You want to start a crochet business

In today’s world, many people are looking for ways to supplement their income and make some extra money while maintaining their current lifestyle.

This means that there is an increasing number of people turning to crafts and other creative pursuits as ways to generate additional income and keep themselves busy, so they don’t feel like they’re missing out on anything.

Crochet falls into this category and has been one of the fastest-growing crafts over the last few years due to the relative simplicity of starting out in this hobby.

Crochet as a business CAN be profitable. You can sell it online on websites like Etsy, or you can make your own website and sell it yourself. The other way is by teaching others how to crochet and charging them for it, like a private tutor or as a teacher in a classroom setting.

The first step in deciding how to turn crochet into a business is to decide if you want to specialize in products like clothing, home decor, or accessories. If you’re more interested in the business side of crocheting, then you’ll want to focus on wholesale and retail options.

Crocheting as a career has always been a dream of mine. To achieve this, I needed effective strategies to help create a consistent income.

Most of the business information online is blanketed techniques for anybody that was running the business.

As a crochet business, we are unlike any other business out there. We shoulder almost all the business responsibilities, and with all that information out there, it can get confusing. 

When I hit a complete roadblock in the upward growth of my business, as a crocheter, I realized I required courses that were catered to my needs.

When I started in the crochet industry, there wasn’t a road map to lead me in the right direction. Luckily for you, you won’t have to endure the same struggles.

“I have grown to almost 200,000 followers & bringing home thousands of dollars in income monthly.”

You can check my monthly income reports for proof. I’m going to introduce you to the 2 Crochet Gurus that that taught me how to turn crochet into a business.

Courses to start your crochet business 

1. Crochet Influencer Academy

If you want to learn how to massively increase your crochet pattern sales & become a Crochet Influencer, I can only suggest one course, The Crochet Influencer Academy. I’m the creator & teacher behind Littlejohn’s Yarn.

The Crochet Influencer Academy is designed for crochet designers, and online creators who are eager to take their passion for crochet to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned crochet designer looking to expand your reach and increase your income, or you’re just starting out and seeking guidance on how to establish a successful online crochet business, this academy is tailored to meet your needs.

Alysha Littlejohn, the creator of this course, is an author, crochet teacher, designer, blogger, YouTuber, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of crochet experience.

Included in the course

• Implementing the Pattern Trifecta to increase sales & reach
• SEO Basics
• Understanding of YouTube Analytics
• Photography & Video Basics
• Scheduling time
• Pattern writing tips
• How to create passive income

In the Crochet Influencer Academy, you will learn focused sales growth techniques for generating traffic, engaging with audiences, gaining confidence in what you create and sell, then transforms them into real online pattern sales. Learn how to set up your own crochet business plan.

If you’re passionate about crochet and aspire to become a recognized influencer in the crochet community, this program is for you. Whether you’re interested in honing your marketing skills, mastering pattern writing, leveraging YouTube and blogging, or exploring various avenues to monetize your crochet content, the Crochet Influencer Academy provides the knowledge, tools, and resources to help you succeed.

2. Crochet Business Academy

Crochet is a popular hobby for many people. A lot of people are not aware that it can be used to generate income too. The best way to get started is to start by setting up a blog about crochet and then showcase your crochet work on it, or selling your crochet patterns online.

The major benefits of having a crochet blog are that you can make money by selling your own platform, and more!

One of the best teachers is Pam Grice the creator of The Crochetpreneur Business Academy. She established a learning platform and membership community. Everything she does is focused on helping crocheters turn yarn into money.

What you get

Her members have stated that her site is a worldwide hub for all things crochet business. You learn more than how to sell crochet items.

The framework of the CBA™ is broken down into four main parts:

• The Success Roadmap for Crochetpreneurs,
• Crochet and Online Business Coaching,
• The private CBA™ Facebook Community, and
• Various Support Materials

Included in the course

1 on 1 coaching calls

Each month of your annual Crochetpreneur® Business Academy membership, you’ll receive 3-hours or more of face-to-face group coaching and Q&A sessions with Pam Grice (your personal crochet business coach) and other experts in the yarn-based business, online business, and online marketing fields.

Support Materials for Crochet Sellers, Designers, and Bloggers

The CBA™ is no single course that leaves you with just one piece of the puzzle. No, it’s meant to cover all the bases for your crochet business and point you to expert resources when it’s time to dive deep. You’ll learn how to turn crochet into a business!

Aside from the lessons, coaching, and community, mentioned above, you’ll find video tech tutorials, an extensive list of my favorite resources for crochet business success, and access to all my mini-courses, like

I’ve personally used Pam’s Grace blogging course when I started my website. Learning the basics of blogging has helped me grow my website to 65,000+ views a month.

Navigating your way through this crochet business industry does not have to be difficult. These teachers provide all the information you need to get your business up and running.

Want to learn exactly how to turn crochet into a business? This is my story HERE.

Happy Crocheting! 

Psst… If you love free crochet patterns (I know…duh) make sure to follow my blog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! Littlejohn’s Yarn posts original designs and free crochet pattern round-ups regularly for you to enjoy.