Selling wholesale, how much $$$ I make, & why I'm not doing it anymore 🦋 crochet w me studio vlog

[@breadbread3239]

Girl you deserve more than $4 a bee 🐝 especially for the effort you put into every one

[@breadbread3239]

I hope they’re at least shouting you out in some way to help you get more publicity 👁️

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you so much!! I hope they do too lololol

[@sarahnoda]

its less than minimum wage after deducting costs

[@kimkemeys9563]

10 to 15 dollars gor the beed. you need to charge more.

[@irmagarcia4012]

You're not a machine. You don't give that big a price break. Wholesale is more work more pressure. There are no machines to duplicate crochet.

[@fruityfrogcreations]

Noooo don't reduce the cost of plushies when you already have a lot of orders! 💔 I never thought of the cons of wholesale so thanks for sharing!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww of course❤️❤️ thank you!!

[@leviplxys9764]

Genna is spoiling us with a 40 min video

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehehe yesss!! A chunky video🫶🏼❤️

[@SaltedKenzie]

I love how honest you are about this experience.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you! Definitely wanted to keep it real with you guys :)

[@gal78smile]

Blog suggestion “ship orders with me” I’d love to see how you package your stuffies!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww I love that idea, writing it down for a future video

[@kiaracharles28]

I’m recently getting into crochet, but I paint and draw and a rule of thumb for pricing I was given was to base your price off of an hourly wage. For example, if I set my hourly wages to $15/hr and I can crochet one mini bee in an hour, the price of the bee would be a minimum of $15, then you can add in cost of materials. I used to set a timer for 2 hours for pet portraits and charged $50, with my hourly rate being $20 and $10 for the paint, brushes and mediums and it was a, easy way to figure out prices since I couldn’t for the life of me figure it out.

[@MrsStewartCC]

I have never been successful at selling my crochet. The number of hours involved are too many for me. I am TRYING to go the youtube route and make how to videos. Good that you are recognizing what works for you! ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much ❤️ good luck on starting your channel, you'll do great!!

[@trishasmith2303]

Girl you are TRAVELING this year!! go girl! YES FOR THE TRAVEL VLOG! Also if you decide to do the pattern for the bees, I would totally buy it!! You plowed through this order! Thank you for passing on the pop it tip. Will you ever or do you have a video on how you take your pictures of your items?

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww you’re too sweet!! Thank you soo much :) the mini bee pattern is live on my etsy hehe! And oooh thats a great idea for a future vid, I can deff do that :)

[@grannybekmakes]

Stopping five minutes in to tell you I feel so bad for you! You're doing the same amount of work for less money 😔 I agree with you, handmade items aren't very wholesale friendly. I love your bee pattern, definitely buying this one❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you soo much🥰❤️

[@Viktoriaihnatsiuk]

Can we just appreciate how Gemma replies to EVERY comment! I feel like even small KZbinrs who get 1-2 comments, they still don’t reply, and the fact that she gets hundreds of comments and replies, let’s just appreciate that

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww!! Thanks so much, you're so sweet :') I appreciate the shout out hahaha 💕💕

[@SentimentalSarcasm]

I did the same thing with my iPad! I had the 11 pro and I liked it, but I felt it was too big. Sold it to my mom and bought the Mini. LOVE it. It’s so portable and usable.

[@crochetbygenna]

Yesss!! Mini is where its at❤️

[@MoriahHayes]

So adorable! You are so very talented. :) You totally deserve more than that. Great job getting this huge job done!!

[@loopswithlexii]

I love these long vlogs, please make more if you can! I just have to say that these videos are so well made! I love watching crochet videos while I crochet lol, I’m making a star shaped bag right now!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww thanks so much! Yes, definitely in the future❤️

[@heidigeib2660]

Hi Genna! I am from Ohio. You should never under sell yourself. I understand how much time & work go into amigurmi.

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@MariaAlejandraGiraldo]

Your channel is awesome, Congrats for your wholesale order. I love the opossum It's really cute❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!😭❤️

[@blackberryhoney6248]

It's the slowly taking apart the duck for me. That's so clever but also so funny.

[@crochetbygenna]

hahahah thank you!! I'm like ... I can't waste this yarn 😭🤣🤣

[@Obsessively_Obsessed]

I bought your bee pattern, and am crocheting one while watching your video! I love it so far!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay!! thanks so much ❤️

[@hobbymoth]

I'm in ohio so I think I need to go on a scavenger hunt to find these in person :D Glad you were able to see that wholesale wasn't worth it - your time is super valuable and you can't say yes to everything!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you!! I hope you find them :) And yes! 100% ❤️

[@celockhart21]

Omg I am planing on going to a market this summer! I only have like 20 items so far 😢. I am also crocheting plushies and all your plushies are SO CUTE❤!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much!! Good luck at your market❤️ you got this!!

[@julieann5196]

I would love to see your Italy vlog. All your stuff is so cute!! Have fun on your vacation. Congratulations on getting your whole sale order done.

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much! Will post the Italy video later on hehe ❤️

[@Wildchildstudioco]

I don’t crochet but I do wholesale. I would suggest you raise your pricing even for wholesale if you plan on doing wholesale because trust they are probably charging way more double or triple what you charged them. I make candles and my smallest candles are $5 a candle for 4 oz candles which is less time than your bees. Please charge more.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much! Yes, definitely will ❤️

[@sarahbell9243]

Why are your videos so addictive!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

You’re too sweet! Thank you!!❤️

[@celina_1200]

CLICKED ON AS SOON AS I SAW!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎💗

[@crochetbygenna]

You’re so sweet! Thanks so much❤️❤️

[@starfilled]

Maybe you can put your socials or Etsy shop on labels and attach them to the plushies, and it can be like a marketing investment. You could get some new subs and potential repeat customers out of it. The shop owner shouldn't have a problem with labels if she's not trying to pass it off as if she made them, and in the end she's still profiting from your generous discount. ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much for the amazing tip ❤

[@JingoCrochet]

@@crochetbygenna yes!! I second this! definitely do this! I make my own tags at home, i print my logo onto a thicker paper and whole punch it and tie it on each plushie like a tag (i do this at markets as well and I have definitely noticed a difference in follower gain and recognition on my insta) because not everyone takes a card or notices who/where they bought an item from.

[@BeeMineCrochet]

Genna you are my idol, and its so kind you reply to everyone. you are amazing dont listen to any, haters keep doing what your doing babes

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much! You're too sweet :') ❤

[@Bree19]

PLEASE make a video on how you utilize your iPad for crocheting! I got one but I feel like I don’t use it enough/ don’t know how or what for. I really need to learn notability because everyone raves about it! This was such a great video! You inspired me to open a business of my own!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!! I totally will do that for a future video❤️ and omg I love this :’) congrats on opening your biz!!

[@thread.needle.scissorsstcl9537]

Loved this video! This style video is my fave and seeing you hold them all at once, of course. So inspiring! Love your show!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you!!❤️ so glad you enjoyed!

[@JingoCrochet]

omg i feel you, i have had people reach out to me for wholesale asking to take 30% of my profit which i just think is far too much, and I totally agree, crochet is not very wholesale friendly because it benefits small businesses that can easily mass produce things (such as stickers, alibaba goods, etc.) but handmade items (especially crochet) are very labour intensive and not great for wholesale. I do wholesale for 1 person (Strawberryboots) and I love the way she does wholesale, she lets me decide how much to sell my items to her for and the price she can sell them at, plus I get to advertise my items at her store as well which is really nice, but i haven't found/had anyone else give me a better offer than what she does. I mostly make larger items and custom items for her (not just small items).

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww that sounds like an amazing wholesale partnership! ❤️

[@delonnickels9573]

Would you consider doing a 'start to finish' video...taking the orders, prioritizing the orders, making the products, packing, and shipping?

[@crochetbygenna]

Oh I love that idea! I will definitely try to do it in the future

[@delonnickels9573]

@@crochetbygenna awesome!!

[@aliceinwonderbruh6433]

Oo yes I love this idea

[@littlered2396]

I love your videos!! You really are so calming to listen to while I crochet❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you!❤️

[@AndreasCZCrochet]

Girl, you´re amazing. I am literally crocheting a turtle right now while watching your videos.

[@crochetbygenna]

Omg aww, thank you so much😭❤️

[@anelena9]

the triceratops will forever be my favorite plush you do😍

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aw thanks!❤️

[@joybeatie7217]

Oh my gosh!! The fidget toy as a round counter. Genius!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aww thank you! ❤️

[@sweethaven5]

11:44 Those turtles ARE SO ADORABLE ❤ I love the baby turtle that Moana helps get to the ocean, and your turtles remind me of him❤💜Thanks for sharing!! from Ohio🇺🇸

[@MEEP-BaddieYT]

I love you sooo much you got me back into crocheting and now all my friends want things 😂❤

[@AbbyLawson-bg2ec]

Girl, I am a new subscriber and I love your videos! You mentioned that you loved how the stuffed turtle heads, and what if you use them and make them pearls in a clam!

[@ElliesCrochetPlushies_1]

Omg! Im a huch fan! I love crochet (im the big strawberry turtle girl you know) i got my inspiration of you!❤❤ love u!!❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww thanks so much! Im so glad😭❤️❤️

[@brigitatomasovic3663]

These prices you sell them for makes me cry...tnx for honesty ❤

[@sugarsmol]

You're amazing for managing to finish this I could never

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you!!❤️

[@charmsmith4278]

Your joking,I don't know how you get the guts Franko,I sincerely am truly thankful for the content that you bring.Amazing creator and extremely brave or silly one of the two, .Nah I'm saying Franko the brave❤❤

[@KelliHediger]

Hi Genna. Big fan of your work. Everything you showed is on my favorites list. Had to tell you I like the little runt chubby dino. You called him stumpy. I guess because I can relate to him. 😅 Keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@merlemiddleton6703]

I love this, I need more. Have a great trip and a blog would be great!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much!! ❤️

[@gal78smile]

You are my go to crochet channel Genna!! 💕 I’d love to see your vlog of Italy! Side note: Friends! We could totally have a crochet and drinks night 😂 every time Genna says “freaking cute” we drink! 🤩

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww this is so sweet😭❤️ Im so glad you enjoy my videos! And LOLOL oh my gosh I love that idea😂😂 we’d get drunk a minute in lol

[@theresachucle5362]

Great video enjoyed watching and seeing work on all your animals. I can’t wait to see your office once it’s set up. Love the chubby Dino . Have a wonderful weekend and happy knitting 🧶 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww you’re so sweet! Thanks so much❤️

[@Diamond_Bella]

Omg all the things you crochet are so cute

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you so much😭❤️

[@whatjamiemakes]

I would love to see your adventures in Italy! Have fun!❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay!! Thanks so much, coming soon :)

[@Crochetgirlyy]

I love your “I cannooot” 😂🩷

[@fearlessfawn6804]

OMG.... your no where near old😊. Keep on doing a great job. 😊 Thanks for sharing your life and teaching us.😊 10mm eyes. Yes, keep a blog ... pictures at least.😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww of course!! Thanks so much❤️❤️❤️

[@CrochetCrazedCompany]

Hi! I personally don’t do any whole sale however I know a little bit, maybe reduce the bigger ones by maybe 30% and the smaller ones by less or some not at all, that way you are still making decent gross profit and are still getting the orders.

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you! This is an amazing tip ❤️

[@KhloeNoel-vn9sd]

I think you should definitely do a vlog in Italy! I would love it!

[@crochetbygenna]

Im going through all the footage I took hehe❤️❤️

[@Lilyan909]

She literally inspired me to crochet

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww this makes me so happy😭❤️

[@Qwert_Qwert.r]

I love the triceratops pattern! Who is the designer/ where did you find the pattern?

[@lastname5719]

24:38 it is funny to me when you’re crocheting and the little arms are dancing/slapping you like I feel like the life is coming into them as I’m going 😂😂

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahahha right?! It literally cracks me up all the time seeing them just dangle like that 😂😂😂

[@FairytaleCrochetCreations]

Always love your videos (especially the long ones). Enjoy your trip! I loved the Diablo (spicy pepperoni) pizza when I lived in northern Italy. Enjoy all the yummy food and don’t forget to not drink the water from the tap (bad chemicals)!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you soo much!! Too sweet! ❤️

[@bellecrochetco.3044]

I don’t know why, but when I saw your leggy froggy unstuffed it made me think of a cute book marker.❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Omggg I love this idea! Yes!!❤️

[@sizzycreates5108]

I have watched a couple videos and your voice is so pretty ☺️

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww oh my gosh, thanks so much!!

[@Yarnyummy]

Yay for the long video❤❤ Loved it💗

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww of course!! So glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@donutbagel7073]

YAAAAASSSSSSSSSS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉IM SO EXITED!!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aww you’re so sweet❤️❤️

[@mzjennalee]

I dont know how i got recommended this channel but your plushies are sooo adorable. If ive never crocheted a day in my life, how hard would following a pattern be? Or is it impossible 🤔. I love the penguin pattern ❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much!! At first it's like a different language, not gonna lie, but you can catch on pretty quick!! :D

[@mzjennalee]

I just subscribed. I would totally buy that bee plushy for $8 even $10. Looking forward to next time you sell plushies!! I think I'm too intimidated to try and start, knowing nothing about making them lol. Maybe I'll learn something here ❤😊

[@desiiqs4777]

Me andmysister (4) were watching ur video she was so shocked when she saw you making everything

[@knit_bear]

Omg I was watching this and I'm literally at the same point on a leggy frog and am laughing at it's funny hanging upsideownyness 😂

[@jodyknapp5374]

I am just learning to crochet but I have previously sold cards that I made for Christmas and homemade birthday cards. I definitely found I could not sell the cards at a show as I could not make them cheaply enough to make it worth it. Some of my cards were 5 hours plus so asking 8 dollars seemed reasonable but did not sell well. I feel your pain in this one. Good that you are learning what works for you and what doesn’t. Great video

[@jodyknapp5374]

The turtles are adorable, the big eyes are the best

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much! Yes, totally painful to put so much into something and not get much out of it :'( I'm glad you know now too!! ❤️

[@crochetbygenna]

Awwww thank you!! ❤️

[@debbiechaney6607]

New subscriber here. It was so nice to meet you. You are a real sweetheart and very talented. I adore everything you make. Keep up the great work. Love 💕😘 from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my sweet tiny rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California.🙋🐾🐤🇺🇸🙏🏠✝️💕👍🌻🤞

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww hello again Debbie and Dexter ❤️ thank you so much, you’re so sweet! So glad you enjoy watching🥰

[@cathyfarmer3691]

I for one would love to see your travel videos.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much!! Hehe I’ll post it later🥰

[@MableMills-ms8yc]

i crochet the little turtles and it was great!!! this is really helpful!!! :)

[@tahaniplays]

love when u said the frogies are sitting and jugging us 😂😂

[@crochetbygenna]

hahahah I literally feel that every time I make them 😂

[@CheebisCuties]

i love your videos

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much!! Ahh 3 weeks in Italy sounds like a dream❤️

[@ThatChunkyYarnUser]

Hi Genna! I am a young (14) crocheter myself, who aspires to be like you. You have been an inspiration. So much do that i have been messaging around and trying to get a market stall. This would be my first market. The rainbow theme you had at your market looked so pretty, so i decided to kind of do the same thing with the rainbows, but in a slight twist. Hope you don't mind 😂😂. I am really passionate about crochet and you are my definite favourite crochet youtuber. Sorry for the ramble! Quick question, for when i have my first market, how many items should i bring? I haven't been sure how many to bring. I also had an idea for a turtle: maybe an icecream turtle? The shell the icecream then you have a cone on top looking like it has fell on the turtle sorta? Thanks for reading and once again so sorry for the long message. Thank you so much Genna. I will continue to be amazed and inspired in what you do.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww hello!! thanks so much for the sweet message ❤️ I'm excited for you to have your first market -- the rainbow with a twist idea sounds so cool! I'd say maybe having a stock of at least 20 items would be good. I'm so glad you love crochet as much as I do! You'll defiantly succeed being so passionate!! The ice cream turtle sounds adorableee, I gotta try to make it in the future!! ❤️

[@ThatChunkyYarnUser]

@@crochetbygenna Thank you so much ❤️ I appreciate the kindness and help :D I don't think I explained the turtle that well but hopefully you get what I'm saying 🤣🤣

[@mia-mariejuhljrgensen9684]

I'm up for a travel vlog! It sounds so exciting!!!! :o

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay! Thanks❤️

[@CaityCat.95]

I love all of these, omg! How on earth did you manage to put the eyes into the Dinos after they were closed up??

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahaha thank you!! Hot glue ❤️

[@spydergs07]

My wife and I used to own a candle making company. We had a few stores ask us about doing wholesale. We dropped our prices of the candles by $1 of what we sold candles at trade fairs. That still made it profitable for us without killing our margins. I couldn't imagine cutting handmade plushies that much. Wholesale can be good, but don't cut yourself short.

[@iffy.the.indecisive]

You should totally do the Italy vlog! Btw loved the vid ❤👌🏾

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much! Hehe the Italy vlog will be coming in a few weeks 🇮🇹❤️

[@iffy.the.indecisive]

@@crochetbygenna NICE!👍

[@blackeveryseason]

Careful about crochet needles on planes. Some TSAs are strict about it and may deny it 🥲 research your airport and the one you'll be flying to/from just in case!

[@blackeveryseason]

Wait how do you put on safety eyes on the dinos after they've been stuffed???? 🤔🤔

[@crochetbygenna]

Thanks so much!! I didnt end up running into any problems but great tip!

[@HahaGirly1212]

I literally want to go to Italy SO bad you should totally vlog it

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you!! Yay I will :)❤️

[@haleybollmann87]

I love the turtles and the bees and the Dino’s and I love the leggy froggy

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aww thanks so much!!❤️

[@macihuston6131]

I have a question, so when you made the Dino’s I saw that you have not put safety eyes in and I was thinking maybe you were going to do embroidered eyes but then you showed that they were safety eyes and I wandered how you did it because when I put my safety eyes in I wait till like the second to last round but how did you put them in when you already sowed it off? I also love your KZbin and I subscribed ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@guineapiggamer7717]

She hot glued them on

[@macihuston6131]

@@guineapiggamer7717 thank you 😊 I was trying to figure out because they looked so good and I was just wondering thank you so much !

[@craftit4084]

I cant wait to wach it ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Yayaya! Thanks so much❤️

[@katyscrochetstuffies]

I would love a vlog!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe yay!! Coming soon :) thank you!

[@Zoe-br6cq]

Girl u e spire me so much !!

[@ssmcdonald7253]

I noticed you placed your safety eyes in the mini dinos after you stuffed and sewn them up, could you please explain how you inserted them??

[@crochetbygenna]

I hot glue them in! 🥰

[@aveleneplamondon4471]

I wish u had more tutorials and market videos there amazing

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe more to come soon! Thanks so much ❤️

[@evilgirlsrule]

The green colored yarn you used for your leggy froggy is so vibrant! Which yarn did you use?

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you! Premier parfait chunky ❤️

[@_feliscatus_4681]

Love your videos Genna!!❤ i was thinking of making a jumbo sunflower turtle, but i wanted to ask you first, for the original pattern do i multiply it by 2 or did you do something different to get the turtle jumbo? anyways, i hope you have a great trip!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hi :) thanks so much!! I keep the pattern the same, I just use size 7 yarn and a 9mm hook! ❤️

[@_feliscatus_4681]

@@crochetbygenna Thank you sooo much for responding Genna!! i honestly did not think you would respond, but you did!!! thanks sooooo much ❤️❤️ have a great day!!

[@stariskyegaming5030]

Can I ask how you are putting the eyes on after you close them up? Just started doing markets so looking for any tips to make crocheting stuff for it faster!

[@wendif6378]

Yes, would love to know that also Genna.

[@crochetbygenna]

I hot glue them!! I normally put eyes in before crocheting the plushie close, but for minis, its sometimes hard so I just hot glue :)

[@jalisak]

Definitely shorting yourself on wholesale, also wanted to say, a flat leggy froggy would be a great phone holder…just an idea!

[@crochetbygenna]

I love that idea!! Thank you ❤️

[@Bellahs1702]

9:56 you could make gumballs and they look like that! I think they would be adorable! ❤

[@lab3789]

Wholesale for crafting is different than for resale stores!!! I've done Wholesale, but the highest crafters should go is 30%. Resaler's buy from manufacturers that have 100's of employees and machines that produce the product. That's why they can offer 50% it costs them less to make. We don't have machines or assembly lines that produce our products. You also have to set a quantity that they must purchase to get the discount. I offered 6 pieces of the same item for 20% off and they must spend at least $100.00. If they buy them by the dozen I offered 30% off, but they had to spend at least $250.00. Just remember we are hand making our products without machines and assembly lines. Our products are HAND MADE. Don't giveaway your profits. Love all the products you made they are so adorable.

[@lexiharding5498]

Love the video, very helpful :) Thanks for being so honest about everything, it's really useful when you're looking at starting a new business and have no business skills!!! QQ - What pattern do you use for the leggy froggies?

[@crochetbygenna]

You're so welcome!! And thanks for being so sweet! Leggy froggies are by “KnotJadedCo” on Etsy ❤️

[@juanitarivera4195]

What yarn do u use for the turtles? And the other chunky plushies❤❤ and also what size hook do u use

[@Talyas_crochet]

First!!, live ur videos so much!!❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww yayay!! Thanks so much❤️❤️❤️

[@valentinaheredia9904]

Hey love! I have a question… I’ve been crocheting for a while now and I just got started doing amigurumis. The thing is I’m quite knew and most I have made are from pre made patterns. I know some crocheters are okey with selling stuff you’ve made from their pattern, but I kind of feel bad about it or that it is not fair. What is your take on that? I know most you created your amigurumis down to the pattern. But I wanted to have an opinion from a fellow crocheter ❤ ty

[@crochetbygenna]

Hello!! Excited for you to start on your amigurumi journey ❤️ Don't feel bad at all for selling the finished products if the pattern creator specified it was okay to do so! As a pattern designer myself, I always make my patterns knowing people will buy them to sell the finished products so it's seriously all good as long as the pattern designer is okay with it! ❤️

[@anaiscouture821]

Whohoo 4th Hihi btw love your work and your videos you are so talented! My goal is to be as good as you 😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much😭😭❤️

[@christinecadorette4316]

Many years ago, all of the eyeglass places had opened in the mall and they started running those ads for buy one pair, get the second half off. We saw an ad in the local weekly paper for an optometrist where he said buy one pair, get the second at full price. Ha we laughed but we started going to him and wound up being customers until he closed up shop and moved to Florida. I didn’t realize until then how that message was almost secret code for “I’m going to put the same amount of effort, care and quality in the second pair.” Years later when I started selling some hand knit and felted items I was discouraged by how so many people seem to bake in the idea of “if I buy more than one I should pay less” which might make sense when there are some big costs that are being amortized over a large shipment which already has a profit margin embedded, but when people are making things by hand it’s discouraging. I know wholesale adds a different component into the math and I’m not sure what the answer is but I’d alway err on the side of asking for a fair price for your effort, time and creativity! On a funnier note I really enjoyed the reverse evolution of watching a duck turn into a dinosaur…or at least a dinosaur part!

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you for sharing this story! It definitely gets discouraging sometimes since I feel like a lot of people still have that mentality, but yes, definitely need to recognize how much your work is worth ❤️ and hahahah Im glad you enjoyed the process of the duck becoming part of the dinos😂❤️

[@TheUnknown10856]

I just in lov with your vids

[@S13N4]

I crochet a lot and the people around me are trying to get me to sell them. I'm a beginner and I personally don't think I'm great at it but they do and keep asking me to make them things. Do you have any suggestions for a good starting out price for things? I'd also like to say this is my first time seeing your channel. I've had a rough day today and watching this has made me feel so much more peaceful. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed watching :') thank you so much! Im definitely really bad at pricing myself still but try to determine how much you're spending in yarn for a plushie and the amount of time it took you -- then you can see how much you want to pay yourself per hour. I also like to look on Etsy and see what other people are selling their plushies at and use that as a reference ❤️

[@S13N4]

@@crochetbygenna thanks so much! I will do that, I appreciate it.

[@kaylapham8183]

Hey Genna! Loved your bee and will buy the pattern. What's the difference btw this mini bee pattern vs the other pattern you have that comes in 2 sizes, there's a mini size there too?

[@crochetbygenna]

Hello :) thank you!! So the mini bee pattern is just for the tiny, mini bee. The other “2 sizes” bee pattern will give you a “regular” sized bee and a jumbo bee ❤️

[@sorayaa399]

Genna your crochet plushies are incredibly cute and i can not even crochet a 10 inch plushie

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you soo much ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennifergraham8963]

Not sure if anyone mentioned or not but your chubby dinos may be different sizes due to other factors not just tension. For instance, the dye process changes the texture or strength even in the same brands of yarn. Which maybe what is happening.

[@JsMomma7]

How much would you say it costs to get started with selling your crocheted items? For instance how much should you take to your first market? How can you make the money to buy the yarn and supplies for your first market? In other words do you have any tips for getting into the crochet market business with little capitol to start.

[@crochetbygenna]

The answer definitely varies but honestly you can keep start up costs low. Maybe spend $50 total on yarn and a hook. Try to make like 5 plushies and list on Etsy! I’d recommend selling online vs at market since markets tend to cost money to sell at them. I invested some money from my job to start my crochet business. I think I did $100 up front for yarn and hooks :) Good luck! ❤️

[@cryptomami4525]

Question, if you follow other people’s patterns, can you sell the finished product?

[@crochetbygenna]

Yes, usually you can! But just make sure the pattern specifies you can do so :)