| Home Page Here you can learn how to start your own knitting and crochet business. Learn what to sell, how to sell, where to sell and where you may find supplies. My Story : My dream came true, this was a proven income opportunity for me. Yes my own home based business finally became a reality. Business Business 101 : Lets talk about business license, taxes, bookkeeping and such. I will cover this only briefly as I am no expert in this field. Bookkeeping : like it or not. Yes you must deal with it, in one manner or another. You must take care of these matters before you begin selling. Business Licenses :Business Licenses and Taxes for the Home Based Business Business Opportunities :Your business opportunities at the craft shows abound. Crafts that sell Copyright: Using copyrighted patterns Other business ideas: These ideas may help fill in for the slow times. Home Business : Working from home. Craft Business: Craft and home business ideas and tips Craft shows :Some of the steps starting home base craft business are in the planning for your shows. Profitable Hobbies Dog Sweater Ideas : Next to my flesh and blood family I love my furbabies Consignment shops part 1 : Consignment shops may be worth considering. Consignment shops part 2 : Market your crafts earn money at home. Flea Markets : The Flea Market, is often missed by fiber crafters. Stress free : When you have a home business, whether knitting, crochet, crafts or accounting you need to keep things in perspective. How I do it : It wasn’t long before we realized we needed to supplement our retirement just to make ends meet. Travel would be out of the question at this point. Home business : A moneymaking at home business. Inventory: Preparing inventory before craft shows and sales. Stress free : When you have a home business, whether knitting, crochet, crafts or accounting you need to keep things in perspective. Creating dolls knitting patterns : Creating dolls knitting patterns for your business Consignment Shops Part 2 : The consignment shop may be just the thing you are looking for. Homebased business : Some home-based business ideas The Craft Business : Craft and home business ideas and tips Inventory : Preparing inventory for craft business and accounting Pricing our crafts : There is always a lot of questions when it comes down to pricing. Scheduling your work : Getting prepared for the selling season. Stress : When you have a home business, whether knitting, crochet, crafts or accounting you need to keep things in perspective. Home business ideas There are a lot of people looking for craft and business ideas for home based work. Forums : A place to share and ask questions about your knitting, crochet, charity or business. Vintage patterns: How you could make an income from free vintage crochet patterns. Doll Clothes : Here are the doll clothes patterns. Using UK and Vintage Patterns: Conversion charts for using UK and vintage patterns. Hooks, needles and terms. Charities: Our preemie and why we love helping the charities. Craft Partners : Here you will find easy crochet patterns and some free knitting links and crochet sites along with some other craft partners. Crochet Yes, crocheting on the go is a constant activity in my life. Crocheting for money is possible if you choose the right items to make and sell. Crocheting Abbreviations: A list of crocheting abbreviations to help you understand crochet patterns. A few notes about some symbol first though. Crochet for Preemies : Some crochet and knitting preemie patterns links that you may want to check out. These patterns can be used for charity giving. Basic Stitches :Lets learn some basic stitches in crocheting. Learning to crochet can be fun and relaxing and profitable. Boys 3 pc set: Hat, scarf, mittens Crochet Baby Patterns: You will find crochet for beginners and experienced. Crochet Slip On : Part One of a very adorable sweater set for baby. Crochet Cardigan : Part Two of the sweater set for baby. Crochet Hooks : Love the Clover Steel Crochet Hooks How to create patterns : How to Create Easy Crocheting Patterns to Sell Crochet beaded bracelet : A crochet beaded bracelet is a nice item for sales or gifts. Crochet Hat : A selling idea for red hat society. Crochet for left handers : Teaching crocheting for left handers to learn Crocheting : Crocheting was the first fiber craft I learned to do. My niece, yes my niece taught me some 40 years ago. Crochet dog sweater pattern : This is a free easy crochet dog sweater pattern I made up for my Yorkie Crochet dog sweater w1037 : A cute sweater for your dog Granny Square : How to crochet a granny square. Step by step directions. Crochet Scrunchies :Crochet scrunchies are fun to make up in different yarns, colors and stitches. Scrunchies, headbands and bracelets. Crochet Hat: A crochet hat pattern for a doll or a preemie. Crochet Thread Edgings :Crochet thread can be used for making or enhancing many items. Crochet with plastic bags Crochet Lessons : Here you will find basic instructions on how to make many granny squares. Learn how to crochet step by step. Lesson 1 : Learn the basics first. Chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet stitches. Lesson 2 : Square 1. Basic granny square. Lesson 3 : Square 2. Basic crochet stitches. Lesson 4 : Square 3. Sunflower granny square. Lesson 5 : Square 4 the Sunburst granny square. Lesson 6 : Crochet ripple afghan Crochet Stitch Guide Crochet stitch guide: Slip knot and chain Single crochet: How to single crochet Tunisian Crochet Instructions Patterns Easy baby quilt patterns : Quilt patterns can be created with crochet into beautiful baby blankets. Cuddle dog : A cute vintage crochet dog pattern. Free crochet hat patterns : Free crochet hat patterns and where to find them. Preemie slippers: Easy to make crochet slippers for preemie or doll. Preemie booties #2 Plush Throw: Free easy crochet patterns for a plush throw. Fashion Doll Halter Set : Barbie doll clothes patterns for a 3 piece set. Baby Jacket : Cute free filet crochet patterns Easy crochet mittens: Free patterns for different size mittens. Crochet mittens #2: Hat, scarf and mittens patterns Crochet Halloween Costumes: Pattern for a Devil Dog costumes. Bumble Bee Dog Costume Camo Dog Sweater and Cap Crochet Heart Sachet Easy granny square crochet dog sweater Easy granny square purse Beautiful granny square baby blanket 3 Pc Baby Set in easy shell stitch Colorful Kids Sweaters Doll Clothes Creating patterns 3 pc doll outfit: Dress, bonnet and bag Evening gown #2 Knitted Skirt, top, and crochet shawl Doll outfit: Skirt, cardigan and headscarf | | Hand Knit Hand knitting for profit can be challenging. Creating knitting charts , graphs and patterns are a few ways you could actually earn an income. I think this is the best way myself. Abbreviations :Knitting abbreviations you need to know. Continental Knitting Instructions Doll Clothes : Doll clothes are fun to make whether for fun or profit. Reading knitting charts : Reading knitting charts is really not that difficult. Creating knitting charts : How to use knitting charts when creating patterns. How to increase a stitch : Step by step instructions on how to increase a stitch in knitting. Knitting graph paper :Using knitting graph paper is the easiest way for me to create new designs and patterns. Knitted baby booties : An unusual but quick and easy knitting pattern for cute baby booties. Basic knitting instructions : Creating patterns with basic knitting instructions for your homebased business. Free American Girl Doll pattern : Free American Girl Doll patterns to knit. Barbie Doll sweater pattern : Barbie doll sweater free knitting pattern. Easy Knitting Instructions : There are only 2 basic stitches in knitting. The knit stitch and the purl stitch are all the stitches you need to learn in the beginning. How to knit scarves : Knitting scarves are great beginners projects. Infants Mittens : Free knitting patterns for mittens infants to size 1 year. Blocking Board : How to use and how to make your own knitting blocking board. Double sole slippers : Free pattern for warm slippers with a double thick sole. Scarf knitting patterns: Two great patterns, one a three way scarf the other a hooded scarf knitting pattern idea. Free shawl knitting patterns: Ideas and patterns for a knitting Bible study and prayer shawls. Puppet patterns : Five free puppet patterns. Fashion Doll Winter Outfit: Barbie Knitting patterns for the perfect knit outfit. Slacks and Top: for a fashion doll Heart shaped felted necklace Teddy Bear: Knitted toy pattern Teddy Bear Pattern #2 Fashion Doll Evening Dress Scarf and Hat pattern Lg Breed Dog Sweater Easy slipper pattern Knitting Looms Knitting looms, boards and rakes are much easier than needles Knitting Loom Abbreviations : Abbreviations, tips and hints to help beginners to use their looms. Free dog sweater pattern : Free patterns knitting dog sweaters on a knitting loom. Easy knitting pattern : Here is an link for a pattern knit on the loom to make slippers. Slipper pattern on Loom :“No Short Rowing Slippers”. Knitting Loom : Knitting loom patterns and ideas. Knitting Stitch Markers : Knitting stitch markers can be used for knitting or crochet. Preemie cap pattern : Patterns for preemie caps in hand knit, loom knit and machine knit. Po' Folks Loom : Most small gauge knitting looms can be rather expensive. This is how we made one. Make your own loom. Knitting Loom Poncho Pattern : This knitting poncho pattern is one I adapted for the loom. I found the original pattern on a Bernat leaflet hanging at the yarn store display. Double Sole Loom Knit Slippers: These slipper are thick and warm. Easy loom knitting pattern. Looney for Looms: Patterns for loom knitting. Free knitted hat patterns : 3 free patterns for knitted hats. Loom knit, machine knit and hand knit. Holiday Patterns Valentines Day Crochet Heart Afghan (c) Sweet Heart Sachet (c) St. Patrick's Day Easter Memorial Day July 4th Halloween Halloween Afghan #1040 (c) Thanksgiving Christmas Christmas Stocking #1 Felted Ornaments (k) (c) Machine Knitting Yes the machine knitting is the quickest way to knit and can be very profitable. The machines today are just amazing. You can knit anything from a tiny pair of booties to a large like an afghan. And this can be completed all on the same machine Dog Sweaters : Dog Sweaters, Knitting Patterns for Chihuahuas and Other Small Breeds. 260 KnitKing Knitting Machine : 260 KnitKing knitting machine Knitting machines fast and profitable. Knitting machine manuals : Knitting machine manuals are often missing when you buy a used machine. Machine Knit Ideas : Using your knitting machine and those easy and free knitting patterns. Knit Toys : Make knit toys on your knitting machine Baby Blanket : Finding some machine knitting free patterns is not as easy as it once was. Mock Rib Preemie Sweater: This is a very easy and basic sweater pattern for a preemie made up on a knitting machine. Knitting Scarfs Preemie caps: 3 patterns Misc Items Preemie items : I have included a couple of free preemie patterns for charities. Baby Patterns: Free baby patterns in both knit and crochet Contact Me Page Contact me when you have a question or want to tell me your story. Make a comment on my site? Just drop me a line. Sharing information: Crafters are always sharing ideas and patterns. Blog Page How To Videos How to videos about knitting and crochet for your viewing Crochet Videos: This page contains videos that will show you how to do various stitches in crochet. Knitting Videos : This page contains videos that will show you how to do various stitches in hand knitting. Continental knitting instructions : Instructions and video on knitting continental style Loom knitting videos : How to knit on looms. Work at Home Ideas Craft business: Alternatives to starting your own craft business. Vintage Patterns Crochet Carriage Cover : A pretty blanket in crochet. Baby Bonnet : A nice each baby bonnet in crochet. Hightop booties: An old pattern that would be great for museum displays. Crochet Rugs: Free pattern idea for crochet rag rugs. Drawstring Booties: Adorable vintage booties that would be just as cute today. Doll Sweater Set: Free patterns for an adorable sweater set plus a possible income niche. Child's Crocheted Hood in Wedge-Stitch : Nice hat for a child. Supplies and Sources Red heart yarn : Finding supplies for knitting and crochet. |
