Crochet Business School Podcast : Tips To Make Money From Your Crochet

But What About All Those Fees?!

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest bug bears I hear from crochet business owners is about the fees their selling platforms charge.Are they fair? Should they be so hig...

Are Your Subscribers Opening Your Emails?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your newsletter list is one of your greatest assets. But are your subscribers actually opening your emails?There are many reasons your subscribers are...

What Makes A Great Crochet Picture?

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your crochet product pictures may be the first and only chance you get to make that sale.So what makes a great crochet picture? How can you make sure ...

I Don't Know What I Want To Do With My Crochet

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know that you want to make money from your crochet, but you're not sure what that looks like. So how do you know what crochet money making options...

Are You Making Your Big Picture Goals Happen?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making your big picture goals happen for your crochet business? Are you making sure that all the pieces of your business are linking up and br...

Don't Let A Bad Week Derail You

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bad week where nothing goes to plan can really knock you off track and feel like its completely derailed your crochet business.So what do you do abo...

Social Media Is Not Enough

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is a powerful tool in your crochet business for sure, but it's not enough for you to keep growing and keep your business secure.Thank you...

Sometimes There's No Time To Pick Up Your Hook

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A part of having your own crochet business is accepting that sometimes you just won't have the time to pick up your hook. Sometimes you just have to p...

It Takes Time And Practice To Perfect Your Skills

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It takes time and practice to perfect your skills, but I'm not talking about your crochet skills. I'm talking about the skills you need to make money ...

Who Will Test My Crochet Patterns?

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Testing your crochet patterns is a vital part of pattern writing. But who are testers and why do they test for designers?Thank you for listening to th...

How Many Patterns Do You Need To Make $1000?

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many crochet patterns do you need in order to make $1000?That's $1000 a month, every month? How many patterns do you need to do that?The answer ma...

Create The Crochet Business That Suits You

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being your own boss means that you get to create the crochet business that suits you.You shouldn't copy anyone elses way of profiting from their croch...

Why You Must Test Your Patterns Every Time

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Testing is an essential part of writing your own crochet patterns. It is a step that should never be skipped.Let me tell you why and the benefits of p...

How To Work When YOU Want In Your Crochet Business

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to work your life around your crochet business or make your crochet business work around your life?You can work flexibly, part time, just ...

Steps To Writing Your First Crochet Pattern

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've made the decision to write your first crochet pattern - which is amazing! Best decision everBut what steps do you need to follow to turn that i...

But Someone's Already Done That!

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So you've had this great idea for a pattern, blog or course etc, but then you realise that someone else has created something similar.Do you let that ...

Planning Is Easy, The Doing Is The Hard Part

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Planning everything for your crochet business is the easy part. The hard part is putting those plans into actionLets talk about how big an issue this ...

Protecting Your Crochet Photos

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Any photo of your crochet that is published on the Internet can be saved anywhere.So you need to make sure that your photos can be traced back to youY...

Quarterly Business Update - January 2024

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm giving you the first of my quarterly updates on how my own crochet pattern business is doing.I want to show you that what I'm talking about ...

Becoming A Successful Yarn Affiliate

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a yarn affiliate is a great way of supplementing your crochet income, especially if you are writing crochet patterns, blogging or YouTubing e...

The 3 Plans You Need In Your Crochet Business

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To keep your crochet business organised and make sure you don't miss any opportunities, then you need 3 plans to keep you on track and bringing in the...

Planning Your Year Ahead

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning out your year is essential if you don't want to miss opportunities, or scrambling last minute to put something together when you need to top ...

Looking Back At 2023 In Your Crochet Business

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking time to look back and reflect on your business year of 2023 can help to not only give you clarity of the next steps to take in 2024, but allow ...

Should You Join In The Post Christmas Sales?

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The day after Christmas is traditionally seen as a time to put on a sale to offload any remaining festive stock. But should you join in these sales y...

Getting Those Last Minute Christmas Sales

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's just a week left until the big day. What can you do even now to get some last minute Christmas sales?Let me give you some ideasThank you for l...

Do People Really Buy From Emails?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is email marketing worth your time? Will your subscribers really buy from the emails you send out?Let me tell you why your newsletter list is worth th...

When Should You Get A Website For Your Crochet?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A website can be a big boost to your business, but it can also be disastrous for your authority.So when is the right time to get a website for your cr...

Scams Of The Online World

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately when you are are doing anything online, you need to be aware of scams. This is something every crochet business should be aware of even ...

Getting Your YouTube Crochet Videos Found

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get your YouTube videos found so that you can get those all important views?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast....

Are You Going All Out For Christmas?

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 1st of December and if you are not going all out on your Christmas marketing by now - well get cracking!!!Lets talk how to get you the most o...

Have You Trained Your Customers To Wait For The Sale?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holding a a sale can be a great way to boost your business visibility and make some quick cash. But if you hold sales too often, you end up training y...

Can I Make Money From My Crochet With Pinterest?

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pinterest can be a massive source of traffic to your crochet. For both of my crochet businesses it accounts for over 25% of all my traffic to my websi...

Is Tailwind Still Worth It For Crocheters?

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tailwind is a marketing tool for social media that started off as a Pinterest scheduler although it is much more than that now.Is Tailwind still worth...

Where Can I Sell My Crochet Patterns?

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are many places that you can sell your crochet patterns, but also a few places you definitely shouldn't. Let me tell you what they areThank you ...

I Can't Make Enough Money From My Crochet

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can be very successful in selling what you make but still not make enough money from your crochet to meet your needs.So what can you do about tha...

Branding Your Crochet Business

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go about branding your crochet business and getting yourself recognised at first glance?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business Sch...

What Pictures Do I Need To Take Of My Crochet?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What pictures do you need to take of your crochet to make it sell? Let me tell you what you need and how to make them shineYou can learn how to stage ...

The Power Of Yet

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When thinking about how near or far you are from achieving the goals you have set yourself for your crochet business, it can be easy to become a bit n...

Keeping Your Crochet Business Legal

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In any business there are legal considerations to be thought about.I'm no lawyer and am not able to give any legal advice, but I can tell you about so...

How Often Are You Selling?

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often are you offering what you sell to your customers?If you are not making an offer in the majority of your social media posts or in every newsl...

Crochet Fashion - The Mitan And Moni Story

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I often say that it's not possible to make a living by selling what you make. But in a couple of circumstances that is not true.So let me tell you abo...

How Much Can I Make From A Single Crochet Pattern?

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much is a single crochet pattern really worth? How much money can one pattern make you?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podc...

Blogging For Your Crochet Patterns

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blogging is an amazing tool to not only promote your crochet patterns, but also as an additional profit source. You can use a blog to profit from free...

Are You Ready To Be The Next Overnight Success Of The Crochet World?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever have the luck to go viral and become an overnight success, you have to be ready for it.What do I mean?Thank you for listening to the Croch...

Does The Yarn You Choose Affect Your Success?

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How big of an influence does the yarn you choose affect the success of your crochet business?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School po...

I'm Doing All The Things But Nothings Working

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are beavering away and doing all the things, but you just are not making the profit you yearn for with your crochetWhy?Thank you for listening to ...

What Is The Most Important Thing To Do In Your Crochet Business?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Out of all the things you could be doing to grow and profit in your crochet business, what is the MOST important thing you should be doing?Thank you f...

Automating Your Crochet Business

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go about automating your crochet business so that you can sell while you sleep and take time off?Some of my favourite automations are:Tailw...

Do You Know Who You're Talking To?

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the promotion of your crochet, do as the multi-national corporations do and get specific with who you are targeting and speaking toLe...

How Can I Make Money With A Crochet Blog?

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blogs can bring in a lot of money to your crochet business, but just how do they make that money?Let me tell you what your options are and why how you...

Should You Ever Rebrand Your Crochet Business?

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you ever rebrand your crochet business?I'm going through this process with my pattern business right now, and I can tell you that it's a lot of...

Tips For Getting Your Crochet Business Online

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're not the techy type then the idea of having online crochet products can feel daunting. But it doesn't have to be.It can actually be really si...

Words That Make Your Crochet Sell

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting your crochet found through search engines is the secret to selling in your sleep.Whether you are selling patterns, what you make, courses or w...

Should I Offer Crochet Kits?

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Crochet kits are popular purchases. They make great gifts since they include everything needed to create the pattern.But what are the pros and cons of...

I Need Help With My Crochet Patterns Now!

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you how you can get help writing, selling and profiting from your crochet patterns right now so they can change your life just like they c...

Going From Crochet Hobbyist To Crochet Business Owner

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a big difference between having a crochet as a hobby to moving to a crochet business. Why is this often so difficult to transition?Thank you ...

Writing A Crochet Blog Post

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A crochet blog can be a powerful tool to grow your crochet business. But how do you make sure that your blog post is going to do the job for you?You c...

Are You REALLY Putting The Effort In?

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you say that you're putting in as much effort into your crochet business as you can, yet things are not working out as you hoped. Are you really ...

Is Your Crochet Paying You A Salary?

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are treating your crochet as a business, then it needs to be paying you a salary. But what does that mean and is it really possible?Thank you f...

You Don't Have To Do This Alone

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you are running your crochet business all by yourself it can feel lonely and you have no one to run your plans by.But it doesn't have to feel thi...

The 2% Rule

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lets talk about the 2 % rule if you are using social media to promote your crochet and what you can do to bump that percentage upThank you for listeni...

Is It Possible To Build A Crochet Business Part Time?

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really grow a crochet business if you only have a few hours a week to spend on it?Yes you can, but if you are only working on your business pa...

Why Is No One Clicking On My Pattern Listing?

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If your pattern listing isn't getting the clicks or purchases that you expected, there are 4 reasons this may be happening.Let me tell you moreYou can...

The Ebb And Flow Of A Crochet Business

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By nature your crochet profits will ebb and flow over the course of the yearlet's talk about why this happens and what you can do about itThank you fo...

Be Yourself

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to how you present yourself to your followers, you will find your business grows and have more success if you just be yourself.Lets talk...

The Tech Has All Gone Wrong!

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the tech goes wrong. Or in my case, the podcast episode doesn't save because I stupidly turned off my laptop too early.The point being that ...

Should I Sell My Crochet Patterns On Etsy?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy is one of the bigger selling sites for crochet patterns and has a powerful search function. But is it worth the fees?Listen to my experience on E...

There's No Wrong Way To Run Your Crochet Business

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many ways for you to make money from your crochet. The truth is that no two crochet businesses will work the same way so don't let anyone...

I'm Too Busy To Get Everything Done!

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When your life is busy it can seem impossible to find the time to get your crochet business up and running. Especially when you see the big names in c...

What Type Of Crochet Patterns Sell Best?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to create a crochet pattern that is guaranteed to sell well, what type of design should you write?Thank you for listening to the Crochet B...

How Quickly Can I Start Making Money From Crochet Patterns?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How long does it take before you start making money from your crochet patterns when you are first starting out?The answer may surprise youThank you fo...

How Do You Know If They'll Be Interested?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you come up with a new idea for a crochet product or content, how do you know if your audience will be interested in it?Thank you for listening t...

Getting A Crochet Sponsor

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gaining sponsorship for your crochet content is how a lot of the big names in crochet pattern design make their income, but how can you benefit from s...

Charts - How In Crochet Are They Made?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go about creating your own crochet charts?There are a few options available, and not all of them were developed specifically for crochetLet...

Writing The Pattern Is Just The Start

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writing your crochet pattern is just the beginning, a small but crucial piece of the puzzle of profiting from your crochet.Did you know that you can m...

Can I Make A Crochet Course And Sell It?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you create a crochet course and sell it?How, where, who will buy?Lets talk about itThank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast....

What Are Your Reels And TikToks Doing For You?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Short form videos that only last a minute o two are so popular right now and can rack up thousands of views.But are your reels and TikToks really work...

Is Your Crochet Content All Linking Together?

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making it easy for your followers to find you in all the right places?You need to make it easy for them to find out more about you, more about...

What Email Address Are You Using?

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're sending emails to your newsletter list, then the email address you are using is important. The last thing you want is to spend ages writing ...

But I'm Not Qualified To Do That!

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to adding some online recurring income to your crochet business like blogs, patterns or courses. Are you thinking that you are not quali...

Everyone Tells Me I Should Sell My Crochet

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you keep getting told that you should sell your crochet by your loved ones? Is it a good idea?Lets talk about what selling your crochet really invo...

What Does A Successful Crochet Business Look Like?

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does a successful crochet business look like?Well, success means different things to different people and what looks like success for one isn't e...

I Don't Know What To Post On My Social Media Today

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a horrible feeling when you realise you haven't posted anything on your social media today, but your mind is blank of any ideas.What can you do a...

Is Pinterest Worth The Effort?

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pinterest is a brilliant platform to market your crochet.But is it worth the effort and what does it take to make it work for you?Thank you for listen...

Keeping Things Going In Times Of Crisis

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life throws a tonne of extremely sour lemons at you, but what do you do about your crochet business in times of personal crisis?Let me tell ...

Look At What You've Achieved Already

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you take a look at where you started and compare it to where you are now?You might be surprised at just how much you've achieved alreadyT...

What Are You Afraid Of?

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is stopping you from creating a life changing crochet business that will allow you to live your dreams?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Bus...

But Their Pattern Looks So Similar!

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you are designing your own crochet pattern, it is inevitable that you will come across a similar looking pattern to one of yours at some point.So...

Profiting vs Selling

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the difference between profiting and selling?Technically they mean the same thing, but I use them slightly differently within my crochet busin...

The After Sale To Do List

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favourite things about having recurring income like crochet patterns in my business, is the after sale to do list.Let me tell you whyThank y...

Why Do Designers Publish Free Crochet Patterns?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Free crochet patterns can be an amazing asset for your crochet business. Listen in to see why most crochet designers have at least 1 or 2 free pattern...

Can You Make A Living From A Crochet YouTube Channel?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible for you to make enough money from just a crochet YouTube channel to live on?You Tube gives you a variety of ways to earn money from you...

Is It Worth It To Start A Crochet Blog?

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it worth the effort to start a crochet blog?That depends on why you are starting it and if you plan to make it part of a long term strategy that yo...

What Content Are You Creating?

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your content is the key to gaining a following which then brings you sales.But what content are you creating and is it appealing to the right people?T...

What's The Easiest Way To Get Started With Crochet Recurring Income?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The easiest and quickest way of getting started with crochet recurring income is affiliate marketing.Let's talk about how it's doneThank you for liste...

How Do You Make The Transition?

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you are going from selling what you make to adding recurring income to your crochet business, How do you make that transition?Thank you for liste...

What Is Crochet Recurring Income?

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is crochet recurring income? Let's talk about all the options you have to choose from when it comes to profiting from recurring income in your cr...

Are You Terrified Of Tackling The Tech?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to start adding recurring revenue to your crochet business but afraid that the tech will stop you in your tracks?It's really not as terrif...

That's It, I'm Done!

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That's It, I'm not doing it anymore. I'm not going to be talking anymore about how you can profit by selling the crochet you makeLet me tell you whyTh...

How To Sell Your Crochet Without Social Media

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you sell your crochet if you don't want to rely on social media?You need to get yourself found in search results. Let's talk about how this wor...