Crochet Business School Podcast : Tips To Make Money From Your Crochet

Hosted by Kelly Thomas | Crochet Business School

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Jun 2026

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Making money from your crochet is harder than it looks, and if you're spending every spare hour on it without much to show for it, you're not doing it wrong. You're just missing the information that actually helps. The Crochet Business School Podcast is 15 minutes a week of honest, practical advice for makers who want to earn more from their crochet, whether that's selling what you make, writing patterns, or building something bigger. No waffle. No advice built for someone else's situation. Just the stuff that actually moves the needle. Hosted by Kelly Thomas, crochet business owner for over ten years.

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June 16, 202614 min

Why I Needed A Husky To Make A Change

I needed a husky to force a change in my crochet business. I had spent months stuck. Getting more sales than I had time for, but not enough sales to make any real profit. I was crocheting every chance I got, always tires, always chasing the next order, never having enough time for just me and my family and missing out on life. The husky changed all of that and I've never been so thankful for an abundance of husky glitter.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

June 9, 202615 min

You Were Sold A Dream. Nobody Showed You the Small Print.

Your crochet business feels like such hard work, but it was never supposed to be this way. You didn't expect the long hours each week, never having enough time for yourself, for your family.But there is a reason it's this way and it's not your fault. You were never shown the small print on the dream you were sold.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

June 2, 202613 min

The Missing Piece Of Your Crochet Business Isn't On Google

Your crochet business is missing something. Just 1 piece of the puzzle to make everything click into place. But where do you find it?Google isn't helping, Facebook groups just give you generic advice or clickbait headlines.The truth is that you're not going to find it by searching the internet. At least not the answer you thought you were looking for. There is no quick fix hack to suddenly bring in all those sales. But I know what it is that's actually the issue with your crochet business. Listen in to this episode to discover more.After listening: grab a piece of paper and write down two numbers.How many orders you'd need each week to make this worth it,How much profit each one would need to make.Just look at them honestly.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

May 26, 202616 min

Auditing A Luxury Crochet Bag Brand

This week I'm auditing a luxury crochet bag brand - Hooked By Mandy. Lets see how we can help Mandy to increase sales and project the image she needs for her fabulous crochet bag collection.You can check out Mandy's website for yourself here - https://felt.co.nz/shop/hookedbymandyThank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

May 19, 202616 min

Can You Still Build Your Crochet Business On Social Media in 2026?

For years social media has helped small businesses like ours build our audiences and make sales.But is that still the case in 2026?Over the last year or so, social media has undergone a huge shift. So how does that affect how it works for our crochet businesses now?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

May 12, 202614 min

Turning Your Crochet Into Collector's Items

Making a living from the crochet that you make and sell isn't easy, but there are a few ways that it's possible.One of those is by turning your crochet into collectors items.But how do you create a line of collectibles and is there really a market for them?Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

May 5, 202612 min

Creating Subscription Boxes For Your Crochet Business

Subscription boxes are a way to bring in consistent monthly income from your crochet, but still having a product that fits your niche.Grab my free list of 12 way to make money from your crochet hereYour subscription box can be crochet themed or themed around your niche. It can contain a piece of crochet that you've made - or not. Just make sure the box contents are good value for money for yourcustomers and you work out your profit margins carefully! So lets look at how you can create a subscription box for your crochet business and bring in some recurring income each month from this very popular business model.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

April 28, 202614 min

Why Your Crochet Business Needs Recurring Revenue

Your crochet business needs recurring revenue if you're going to be able to work the flexible hours you want.It's not as complicated or as intimidating as you fear and there are lots of options to choose from.Lets talk about why recurring revenue is so important for your crochet business and how you can get started.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

April 21, 202614 min

Crochet Business Reality Check

There is a reality of a crochet business that few people talk about. It's not what anyone wants to hear.But there is a silver lining. Once you accept the reality, all sorts of options open up for you.Listen in to this episode of the Crochet Business Podcast to discover all.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here

April 14, 202613 min

Using Kickstarter To Sell Your Crochet

Last week I discovered that crochet makers are using Kickstarter to sell their crochet.Not random items, but collections that investors can receive in return for their investment.That's what Kickstarter is - an investment platform for small businesses so you can receive the funding you need to take your crochet business to the next step.Listen in to this episode to discover how it works, what you need to do and how you can use this for yourself and your crochet business.Thank you for listening to the Crochet Business School podcast.If you are loving the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave us a review here, and don't forget to subscribe to my free Substack hereDon't forget to grab your free list of 12 ways you can profit from your crochet hereWant to work with me? Check out my Kelly On Call service hereYou can also subscribe to my newsletter hereIf you are looking for e-books and courses to boost your crochet profits, you can find all of mine in my shop here