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It definitely is a great stress relief. I started crocheting after we had to put down our little pup a few years ago and it helped me manage my grief as well.
As part of my work day, I can get coffee, pee, get supplies, etc. I don’t have to set up the paper, pens, whatever else I’ll need before clocking in. But a fun concept to see. Thanks! 🧶🧶🧶🧶👍
I crochet about 8 hours a day or more and it has actually recently caught up to me. It’s caused such stiffness in my neck and shoulders that I’ve had a migraine since last Thursday. I finally got some relief today from my doctor.
I Crochet practically all day everyday and all through the night and lately until day break. I know that's not good and I need my rest but it's just that I love to Crochet so much that it's hard for me to put it down.
I understand loving to crochet, and that hit of dopamine and sense of accomplishment when you complete a project. But it's important to take regular breaks, stretch your body ( especially wrists and fingers that get cramped from overuse. ), get regular sleep , get outside and not isolate. This enjoyable activity has become an addiction, and I worry about your physical and mental health. Talk to a loved one and/or health professional about steps you can take to balance your lifestyle. I know there are people in your life that want the very best for you. ( including the crocheting community! ) Please reach out and take care.
@@christinefrier7888 I Thank You so Much for Your concerns and You are so right. I truly appreciate You very much. It has affected me already because by me not getting enough sleep....sometimes it makes me feel very dizzy and also I'm sitting in the same spot for hours which isn't good at all because my legs become stiff and that's not good at all. Thank You again for being concerned. Blessings to You and Your family.
Oh wow, that video was one of my very first ones from a couple months back. Funny that it popped up for you! Im gonna be doing a similar challenge again soon!!
Yes but Ok so I gotta come clean…this is my youngest daughter and she’s a senior. I thought I’d do this as a senior year/last kiddo at home thing. As my girls were growing up I’d add a note sporadically but not everyday. I’m doing one daily for her senior year!!
I definitely don't think people understand the energy that goes into crafting. It takes a lot out of you. This has been a fun, interesting video! Thanks for taking the time! 😂
You’re totally right! And you’re welcome for the video. It was a good test but I definitely am not going to make a habit of crocheting for 8 hours. It was a lot.
I love the video concept, but if I can offer one piece of feedback, it would be that the music overlay in the video is quite loud and the place where you’re speaking is low. Making the video difficult to watch because I have to turn it up to hear your voice, but turn it down because of the blasting music.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I will definitely need to figure out the music settings on iMovie. And also in need to watch back my video before posting to make sure the sound is ok. It’s a learning process for sure!
First time viewer, I had to see how it turned out. People that don't crochet or knit really have no idea how long a project takes. It is an art and difficult to put a price on. Good luck to you!
Thank you so much. You're so right about that. When I tell people at markets how long stuff takes they are usually really shocked it takes that long. Then there are some who are surprised I can get a smaller project done is a shorter time frame.
I have crocheted so many toys over the years, but I would never get the money that you say you would get for your work, in the UK………people would not pay those sort of prices, way too expensive…….but I would be over the moon if they did !!!!! 😊
If you give your stuff as gifts I’m sure people love them. Maybe if you found a good market or place to sell you’d be surprised. Although, I’ve heard that the UK has quite a few rules for selling toys or crochet items too but I m not sure as I’ve never sold anything there.
I am absolutely delighted to have found your channel today! I love watching you and i cannot wait to watch you grow even more. Also, the hair tip is such a life saver, and I'll have to try it!
One thing to consider on the larger one is that you had never done it before so it did eat up time to figure it out. If it was something you were already used to you could do faster
Thank you. I really appreciate you doing this because it is something I’ve bin considering myself. I’m at home almost 24/7 bc I’m disabled. I’ve crocheted for just over a year but still consider myself a beginner because 1. I’m so slow 😂, 2. I don’t crochet all the time. I take long long breaks. 3.ive only sold a few things. I’ve mostly made either gifts or just crocheting to learn and teach myself a new pattern. It wasn’t until just recently that I decided I wanted to take my hobby to the next lecture level and committed to my 1st market 🎉. Now hopefully with time management I can actually make things to sell😂😂😂
This was a really interesting video. Not to rain on your parade (honestly!) but you'd also need to factor in the cost of materials which would affect how much you're 'charging' in labor for each item. Absolutely adorable end-result and super fair sale prices. I wish I was this crafty and talented :)
Totally hear ya on factoring cost of materials and would if I was considering doing crochet as a full time and legit business…but it’s def a hobby for me! Mainly do it to spend time with my teenagers when we do markets.
@craftymompreneur that’s so nice- and something you can’t put a price on! Enjoy the time with your family- they must be super proud of what you can do 😊
The trouble with trying to charge people for the hours is that your finished projects would be so overpriced that no one would actually buy them. It’s such a personal thing regardless of how long it takes to complete an item that it’s next to impossible to be fair about it, one person working at one speed , someone else at another. Your speed really really varies depending upon so so many variables.
Love your video but need to be subtracted the material first before counting a per hour value of your work. I crochet a lot but I do clothing. I never did an animal crochet.
I definitely hear ya on calculating material cost but I don't have an accurate amount for how much I paid for the yarn (I always buy yarn on sale) or how much yarn was used in the project so I'm not sure how'd I'd do that.
@@craftymompreneur I see. Here in uk we have some sales too but I don’t make a crochet animals instead I made clothing. I’ve used a lot more yarn in one item.
I recently crocheted for hours for several days in a row to make a lap blanket for a sick friend. Gave myself tennis elbow and had to take a week off to recoup 😢
I use the crochet for fun and then life happened and I. Crocheted to support my kids full-time. I crochete and me personally when you do something for fun and it has to become a job. It's no fun anymore. I'd rather keep it fun. Have I been that way?
Those are so cute. My question: what can you actually sell those for? Most people will purchase something from a box store much cheaper than what we want to sell our crocheted items for.
I have my next one in October that’s a full 10x10 booth so I have some prepping to do as well. Is this your first market of the season or do you do them year round?
If I were doing crafts for a job, I wouldn't figure an hourly wage. I would figure a daily wage. But, considering you are home, no commute, and available to the family if needed, 16.88/hour isn't bad. And working projects at salable price points like $5, $10 & $20 would be a better use of time. And I would do a day dedicated to one item, like your alligator. Making as many alligators as I can in one day, etc. that way you wouldn't use up time moving from one set of supplies and tools to another.
@@Longcoolwoman-l5g I love that idea of how many x can I make in a day. Adding that to my list of video ideas as I gear up for holiday market prep!! Thanks soooo much for your comment!!
@@craftymompreneur I also wouldn't worry about costs of goods, etc. I would figure out, item A will sell for $10ea. at $100/day, I need to make 10. If that goes as planned, then I would attempt to get my costs down to increase profits. It isn't worth it to me to spend my precious time on math.
Yes but you only make that IF you sell the stuff you make. If it doesnt sell then you made less money. You need to actually keep records of how long a item takes to make and if you sell it to get a more accurate idea of what you make at the markets against what time you spend doing it. Also count the time you spend at market, setup, driving and all. I have a friend who found out she was making 3 dollars an hour for her crochet business. And that didnt even include the cost of yarn deducted from her total take home.
You’re absolutely right. I were to ever pursue crocheting as a FT thing rather than just a hobby, I’d do that. I feel that the amount you’d have to charge to pay yourself a livable wage is outrageous.
To get a more accurate wage yes for sure, but I do this as a hobby and have no idea how much yarn each plushie takes so I’d have to do a little more research. So technically my hourly rate is definitely lower when you figure cost of materials.
Are you figuring in the cost of yarn? So if you could make 150.00 worth of items in 8 hours, shouldn’t you subtract about 60.00 for yarn? Then 90.00 divided by 8 hours would be your true hourly wage.
For this challenge I did not because I crochet more as a hobby than for a business. To make a livable wage I feel people wouldn’t pay for what it would actually cost!
I think the you should be charging more for your items! Your custom plushie should be $90 to $100 and the other items you made should sell for $25 to $30 dollars. You should be compensated for your time in terms of a living wage. I realize people here in the USA 🇺🇸 are use to buying mass produced items cheaply. Therefore, they do want to pay 💰 more money for handcrafted items, which is sad.
Yes I definitely do. And I don’t plan on making a habit of crocheting for 8 hours a day! It was way too much. And I think crocheting that much would take the joy out of it for me!
@@ASolangeM I know it’s crazy and that’s why don’t think crocheting by itself is the way to go. I do markets and crochet to spend time with my teenagers who think crochet stuff is cool! 😂
I know my bad. #newbie editor here! But I uploaded a new version and turned the music down. Find it here th-cam.com/video/-GcWe8auGus/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7brzo_pw_6dLRzD3
Well, darn, I was looking forward to watching your video, but 3 minutes and 10 seconds in that music was just so loud and irritating. I'm sorry I couldn't watch your video. But it seemed like it would be really good and entertaining good luck.
I know I'm so sorry. I didn't rewatch it before posting and lesson learned. since You're not the first one to let me know I've decided to fix the music and re upload the video.
@@deborahdonnelly8423 definitely not going to be making crocheting for 8 hours a day my job. It was an experiment to see what it would be like. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you get some relief for your hands.
Find NEW version of this video with music lowered here
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What the longest you’ve sat down doing something crafty and nothing else?
8-9 hours....blinging out a tumbler😌
10 hours. Hard to stop. But I do take breaks and I bought compression gloves
Updated video with music volume lowered can be found here: FIXED Music | Crochet Like Its a Job | What I made in 8 Hours
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I love the concept! What a fun thing to try! As someone else suggested….compression gloves are a must.
@@craftymompreneur 10 hours, but it was a personal gift. I love crafting so it's a labor of love.
I crochet about 8-12 hours a day. I am disabled and it keeps me sane as I am home alone .
Crocheting is my stress relief. Thank God for crochet.
It definitely is a great stress relief. I started crocheting after we had to put down our little pup a few years ago and it helped me manage my grief as well.
I can crochet for hours. It helps me deal with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, new subscriber!
As part of my work day, I can get coffee, pee, get supplies, etc. I don’t have to set up the paper, pens, whatever else I’ll need before clocking in. But a fun concept to see. Thanks! 🧶🧶🧶🧶👍
I crochet about 8 hours a day or more and it has actually recently caught up to me. It’s caused such stiffness in my neck and shoulders that I’ve had a migraine since last Thursday. I finally got some relief today from my doctor.
Oh no. I don’t think I could make a habit out of 8 hours a day crocheting! It’s a lot. Hope you feel better soon
I get more satisfaction from seeing someone buy something of mine at an affordable price. I love crocheting! Thanks for your video
There really is a feeling of satisfaction that comes with someone buying something you made!!
Do you sale items?@craftymompreneur
I love crocheting. I could do it all day. Bless you.
This would be a great idea for the autumn and winter. I have a 1 bedroom apartment and a lot of bills piling up. Thank you for the great idea.
I Crochet practically all day everyday and all through the night and lately until day break. I know that's not good and I need my rest but it's just that I love to Crochet so much that it's hard for me to put it down.
Oh man yes you need sleep!! But I get it. It’s so addicting!!
@@craftymompreneur Yes.
I understand loving to crochet, and that hit of dopamine and sense of accomplishment when you complete a project. But it's important to take regular breaks, stretch your body ( especially wrists and fingers that get cramped from overuse. ), get regular sleep , get outside and not isolate. This enjoyable activity has become an addiction, and I worry about your physical and mental health. Talk to a loved one and/or health professional about steps you can take to balance your lifestyle. I know there are people in your life that want the very best for you. ( including the crocheting community! ) Please reach out and take care.
@@christinefrier7888 I Thank You so Much for Your concerns and You are so right. I truly appreciate You very much. It has affected me already because by me not getting enough sleep....sometimes it makes me feel very dizzy and also I'm sitting in the same spot for hours which isn't good at all because my legs become stiff and that's not good at all. Thank You again for being concerned. Blessings to You and Your family.
@@brandysmith-n3g Thank you for your kind words.
Video popped up in my recommended. The dedication to the morning routine was so great 😆 fun challenge, may have to try for myself 💞
Oh wow, that video was one of my very first ones from a couple months back. Funny that it popped up for you! Im gonna be doing a similar challenge again soon!!
Crochet/knitting is my life Thanks for the inspiration
Great video. I, too, struggle with pricing. I know people don’t pay the big amounts but I do love making the bigger stuffies.
You put a note in your daughter’s lunch! That’s so sweet! (I used to do the same thing.)❤
Yes but Ok so I gotta come clean…this is my youngest daughter and she’s a senior. I thought I’d do this as a senior year/last kiddo at home thing. As my girls were growing up I’d add a note sporadically but not everyday. I’m doing one daily for her senior year!!
I definitely don't think people understand the energy that goes into crafting. It takes a lot out of you. This has been a fun, interesting video! Thanks for taking the time! 😂
You’re totally right! And you’re welcome for the video. It was a good test but I definitely am not going to make a habit of crocheting for 8 hours. It was a lot.
I love the video concept, but if I can offer one piece of feedback, it would be that the music overlay in the video is quite loud and the place where you’re speaking is low. Making the video difficult to watch because I have to turn it up to hear your voice, but turn it down because of the blasting music.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I will definitely need to figure out the music settings on iMovie. And also in need to watch back my video before posting to make sure the sound is ok. It’s a learning process for sure!
Yes!
I fixed the music issue and reuploaded the video here: th-cam.com/video/-GcWe8auGus/w-d-xo.html
@@craftymompreneur awesome sauce!!!!
This was so fun!
Thank you!! While it was a long day, it was a fun experiment
First time viewer, I had to see how it turned out. People that don't crochet or knit really have no idea how long a project takes. It is an art and difficult to put a price on. Good luck to you!
Thank you so much. You're so right about that. When I tell people at markets how long stuff takes they are usually really shocked it takes that long. Then there are some who are surprised I can get a smaller project done is a shorter time frame.
Fun video!! I crochet full time also. Did you take into consideration cost of materials when figuring your hourly rate?
I really enjoyed your video ❤
I love the first project, alligator. they are so adorable.
I have crocheted so many toys over the years, but I would never get the money that you say you would get for your work, in the UK………people would not pay those sort of prices, way too expensive…….but I would be over the moon if they did !!!!! 😊
If you give your stuff as gifts I’m sure people love them. Maybe if you found a good market or place to sell you’d be surprised. Although, I’ve heard that the UK has quite a few rules for selling toys or crochet items too but I m not sure as I’ve never sold anything there.
I am absolutely delighted to have found your channel today! I love watching you and i cannot wait to watch you grow even more. Also, the hair tip is such a life saver, and I'll have to try it!
Thank you so much for commenting!! I really appreciate it and glad you found the hair tip helpful!!!
First time viewer here. I enjoyed the video! 👍🏻
Thank you! It was fun to make!!
Really great snuggle dragon! Love the colours and shapes
Thank you. It was a fun pattern to make it just took way longer than I thought!!
The dragon is adorable!
Found out today that the person who received it as a gift loved it!!! It really was adorable!
This was fun!
That is so cute great job
One thing to consider on the larger one is that you had never done it before so it did eat up time to figure it out. If it was something you were already used to you could do faster
Thank you. I really appreciate you doing this because it is something I’ve bin considering myself. I’m at home almost 24/7 bc I’m disabled. I’ve crocheted for just over a year but still consider myself a beginner because 1. I’m so slow 😂, 2. I don’t crochet all the time. I take long long breaks. 3.ive only sold a few things. I’ve mostly made either gifts or just crocheting to learn and teach myself a new pattern. It wasn’t until just recently that I decided I wanted to take my hobby to the next lecture level and committed to my 1st market 🎉. Now hopefully with time management I can actually make things to sell😂😂😂
Congrats on deciding to do a market!! I hope it goes well for you!! Take it one day at a time and set mini goals for yourself!! You’ll get there!
You applied the right amount of make up, looks nice and suits you .
Ah thank you so much!
This was such a fun video! Good job!
Thank you so much!! It was fun to make!! But I also learned that I don’t want to crochet 8 hours a day!!
This was a really interesting video. Not to rain on your parade (honestly!) but you'd also need to factor in the cost of materials which would affect how much you're 'charging' in labor for each item. Absolutely adorable end-result and super fair sale prices. I wish I was this crafty and talented :)
Totally hear ya on factoring cost of materials and would if I was considering doing crochet as a full time and legit business…but it’s def a hobby for me! Mainly do it to spend time with my teenagers when we do markets.
@craftymompreneur that’s so nice- and something you can’t put a price on! Enjoy the time with your family- they must be super proud of what you can do 😊
The trouble with trying to charge people for the hours is that your finished projects would be so overpriced that no one would actually buy them. It’s such a personal thing regardless of how long it takes to complete an item that it’s next to impossible to be fair about it, one person working at one speed , someone else at another. Your speed really really varies depending upon so so many variables.
The dragon is great
Cute products
Thank you so much!!
since im always home couse of healthissues its literally what i do daily im at home and crochet or knit pretty much all day long
Same here
Do you sell any of your items?
@@kimberlystahl1746 me? No, still to many mistakes and I’m very very slow
Love your video but need to be subtracted the material first before counting a per hour value of your work. I crochet a lot but I do clothing. I never did an animal crochet.
I definitely hear ya on calculating material cost but I don't have an accurate amount for how much I paid for the yarn (I always buy yarn on sale) or how much yarn was used in the project so I'm not sure how'd I'd do that.
@@craftymompreneur I see. Here in uk we have some sales too but I don’t make a crochet animals instead I made clothing. I’ve used a lot more yarn in one item.
I recently crocheted for hours for several days in a row to make a lap blanket for a sick friend. Gave myself tennis elbow and had to take a week off to recoup 😢
Oh no. I hope you’re feeling better. I bet your friend loved it though. Take care of yourself.
Wow! My hands would HURT after that.
I took breaks when I needed to and stretched!
I use the crochet for fun and then life happened and I. Crocheted to support my kids full-time. I crochete and me personally when you do something for fun and it has to become a job. It's no fun anymore. I'd rather keep it fun. Have I been that way?
I totally agree that when you get to the point that something isn’t fun anymore than it’s probably not worth it.
Those are so cute. My question: what can you actually sell those for? Most people will purchase something from a box store much cheaper than what we want to sell our crocheted items for.
The mini turtles usually go for $12 or $14 depending on the yarn used and how big it is. Alligators are $14-16
I do crochet as many hours a day as I can. Sometimes it can equal 8 hours
Did you tack the head back on that turtle? Mine was down further thank you I’m new and I’m not sure what I’m doing. 😂
@@Pocketsnuggies Yes her pattern does call for the head to be tacked down.
@@craftymompreneur oh. I’ll have to go back and look at it. Thanks!
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You crochet fast. What did you use to stuff the crocodiles?
Normal poly fil from Joann’s.
I'm prepping g for a market in October. It's just over a month th away, but it feels like I don't have enough time
I have my next one in October that’s a full 10x10 booth so I have some prepping to do as well. Is this your first market of the season or do you do them year round?
@@craftymompreneur of the whole year.
If I were doing crafts for a job, I wouldn't figure an hourly wage. I would figure a daily wage. But, considering you are home, no commute, and available to the family if needed, 16.88/hour isn't bad. And working projects at salable price points like $5, $10 & $20 would be a better use of time. And I would do a day dedicated to one item, like your alligator. Making as many alligators as I can in one day, etc. that way you wouldn't use up time moving from one set of supplies and tools to another.
@@Longcoolwoman-l5g I love that idea of how many x can I make in a day. Adding that to my list of video ideas as I gear up for holiday market prep!! Thanks soooo much for your comment!!
@@craftymompreneur I also wouldn't worry about costs of goods, etc. I would figure out, item A will sell for $10ea. at $100/day, I need to make 10. If that goes as planned, then I would attempt to get my costs down to increase profits. It isn't worth it to me to spend my precious time on math.
How do you find your customers?
Yes but you only make that IF you sell the stuff you make. If it doesnt sell then you made less money. You need to actually keep records of how long a item takes to make and if you sell it to get a more accurate idea of what you make at the markets against what time you spend doing it. Also count the time you spend at market, setup, driving and all. I have a friend who found out she was making 3 dollars an hour for her crochet business. And that didnt even include the cost of yarn deducted from her total take home.
You’re absolutely right. I were to ever pursue crocheting as a FT thing rather than just a hobby, I’d do that. I feel that the amount you’d have to charge to pay yourself a livable wage is outrageous.
What size crochet hook are you using for your projects?
Depends on the yarn. Bernat blanket I use a 61/2 or 7. Sweet Snuggles lite I use a 5.5
Great makes.Don't you need to figure in the cost of materials?
To get a more accurate wage yes for sure, but I do this as a hobby and have no idea how much yarn each plushie takes so I’d have to do a little more research. So technically my hourly rate is definitely lower when you figure cost of materials.
Don't forget to subtract your materials cost from that $16.88 per hour.
Are you figuring in the cost of yarn? So if you could make 150.00 worth of items in 8 hours, shouldn’t you subtract about 60.00 for yarn? Then 90.00 divided by 8 hours would be your true hourly wage.
For this challenge I did not because I crochet more as a hobby than for a business. To make a livable wage I feel people wouldn’t pay for what it would actually cost!
I can crochet for about 20 minutes and then I get nerve pain in a bad shoulder and my hands are numb. 😢
Almost 9 minutes in and no crocheting has happened ☹️
I know I’m sorry. It was only my 6th video and first time I did a day in the life type of video!! Thank you for the feedback.
I crochet as if it's my job.
You know, I was surprised because I crochet its my job😅
I think the you should be charging more for your items! Your custom plushie should be $90 to $100 and the other items you made should sell for $25 to $30 dollars. You should be compensated for your time in terms of a living wage.
I realize people here in the USA 🇺🇸 are use to buying mass produced items cheaply. Therefore, they do want to pay 💰 more money for handcrafted items, which is sad.
I'd never get that much for my amigrumi. Wish I could
Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common in crocheters!
Please take breaks !
Yes I definitely do. And I don’t plan on making a habit of crocheting for 8 hours a day! It was way too much. And I think crocheting that much would take the joy out of it for me!
$16.88/hr and that's not even accounting for the cost of materials.
@@ASolangeM I know it’s crazy and that’s why don’t think crocheting by itself is the way to go. I do markets and crochet to spend time with my teenagers who think crochet stuff is cool! 😂
Some part of video quiet, some too loud 😭 hard to watch
I know my bad. #newbie editor here! But I uploaded a new version and turned the music down. Find it here th-cam.com/video/-GcWe8auGus/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7brzo_pw_6dLRzD3
Well, darn, I was looking forward to watching your video, but 3 minutes and 10 seconds in that music was just so loud and irritating. I'm sorry I couldn't watch your video. But it seemed like it would be really good and entertaining good luck.
I know I'm so sorry. I didn't rewatch it before posting and lesson learned. since You're not the first one to let me know I've decided to fix the music and re upload the video.
Here’s the new video with sound lowered th-cam.com/video/-GcWe8auGus/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7brzo_pw_6dLRzD3
EXCEPT YOU’LL RUIN YOUR HANDS LIKE I DID MINE! Don’t do it!
@@deborahdonnelly8423 definitely not going to be making crocheting for 8 hours a day my job. It was an experiment to see what it would be like. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you get some relief for your hands.
Very informative video. I will check out the one in the pinned post 🧶