Final May Crochet Market Recap! Selling Amigurumi at Craft Markets

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@ritax8411 5 ай бұрын

I live in UK and many years ago worked in a shop and found if I put (full priced) items into a big box, customers flocked to it thinking they were getting a bargain!! I put a sign on the box saying prices as marked on individual items. I did this once a month and never ever had anyone question it even though the same items were priced and displayed on the shelves….not my fault they didn’t come into the shop proper! 🤭😉

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

😂😂

@aparlinproject 5 ай бұрын

If you saw my IG post of my display I had all the price points in one basket and the parents would tell the kids "you can pick from here or here" and they just dug 🤷🏼‍♀️

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I missed that post I’ll go check it out

@Lorrainebreternitz 5 ай бұрын

It boggles my mind how many people think it is ok to let their children disrespect other peoples stuff! I’m glad they had to pay for the things that were broken. Maybe they learned a lesson? I love the 3D printed stuff. We have a craft lab at my local library that has 3D printers that you can use to make whatever you want as long as it doesn’t take more then a hours to print. It’s sooo fun! I’m so glad you were at least able to clear out some of your older stuff and that you had a better market this time. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!!

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I was definitely fascinated by the 3 D toys I won’t even pretend to understand how it’s done but it is extremely cool!

@sarahschreffler5407 5 ай бұрын

My daughter bought a 3D dragon like that at a school event and it lives in front of our TV now.

@sarahschreffler5407 5 ай бұрын

(And yes the kid selling 3D animals sold out. The other vendors had stuff to pack off, but he sold everything he had and evidently a couple of special orders where he was making dragons for people after he'd sold everything he had)

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Doesn't surprise me!

@craftysue519 5 ай бұрын

Those kids were a nightmare! Not once did I hear their Mom say “stop it”. Sure hope they don’t show up next Saturday at my market! I thought that 3D stuff was amazing, but I still don’t get how it works! Glad you made some money this time! 🦋💖

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Nightmare, is a slight understatement. You are right the mom never tried to put them in check. I don't understand how the 3D stuff works, but it was cool she was so into it. You can tell she loves talking about it.

@camillescrochet777 5 ай бұрын

Cool 3D dragon. So glad this market went better 🎉❤!!

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Same here

@MimiMakesKeepsakes 5 ай бұрын

Oh my that 3D dragon!! I just told my husband I wanted a 3D printer. 🤣 Glad you had a good market day!

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I thought it was the coolest thing!

@nancyzepp7247 5 ай бұрын

So glad it was a better market. Your stuff is so well done. That 3D dragon is very cool.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Nancy!

@sarahschreffler5407 5 ай бұрын

I think you DO need a display where a few items can be seen to attract people to your table. And then smaller stuff to dig through.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Definitely, thats what I was trying to say 😂

@Shannam10 5 ай бұрын

Oh man, i was so sure a skunk would sell! 💕 they are so STINKING cute🤭

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

In fairness to the skunk, this is not the venue,

@cottontailcrafts1719 5 ай бұрын

That 3D printed dragon is so awesome! I might try a clearance bin soon I have some old stock to get rid of.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

You should! Or do some mystery boxes/bags.

@MsLadypage 5 ай бұрын

You know you could try doing some baskets on some items and then other items on the shelves you know that way you’ve got a variety of both ways of displaying.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Yes, that is what I was trying to say 😂 My bigger items neatly display and smaller low priced items in bins/baskets.

@nancywilliams798 5 ай бұрын

So glad this market was a little better for you 😊 Rest is good cause the heavy hitters start in September time to build stockpiles ❤ Have a great Memorial Day and Happy Crocheting 🧶

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Nancy! Hopefully I’ll be ready 😂

@nancywilliams798 5 ай бұрын

@@KnottingHookCrochet you got this 🧶😊

@crystalmyers5270 5 ай бұрын

My last market I did the same. Sold 44 items and 28 of them were out of thd CL bin. For that location I think I will continue the CL bin. I already have my 5 and 8 bins. I do like it because I am not pressured to have a full or half bin of the same stuff.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

It's just something about the word clearance, people love it. Congrats on a successful market. Agree, sometimes onesies are enough and a mixed bin is perfect for that.

@sherryrobinson9602 5 ай бұрын

Have you thought about mystery bags for discounted items? I agree the food truck vendors should be charged.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Not until everyone started mentioning it in the comments.😂

@UberManTampa 5 ай бұрын

Yes we need to charge the trucks

@natalie73animals 5 ай бұрын

Your display was beautiful. I am surprised more didn't sell. On the bright side, you have great inventory for the future. The treasure hunt of a basket of goodies is fun. Another thing I've seen is grab bags.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s a slow market I never expect to sell a ton there. I’ve been wanting to do mystery boxes so I may try that as well.

@LudmilaHarris 5 ай бұрын

ross has very nice and cheap buskets

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@theresaburg5881 5 ай бұрын

If kids are swinging stuff around and picking up everything, the parent should do their job and tell them to stop. I get picking up one or two things, but not everything. The table looks great.

@FuzzyButtCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I’ve had an adult pick up an item and swinging it around. I about came unglued! It took all my willpower to keep my mouth shut. I need to figure out what to say when this occurs.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

100%agree! They literally touched everything!

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

We could start singing Aretha Franklin‘s song R-E-S-P-E-C-T 😂

@theresaburg5881 5 ай бұрын

@@KnottingHookCrochet I dare you to have the song queued up on your cell phone and then hit play if you get kids like that again.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

@@theresaburg5881 I can do it 😂 I would need Jenna to show me how but I would do it 😂

@MystLily 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you about separating your sale items and still giving people the pleasure of digging through to get a bargain. I'm going to try it at my next market because I have accumulated items I need gone to make way for newer items and to keep the regular shoppers intrigued with "what will she have this time" I have a few girls that look forward to getting a different $5 to $10 item each market (this is what their mum told me)

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Exactly!!

@leeannsnyder804 4 ай бұрын

I decided after my last one to do baskets/ same price areas so I don’t have to keep fixing things. PS I’m catching up on your videos lol

@KnottingHookCrochet 4 ай бұрын

Baskets make it so much easier

@shannonoliver5414 5 ай бұрын

Your plushies look so amazing in your market set-up. Your prices are so reasonable and you work so hard. I wish you the best and we all are rooting for your success. Your possum is so cute. I really have to get that pattern, which i think is your pattern, if i’m not mistaken. I also need to get your dragon pattern and i will, i promise. 😊

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@AntisocialAuntie 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad this was a better market and that you got to yarn swap with Sue! The basket idea sounds fun, letting them dig for treasure ☺️ I am so jealous of the 3D dragon! I've seen them online but haven't noticed anyone local doing them. Though that's probably because I work weekends and don't get to the fun markets around here 🤔

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I never get to the fun markets either 😂 I was just lucky she was set up next to me!

@AntisocialAuntie 5 ай бұрын

@@KnottingHookCrochet I don't know, you talked about a night market with the possibility of gators. That sounded like it could get exciting - in a horror film sort of way 😂

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

@@AntisocialAuntie I’m sure there were gators! My neighbor found an 8 footer in their little pond😂

@AntisocialAuntie 5 ай бұрын

@@KnottingHookCrochet 😱

@maps630 5 ай бұрын

That was a really good observation about the clearance basket. Hope that works well for you next time.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks I’m going to keep trying it

@bonnieocker7349 5 ай бұрын

Since your dragon that I tested I have crocheted nothing. I need something to get my crochet mojo back!

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Me too! I going to have a change of pace make some other things, you know mix it up so it's not always the same thing.

@sherylcherry1252 5 ай бұрын

Are there other farmers markets near you? Maybe try somewhere else? It’s really difficult trying to get into these shows isn’t it? I am in eastern North Carolina. It only cost $10 to set up inside a nice bldg, everybody was super nice. I sold $365 in 4 hours. Think that’s where I will go all the rest of this year until last of November.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

There is one that I know of but they already have a plushie person and they don’t duplicate. I’m sure there are more it’s just finding them. Yes good markets are hard to find!

@kathymartin5036 5 ай бұрын

Your set up is amazing. Love it.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@cynthiaosgood3804 3 ай бұрын

I think people may not be buying a lot of things they don't need in this economy.Its a tough time for small.private businesses.Maybe people would prefer to dig for things to make it more like a game.The lest show I went to with my daughter, the food vendors didn't show either.

@suzanne8917 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring and am hoping to try a market someday. Although I’d love to (and feel confident they’d sell well), I’m worried about making and selling copyrighted things, like the Patrick figure, etc. I’d love to make and sell some of those types of characters but am afraid of getting sued someday for copyright or trademark infringement. Do you know of a work-around or have advice on making and selling copyrighted/trademarked items?

@KnottingHookCrochet 4 ай бұрын

That’s something you do at your own risk. If I do it I might have one or 2 items not a table full of

@sherylcherry1252 5 ай бұрын

Hi Robin! Thank you so much for the pattern info. Think I will make some of the cats for Halloween. Been doing markets also this year. Have you tried a farmers market? Just did 1st one Saturday and it was great! So many kids that bought plushies. Just an idea for you.

@KnottingHookCrochet 5 ай бұрын

I was supposed to be doing a farmers market 1st Saturday of each month. But they messed up and didn’t have my info from me applying in January and did the same thing the next month so I’m stubborn told them to forget it!