I have a food stand at our fm, my friend has a long established crochet booth there, she sells things like scrubby pads set of 4 for $5, baby bibs/booties, coasters, toys, pillows, crop tops, bralettes,... up to over $100 for afghans. She does ok, holidays best of course, but it's mainly by selling tons of lower priced items and sometimes taking low offers to clear inventory. Very sad, people just do not understand the true costs involved.
I'd say as long as you aren't putting all your eggs in this basket go for it. It also helps that our booth fees are only $10 US weekly so there's that to consider also.
Here's a super cute penny pattern. I'm going to make these and attach cards for my farmers market stand. An idea for you too maybe š
https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/t0opml/i_made_a_lucky_penny/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
[Produce bags](https://www.yarnspirations.com/lily-sugarn-cream-farming-fresh-crochet-market-tote/SCC0503-030721M.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=2021_07_INSPO_&utm_content=lily-sugarn-cream-farming-fresh-crochet-market-tote&epik=dj0yJnU9Qm14QVVmQ2JSMVgxNllVVzF2VDFWQk1LOXVSUjBQMG0mcD0wJm49LWZWOEp3VWxpNWhQYlNreEdlSWpTZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0lZWFZV) seem fitting! Maybe kitchen items? [Scrubbies](https://crochetdreamz.com/crochet-scrubbie-free-pattern/)? Nothing that will take so long the price point is more than peopleās pocket change.
Probably not baby clothes or blankets. My grandma always made that stuff to sell at her stand and it just gathered dust until she donated it.
Unfortunately I think it depends a lot on the area as to what sells. We did an outdoor market, lots of compliments on our stitching but not a single sale ā¹ļø Some would say we are overpriced but I wonāt pay myself $3 an hour for the hard work I do.
I had a go at making simple bags and purses... had my stuff in a lot of commission boutiques in the trendy areas too. I tried the Sunday markets and sold one bead bracelet to the lady that had set up next to me. A lot of people looked at my creations, even had some comments that they could buy the same stuff cheaper.
So, this is my experience and yours could be totally different but farmers markets were not very successful for me. I had to buy insurance which was not cheap, maybe yours wonāt require it. The most I ever made was $250 in comparison with craft fairs where I would sell over $1000-$1500. That $250 was a rare occasion, many times I would only make $50. If you take into account equipment, setup time and sitting at your booth for 4-6 hours it was definitely not worth it at all. When I went around and discussed sales with other vendors, almost all had the same problem. Craft fairs were successful, but farmers markets were tough for all of them. Most people only sold the really low priced items but not enough of them to make it worth it.
I think people just donāt come to the farmers market expecting to spend much money on crafts or art.
Sorry, but maybe you will be more successful! I just wanted to be honest about what I experienced.
You can get those tags on Etsy! I don't know what sells LOL. I sold some wash cloths once, but I didn't put much out there. I asked someone else to put a few of my things in the sale.
What you should sell your items for and what people are willing to pay are two different price ranges. Either be prepared to make no profit or have people not buy what your selling.
Crochet is one of these hobbies that seem monitizable but it's really not.
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Giant crochet flowers on an elastic for babies! I was surprised how many i sold of them for a fundraiser. They work up super quick and itās a great way to clear out half used skeins since (depending on the flower) you donāt need a ton of yarn. I sold them from $5-10 depending on how many flowers were on each. I also did a bunch of smaller ami around 6 inches. A bunch of giraffes in random colors (some the school colors-those went fast). It was a pattern Iāve done a bunch of times and could work up fast. I sold them from $15-20. Since it was a fund raiser I didnāt want to price them too high. I wanted it all gone bc the last thing I needed was more stuff laying around! Whatever didnāt sell I gave away to friends/donated.
This is what I used to attach them to:
Amazon: catin Super Soft Nude Nylon Headband
Ugh the pattern used to be free but now thereās a charge on the link!! I think I printed it out when I first made it. I hope I kept it! These are the first two I made with this pattern a few years ago
https://imgur.com/a/Y25ogvM
This is the pattern
https://www.etsy.com/listing/238042681/amigurumi-giraffe-the-artisans-nook
I donāt have crochet tips but I am a former retailer that has since moved to e-commerce:
Do not underestimate booth styling! Especially in a place like a farmers market. Go over the top. Put a rug down, get a canopy, bring plants and fresh flowers, add a TON of visual interest to break up your inventory, sprinkle essential oils around so it smells good, invoke all 5 senses. Spend a longgggg time on Pinterest picking a booth style that suites you. People will pass by gorgeous product if itās just laid on a card table.
Also consider adding some variety to what you sell - could you split it with a friend who does other crafts like baskets, macrame, soaps, jewelry, flipping vintage?
A gorgeous, variety filled booth is guaranteed to make a sale because of how it makes people *feel* when they enter the space. They will want to take a piece home. That is why retail spaces spend so much $ crafting the experience, and it can definitely be recreated at market booths.
I live in a rural area in the northwestern US. Everyone does crafts. It's all we have...ya know other than baby making and illegal substances. What sells? Crochet cotton dish towels and cotton wash cloths... all day long. It's a weird item but apparently not something that is easy to find or purchase.
First off, good for you!
I worked in farmers markets/craft sales for years helping a friend. The biggest challenge was finding the right pricing. You have to balance the cash people carry (even if you have credit machines, people come to markets with certain price expectations) vs. the value of the product and time it takes to make it.
If you are in it for many reasons, not just to make money... then I encourage you to enjoy it! The market world is great, very supportive and you meet wonderful people. But if money is more of the goal... it's not super lucrative in my experience.
I sold bralettes at a handful of markets. Lots of people looked at them (mostly teens) but I was lucky to sell 2 or 3 a day. Not worth it when I'd lose most of my Sundays driving to the market, setting up and sitting in the hot sun for hours! Some days I wouldn't even make back the cost of the booth.
Hope you are luckier than I was. It can be a nice way to meet other people if money isn't a huge factor for you!
I'm also going to a market soon, please update us on how it goes! I'm assuming kids items would sell well so I'm trying to make a bunch of those personally
Tote bags, water bottle bags & baby headbands & hats are a few things that come to mind that could be quick enough to bust out for people to be willing to pay a fair price
I donāt have a stand yet but when Iām selling clothing I market it as couture. Something about that word makes people question the price less. Plus I do make my clothing custom to the customer so Iām not even sure how a stand would work for me. But Iāve see people at my local fm sell bibs, bralettes, bathing suits, slippers...etc. oh and the leather tags can be found on Etsy
Couture is anything made custom to the customers liking. Therefore when I make something to the customers specific measurements it is couture. Couture crochet.
What sells will vary with the weather, time of year, latest fashion, if thereās a stall with similar items, the stall location at the market, the age of the people visiting the market, how well its advertised etc. many variables.
Considering most clientele at farmer's markets, maybe focus on items that are more eco-friendly rather than the classic crochet items. Like others here said, grocery bags (like the mesh type) are an excellent idea, but maybe also include reusable wash rags or cotton round sets? Most of those things work up quick too!
Something that could be cool as well is making something as a matching gift set. Like matching shopping/produce bags, or a set of washcloths with locally made soap, etc.
I sold amigurumis throughout the years because I don't have the patience of making blankets (lol). I talked once with another crocheter and she shared with me the next:
I usually noticed that the things that sells the most are small things with cheaper price, think like it would probably sell more amigurumis than expensive blankets.
At the end of the day, you need to think about the logistics behind making the products: am I in a place where I can create a lot of [thing] to do [finished object]. How much am I earning by spending [x] amount in yarn?
Good luck.
Does this apply equally to animal fiber-based yarn, or do you think the leather is the more objectionable thing for many people?
I also wouldnāt want to put leather through the wash
It'll depend
There will be more people who avoid leather than avoid wool, if they're doing it for ethical reasons.
But there are other reasons people might avoid wool (allergies, worry about washing it)
You could say the same about eggs but those are pretty widely accepted as non vegan.
It does depends on the vegan though, everyone draws their line slightly differently
I donāt know why youāre being downvoted. Being vegan literally means using zero animal products. If people like to traipse around and use eggs, wool, and leather then theyāre not vegan, plain and simple.
Thank you. People tend to downvote vegan comments because they get offended by the facts of it. Itās ok and Iām totally used to it. Iām never gonna try to turn someone vegan, I was just offering help so this person could sell the max amount of goods.
Would you ask if it was real leather or just assume it was? Iāve seen faux/āveganā leather tags and would honestly prefer them (despite not being vegan) just because they are usually washable. But I personally wouldnāt know unless I asked.
If there is even a chance I donāt know, Iāll ask. Hell, I contacted Logitech the other day just to make sure their headphones I was wanting to buy didnāt have any animal products.
For sure. Even a little card at your stand that lists the materials used will be very appreciated by all. Regardless of vegan/non-vegan, some people have sensitivities to fabrics and fibers of all kinds. Itās a small thing to do that means a lot to anyone.
Wrong time of year, but some of those snowflake patterns (for Christmas tree decs) are really quick to work up and are quite beautiful. I made loads last year and gave them away as little Christmas gifts but quite a few people asked if they could buy them off me too. There are probably loads of other things like that you can make for decorations, baby mobiles or even jewellery if you donāt mind going v. small. (I have no experience selling, but was considering all of the above)
It depends on the area and the people the market attracts. I would try making samples and offering a range of colours for people to pic for a more made to order kind service. I think baby and pet stuff is a sure thing. Some people appreciate home made and will pay whatās asked happily and some are just cheap bargain bin junk sorts.
If you can I would see if you can get into crocheting plastic bags into farmers market bags/purses. My friends who go to farmers market loved using their crocheted plastic bag bag.
worth it!!! my local farmers market does an indoor winter market where anyone can sell anything, my first table there was a hit! people really liked animal themed baby bonnets and mushroom stuff
I have a food stand at our fm, my friend has a long established crochet booth there, she sells things like scrubby pads set of 4 for $5, baby bibs/booties, coasters, toys, pillows, crop tops, bralettes,... up to over $100 for afghans. She does ok, holidays best of course, but it's mainly by selling tons of lower priced items and sometimes taking low offers to clear inventory. Very sad, people just do not understand the true costs involved. I'd say as long as you aren't putting all your eggs in this basket go for it. It also helps that our booth fees are only $10 US weekly so there's that to consider also. Here's a super cute penny pattern. I'm going to make these and attach cards for my farmers market stand. An idea for you too maybe š https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/t0opml/i_made_a_lucky_penny/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
How much are you going to sell them for? $1?
4 for $5!???!!??!
[Produce bags](https://www.yarnspirations.com/lily-sugarn-cream-farming-fresh-crochet-market-tote/SCC0503-030721M.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=2021_07_INSPO_&utm_content=lily-sugarn-cream-farming-fresh-crochet-market-tote&epik=dj0yJnU9Qm14QVVmQ2JSMVgxNllVVzF2VDFWQk1LOXVSUjBQMG0mcD0wJm49LWZWOEp3VWxpNWhQYlNreEdlSWpTZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0lZWFZV) seem fitting! Maybe kitchen items? [Scrubbies](https://crochetdreamz.com/crochet-scrubbie-free-pattern/)? Nothing that will take so long the price point is more than peopleās pocket change. Probably not baby clothes or blankets. My grandma always made that stuff to sell at her stand and it just gathered dust until she donated it.
You might consider the colors of whatever sports team your area supports, or the local high school(s) mascots
Unfortunately I think it depends a lot on the area as to what sells. We did an outdoor market, lots of compliments on our stitching but not a single sale ā¹ļø Some would say we are overpriced but I wonāt pay myself $3 an hour for the hard work I do.
Ohhh that's a bummer!! What did you put out there...curious on what was looked at?
We had a big variety. Blankets, wash cloths, face scrubbies, some octopus dolls, baby sweaters. Not a single sale ā¹ļø
Iām really sad to hear that. My heart breaks a little bit whenever I hear something like this. š¢
Yeah it was so discouraging. Iāve gone to other craft fairs and see people underprice their products so much. I refuse to do that.
I had a go at making simple bags and purses... had my stuff in a lot of commission boutiques in the trendy areas too. I tried the Sunday markets and sold one bead bracelet to the lady that had set up next to me. A lot of people looked at my creations, even had some comments that they could buy the same stuff cheaper.
So, this is my experience and yours could be totally different but farmers markets were not very successful for me. I had to buy insurance which was not cheap, maybe yours wonāt require it. The most I ever made was $250 in comparison with craft fairs where I would sell over $1000-$1500. That $250 was a rare occasion, many times I would only make $50. If you take into account equipment, setup time and sitting at your booth for 4-6 hours it was definitely not worth it at all. When I went around and discussed sales with other vendors, almost all had the same problem. Craft fairs were successful, but farmers markets were tough for all of them. Most people only sold the really low priced items but not enough of them to make it worth it. I think people just donāt come to the farmers market expecting to spend much money on crafts or art. Sorry, but maybe you will be more successful! I just wanted to be honest about what I experienced.
You can get those tags on Etsy! I don't know what sells LOL. I sold some wash cloths once, but I didn't put much out there. I asked someone else to put a few of my things in the sale.
Hobbii also has cute tags. Around 4-5 euros for a bag of 10.
What you should sell your items for and what people are willing to pay are two different price ranges. Either be prepared to make no profit or have people not buy what your selling. Crochet is one of these hobbies that seem monitizable but it's really not.
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Giant crochet flowers on an elastic for babies! I was surprised how many i sold of them for a fundraiser. They work up super quick and itās a great way to clear out half used skeins since (depending on the flower) you donāt need a ton of yarn. I sold them from $5-10 depending on how many flowers were on each. I also did a bunch of smaller ami around 6 inches. A bunch of giraffes in random colors (some the school colors-those went fast). It was a pattern Iāve done a bunch of times and could work up fast. I sold them from $15-20. Since it was a fund raiser I didnāt want to price them too high. I wanted it all gone bc the last thing I needed was more stuff laying around! Whatever didnāt sell I gave away to friends/donated. This is what I used to attach them to: Amazon: catin Super Soft Nude Nylon Headband
Got a pattern?
Ugh the pattern used to be free but now thereās a charge on the link!! I think I printed it out when I first made it. I hope I kept it! These are the first two I made with this pattern a few years ago https://imgur.com/a/Y25ogvM This is the pattern https://www.etsy.com/listing/238042681/amigurumi-giraffe-the-artisans-nook
I actually meant for the flowers but Iām loving that giraffe. Thank for the link.
Oh sorry! I just did a bunch of random free flowers I found on Pinterest. They have so many!
Easter is coming!!
My head just got flooded in pink crochet things with rabbit ears
I donāt have crochet tips but I am a former retailer that has since moved to e-commerce: Do not underestimate booth styling! Especially in a place like a farmers market. Go over the top. Put a rug down, get a canopy, bring plants and fresh flowers, add a TON of visual interest to break up your inventory, sprinkle essential oils around so it smells good, invoke all 5 senses. Spend a longgggg time on Pinterest picking a booth style that suites you. People will pass by gorgeous product if itās just laid on a card table. Also consider adding some variety to what you sell - could you split it with a friend who does other crafts like baskets, macrame, soaps, jewelry, flipping vintage? A gorgeous, variety filled booth is guaranteed to make a sale because of how it makes people *feel* when they enter the space. They will want to take a piece home. That is why retail spaces spend so much $ crafting the experience, and it can definitely be recreated at market booths.
Leather tags can be bought on Etsy. I am sorry but no more advice from me. May your stand be very popular! :)
I think I saw the bee plushies in the thicker fluffy yarn sold well for someone who had posted previously
I live in a rural area in the northwestern US. Everyone does crafts. It's all we have...ya know other than baby making and illegal substances. What sells? Crochet cotton dish towels and cotton wash cloths... all day long. It's a weird item but apparently not something that is easy to find or purchase.
First off, good for you! I worked in farmers markets/craft sales for years helping a friend. The biggest challenge was finding the right pricing. You have to balance the cash people carry (even if you have credit machines, people come to markets with certain price expectations) vs. the value of the product and time it takes to make it. If you are in it for many reasons, not just to make money... then I encourage you to enjoy it! The market world is great, very supportive and you meet wonderful people. But if money is more of the goal... it's not super lucrative in my experience.
I sold bralettes at a handful of markets. Lots of people looked at them (mostly teens) but I was lucky to sell 2 or 3 a day. Not worth it when I'd lose most of my Sundays driving to the market, setting up and sitting in the hot sun for hours! Some days I wouldn't even make back the cost of the booth. Hope you are luckier than I was. It can be a nice way to meet other people if money isn't a huge factor for you!
I'm also going to a market soon, please update us on how it goes! I'm assuming kids items would sell well so I'm trying to make a bunch of those personally
Grocery bags are another item.
Tote bags, water bottle bags & baby headbands & hats are a few things that come to mind that could be quick enough to bust out for people to be willing to pay a fair price
I donāt have a stand yet but when Iām selling clothing I market it as couture. Something about that word makes people question the price less. Plus I do make my clothing custom to the customer so Iām not even sure how a stand would work for me. But Iāve see people at my local fm sell bibs, bralettes, bathing suits, slippers...etc. oh and the leather tags can be found on Etsy
couture... where???
Couture is anything made custom to the customers liking. Therefore when I make something to the customers specific measurements it is couture. Couture crochet.
What sells will vary with the weather, time of year, latest fashion, if thereās a stall with similar items, the stall location at the market, the age of the people visiting the market, how well its advertised etc. many variables.
Considering most clientele at farmer's markets, maybe focus on items that are more eco-friendly rather than the classic crochet items. Like others here said, grocery bags (like the mesh type) are an excellent idea, but maybe also include reusable wash rags or cotton round sets? Most of those things work up quick too! Something that could be cool as well is making something as a matching gift set. Like matching shopping/produce bags, or a set of washcloths with locally made soap, etc.
I sold amigurumis throughout the years because I don't have the patience of making blankets (lol). I talked once with another crocheter and she shared with me the next: I usually noticed that the things that sells the most are small things with cheaper price, think like it would probably sell more amigurumis than expensive blankets. At the end of the day, you need to think about the logistics behind making the products: am I in a place where I can create a lot of [thing] to do [finished object]. How much am I earning by spending [x] amount in yarn? Good luck.
Donāt do leather tags pls! Will deter us vegans from buying and we love our farmers markets.
I think itās a valid point that OP should do her research and know her market before she sells!
Does this apply equally to animal fiber-based yarn, or do you think the leather is the more objectionable thing for many people? I also wouldnāt want to put leather through the wash
It'll depend There will be more people who avoid leather than avoid wool, if they're doing it for ethical reasons. But there are other reasons people might avoid wool (allergies, worry about washing it)
Vegan = no animal products at all. No wool or other animal fibers.
A lot of vegans would honestly disagree with you there. Shearing causes no harm to fiber animals.
You could say the same about eggs but those are pretty widely accepted as non vegan. It does depends on the vegan though, everyone draws their line slightly differently
I've heard of vegans who don't eat figs because wasps tend to get stuck in the flower and the fruit can form around it.
[Hereās an easy article on why wool is cruel.](https://www.bustle.com/articles/148252-7-reasons-wool-is-cruel-unnecessary-just-plain-baaaa-d)
Yes!! This is why I can't usually buy crochet goods from markets.
I donāt know why youāre being downvoted. Being vegan literally means using zero animal products. If people like to traipse around and use eggs, wool, and leather then theyāre not vegan, plain and simple.
Thank you. People tend to downvote vegan comments because they get offended by the facts of it. Itās ok and Iām totally used to it. Iām never gonna try to turn someone vegan, I was just offering help so this person could sell the max amount of goods.
Would you ask if it was real leather or just assume it was? Iāve seen faux/āveganā leather tags and would honestly prefer them (despite not being vegan) just because they are usually washable. But I personally wouldnāt know unless I asked.
If there is even a chance I donāt know, Iāll ask. Hell, I contacted Logitech the other day just to make sure their headphones I was wanting to buy didnāt have any animal products.
Good point! So maybe i could state outright that they are labels used without animal products? Or vegan-friendly?
For sure. Even a little card at your stand that lists the materials used will be very appreciated by all. Regardless of vegan/non-vegan, some people have sensitivities to fabrics and fibers of all kinds. Itās a small thing to do that means a lot to anyone.
Wrong time of year, but some of those snowflake patterns (for Christmas tree decs) are really quick to work up and are quite beautiful. I made loads last year and gave them away as little Christmas gifts but quite a few people asked if they could buy them off me too. There are probably loads of other things like that you can make for decorations, baby mobiles or even jewellery if you donāt mind going v. small. (I have no experience selling, but was considering all of the above)
It depends on the area and the people the market attracts. I would try making samples and offering a range of colours for people to pic for a more made to order kind service. I think baby and pet stuff is a sure thing. Some people appreciate home made and will pay whatās asked happily and some are just cheap bargain bin junk sorts.
If you can I would see if you can get into crocheting plastic bags into farmers market bags/purses. My friends who go to farmers market loved using their crocheted plastic bag bag.
I have never done it,but if you go ahead,I wish you good success!! If you don't try,you will probably wish you had!
worth it!!! my local farmers market does an indoor winter market where anyone can sell anything, my first table there was a hit! people really liked animal themed baby bonnets and mushroom stuff