I’ve made one paid pattern and made no sales. I understands it takes awhile but I don’t know if I’ll make more paid patterns if there isn’t too many sales lol. Also I’m not on Ribblr to make profit but I just wanted to make a paid pattern for fun and if I got any profit I would put it to more yarn lol.
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I personally don’t because I’m broke, but normally people don’t buy amigurumi patterns because they’re normally adults and they usually buy more like clothes patterns and what not.
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Thanks for the info!
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Hmm it depends on the pattern and how it differs from others, for reference I’m a young adult and I love making amigurumi so I have a lot of amigurumi patterns so when I see a paid amigurumi pattern chances are I already have one owned since many can be similar so creating a pattern that’s your own unique version of something definitely helps but that shouldn’t dissuade you from making Amigurumi that’s not “unique” make whatever you want 
I have paid for both amigurumi and garmets though. I usually end up buying ones on sale since they show up on my Ribblr home page in the On Sale 
section along with flash Thursday and any events as well so I can see them as chances are patterns will get buried with how often patterns are being published, I believe amigurumi here is the most popular here if it isn’t evident enough with how many times it shows up in the community and pattern shop so it’s definitely hard to have your pattern still be relevant and get a sale
Another reason there may not be many sales may be due to the fact that not everyone on here has the money for it, but I do believe people usually buy paid Ribblr patterns. I’m just not sure how many and how often it happens
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I’m an “adult” 
but I buy amigurumi patterns.only clothing patterns on occassion. I agree with what ArtsandNaps said, because I do buy patterns sometimes I already have a similar pattern. sometimes the pattern I see just isnt different enough to warrant me buying it. I have a few designers I follow and buy from regularly, I dont think they are on here, though, but their patterns are so off the wall and original.
So, in saying that, keep designing! Think of where you can go or add to make the design go that extra mile. thats what will set you apart and get you sales. but dont quit! good luck!
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Thanks for the info! I’ll have to try making sales and I’ve been trying to make more unique versions of popular animals like a ladybug turtle lol
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Thanks for the info! I’ve been trying to make more unique designs
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I’m definitely an adult and have more paid patterns in my library than free ones (at least I think I do). I have only some amigurumi (that is probably spelled wrong) because I’m more into garments and more practical projects
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HARP ITS OKKKKKKKKKK 
u WILL get a sale, it normally just takes some time! and ofc ppl buy amigurumi patterns, u just have to publish a couple more so ppl have more options! u can make a yt channel too and just post some of ur patterns and that might help! and i think i had to publish around 3 (or 4) for me to actually get some sales!
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I don’t because I’m cheap but this is what I think:
Depending on what it is like an axolotl, bunny, or something cute should be maybe 99 cents or if you have it above put a deal on it.
I don’t really know since my whole shop is free
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I buy (and sell) amigurumi patterns on here all the time!
I will say, it really depends on the content of your pattern. For instance, trying to sell a bee pattern likely wont sell many because there are SO many free bee patterns. Same with axolotls. Some characters have a lot of free patterns as well. If you have an idea for a paid pattern, look up what your making (if its a character look up the characters name, if its a thing like a fruit look up the fruit, etc). If you find a lot of free versions on here and on google, you likely wont make too many sales. Whereas if its a new or niche one, you might get a couple sales!
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I’ve bought a bunch of patterns, mostly amigurumi but I’ve bought other stuff too.
There’s a lot of factors when selling but I’m sure there will be people who want to buy your patterns its just about making sure those people see your patterns to buy
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I have a few sales 
give it some time!
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I have bought a couple paid patterns, so far; however, Im still trying to get my head around the idea of not actually having the pattern in my possession to print and be able to use when unable to “connect” online.
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I would purchase but I haven’t set up a stripe account yet. I love supporting other makers.
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I haven’t had any sales yet either, don’t get disheartened.
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I do buy them! Even if sometimes there is a free video pattern, I prefer buying the written version cause it’s faster
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I make amigurimi patterns and have sold, I also do not run sales. I am signed up for Ribblr events though so the only way shop gets a sale is if it happens to pop up on one of their site sales.
A big thing people underestimate is sales are sales, they must be pushed. Plenty of kids are out there seeking free patterns, so free patterns will always seem popular. not many seek to spend money. So you gotta advertise yourself show people why they should give you money. Social medias are good for this.
Next is how unique are your patterns? Are you trying to sell the same bee everyone else is selling and hundreds are giving away free? If it’s not the bee/cow/bunny everyone else is selling you’ll still likely have competition, only so many ways to depict a cat for instance, so what’s the price of your competition, and is yours unique enough from the competition so yours is more desirable?
So What makes your pattern special? I have one for a Zelda fairy - you can get free versions of similar fairy’s but mine sells, it’s because mine comes with instructions to make it light up. So people aren’t really after the fairy they’re after how to make their projects light up. I’m aware of that and it’s not a bad thing but in being aware of that you know the angle to push to sell it.
The more simple your pattern the less likely someone here will want to pay for it if the shapes are easily recognized then it can be easily replicated. Knowing how to make shapes will be your biggest help in sales.
For example, I typed in axolotl and got 103 patterns, 27 are free, that’s a lot to compete with.
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Really good points and advice. I’ve got an axolotl pattern and I was wondering whether to even bother to type it up
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The common bee/cow/bunny you see have even more listings then the axolotl I searched. Sanrio characters are also very common. It’s the simple shapes that makes them common.
Not that you can’t do these simple things, but if you wanna sell it well or consistently you gotta get creative in it’s use or design.
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