Testing / Reviewing 10 Amigurumi crochet patterns to see if they are market prep friendly!

[@katierivera3091]

I didn’t know you were going to do a shout out to me

[@delonnickels9573]

I watch Blondie Knots, too! Thank you for doing this video. @loren.crochets

[@angeladavis7285]

I love your approach and rating system. It’s nice to see that others may say “I didn’t enjoy it, and can’t charge what I would need to list it for”. Knowing your worth ❤

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

I think it’s important to have a balance between enjoyment and making money. Leaning way more towards enjoyment if it’s just a hobby 🫶🏽

[@tinaciancone4810]

Hi I'm tina

[@82salvarez]

I struggled with the alligator eyes too! I eventually figured it out but it kind of deterred me from wanting to make any more.

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Ugh they’re so cute tho.. I might try again 🤪

[@shaunawhyte6422]

I had major problems with understanding how to do the eyes too! I was soooo frustrated! Sat back and figured out what she was trying to say, unsuccessfully I might add. Do 12sc around one eye socket. Next round do your decreases and that’s it! Easy peasy lemon squeezy 😊

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Thank you sm!! Im gonna try again bc it’s so cute.

[@BlondieKnots]

Hey Friend, cute video & great job!! Thanks for tagging me as well! I love the loaf cat 🥰

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

The loaf cats are the best ! 🫶🏽

[@AmazingBeautifulBlindAlaina]

@@MJAlleywayCrochet I would have to agree with you that the cats are the best and cutest pattern. Could you please send me the pattern below this comment or by the comment

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

@@AmazingBeautifulBlindAlaina if you click on the link in the description there’s links to all the patterns I mentioned 🫶🏽

[@AmazingBeautifulBlindAlaina]

@@MJAlleywayCrochet thank you so much 😊

[@torijacobson204]

This is the video ive been waiting for!!! I have almost all these patterns so I'm happy to see I'm not alone in the boat with some of these! And i am so thankful you added in your prices. I always struggle with pricing but I'm pretty close to yours so yay!

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Yay I’m glad the video was helpful !! 🤍

[@lauriedimick1263]

I love making the loaf cats. Yours are beautiful with the different color changes, with out giving the patter directions away could you send me instructions on how you do your colors?

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

I freehand color changes. And to change colors I just insert my hook pull up a loop and instead of yarning over and pulling through to finish the single crochet I pull through with the new color. Just the pretty standard way.

[@soozalongtheway]

New sub here , also pretty new to crocheting 😊 Really enjoyed your video and your honesty!

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Welcome to the crochet community!! Crocheting is so much fun 🫶🏽

[@charl366]

It’s so refreshing to see someone rate crochet on enjoyment too, really enjoyed your video 🥰

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Thank you !! Without enjoying it it’s no longer passion but just a pain in the butt lol

[@elleshaking8710]

Is there anywhere I can find a free tutorial on the wasp he's pretty awsome👌🏼

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Unfortunately no I do not think so. It is a newer pattern by all from Jade and I’ve never seen anything like it till she released it ! It is super cool tho and worth it. Her patterns are written very well.

[@Crochetbymindynh]

I struggled with the eyes on that alligator pattern too and so did my daughter. I just winged it. I haven’t tried it again.

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Ugh I wonder if she’d made a video for it. I’m sure it’s so simple like someone else explained in my comments but it reads so confusing.

[@SeriouslyStitchin_]

I can't get the loaf cats under an hour and 55mins 😂😂

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

That’s okay! Seriously. I don’t know how long you’ve been crocheting but many people get faster the more they do it. Others never get “fast”. Cliché to say but I feel it’s about the journey. I might make something that takes me 10 hours but if I enjoyed it I’d do it again. I consider myself a fast crocheter but that came with lots of time and projects. People who crochet “slower” do better not charging by the hour. There’s many different methods to pricing but as I always say if it’s mainly a hobby price stuff however you want. I rather go and sell nothing than go and sell stuff for less than what I feel it’s worth. But for some they feel opposite.

[@SeriouslyStitchin_]

@MJAlleywayCrochet I've been crocheting for about 2 months now! I know I'm really bad at putting pressure on myself to be better/faster than I should be at this point in time 😅🤣 I watch people crocheting on KZbin, and they don't have to watch their hands, and it looks like they're going in fast forward, and I'm like... why can't I do that? Hahaha. But learning takes time, and I just need to keep reminding myself of that! Thank you for the reply! ❤️❤️

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

@@SeriouslyStitchin_ oh hunny you’ll get there !!!! I’ve been crocheting since I was 7 but consistently everyday for about a year and a half. I can crochet without looking if it’s just basic rounds. But I couldn’t a year and a half ago. It just takes doing it A LOT! I know the feeling but seriously don’t compare or put pressure on yourself. Just enjoy the journey and the rest will follow.

[@sparkyysmp]

I love that you charge for your time! So many people (me included) dont charge for our time/under sell ourselfs. Also your items are super cute!! i love the lil loaf cats so much

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

I think charging for time works for some and not for others. It depends on how fast you crochet. I also just price based on how I feel like I said lol. So if something is annoying to make but cost is only like $10 I might be like ya know what I’m not letting this go unless someone pays $70 bc I hated making it that much so I’m not letting it go 🤣

[@Connie.the.Crocheter]

Really like this video!

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

Thank you !!

[@QuiltedCupcake]

Thanks again for your honesty! Doing my first market soon and this info really helps. ❤️🧁

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

I’m glad it was helpful !! Good luck with your first market that’s so exciting !!

[@delonnickels9573]

All the best on your first market 😊

[@pottymouthedplanter]

I loved this!! Oh and the adorable alligator….I gave up on that pattern and thought it was just me!!! Makes me sad though cuz it’s so cute lol but yeah i just couldn’t understand it lol that’s on me ❤