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Hooked on Profit 

A Comprehensive Guide to Selling Crochet on etsy and 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.