Hooked on Profit 

A Comprehensive Guide to Selling Crochet on eBay

Crochet has evolved from a traditional hobby into a high-demand category for unique, handmade, and sustainable fashion. eBay, with its massive global audience, provides a powerful platform for crochet artists to turn their yarn stash into a thriving business.

However, selling handmade goods on a platform often dominated by mass-produced items requires a specific strategy. Here is how to master the art of the eBay crochet sale.

1. Finding Your Profitable Niche

Don't try to sell "everything." Success on eBay comes from specialization. Look for categories where "handmade" is a selling point rather than a drawback:

Seasonal Wear: Chunky beanies in winter, lacy cotton bralettes or market bags in summer.

Baby & Nursery: Heirloom-quality baby blankets, booties, and "amigurumi" (stuffed animals).

Home Decor: Boho-style wall hangings, textured throw pillows, and durable coasters.

Patterns: If you design your own items, selling the PDF patterns is a great way to generate passive income.

2. Photography is Your Virtual Storefront

Since buyers cannot touch the soft yarn, your photos must do the work.

The Hero Shot: Use a clean, neutral background (white or light wood).

Natural Lighting: Avoid harsh flashes. Soft, indirect sunlight near a window shows off stitch definition best.

The Detail Close-up: Take a macro shot of the stitches. This proves the quality and hand-crafted nature of the item.

Contextual Shots: Show the item in use. A hat on a mannequin head or a blanket draped over a chair helps buyers visualize the size.

3. Mastering the eBay Listing (SEO)

eBay is essentially a search engine. To get found, you need to use the right keywords.

The Title: Use all 80 characters. Example: Handmade Crochet Baby Blanket - Blue Soft Cotton Heirloom Afghan - Newborn Gift

Item Specifics: Fill out every possible field (Material, Color, Brand: "Handmade").

The Description: Be transparent. Mention the yarn type (e.g., "100% Merino Wool"), care instructions ("Hand wash only"), and whether your home is smoke-free or pet-free.

4. Pricing for Profit

Many crafters undercharge. Calculate your price using this formula: Cost of Materials + (Hourly Rate x Time Spent) + eBay Fees + Shipping = Retail Price

Don't forget that eBay takes approximately 13.25% of the total sale price (including shipping) plus a $0.30 per order fee.

5. Shipping and Packaging

Handmade items deserve "unboxing appeal."

Protection: Always wrap crochet in a clear poly bag or tissue paper before placing it in a mailer to prevent snagging during transit.

The Personal Touch: Include a business card or a small "Thank You" note. This encourages positive feedback, which is the lifeblood of an eBay seller.

Weight Matters: Most small crochet items are lightweight. Use "USPS Ground Advantage" (or your local equivalent) to keep costs low while providing tracking.

6. Managing Expectations

Lead Times: If you are "making to order," clearly state the handling time (e.g., "5 business days to create"). If it's already made, select "1-day handling" to boost your search ranking.

Returns: Decide on your policy. Most handmade sellers offer returns only if the item is defective, but offering a 30-day return policy can actually improve your visibility in search results.

By combining the timeless charm of crochet with modern e-commerce tactics, you can build a brand that stands out in the digital marketplace. Happy hooking!

How to make crochet snowman

         How to Make a Crochet Snowman

                      Head/Body (White Yarn)

Round 1: 3 ch, 11 dc in the magic ring. (12 dc). Sl st.

Round 2: 3 ch, 12 dc inc (24 dc). Sl st.

Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc, inc) × 9, 1 sc. Sl st.

Fasten off

                      Hat (Green Yarn)

Row 1: With green yarn: 1 inc, (1 sc, inc) × 2

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 1 hdc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 1 hdc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 5 sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 4 sc

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 3 sc

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 2 sc

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, skip 1, 1 sc

                    Shawl

Make 27 chains.

Skip 3, in the 4th chain make 1 dc.

Then make dc across. (24 dc)

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                                Nose

4 chain, skip 1, sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc.

Crochet christmas tree

                    Crochet christmas tree 

                     

Written instructions to make  a Crochet christmas tree.

With a green yarn ,Make a magic ring

Round 1.

Ch 1,8SC. sl.st to the 1st SC.

Round 2: 

3ch considered as 1 dc, 2dc in each of the dc below.sl.st. to the 3rd chain. of the begining 3ch

Round 3: 

ch 3, Idc into each of the de below sl.st. to e 3rd chofs the begining 3ch.

 Round 4:

3ch, *2dc, Idc* repeat , sl.st.

Round 5: 

3ch, Idc into each of the dc below. sl. st.

Round 6: 

3ch, 1 double crochet into the same stitch , *1dc,Idc, 2dc*  Repeat sl.st.

Round 7: 

Idc into each of the dc below.

Round 8: 

3ch, idc in the same stitch , *Idc, Idc, Idc , 2dc*  Repeat sl. st.

Round 9: 3ch, Idc into each of the dc below sl.st.

Round 10:

 3ch,1dc in the same stitch *1dc, 1dc, 1dc, 1dc, 2dc* repeat sl.st.

Round 11: 

1 ch, 6dc in the same stitch , skip

2 ,*1sc, skip 2, 6dc,1sc*repeat 

Round 12: 

Join a white yarn . 1ch, 1sc,3sc, *2ch,7sc, 2ch,7sc* repeat 

                          Star

Make a magic ring. Then make 1ch and 10 sc into the ring. Sl st to the 1st sc.

Then make 4ch and skip the first ch and then make a sl.st,1sc,1hdc,skip 1,to the next sl.st. Do this 4 times.

At the base of the christmas tree ,the cone should be with  10 rounds.

Next one should be with 8 rounds 

Next one with  6 rounds 

Next with 4 rounds 

Keep the large cone with 10 rounds at the bottom then keep the 8 round cone over it.

Then the 6 round corner over it and finally keep the cone with 4rounds.

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Basic granny square

                                                 Basic granny square

  Yarn- 3 strands

  Hook size 2.25

  The finished size varies with the number of rounds. In this sample, I got 7cm x7cm    

  for 4 rounds. If you need a bigger square you can increase the number of rounds.

Abbreviations:

Ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

trc -treble crochet

sl.st.- slip stitch.

Make a magic ring. To make it, wrap the yarn on the 1^st figure. Insert the hook between the wrapped yarn and the finger and pull up the yarn. Tightly hold the loop, insert the hook into the loop, and make the loop smaller.  

           

                                                                 Magic ring

 Round 1: Make 3 ch and add 2dc s into the magic ring. Then make 3 ch and make another 3dc into the ring. Then 3ch, 3dc, 3ch, 3dc. Then join to the 3^rd chain of the beginning 3 chains with a sl.st.

                                       

  Round 2: Then make 3ch and make 2dc into the same ch 3 space. Then to the next ch 3 space add *3dc 3ch 3dc*. Repeat from * to* 2 more times at the corner. Then to the next corner add 3dc and 3ch and join to the 3^rd chain of the beginning 3 chains with sl st.

                                          

 Round 3: Make 3 ch and make 2 dcs into the space below. Then make 3dc to the  sp below. Into the ch 3 space of the corner make 3dc, 3ch, and 3dc. Then to the next space add 3 dc,. At the corner 3dc, 3ch, 3dc, .Then make 3dc to the space below. To the next corner 3dc, 3ch, 3dc, .Then make 3dc to the space. At the last corner 3dc, 3ch then join to the 3^rd chain of the beginning 3 chains with a sl st.

                                                     

                                                      Halfway of the round 3

  Round 4: ch3 then to the space below add 2dc s. to the next space add 3dcs.

 Repeat*3dc to the each of spaces between 3 dcs, Then at the corner 3dc, 3ch, 3dc*   

                   

                                        

 After finishing the 4^th round

Round 5: ch 3, 2dc, make into the space at right side 3dc, at the corner 3d, 3ch, 3dc. 3dc, You increase the size of the square by doing many rounds as your wish.

 

A beautiful doily

Add timeless charm to your home with this handmade crochet doily. Perfect for decorating tables, trays, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this lace-inspired crochet pattern brings elegance to any space. Whether you’re looking for a vintage table décor idea, a DIY crochet project, or a handmade gift for special occasions, this doily is a beautiful choice. Save this pin for inspiration and elevate your home décor with crochet! 🧶✨

For this project I have used 3 strand yarn and 2.25 hook. The dimeter of the finished doily is 19.5 cm

Instructions:

Abbreviations:

Ch   chain

sc     single crochet

dc     double crochet

trc     treble crochet

sl.st.  slip stitch.

4 dc tog. 4 double crochet together stitch

 To start the work make 8 ch and join to the 1^st ch

                                    

                             

Round 1: Make 3 ch and 15 dc s into the ring of 8 ch s. (In16 dcs 3 ch is also included) Join with a sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning  3 ch.

Round 2: Make 5 ch, (3ch+2ch) and 1 dc to the next dc below. *2ch, 1dc,* repeat from *to*. At the end make 2ch and join with a sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 5 chs. (16 ch 2 spaces) 

 Round 3: Ch 3, 3dc tog. in to the ch 2 space *Ch4, 4dc tog.* repeat from * to*. At the end make 4ch and join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 chs. (Count to see whether there are 16, 4 dc tog. stitches and 16 ch 4 spaces.) Make a sl.st. on to the top of 3dc tog. And another sl.st. into the ch 4 gap.

  Round 3: Ch 3, 3dc tog. in to the ch 2 space *Ch4, 4dc tog.* repeat from * to*. At the end make 4ch and join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 chs. (Count to see whether there are 16, 4 dc tog. stitches and 16 ch 4 spaces.) Make a sl.st. on to the top of 3dc tog. And another sl.st. into the ch 4 gap.

Round 4:  Make 3ch and 1 dc, 1 trc, 2dc into the ch 4 space. Then 1sc on top of the 4dc tog. *2dc, 1trc, 2dc, 1sc* repeat from * to *

Round 5: Make 6 ch and join to the treble crochet below (at the middle) with a sc.  Then 3ch and 1 trc to the sc below.  *3ch, sc, 3ch, trc,* Repeat from * to * At the end, join with a sl.st.to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 6 chs.

Round 7: 1scto the sme ple, 6ch join to the space of 6 ch below. *6ch, 1sc* Repeat. At the end join to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 6: Make 1sc to the same place. Make 6 ch and join with an sc into the space of 3ch below. *6ch, sc,* repeat. At the end join with slst to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 8: 1sc, 6ch join to the space of 6 ch below. *6ch, 1sc* Repeat. After the final sc make 6 ch and join with a sl.st. to the sc you made at the beginning.

Round 9: Make 3ch and make 2 trc to the ch 6 space, ch2, 2trc to the same space. Ch 3, 1sc to the next ch  6 space. *Ch 3, 2trc to the next ch6 space, ch2, 2 trc to the same space. Ch 3, 1sc to the next ch 6 space* * Repeat from * to *At the end join with a sl.st. to the third ch space* * Repeat from * to *At the end join with a sl.st. to the third ch of the beginning 3 chs

Round 10: *Ch 5 sl.st. to the ch 2 space in between 2trcs, below. Ch 3, 1sc to the same space, ch 5, 1sc to the same space, ch 3, 1 sc to the same space. Ch 5 join with a sc to the sc of the previous row below* Repeat from * to *. Now fasten off.

 

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                                                 Instructions:

Abbreviations:

Ch  - chain

sc    - single crochet

dc    - double crochet

trc    - treble crochet

sl.st. - slip stitch.

2 dc tog. - 2 double crochet together stitch

(2 dc tog. This is done to a space or on to a foundation ch*Yarn over insert the hook pull up the yarn, release two loops*, Repeat this 1 more times to the same space. Finally, there will be 3 loops on the hook Release the 3 loops together.)

Used stitches: sc, dc, sl.st.

Used yarn: 1 strands

Hook size 2.25

Make a magic circle.

Round 1: Make ch 3 and add 11 dc into the magic ring. Now you have

3ch +11 = 12 dc

Round 2:  ch 5, 1dc to the next dc below.  *Ch 2, 1dc* repeat rom * to *. At the end join to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 5 ch.

(There should be 12 spaces. Make sure it by counting the spaces.)

                                   

           

                                 After finishing the 2nd Round

Round 3: Make 3ch and make 2 dc together stitch. *Ch 2, 2dctog.* repeat rom * to *. At the end join to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                             

                         After finishing the 3rd Round                       

Round 4: Make a sl.st. on the top of the 2dctog. and another to the ch 2 space.

Ch 3,1dc to the space of ch 2 below.ch 1 another 2dc to the same space.

 * 2dc, ch 1, 2dc(a shell) *  repeat from * to *. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                                    

                

                            After finishing the Round 4

Round 5: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make 3ch, 1dc to the ch 1 space below. ch1 another 2 dc to the same

 space. Make a sc to the space between two shells. *2dc, ch 1,2dc, 1sc* At the end join with  sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                            

             

                      After finishing the Round 5                             

 Round 6: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another sl.st. to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make a Shell in shell ch 1 a sc to the sc below of the previous round. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                                    

               

                                          After finishing the Round 6                                

 Round 7: Make a sl.st. on to the dc below  and another sl.st. to the ch 1 space of the shell below. Make a Shell in shell ch 3 a sc to the sc below of the previous round. At the end join with sl.st. to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch.

                             

                     

                                After finishing the round 7

Round 8

Make 12 ch and join to the ch 1 space of the neighbouring shell.*12h,1sc* repeat from * to *

                        

              

                        After finishing the round 8

 Round 9:  Make 14 dc to the ch 12 space .Repeat. At the end join to the 1^st dc with a sl. St. d fasten off. When you fasten off, extend the loop and cut it in the middle. Hide the remaining piece.

                                

                                     Completed round 9

 

 

 

                                 

 

A hexagon

Hexagon

Good day to all. Today I am going to tell you how to make a hexagon. Crocheted hexagon also has 6 sides and it has the same geometric shape that you learnt in your math lesson in grade eight. But when you think about crochet, hexagons are more attractive than granny squares. So, hexagons may give a gorgeous look to your project what ever you made. 

So, learn this free and easy-to-do crochet hexagon pattern and think to start your big project. It may be a blanket or a market bag. I wish you to start it soon. 

First you can practice in making the hexagon. After practicing you can make a lot of hexagons and use them to make different items like table mats, table runners, Blouses, bags, blankets etc. 

First you  have to calculate the needed number of hexagons for your  project and prepare them all.Then join them to get the needed product. 

Hexagons can be made using different crochet stitches like bobble stitch, puff stitch, popcorn stitch, 3 dc together stitch etc. The size of the hexagon depends on the thickness of your yarn. So, to have big hexagons use thick yarns. With big hexagons you can quickly complete your project.

Further,  you can get nice colour combinations according to your wish. This can be done by changing colours when starting a new round. After joining all the hexagons together you will be able to have a nice overall colour pattern.So, choose the colours carefully. 

Joining of hexagons can be done in different ways. it is easy to join using single crochets. 

If you are making a blanket it is easy to join. You will have seams of the blanket with Zig -Zag like design. But for a blouse or a bag you have to think of their shape and join.

Instructions for the hexagon

 First, make a slip knot and then make 6 chains. Then insert the hook into the first chain and make a slip stitch. Then you have a ring of 6 chains. 

Round 1: Then make 3 chains and make 2 dcs into the ring of 6 chains. Then again make 3 chains and make 2 dc into the ring. Then "3ch, 2dc" repeat until you have 6 sets of 2dcs. Then make a slip st. to the 3rd chain of the 3ch at the beginning.

2nd round: Join another colour to any space of 3 chains. Then make chains and make 2 incomplete dcs, then 3 chains and make 3 incomplete dcs into the same space. 3ch, 3 incomplete. dcs, 3ch, 3 incomplete dcs to the next ch 3 space."3ch, 3 incomplete dc, 3ch 3 incomplete dc" until you have  6 pairs of 3 incomplete dcs At the end join the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 ch

3rd round: Join any ch 3space between 3 incomplete dcs and make 3 chains and 2 three incomplete. dcs to the space. of 3ch and one 3 incomplete dcs to the chain 3 space in the middle of the  3 incomplete dcs incomplete dcs. Repeat to the end of the round. At the end join the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 chains.

Round 4: Join another colour and make 3 ch and 2 dcs to the chain 3 space. Again 3dcs to the next space. Then we have to make the corner. To make it, make 3dcs and make 2 ch and again make 3 dcs .*3dc, 3dc, then at the corner (3dc, 2ch, 3dc)* Repeat to the end.

Final round: Make 1ch and 1sc into each dc below. At each corner make 2scs to the chain1 space in the corner. At the end join with slip stitch to the ch1 made at the beginning of the row.

 A table mat, done with another type of hexagon

                              

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