Hey people, I have been crocheting for a while And I signed up for my fist market a couple of days ago and got it !! The only issue is that now I know I NEED to make stuff for it in time (Nov 25th) I now have no motivation and no longer want to do it
Does anyone have any tips or anything 
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Make something that you would want / use if it doesnât sell. Maybe something small to start with for faster gratification. A market bag? Dishcloths.
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The big thing is to, in general, not do markets if it makes the craft less special. The last thing you want to do is be stressed.
I found that I like only making things once or twice, which can be a bit difficult but it makes my crafting experience unique and fun. Dont get burnt out.
Find what makes you happy, rotate between multiple patterns if you dont like normal prepping, and set reasonable expectations and goals each week for what you think you can easily get done.
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Ugh I hate that feeling! Usually when this happens I start working on something I know I will enjoy and I rotate through my projects. I find that if I sit down and make the same thing over and over again I start to get bored and lose all motivation. So, I found that rotating through what I work on really helped me to not get as bored so easily.
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Wow. Usually when that happens to me I challenge myself to either making it or being (staying) stupid 
You can see by my intellect that I crochet quite a bit 
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By the way, the name of this post was the real reason I had to check it 
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I signed up for my first market (Nov 4th-5th) and I donât know what Iâm doing so I need some tips too 
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Honestly sometimes I force myself to just make it too and then end up taking a whole day to make something that should only take 30mins 
Iâm really good at procrastinating when itâs something I need to get done 
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Sorry this is my third reply but I think people will like if youâre planning on making some crossbody phone bags. One time I went to this kind of thing and bought a raccoon phone crossbody and it was so cute I donât have it because like lots of complicated stuff but I still have it just not with me at the moment. I think if you also like making small keychains because when people browse or even if itâs planned they can tell themselves that they already have bags and stuff, but keychains are small and they are all different, and theyâre easy to make, soâŚ
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For me I love to complete things, so creating a list of things I will create and how many of each typically motivates me. As I want to complete the list, there is something so satisfying when ticking things off that you have finished 
I recommend finding some nice no sew or small items on ribblr as those are always easy and nice to create. And those feel less âlike a jobâ to complete 
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Yay congrats on your first market! I havent been to a market yet. But for me I get tired of doing a pattern Over and over again. So I would make things you enjoy! Im sure others would love them too! Like maybe leggy frogs they work up quick. Maybe follow this technique make 2 of them and change a project , make 2 of something else and so on. Just keep repeating this process so you dont get burnt out on making the same project like 10x in a row! By the time it is market day, you will have multiple of each project. You got this! Dont stress yourself out. You should be proud of getting your first market acceptance. Its a big deal not a little one. Im happy for you and know that you will get it all done in time. 
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Setting up shop can be stressful! I would definitely recommend items that can be worked up quickly, like small amigurumi plushes or keychain accessories.
I first recommend thinking about what YOU like and what projects actually like finishing, then thinking about whatâs a good price point for the work you put in. I really recommend small items around 5-20 dollars because a lot of people passing booths arenât willing to pay 50+ for a large plush or clothing that took you a week to make, and it feels disheartening.
I think since you have a leggy frog in your profile, make a bunch of leggy frogs and add little accessories to each one. Make little headphones, tiny bags, you could make a tiny heart and attach a chain to each side to make a heart purse, etc. I find it helps keep me motivated to make a lot of one thing when each one gets a personality, if that makes sense.
Lucky clover keychains are super popular! Even if youâre a total beginner they work up crazy fast, would definitely help make your inventory look bigger!
Bees always sell too, tons of patterns on those!
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I like looking up âcrochet booth inspirationâ on pintrest to get inspo on how people organize their crochet stuff. I also like looking up âcrochet trendsâ on youtube and a lot of people make videos on whatâs been selling in their own shops lately. Gives me a good idea of what people are interested in. Of course, if you have a specific niche youâre into with crochet definitely appeal to that marketplace with your items (:
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Watching other people do Market prep/day vlogs tends to get me in the mood to do my own stuff⌠or people doing crochet projects like Complicated Knots/Skein Spiderâs franken patterns.
They then become something nice and easy to have as background noise when I do then start my own work.
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One of the best tips Iâve found through the internet (I found this from youtubers and streamers)âŚ
Just start something. Browse some free patterns for a bit, or wach a movie you like for inspiration⌠and start doing something. It doesnât even have to be something youâre planning to sell; get your fingers moving.
The hardest part is always getting started. Once youâve started something, trust in your OCD to drive you to finish it. (And if youâre me, donât stop doing it or it will never get done. XD)
Maybe try something like Habitica, where you can set a goal to do one-three products per day of whatever you want to sell, and like, go out for ice cream or something when youâre done. Hold a âdessertâ over your own head for it, if you have to. Even if thatâs not actually dessert.
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What motivates me is a less stress, less push, more organized setting 100%.
Write a list up of stock/inventory youâd like to have and also see what sells for your crochet buddies. This eases the what should I make feels.
Looking at assembly line like methods. Have a few bins and make arms legs bodies all at the same time then sew them together later. It helps reduce the rushing.
Also start 1-2 months early. Donât over make that can assist with lack of motivation too.
Plan out you display prior helps motivate me too.
Once the show is over take another inventory
Glance and note what sells vs what didnât.
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Keeping your crojo up is definitely a feat when it comes to market prep. I usually just swap to a different item when I start to get bored.
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