Does anyone have a specialty in crochet?
By kamalila
@kamalila (193)
United States
April 12, 2007 6:32pm CST
I have something that I have designed myself. It started in my Dungeons & Dragons playing days and the first one I made was specifically to hold dice. However, these would be great for holding coins, or marbles, whatever.
Does anyone have something they specially designed?
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@scarywhitegirl (2766)
• United States
23 Apr 07
Wow, that is amazing! I can only imagine how long it takes to make one of those!
I make a lot of hats, some of which are sort of my own design. The thing about hats is that there really isn't much creativity to the patterns--it's just the same basic idea done in slightly different ways.
What I do have fun with is stuffed animals or critters. I made a set of the characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force for a friend of mine, and my latest project is a super cute Cthulhu doll.
If you are looking for a good place to sell crafts, check out http://www.etsy.com. (Try tomorrow; the site is having problems tonight.) Most of the people who shop there are willing to pay for the time and effort that crafters put into their work.
@kamalila (193)
• United States
23 Apr 07
Why, thank you.
Actually, how long it takes depends on several factors. This one is a tight weave, all single crochet, so takes longer. The beads add an hour all by themselves. I do have a couple of designs that are more open. These are better for things like dice, where you want to see what's inside.
I had heard of etsy before, but I haven't checked it out yet. I do have some stuff at a local consignment store, but we are talking small-town USA, so not much gets sold.
One thing I have noticed, is that I need to get a better camera. The one I have is only 1 megapixel, and the detail doesn't show up so well. If I'm going to sell online, I need better photos.
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
13 Apr 07
your coin pouch is wonderful, I do not have a talent for knitting or crocheting, It is nice that it doesn't have zippers or things to close it just a wee drawstring. excellent design, I envy your talent, perhaps you can make then and sell them at craft fairs. Robin
@kamalila (193)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Thank you! I've been told they are nice. I have always loved how the beads add to these.
My biggest issue is that they take a while to make, and I couldn't justify the price if I charged for my time.
As for craft fairs, I have thought about it. Around here I'm more likely to find farmers markets. Maybe someday I'll create a website to sell them on. I don't know if I want to go that far, though.
