r/CraftyCommerce

I've been crocheting some really cool tapestry patterns that I think would sell at a vendor fair. The patterns aren't my own, but the way they are written, theyre art pieces/wall hangings. Ive been using the squares of tapestry as centerpieces of sweaters and bags and scarves and such, so I'm not 100% ripping off another artist's IP. Can I ethically sell these pieces if I cite the patternmaker's name/title of her books somewhere on my table? Do I need to find a way to contact her and get permission?

I don't usually follow patterns so this has never been an issue for me, but tapestry patterns are HARD to just wing and I don't want to be a theiving asshole, y'know? Any advice is appreciated :)

We've been seeing a flood lately of posts asking, "Is this good enough to sell?" and variations on that theme. We're not really here to evaluate someone's skill level or the popularity of a particular item for sale. It's too subjective. However, if you really need to get it out, post in the comments below. All other individual posts of that nature, from this point onward, will be removed. I have added a new rule to the sidebar. Please read it and follow it. Thank you.

Hi! I'm finalizing a pattern for a market-make dragon, so now my brain is starting to think of the next project. After touring several local markets the last several weeks, I'm seeing the same patterns repeated - often low detail loaves/balls/blobs for fast makes. I think our local area is perhaps saturated with that kind of crochet and it's starting to sell less?

So here's where I'm wondering what I've missed because no one seems to be doing it: Build Your Own Crochet selections with accessories but also pre-crocheted attachments like hair swirls.

Example: Horse body pre-built in different colors. Hair pieces pre-crocheted in different colors. Horns to make horse a unicorn. The shopper picks their horse color and then selects the different hair pieces they want, and the seller attaches it all with a basic slst of the long tails, then weaving those tails into the horse body before the shopper leaves.

What am I not considering in this kind of market engagement? I know time at POS is critical in a restaurant and retail scenario, but in markets i don't see speed as being the primary function for the checkout process.

Thoughts and insights from others who have tried this, or seen others try it?

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I have been pushing her to start selling but, I am not sure if folks will like this. Of course, she can make other kinda dolls too. Just naturally gifted.

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I created this pattern from scratch and did not have an animal in mind when I made it. I really like the design and am thinking of selling it at a craft fair but I am having trouble coming up with a name for it? Please put down any ideas for names you have. Thank you!

I have been selling amigurumi at craft shows for a year, and have started an Etsy show four months ago, but I find it really hard to get any sales.

I'm not sure if it's something to do with the tiles of my listings, or people just aren't interested. I do get views, and likes on my listings, but have only gotten two sales so far.

Any advice for how to get more sales? 

Hi, I'm looking to attend a craft market for mother's day in about two weeks, this will be my first market and I plan to sell crocheted items (for now I'm thinking flower keychains and real sized flowers to make custom bouquets, as well as probably bookmarks and possibly coasters, idk about that one), I need to make my order quite soon for the keyrings and packaging to arrive in time but I have no idea how much of each thing I should prepare... The market is from 9am to 3pm, it's not a big city or anything (about 6k total inhabitants but there's definitely going to be people from the neighboring towns) and the area is quite touristy (tho it won't be anything too crazy either).

I'd love it if someone could give me advice on how much to prep, and what proportions you'd suggest for items (whether I should do something like 70% flowers, 20% keychains and 10% bookmarks which was my original thought, but I don't really know what sells well). I was thinking of buying some custom heart keyrings and need packaging that will be a certain shape for the bookmarks so I need to know in advance how much to order so I don't end up with an empty bank account and too much stuff on my hands. Thank you in advance for the answers.