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Imagine beautiful easy crochet patterns, made to the pattern you want!
It’s easier to do than you think, and with a little time and practice, you can become a master at it.
First of all, come up with great ideas of the patterns you’d like to make. Maybe you’ve seen them in different places, maybe you’ve come up with them off the top of your head.
Searching the internet for different types of blankets and rugs is a great way to find inspiration – google image search will give you great results for fun pattern ideas.
Secondly, the easiest way to record patterns is with computer software.
Easily available on the internet, it will let you create patterns that are easily followed by others.
Search Google for this software, as different packages cater to different needs. Think about what you’re planning to do, both short and long term before purchasing this.
It is important that the software you look at has the ability to let you work with a template.
Thirdly, go ahead and start build accordng to your easy crochet patterns
This will be a pattern that you make off the top of your head, with guidance through your skills and other patterns you’ve done before.
While you’re crocheting, the software program you downloaded should include a template that will allow you to mark your crochet moves down on.
If you can’t work by your computer, print out the template or take the necessary information down by hand and input it into the computer later on.
When you’re finished, you’ll create the crochet afghan again, this time precisely following the directions that you wrote down before.
When following the directions, take them literally and do not try to make changes – it’s essential to think from the point of view of somebody who hasn’t done this piece before, and this will allow them to learn better in the future.
Patterns for an easy crochet patterns can be kept for the future, shared with friends, put up on the internet, or sell them as part of your collection!
If you loved the Catherine Wheel Stitch Concept. YOU WILL LOVE THIS!
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Crochet patterns typically have a number of abbreviations for instructions. Practice crochet pattern abbreviations with tips from a needlework specialist in this free video on hand crafts.
Expert: Chris Carson
Bio: Chris Carson is a writer and artist who specializes in crochet and needlework.
Filmmaker: Dustin Daniels
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Hide loops when crocheting a basket weave pattern. Learn more crocheting tips in this free crocheting lesson from an experienced crochet artist.
Expert: Ashlie “Axis” Perez
Bio: Axis Perez is a self-taught artisan who has been crocheting for several years.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Duration : 0:1:33
Mesh Crochet Written Instructions
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/06/mesh-crochet-pattern-stitch.html
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Changing patterns is easy once you get the simple basic stitch idea in your mind and can complete it with consistency.
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Enjoy crocheting so much you’d like to turn it into a full or part time occupation?
There are many people that are doing this today – either for extra income, or for more reasons to be able to crochet!
Here’s Three Great Ways to Sell your Crochet Afghans
– Free Classifieds such as Craigslist and Kijiji
Wondering why newspapers are having so much trouble staying in business these days?
It’s because consumers are flocking to online classified sites like Kijiji and Craigslist. This means that there’s thousands of potential customers that are actually searching for the type of products you’re producing!
Having an free ad up in these places is great for visibility, especially for people looking to have custom work done for birthdays and holidays.
You should update your ads fairly often so that they remain current, however once established this can take a few minutes a day.
If you are going to go this route, it’s usually advisable to set up a separate email and phone number – this way you’re able to protect your privacy, and also ensure that you’re able to turn your business off when you’re not in “work” mode!
If you are going this route, it is strongly advised to take the proper precautions into place – meet only at your or somebody else’s home if you feel completely safe about it – even people you think are “ok” may not necessarily be.
Arranging a meeting in a public place such as a coffee shop or well traveled park is often a better option.
While the majority of people on craiglist and kijiji are well meaning, honest citizens, there are a few bad apples out there (as there are with everything). Being cautious will always pay off.
– Local Bazzars and Craft Fairs
People come here looking for things to buy! Crochet Afghans are a great gift, and very unique.
With the right samples, you can sell right on the spot, or advertise your services for customized one-of-a-kind work!
Selling into craft work like crochet afghans is very much about networking – and these events are a great place to meet other crocheters and crafters and exchange knowledge.
Soon you’ll be a point of reference, with a number of customers and connections.
You’ll be known as the local “crochet afghan” specialist, and others will refer people to you for your work.
This will bring you a more steady stream of customers, and let you grow your business even more!
– eBay Marketplace
There is tons of opportunity to market via eBay – one idea is to make crochet afghans for special events such as super bowl or thanksgiving, and market them directly on eBay. People looking for gift ideas will love what you’ve come up with, and will flock to buy them from you.
Keep in mind that a big selling feature in eBay is having built reputation – when you sell an item, the person who bought it from you leaves feedback as to the quality.
Having a strong reputation with good quality feedback will greatly help your sales over the long run.
At the beginning, things may be somewhat slow, but as time progresses and you sell more and build more reputation, you’ll notice your sales go through the roof!