Have you ever wondered how you can help others share your designs in featured posts and roundups? Here's on simple way you can make it easier for bloggers and influencers to share your crochet designs without having to chase you down. Simply copy and paste and you're all set! #crochetdesigner #crochetblogger #roundupposts #promotedesigns #promotecrochetdesign

A Simple Tip to Help Bloggers Share Your Knit and Crochet Designs

Published on: August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. As designers, we all love having our worked shared and featured by other bloggers and followers, right? And we love creating those roundup posts, too, because sharing is awesome! But, there’s a bit of a downside to...

Check out this new messy bun hat crochet pattern! It looks complicated but is so easy to make and the is a free messy bun hat crochet pattern! What could be better than that?! #freecrochetpattern #crochetpatternfree #ponytailhat #messybunhat #bunhatcrochetpattern #ponytailhatcrochetpattern #stripedmessybunhat #patternforcolorfulmessybunhat

Sweet Harmony Messy Bun Hat: Free Crochet Pattern

Published on: July 15, 2018August 7, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. I have SO loved designing this hat. While I made the original hat almost a year ago, I never wrote up the pattern because I just don’t usually use aran weight yarn. But after I posted...

This asymmetrical summer poncho, lovingly titled the Star-Spangled Ponchette, is a lovely pattern that creates a garment with drape and interest. The star shaped mesh that is created by the pattern is perfect for 4th of July or anytime! Whip up this summer crochet pattern and wear your ponchette as a beach coverup or wear it over a camisole for a night out on the town. Causal or classy, this layered summer top is the perfect accessory to crochet for summer. #summerponchocrochetpattern #asymmetricalponcho #asymmetricalponchocrochetpattern #crochetpattern #summercrochetpattern #crochetpatternsforsummer #lightweighttop #fourthofjulycrochetpattern #starlace #starspangled #ponchette #starponcho #lacystarsponcho #crochetsummertop

Star-Spangled Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern

Published on: July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 by Pam Grice 1 Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. The Star-Spangled Ponchette is an asymmetrical summer poncho crochet pattern that you are going to love to make and, even more so, love to wear. I started designing this pattern while on a camping trip with...

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How to Use Pinterest for Your Etsy Shop: Optimize Your Profile

Published on: June 11, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. Pinterest isn’t just for wedding planning. Shocking right?! Actually, I’m sure you know Pinterest is an awesome visual search engine and it can be used not only for wedding planning but for baking a cake, restoring your kitchen,...

This headband pattern is so quick and easy and perfect for summer! #freecrochetpattern #summerheadband #crochetpattern #fourthofjulycrochet #4thofjulycrochet #starsandstripes #summercrochetpattern #babyheadbandcrochetpattern #babyheadband #headbandcrochetpattern

Free Summer Headband Crochet Pattern

Published on: June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 by Pam Grice 2 Comments

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. STARS and STRIPES HEADBAND I originally designed this free summer headband crochet pattern when we were on a camping trip on windy Santa Fe, New Mexico. My hair, even short as it is, was unruly and I...

I love this sun hat on my baby, it's so precious and I know his eyes are safe from the harsh sun. #crochetpattern #freecrochetpattern #freepattern #freecrochet #childrenssunhat #sunhat #buckethat #gilliganhat #kidssunhat #summercrochet #fourthofjulycrochet

Super Simple Kid’s Sun Hat: Free Crochet Pattern

Published on: June 4, 2018June 11, 2018 by Pam Grice 5 Comments

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. A Simple Kid’s Sun Hat Crochet Pattern Well, summer has finally come to Colorado! It’s time for walks to the park and days by the neighborhood pool…which means lots of sun protection is needed. If...

I made the biggest mistake as crochet pattern designer! But I learned my lesson. #crochetpattern #patterndesigner #failure #makerfail #techeditor #patterntester #crochetbusiness #handmadebusiness #handmadeseller #crochetshop #crochetdesigner

Why You Need a Crochet Pattern Tech Editor (before you make the same mistake I did): Meet Emily Reiter from Fiat Fiber Arts

Published on: May 28, 2018May 27, 2018 by Pam Grice 4 Comments

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. Seizing Opportunity As a professional crochet pattern designer and slightly neurotic over-achiever, it pains my heart to share with you this – my biggest failure as a maker. As much as I’m embarrassed to tell you...

These are awesome! Finally some summer craft fair projects for men. #summercrochet #crochetpatternsforsummer #crochetpatternsformen #fathersday #fathersdaycrochet #summercrochetformen

The Best Summer Crochet Patterns for Men

Published on: May 18, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. As spring comes into full bloom and summer is peeking over the horizon, you may have put your crochet hooks away thinking there just aren’t enough project to work on in the summer. Well, I’ve got you...

Wow, so many great resources for crochet business owners! #handmadebusiness #yarn #crochet #crocheting #crochetbusiness #sellcrochet #startacrochetbusiness #turnyarnintomoney #makemoneycrocheting #teachcrocheting

How to Turn Yarn into Money – Start a Crochet Business Today!

Published on: May 7, 2018May 11, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. If you’ve spent any time here on the Crochetpreneur blog, you know that my passion and mission is helping women to build their yarn-based businesses in order to have the financial freedom to create a life...

Have you made this mistake? If you're having a hard time reaching customers who love and buy your handmade products, perhaps you've fallen into this trap. #handmadeseller #creativebusiness #creativeentrepreneur #crochetentrepreneur #crochetbusiness #crochetpreneur #solopreneur #etsy #etsyseller

The Number One Mistake Handmade Sellers Make (and how to fix it)

Published on: April 30, 2018May 1, 2018 by Pam Grice Comment

This post may include affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details. OK, ok, I’m just going to jump right in. Who likes clickbait that makes you wade through pages of text in order to find out that they never answered your question? Not I! So, can you guess...