I need you help, guys!

[emigurumis]

I have started crocheting seriously over a year and a half ago. As a student who is needing more money and wants to be financially independent and responsible, I need to find a way to make money. So, I looked at my hobby and decided to do a little research on how to turn my passion into money.

I think I should design and sell patterns here on Ribblr (maybe Etsy) like the rest of you guys. However, I’ve never done something like this where I invest a lot of time my time into crocheting and designing, especially as the school year rises and I have a lot of work.

I’ve already created some pattern ideas, a few sketches and notes. I don’t know how I can freestyle them and turn my sketches into a physical plush. Can you guys give me a few tips on how to make money off of selling patterns?

I have no idea how to create my own pattern good enough for me, let alone good enough to sell and make profit. I have looked at a bunch of shops here, and I’ve thought, “How can these patterns be so cute and good, while being able to actually make money?” I’m not that good a crocheting on my own. For 80% of my projects, I use a pattern. But I’m motivated to step out of my comfort zone and try to design a pattern.

I’ve already taken a few steps. I’ve brainstormed ideas and made a clear sketch of what I’m going to do. I was thinking of creating bundles and patterns that are unique (I’ve made sure that my ideas are unique by searching them here) and are a reflection of what I love. Like a sushi bundle or favorite characters bundle.

The only thing that I’m scared about is designing the pattern (turning my ideas into something real) and marketing it to make some actual money. I hope my business can be seen by this lovely community, and I can continue to grow my passion.

I would deeply appreciate it if you guys could give me some tips on how to design patterns, how to market my patterns, if it’s worth my time and labor, and if it’s a reliable side gig that you can make money off of, even if the business isn’t famous. I just want to express my passion and creativity through crochet, while also making some money to survive through school (lol).

I’m so grateful I found this community where people understand each other, have the same interests, and where I can learn from! Thanks so much in advance.

[Lunascrochet]

@emigurumis

if it’s worth my time and labor,

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@emigurumis

how to design patterns

Basicly you need to free hand and write what you’ve done. You need to know the basic shapes to create whatever you like.

Basic shape charts

Click again, I don't know how it happened

You can test the patterns here, whether you sell/publish it here or not. Testers does an amazing job to make your pattern perfect enough to sell.

[SapphireLilyCreations]

This website might help:

How to Design Amigurumi in 7 Steps in 2024 - Little World of Whimsy

Crochet Basic Shapes for Amigurumi (+ sculptural crochet!) - Little World of...

[Raecrochets2]

I like to just eyeball it, write what I do down, and see how it turns out. If it doesn’t look right, I change parts and try again until I get it right. Is it the most efficient…no, but am I stubborn and will continue… yes. If you do test on ribblr before you release, feel free to tag me and I might test.