I Did a Market w 5 Days to Prepare & Made $1000 | Crochet Market Prep | Market Vlog & Results

Hi friends! Join me on this wild ride as I do this market that I only had 5 days to prepare for, that was also on a day with a wind advisory for wind gusts up to 55 mph :)
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[@reigningcharmz]

This market was a wild ride😅 do you have any crazy market stories? Comment below!

[@R1NYK0]

Can you give a tutorial on the pop-it mushroom l'm a beginner and l really want to make one for my mum for mother days 😊

[@reigningcharmz]

@@R1NYK0 that’s by cableandcanvas here on KZbin ☺️

[@R1NYK0]

​@@reigningcharmz Ok tysm 🫶🏼✨️

[@tulenascrochetshop]

This past solar eclipse weekend event was straight line winds up to 20mph on one of the days...thank goodness it stopped on the day of the solar eclipse... No joke, I was chasing my plush chickens more than my real life chickens...😂😂

[@CbjCraftyCrochey]

@@R1NYK0 I had the same experience last weekend! It was so windy and cold and eventually my tent flew away and broke😭I ended up just packing up my stuff and leaving.

[@toyamichelle]

I swear! Its always the last minute markets that take the cake! That intro

[@jamiewilson3620]

Wow! I can’t believe you stayed for the whole event! This just goes to show why you should never pack up early…you could be missing out on sales! Congratulations!!!

[@celesztialbeing]

I LOVE THE GREY/BLACK DRAGON! So BEAUUTTIFULLLL😍

[@reigningcharmz]

It was honestly my favorite color combo so far!

[@karenmeriwether9131]

I like your Dragons and other plushies.

[@knitwitchpgh]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="640">10:40</a> girl you just needed some good ziplocks or a trash bag double knotted in those weight bags. Gravel totally works but ive also just bought 4-8 gallons of water and tied them down. I do appreciate the rock love 😂

[@reigningcharmz]

Haha yes! I’ve gotten tons of helpful tips that I will definitely be trying next time😂

[@georgiacorey954]

Congratulations on the amazing sales. You have such a colorful & mix of unique plushies & cute displays for them.

[@reigningcharmz]

Aw thank you!☺️

[@debbieward-crochet]

Amazing wind, wow!

[@knitwitchpgh]

You hands down got the best booth near the pups!

[@daphneburgess8642]

Well done for sticking it out!

[@MaVolz]

Great job on the market. For sure a very challenging market to do with the wind. New follower here. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@reigningcharmz]

@@MaVolz aw thank you! And so glad to have you join!☺️

[@suzie.in.stitches]

How fabulous, lukcy you stuck it out! I can't believe you filled up those bags with gravel with your bare hands and your lovely red nails!!!! I hope the nails survived.

[@reigningcharmz]

Hahaha they did actually! 😂 I do my nails myself tho, so if they broke I would’ve just had to redo them 😂

[@velvety2006]

@@reigningcharmz may be an idea, I don't know how sturdy the bags are but, maybe next time you can put a sturdy trash bag filled with water in them?

[@carriewilson9932]

That was a crazzzyyy windy day. I live just west of OKC. I love following you on your crochet journey. ❤

[@KbellzCrochet]

I just purchased the dragon pattern because I love your grey and black, it’s so freaking adorable 🥰

[@reigningcharmz]

You’re gonna end up making a million cause that pattern is ADDICTING😂💜

[@KbellzCrochet]

@@reigningcharmz I just finished the tail. My hands need a break😂

[@crazybirdcreations]

I have made that bronto pattern for at least a year now, they've always sold really well for me in person. Mine never line up! The head is always facing one way or the other. I take out 2 rounds in the neck and that helped a bit. I consider you a much more talented crocheter than myself and it makes me feel better that you struggled because I thought it was just me, I haven't really seen anyone else have my same complaint. Congratulations on your market and I love your content!!!

[@Sage-il8zr]

omg i was there! i got a bee and a mushroom! I'm so happy that you got that much money! Keep up that good work!

[@reigningcharmz]

Aw thank you!! And thank you for supporting my small business☺️

[@Sage-il8zr]

@@reigningcharmz No problem! Have a good day!

[@brookemains548]

Wow! Kutoz to you for being able to sell your dragons at $55!! I wanted to price mine around there but I just felt like I was underselling myself. I recommend selling them a bit higher to get what it’s really worth. I sell mine for $75 and so far all of them have sold. Although, I have seen people selling them for as high as $165!! Don’t undersell yourself!!

[@reigningcharmz]

I have definitely thought about raising it. I think I’m going to for the next show!

[@m.k.1543]

Next time you get a sunburn use pure aloe and/or 100% lavender essential oil. It smells like the dickens for a while but it helps heal burns quickly. Also once you get home take whole milk and even though it sounds gross, apply it several times to your face with a washcloth. It helps to cool the skin and draws out the heat. 😁

[@vickyayalagarcete5383]

Love the cows but the real main characters are all the cute little cats. I need to know how many do u have 🥰

[@reigningcharmz]

Haha yeah they have main character energy😂 I have 3☺️

[@LoriJones-nf5ev]

just in case you have not thought about it yet, you could always use filled water bottles in the weight bags :). I love all the display racks/items that you use to set up. do you have a list of those? also loved the purple handbag, do you have a video for that?

[@reigningcharmz]

The water bottles are a GREAT idea thank you! I do not have a list currently, but a lot of them can be found on my Amazon storefront (link in the description of the video), except the crates which I got from Joanns ☺️ the purple handbag was a tutorial I found on KZbin! I’m not sure which one though😂

[@LoriJones-nf5ev]

@@reigningcharmz Thank you!

[@TheLostintheCraft]

I was do excited to see you are from Oklahoma too!! I just started selling my crochet items at Markets. Iove watching your videos

[@reigningcharmz]

Aw hello fellow Oklahoman! haha and thank you!

[@QuiltedCupcake]

I just had a majorly windy market. Had to literally hold the tent down. And plushies were flying!

[@shanrem06]

Ok, so experience here with walls in wind. I told them in half and have them cover the bottom half of the sidewalls but the wind doesn't catch them like sails on sailboats, but still helps block some of the wind.

[@joanprince733]

Well done on your sale especially in all that wind.

[@marviat820]

This is absolutely amazing (your work, not the wind) 😂

[@reigningcharmz]

Haha thank you!!!☺️

[@candacespees7040]

I sell in northern Michigan just above the bridge. I sell weekly and I have yet to set up with less than 15 mph winds. I have the double sandbags. Because I'm 70 and can't carry the bags full, I fill ziploc freezer bags with sand so I can put them in after they are in place. I can stake where we set up, so I also stake. Just to be sure. I also use to do a weekly market just south of the bridge. It goes to the end of October. I've been there when it was snowing sideways literally. But I still sold $400-600 so it was worth it. I sold my fused glass ornaments then. I'm just getting started with crocheting. I plan to do both. But I have a long way to go with my crocheting. 😁

[@reigningcharmz]

Glass ornaments is brave in that kind of weather! I’m glad you found what worked for you though, that’s some awesome dedication☺️

[@CozyCreations257]

48 minutes! Well I love your videos!! 😊😊😊

[@reigningcharmz]

Aw thank you!☺️

[@rachelhamm19]

I went to Lowes and got 12 bricks for $0.80 each, 2-3 per bag, and you don't have to keep constantly replacing sand/gravel/ etc. worked like a charm

[@reigningcharmz]

That is a great idea!! I’ll have to try that!

[@karenmeriwether9131]

Everytime I get a bad burn, I own a aloe plant and if you have one you can just break off a small piece. All natural and I guarantee no breakout. I really hope this helps you.

[@reigningcharmz]

Yesss I want to get one now!😂

[@TheTopKnotchCrochet]

The lavender cow is so cute! Maybe you could do a little lavender for it's tail?

[@reigningcharmz]

What a cute idea!

[@EchoatTheOakAnchor]

Pea gravel is great in those bag weights. Super cheap at home depot.

[@mommajessiesboutique]

Beautiful job!! ❤🎉

[@heathergleaton8423]

This is so encouraging! I have a flower farm, so mainly sell flowers but have recently started adding crochet because I enjoy doing it! Do you make your felt eyes? They are adorable!

[@reigningcharmz]

Yay I’m glad! And I get my felt eyes off Etsy ☺️

[@hanneadelman8963]

Seeing the hurt in this dad’s eyes is just heartbreaking! Knowing it could be any of our kids or grandkids is terrifying..

[@user-qf6cr5lt8x]

Hi x I can't find the mushroom fairy pattern, could you do a link please x well done, your plushies are adorable ❤️

[@Its_Spring-d4n]

I love the market videos

[@reigningcharmz]

Yay I’m glad!☺️

[@StitchofmyDreams]

So crazy this was literally my last market. My tent blew over and knocked everything off my table. P.S. I also filled my weight bags with rocks from my yard and it’s been ten months I never put them back 😂

[@reigningcharmz]

Oh goodness!! It’s literally the worst when that happens😣 and lol I have yet to put mine back too😅

[@Piper7181]

Omg 18 mins ago!! ❤❤ love ur vids!!!

[@reigningcharmz]

Aw thank you!☺️

[@mariahvowles2405]

Hi Karis! Sorry if this has been asked before, but I was wondering what your go to brand/type of yarn is for your plushies? I have only been crocheting for a few months but haven't found a yarn that I'm super happy with yet, also I'm over in Australia so the availability of plush yarns here is kinda tricky! P.s. love your videos, I made your chonky dino the other day and I absolutely love him :D

[@reigningcharmz]

I’m glad you love the chonky Dino!!☺️ I use sweet snuggles lite from Michael’s for a lot of my stuff. You can order online and have it shipped to you I believe!☺️

[@mariahvowles2405]

@@reigningcharmz amazing thank you so much!

[@maazamakki257]

Hey .. love ur vids but can u make a tutorial for the chick on swing❤❤❤

[@baileygraham4542]

Oklahom? Same! I have my first market June 1❤️

[@reigningcharmz]

How exciting!! Where at?

[@baileygraham4542]

@@reigningcharmz gotebo! It’s their 4th year

[@reigningcharmz]

@@baileygraham4542 awesome!! Good luck with your fair!💜

[@user-nd5pc3yk8y]

Pour plastic Coca-Cola bottles with water and put them in your heavy bags, without dirty stones!

[@user-lu8bl5rd1t]

Awesome 🎉❤

[@theresajones504]

love the video and your items, looking for the link for the cow, couldn't find it below.

[@reigningcharmz]

Yes, thank you for saying something! I just added it to the description, and you can find it here as well☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5SnhKCuiqyUodEsi=PEYDx0xMxJ0HC8Ug

[@JessicaThompson-ro8ib]

Where did you get the new keychain holder that you show us? Also, where did you get the one you have the hanging chicks on?

[@reigningcharmz]

First one is Amazon, and the second temu but can also be purchased on Amazon

[@LifeNStitches]

I had bought new weight bags and didn't fill them up before I left. Wellllll it was a super windy day. Also had people's items flying and breaking all around. I started looking around and saw a canal...which had big rocks! 😅 I had my husband walk over and get enough to fill up my bags 😅😂😅 Windy days make for stressful days for sure. Loved seeing your set up and hearing the results 💙

[@reigningcharmz]

Haha yesss!! We gotta be scrappy sometimes!😂😂

[@Bringthemhomesafe]

Can you please share where you got the pattern for those big long dragons? I would love to make those.

[@reigningcharmz]

Redmillscrochet on Etsy! ☺️

[@mayam518]

what kind of yarn did you use for dragons? I'm asking about main colors :) wanna know which yarn gives size like that! :)

[@reigningcharmz]

Sweet snuggles lite!☺️

[@KittenKrocheter-ig1cq]

I was wondering what yarn that you use for your mushie pops because mine always turn out big even though I yarn under and use a weight 5 yarn and your’s always end up so small and cute and I would really appreciate it if you could tell me what yarn you use for them!❤ ( Sorry that this is a long comment)

[@reigningcharmz]

For the pops, I use hobby lobby yarn called baby bee! I believe it might be a weight 4 or 5, but it’s a thinner yarn ☺️

[@KittenKrocheter-ig1cq]

@@reigningcharmz Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@nancywilliams798]

I have a question. On your cows what size hook did you use? She used a 5mm but yours looked a tad larger 🤔 They look fantastic by the way! ❤ Congrats on a great day 😊

[@reigningcharmz]

I used a 6mm hook ☺️

[@jasemeal7849]

What do you sell the swinging birds for? You have convinced me to try the pattern!

[@reigningcharmz]

$12 ☺️

[@ggdoggo1345]

I really wanna know cor how much you sell the mushroom pops for because i also made some and cant decide for a price

[@reigningcharmz]

They sold for $10 ☺️

[@ggdoggo1345]

@reigningcharmz thank you so much! I always thought that 10 dollars is too much but I will definitely try around 10 now

[@daphnelabbe13]

What pattern do you use for the chick on a swing?

[@reigningcharmz]

By closeknitcrochett on Etsy ☺️

[@AllieMcCain]

How much do you sell your bees for

[@daisy-ng5vx]

Hi just curious about how much you sell your big chubby dinos at ? They are soo cute 😍

[@reigningcharmz]

Thank you! I sell them for $55 at the markets☺️

[@debrawilson2893]

Tell me how you estimate the cost to sell by the amount you pay for yarn. Thank you, Debbie

[@reigningcharmz]

Hello! You can weigh the project after you’re done to get an exact estimate of how much yarn and materials you used if you wanted them do a little bit of math, but I usually just estimate. I figure out how many plushies I can make with the yarn and then figure out the cost that way, but most of the time the yarn isn’t the big thing to account for, it’s the time lol hope this helps!

[@debrawilson2893]

So say you pay 10.00 on yarn and you figure you can make 3 animals at 3.33 per animals then do you say two times the labor at 6.66 plus the material so about 10.00 per animal. Just not sure I understand.

[@reigningcharmz]

@@debrawilson2893 for labor I try to make around $15 an hour, not so much two times the cost of the materials cause some things take a really long time

[@SarahDePorre]

Tell me about felt eyes

[@reigningcharmz]

I got them off Etsy!☺️

[@user-dp5tp4rk2n]

Did you get everything off of Amazon for your displays

[@reigningcharmz]

For the most part yes! The wooden crates and displays I got from Joanns and hobby lobby though ☺️

[@CraftyBookNerd585]

I’m looking to start my crochet business. How did you sign up for that market?

[@reigningcharmz]

I find most of my markets on Facebook groups for markets in my area ☺️

[@CraftyBookNerd585]

@@reigningcharmz thank you

[@uscgjen]

I'm sure youve been asked this alot but what pattern do you use for the turtles?

[@reigningcharmz]

Thank you for asking because I forgot to add that one to the description! But I followed this pattern☺️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PEeqOEbcyknK8si=SzfZPVA_k7BcNZG6

[@stitchedwolf6079]

April 7th was my birthday

[@reigningcharmz]

Happy late birthday!

[@miasgirls3778]

❤🥰❤️

[@melissastewart5838]

Just out of curiosity how much do you charge for your dragons, they are a larger item.

[@reigningcharmz]

$55 at the markets! ☺️

[@melissastewart5838]

@reigningcharmz does that price cover your time and materials cost or is it just a fair price?

[@reigningcharmz]

@@melissastewart5838 it does cover the materials and time! They cost about $10 to make, and about 3 hours to crochet. Right now I try to charge about $15/hr for my time, and hope to increase that a little bit in the future. But here, no one batted an eye at $55, so I think that $60 or $65 would be acceptable too☺️

[@melissastewart5838]

@reigningcharmz Thank you so much for your response ❤️ I too am a small business crocheter and I battle with pricing my items accordingly also. I do agree with you all the way! Thank you!

[@mikochan6]

👀 whats your shop on etsy? 🎉

[@reigningcharmz]

It’s reigningcharmz.etsy.com ☺️

[@mikochan6]

@@reigningcharmzthank you!

[@pottymouthedplanter]

Ma’am….the filling of the bags with driveway gravel is so relatable…I woulda probably dug a hole in my backyard or something cuz my driveway is cement lol omg so cute how you have the bees hehehe ahhhh you still did so amazing holy shit. Great job powering through it girl ❤ aww I go straight to my aloe plant for that golden medicine lol

[@reigningcharmz]

Hahaha yesss we gotta be scrappy sometimes😂😂 and I want to get an aloe plant for my garden now😂