@@sydneyfarnsworth3906 thank you so much! I love when other crocheters break down all their inventory and pricing in their videos. Watching them really helped me to establish a starting point to work from.
Debbie you are the best!! We should totally go get coffee and crochet together sometime! There’s a new yarn shop by the square that has open crochet times ♥️
@@nanastacep1331 Thank you! I have my second market tomorrow, which has much fewer “interested” responses on Facebook than the first one, and it’s also in a more remote location. I’m setting my expectation bar low 😂, but we’ll see how it goes!
@@TheLostintheCraft thank you!! That means so much! I just signed up for another market in two weeks and am thinking about starting a market prep vlog 🙂
awesome job! in regards to the possum (because that’s where i just paused haha) I think you should keep the price as is IF it would make you lose money to lower it… at my markets people LOVE my chickens but sometimes the don’t sell and at other markets I sell over half of them for the same price! ok sorry that’s just my two cents lol
Thank you for the advice! I think I will leave them as is for now and see how they do at my second market. Maybe they’ll go like hot cakes-or hot possums 😂
I just started this year too and I’m so nervous to try a market! Everyone says the market is over saturated ): idk what market to sign up for to give myself the best chance
Hi Ally! Okay, so I will honestly say that the market IS over-saturated with crochet plushie makers, BUT don’t let that deter you from trying out a market! I think the key is to sign up early and find markets that do a good job finding a variety of vendors. (I had two markets where the people running it were just interested in filling their booths and didn’t care that there were 6 crochet vendors at a market with under 50 booths 🫠). So when you apply, ASK questions (Do you already have any crocheters signed up? do you limit the amount of same-type vendors? have you hosted this market before? what is the usual attendance at this market? etc). This really helps with making sure you can sell your inventory and have success at markets!
Sounds like you did really well. Your plushies are beautiful. All the items that you think you could raise your prices, I definitely would. I've seen much smaller pieces selling for more. Also the detail you get with blanket yarn is amazing! I've seen very chunky plushies out there with #6 yarns so, yeah, raise those prices - what you've created are definitely worth it! I know price is a huge variable between makers - especially if you're at a market and it feels like you're competing with other crocheters - so it seems to always be a guessing game as how much to charge. I go through the same thing and it's so annoying.
@@NightOwlMisfits thank you for your feedback and suggestions! Pricing is definitely something I’m still learning how to do. It’s hard because I’m not the fastest crocheter, so I feel like if I used the method, my prices would be way too high 😂. It’s helpful for me to walk around and compare with other people at shows so I know what their similar sized items are priced.
@@CluckandBuzzCrochet Gotcha. Same boat here. Not the fastest but have been doing it for many years. It pains me to see other makers dropping their prices to the point where I feel overpriced. It's a balancing game for sure.
I’m sorry your first market was a bust 😩 my realist nine-year-old was quick to remind me that “Mom, next time you might just sell two.” Haha 😂 I think a lot of sales outcome depends on the event. Mine was outside in a small town square with great foot traffic. We were under a large oak tree with lots of shade and a bench seat, and the Lord was gracious enough to hold off the nasty heat til the last hour of the market. I would recommend not having TOO many one-off items, and instead make multiples of fewer options. It makes your booth look clean and neat, and not overwhelming for people. I watched a TON of TH-cam videos to see what other people had success selling. Don’t give up! Just gotta jump in again and find what works ♥️ Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Hey, I'm wanting to do some markets this fall. I'm concerned about the retail sales tax info needed as well as choosing some type of pymt method. What do you suggest, Venmo, square, etc. Did you need insurance at your booth?
Hello Hutch! I am sorry I’m just now getting back to you- I honestly am so bad when it comes to this part of sales that I wasn’t sure how to answer 😂 You do not need insurance for your booth. 2 of my 5 markets (at the same location) did hand out tax info in an envelope, but my other three did not. I accept three methods of payment: Venmo, Cash, and Square (for tap or credit cards). I of course prefer people use Venmo or cash since Square takes a small percentage of your sales, but having a Square reader is a MUST!! So many people use a card to make purchases. I have had some people who want to use Apple Pay, but I have convinced them to use Venmo instead.
i think the carrot may be the wrong color for people. it looks to pink-ish/coral for carrot; they're never really shown in different colors and i think are not as easily recognizable to be a carrot if they're on their own. also i think the big hamster needs an embroidered mouth. good luck for your next market!
Thank you for your feedback! I agree with you on the carrot. I think it’s obvious what he is because he’s in the fruits and veggies basket in my display, but the color is definitely not carrot orange 😂 I was having trouble finding orange yarn at the store!
Thanks for sharing all of this great info! I have to get that large mushie pop! I have her small popping trio, but do you mind to link to the large one, I didn't see it. Thanks!!!!
When did you start selling? When did you know your items were "sellable" i guess i am more of a wearables crocheter but everyone tells me to sell but i never feel good enough
So, I started crocheting back in March I believe, and immediately became obsessed. By April, I put a couple pictures on my personal Facebook asking if there would be any interest in my chickens. I sold 10 or so to family and friends,, and once that happened, I expanded to making bees and octos, opened up an Etsy, and signed up for my first market! I honestly think you just have to jump in and do it. If you wait until you think things are "perfect" you may never do it. We are our own worst critics! My advice is sign up a couple months early for an event, give yourself time and a goal, and do it. I think wearables are super popular! Especially those bikini type tops that you can wear to summer festivals and stuff. Good luck!!
@@destinystewart7267 I think I am going to boost its price for next market. Thank you for the feedback! I always am unsure how to price the larger or more complex items
I loved the corn! 🌽 cute 🥰
Thank you!! The corn is one of my absolute favorites-It cracks me up 😂
Me too!
I loved this video! I really appreciate the transparency in prices and what you sold. It’s so helpful! You’re inspiring to me!
@@sydneyfarnsworth3906 thank you so much! I love when other crocheters break down all their inventory and pricing in their videos. Watching them really helped me to establish a starting point to work from.
Great job with your first marketing video! I suddenly want to start crocheting again🤩🙌
Debbie you are the best!! We should totally go get coffee and crochet together sometime! There’s a new yarn shop by the square that has open crochet times ♥️
I love your idea for the floating bees! 🐝 ❤
@@maryannatzrott127 thank you! They made the booth look super fun.
What a great 1st market and awesome video. Hugs!
@@nanastacep1331 Thank you! I have my second market tomorrow, which has much fewer “interested” responses on Facebook than the first one, and it’s also in a more remote location. I’m setting my expectation bar low 😂, but we’ll see how it goes!
Very nice video and thank you for the shout out!
Thanks for stopping by! I love so many of your things- the armadillo, big cactus pillow, longhorn skull- so many great things!
You did great with your first market and this youtube vlog!! please do come back I really enjoyed it :)
@@TheLostintheCraft thank you!! That means so much! I just signed up for another market in two weeks and am thinking about starting a market prep vlog 🙂
@@CluckandBuzzCrochet yeah! cant wait to see you in the future
Girl! You had me in the first minute of your video. Lol
@@Gigis_Enchanted_Creations haha, thank you!! Just a bunch of unorganized yarn chaos over here 😂
The Pickles in a jar are a big pull. I make smaller ones and everyone always compliments the jar lol
@@thecraftybookworm1596 my kids finished a jar of pickles today, so you better believe I’m washing it out and repurposing 😂😂
awesome job! in regards to the possum (because that’s where i just paused haha) I think you should keep the price as is IF it would make you lose money to lower it… at my markets people LOVE my chickens but sometimes the don’t sell and at other markets I sell over half of them for the same price! ok sorry that’s just my two cents lol
Thank you for the advice! I think I will leave them as is for now and see how they do at my second market. Maybe they’ll go like hot cakes-or hot possums 😂
Omg! You use Wonky term as well! All my stuff comes out wonky so I was seriously considering my name with Wonky in it!!!
@@JuliaLynn1234 you totally should! WonkyKnots has a nice ring to it 🥰
I just started this year too and I’m so nervous to try a market! Everyone says the market is over saturated ): idk what market to sign up for to give myself the best chance
Hi Ally! Okay, so I will honestly say that the market IS over-saturated with crochet plushie makers, BUT don’t let that deter you from trying out a market! I think the key is to sign up early and find markets that do a good job finding a variety of vendors. (I had two markets where the people running it were just interested in filling their booths and didn’t care that there were 6 crochet vendors at a market with under 50 booths 🫠). So when you apply, ASK questions (Do you already have any crocheters signed up? do you limit the amount of same-type vendors? have you hosted this market before? what is the usual attendance at this market? etc). This really helps with making sure you can sell your inventory and have success at markets!
@@CluckandBuzzCrochet this was SO SO helpful!! Thank you so much!! & lastly how many would you say is too many crochet vendors at one eventc
Sounds like you did really well. Your plushies are beautiful. All the items that you think you could raise your prices, I definitely would. I've seen much smaller pieces selling for more. Also the detail you get with blanket yarn is amazing! I've seen very chunky plushies out there with #6 yarns so, yeah, raise those prices - what you've created are definitely worth it! I know price is a huge variable between makers - especially if you're at a market and it feels like you're competing with other crocheters - so it seems to always be a guessing game as how much to charge. I go through the same thing and it's so annoying.
@@NightOwlMisfits thank you for your feedback and suggestions! Pricing is definitely something I’m still learning how to do. It’s hard because I’m not the fastest crocheter, so I feel like if I used the method, my prices would be way too high 😂. It’s helpful for me to walk around and compare with other people at shows so I know what their similar sized items are priced.
@@CluckandBuzzCrochet Gotcha. Same boat here. Not the fastest but have been doing it for many years. It pains me to see other makers dropping their prices to the point where I feel overpriced. It's a balancing game for sure.
So cute I love that mermaid
@@toriz6137 thank you! She took me awhile to make!
You should put the pickles in a pickle barrel..that would be adorable!
@@helenvandagrifft5313 haha that would be so cute!!
Awesome!
@@beckyhalfhill3552 thank you!
Great plushies. My 1 market I sold 2 items and didn’t even make the fee. Next I’m trying different products and different price points.
I’m sorry your first market was a bust 😩 my realist nine-year-old was quick to remind me that “Mom, next time you might just sell two.” Haha 😂
I think a lot of sales outcome depends on the event. Mine was outside in a small town square with great foot traffic. We were under a large oak tree with lots of shade and a bench seat, and the Lord was gracious enough to hold off the nasty heat til the last hour of the market.
I would recommend not having TOO many one-off items, and instead make multiples of fewer options. It makes your booth look clean and neat, and not overwhelming for people. I watched a TON of TH-cam videos to see what other people had success selling.
Don’t give up! Just gotta jump in again and find what works ♥️ Good luck to you and thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Hey, I'm wanting to do some markets this fall. I'm concerned about the retail sales tax info needed as well as choosing some type of pymt method. What do you suggest, Venmo, square, etc. Did you need insurance at your booth?
Hello Hutch! I am sorry I’m just now getting back to you- I honestly am so bad when it comes to this part of sales that I wasn’t sure how to answer 😂
You do not need insurance for your booth. 2 of my 5 markets (at the same location) did hand out tax info in an envelope, but my other three did not.
I accept three methods of payment: Venmo, Cash, and Square (for tap or credit cards). I of course prefer people use Venmo or cash since Square takes a small percentage of your sales, but having a Square reader is a MUST!! So many people use a card to make purchases. I have had some people who want to use Apple Pay, but I have convinced them to use Venmo instead.
i think the carrot may be the wrong color for people. it looks to pink-ish/coral for carrot; they're never really shown in different colors and i think are not as easily recognizable to be a carrot if they're on their own. also i think the big hamster needs an embroidered mouth. good luck for your next market!
Thank you for your feedback! I agree with you on the carrot. I think it’s obvious what he is because he’s in the fruits and veggies basket in my display, but the color is definitely not carrot orange 😂 I was having trouble finding orange yarn at the store!
Thanks for sharing all of this great info! I have to get that large mushie pop! I have her small popping trio, but do you mind to link to the large one, I didn't see it. Thanks!!!!
@@johnnygirl51 They are always good sellers for me! It’s her Sammy Spore pattern www.etsy.com/listing/1631834576/
When did you start selling? When did you know your items were "sellable" i guess i am more of a wearables crocheter but everyone tells me to sell but i never feel good enough
So, I started crocheting back in March I believe, and immediately became obsessed. By April, I put a couple pictures on my personal Facebook asking if there would be any interest in my chickens. I sold 10 or so to family and friends,, and once that happened, I expanded to making bees and octos, opened up an Etsy, and signed up for my first market! I honestly think you just have to jump in and do it. If you wait until you think things are "perfect" you may never do it. We are our own worst critics! My advice is sign up a couple months early for an event, give yourself time and a goal, and do it. I think wearables are super popular! Especially those bikini type tops that you can wear to summer festivals and stuff. Good luck!!
i would sell the corn for $30 its definetly worth it its a little bigger than the others and used more materials
@@destinystewart7267 I think I am going to boost its price for next market. Thank you for the feedback! I always am unsure how to price the larger or more complex items