As a semi-professional crocheter, my life is filled with colorful yarn, endless patterns, and adeep passion for the craft. I can create a wide range of handmade items, from stuffed animals andclothing to home décor and accessories. Like most crocheters who sell their craft, I have a niche that I crochet for, it happens to … Continue reading Working a Market
Author: Octojelly Crochet Studio
Running a business is hard
If someone ever tells you that running a business is easy, they either have a staff who does 99% of the work for them, or they have no idea what they are actually doing, especially if they don't understand that not all business run into the same cookie cutter set up. The three most important … Continue reading Running a business is hard
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In-Person Selling Schedule
So far for 2023 I have 4 in-personal sales events confirmed. There maybe a couple more added to the calendar later in the year. Event 1: Bacon's Castle Village Faire Location: Surry, Virginia Date: April 29, 2023 Time: 10am - 4pm Entrance Fee: $15 for Adults, $10 for Students and Virginia Preservation Members. Children 6 … Continue reading In-Person Selling Schedule
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So the blog did a thing.
So I got a notification a few minutes ago. This blog has officially hit 5,000 all-time views. It's exciting, I had figured with my sporadic update schedule it would be the end of the year before that happened. I'll have another update this weekend. I'll be announcing my first big crochet project ever and be … Continue reading So the blog did a thing.
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Quick update
So, if you follow me on social media, you'll know that roughly 13 days ago I lost access to Facebook due to being hacked, and then whoever hacked me got my account deactivated. I'm still fighting with Facebook to get access back, since by loosing my personal account, I also lost access to the business … Continue reading Quick update
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Rigid Chevron Stitch
Multiple of 12 sts (add 3 for base chain) Row 1: Skip 3 ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into next ch, *1dc in:to each of next 3ch, [over next 2ch work dc2tog] twice, 1dc into each of the next 3 ch, [2dc into next dc] twice; rep from * ending last rep with 2dc once … Continue reading Rigid Chevron Stitch
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Simple Marguerite Stitch
Multiples of 2 sts +1 (add 2 for base chain) Special Abbreviation: M3C = Marguerite cluster with 3 spike loops Row 1: M3C (Make a spike loop [i.e. yo and draw through] into 2nd, 3rd, and 5th chs from hook, yo and through all 4 loops), *ch1, make 1 M3C picking up 1 loop in … Continue reading Simple Marguerite Stitch
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Business Update
So, I've confirmed my spot in a show in May taking place in Fredericksburg, Va. More details on that in a bit. I'm in the process for applying to a Farmers Market that runs from April until December. Trying out something different this year. Facebook will be done for a bit while I fight with … Continue reading Business Update
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Boxed Shell Stitch
Multiples of 5 sts + 2 (add 2 for base chains) Row 1 (RS): Skip 3 ch (count as 1dc). 1dc into next ch, *ch3, skip 3 ch, 1dc into each of next 2 ch; rep from * to end, turn. Row 2: Ch3 (count as 1dc), skip 1st st, *5dc into 2nd ch of … Continue reading Boxed Shell Stitch
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New Year, New Plans
Welcome to 2023 y'all. So, a little housekeeping. In 2022, I have 2,611 visitors. I'd like to have atleast 3,000 this year. I'm aware I should have a bigger goal than that, but I'm good with a small increase year to year for now. Now that I've added the shop side of things, my hope … Continue reading New Year, New Plans
