved it. Could you tell what pattern did you use for monkeys? Do you have a list of the patterns you used for this market? Your items are awesome!

[@MarleneMackenzie-k1h]

You did great. 👍 I was waiting for this video to come out. Thank you for sharing.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks for watching! thanks for all the encouragement!

[@QuannoMuzik]

Congratulations on your first market

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

You did amazing,,,,, congrats!!!!! I have never done that well and I have been doing this 3 years!! I had a kid grab 2 turtles today and run,,, luckily the mom brought them back lol

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks Heather! Was it just a little guy? We had some pouty kids, this little girl didn't want to shop the low price items until she spotted the poop emoji, then she was smiling ear to ear! 🤣

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

@@KnottingHookCrochet seeing all the smiles is the best!

[@cottontailcrafts1719]

@@KnottingHookCrochet she was old enough to know better lol

[@catherinegrimando7117]

You did good I like how you broke your experience down btw love your Roseville collection

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I appreciate that! My Roseville collection are very lucky thrift store finds. I’m always on the lookout for them.

[@sylviapatton192]

Those are so cute! That's a lot of crocheting!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊 yes it is a lot 😂😂

[@sandyshapiro5457]

I used to do craft shows. (still have lots of inventory) I kept a book and wrote down all sales, item and price. That way I was able to really keep track of my inventory.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I've done 3 markets the 1st I tried just the square and lost track, the 2nd I tried writing everything done and it all worked out, the 3rd I tried writing again and lost track 😂

[@diana1096]

Those earrings are absolute love!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!!

[@joanprince733]

I have been admiring your yarn earrings.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Jenna made them for me!

[@maryelgin9919]

Your prices are totally not too high. The monkeys are adorable. Love your work! The bread and butter is sooooo cute!! I need to make them. Congrats!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@susancook1448]

Your creations are lovely!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@itslowtide4690]

Ohhhh I want the elephant!!!

[@sundays9143]

love the earrings! you did great, you should be really proud of yourself! Your items you make are gorgeous, not surprised everyone is so touchy-feely with them. You could pop a few hand sanitisers and a little sign on the table next time asking ppl to use before they touch, just a suggestion. look forward to seeing how your next market goes too!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you so much!

[@janetschiffman31]

Do you find the velvet yarn hard to work with? What type of yarn do you like to use? I like your shelves.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I haven’t used too much velvet but it is slippery on the hook. I mainly use parfait chunky from premier yarn 🧶

[@bonnieocker7349]

Did Toby take your hooks? One of my cats will drag off anything that’s in a plastic bag. Glad to hear your first market went well. Not sure if this will help with your Square, but I tag all of my items and I give each type a number. I write that number along with the price on the tag. On the square I then add the description and under sku I put the inventory number. When you sell your item you just need to type the number into square and it pops right up. I was having the same issue as you at my first few markets, not remembering what I called something. Another thing that really helps me is my tool box. I purchased a cheap tool box from Walmart and I put everything I can possibly need at a market. Pen,paper, tape, hooks, scissors, string, square, battery, extra tags, business cards etc. After a few markets you’ll have everything at the point where you won’t need to even think about what you’re taking.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That is a very good possibility and I didn’t think about him. Now I have to move all the furniture and take a look 👀 😂. That’s a great idea with the number I’m going to check that out!! A tool box is also a good idea

[@rebeccasimpkins8231]

Congratulations! My first fair will be 12/2. You give me hope!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You got this!

[@rebeccasimpkins8231]

It went well. I only made $70, but the experience was worth it. I learned about set up and to do more research for the next one. :) I also learned that I can do it!@@KnottingHookCrochet

[@maryjomurray7891]

Great going! What did you use on the table set up- the black cover material? And the shelves? Really nice display

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

For the shelves I used shoe racks amzn.to/3T9Yuxr and the table covers are amzn.to/49Yv5MV

[@colleenlyon4010]

Your items are beautiful where can I find the easy cat pattern or is there a tutorial for it?

[@Kreativfox]

Wow you sold a lot for your first market, congrats 👏. My first market was an out and out bust. I sold not 1 thing in 13 days

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Sorry to hear that! I just got lucky to get in on a very popular market in my area.

[@lyndaevans1132]

Your booth was very colourful, but I would have displayed much less on the table. I would have put one of each kind on the table, and put the 'extra, or other colors on a table behind you, so you could pull them up quickly if people ask, "Do you have this in pink?" I say this, because customers had no place for their eyes to 'rest', which, believe it or not, is important. Glad you made a bunch of money!

[@vivianKimberlin]

I think you did awesome! Next Market won't be so nerve wracking.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks! i think your right I will be much more relaxed for the next one!

[@vivianKimberlin]

@@KnottingHookCrochet can I ask where your next market is? I could come and help ya.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

It will be in Williston but I do have help that day, Thank you for offering!

[@jeanlujan6129]

You did really good

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@nancyengland6830]

I love your earrings! Where did you find them? Im interested in getting myself some. ❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

My daughter makes them, she just opened an Etsy shop here is her link shopcrochetbyme.etsy.com/listing/1609245930

[@lyndaslocum7404]

You made lovely crochet items

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@HookedOnCrafts]

Love your earrings! Glad your market was a success.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisebedard7247]

I need to have that Cardinal……my favorite bird.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Email me

[@Melkeller3628]

Congratulations on your first market. Just an idea, you said you sold 2 of your frogs with bowties. Maybe on a couple you have extra add a bowtie to them. Wishing you good luck on your next market.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks for the tip!

[@CherryBerry48]

wow you are an amazing woman, every time i make a plushie, it looks like an alligator made it, so its not good what i make, you have talent and i honor that, in any one for that matter, great job!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

My first ones were interesting 🤣🤣🤣

[@esthercrivella8898]

I wish I could crochet like u do so many beautiful things I do crochet but nothing in compare to yours lol,I'm in Pa where u from. Great show il be watching.❤❤

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I'm in Florida. Start with easy patterns and build up from there. A few years ago I only did things like blankets and scarf here and there mostly blankets. Most of these are projects you can finish in a few hours or less and for me it makes it more fun.

[@adelaadela8310]

Congratulations!!!!!🎉

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@charlenebazemore32]

You're correct with the touching. Maybe you can have them clear plastic?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That would be a lot of plastic!

[@peggybouillon9737]

Awesome!!!🧶

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@smc7929]

Very nice price points!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I think so too! Thanks!

[@cpparkinson5109]

What is the square system. The Robin was really cute.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Square is a credit card processor the many people use to be able to accept credit cards.

[@cpparkinson5109]

@@KnottingHookCrochet I'm in the UK, that's why I didn't know, thank you for explaining. Your goods are beautiful and price is a bargain.

[@susancook1448]

I would put those into plastic bags of some kind. I just sold at 3 craft shows for the first time in 25 years. One disappointment for me was my most expensive fee was in an extremely wealthy area-I did make twice the fee but thought it would go better. Booth location and competition are important. When you compete with 150 vendors it’s tough.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

You need a huge crowd for that many vendors! Wealthy people are usually the cheapest people especially if they didn’t work their way there.

[@retroboomer]

LOVE the Sleeping Goose. Can you share or link the pattern please?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

sure here you are instagram.com/p/Cxs4zERt7bF/?img_index=3

[@LetsGoCrochet]

I love those chunky cats

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!!

[@dianabutler9570]

I love your earrings 😊

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thank you!

[@AnimalLover101195]

Congrats on the market! I'm scared to go to markets because prep kinda scares me but also people lol. Do you have the pattern for the butter toast with legs at 15:09? It's absolutely adorable!!!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I was super nervous, but once your there you will relax. The pattern is www.etsy.com/listing/1341592179/

[@AnimalLover101195]

Thanks!!@@KnottingHookCrochet

[@DeborahKeleman]

Not bad for your first market. The fee for the space was cheap! Here it's 200!

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

This was a small local church craft fair/harvest festival I think thats why so inexpensive.

[@sarahchellis9664]

How do you credit the pattern designers? Do you add a little note on a tag, or put a little sign on your table? Curious cause I’m trying to figure out how I want to do that when I start selling.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

That’s a good question. If anyone asks I tell them but a sign listing all the designers you showcase would be a good idea

[@LudmilaHarris]

I also have a market on Dec 9th. I still have left overs Xmas stuff from last year. They are not selling too good in my area. I think I won't make more because I don't want to be stuck with it

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I think the only thing I'm making is the deer. The other stuff I have. I'm hoping they sell because I don't want them hanging around for a year either.

[@sandyirizarry3491]

I see some things i would love! Do you have an online store??

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I haven't taken that leap yet. But, you could email me and I can either invoice you through Pay Pal or make a listing in my Etsy pattern shop. [e-mail]

[@yarnpower]

Love your makes! I ‘need’ one of those cats! Do you sell on Etsy?

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

I have a pattern shop haven’t listed plushies yet but they lm thinking about it. If you would like I can set up a listing for you. I just need to know which cat and what color you would like.

[@janetschiffman31]

Would worsted weight yarn do for plushies? I find the plush yarn too slippery to use.

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Yes and the worsted weight shows detail better. They just come out much smaller.

[@SaphStitched]

Congrats on a great market! Rarely does anyone include costs of materials like you did in their market recap and so their “profit “ is a bit skewed! Hope your second is even better! I thought your prices were quite conservative! You’ll always have people say your prices are too high! And I don’t understand why people always have to voice it to you! Were they hoping you’d say oh ok, I’ll drop the price down for you! 😂😂

[@KnottingHookCrochet]

Thanks! Some people, but I guess you never know until you ask 🤣the seller might be desperate for a sale!