The warmer weather is steadily encroaching upon us, and with that, summer knits are perfect for wearing during those warm days. In this 6 Sleek and Classy Summer Knits Pattern Round Up you’ll find some exquisite looking summer knits that you can wear as a garment or accessory.
Read MoreAre you a beginner crocheter that wants to crochet some pretty patterns from squares to rectangles to different shapes? In this Round Up Collection of Six Easy to Crochet Beginner Patterns you’ll find free crochet patterns that are perfect for beginner crocheters and also great for experienced crocheters who want a quick make or palette cleanser. Build up your skills and create something beautiful all at once.
Read MoreIn this 6 Outdoor Crochet for Spring and Summer free crochet pattern round up, you’ll find some crochet accessories that are perfect for the outdoors. These will work up quickly, may use up about one to two skeins, if that, and you can be done in either one evening or one weekend. How fun!
Read MoreSix free crochet patterns to decorate your home!
Read MoreMake these perfect accessories and garments you can wear indoors and out! We are neck deep into the spring season and what a glorious time! With this 6 Spring Crochet Wraps and Shawls round up, you’ll find a free crochet pattern that’s just right for you.
Read MoreWith Spring in full swing, I had to compile a few of my favorite Stylish Spring Crochet Tops for you. Spring is a time for newness and easy breezy styling. It’s also a time where you can wear a crocheted lightweight sweater top that serves as a fantastic transitional piece from winter to spring and spring to summer.
Read MoreIn this 6 Lightweight and Perfect for Spring Crochet Poncho Round Up you will find 6 beautiful crochet ponchos that are just right for spring.
Read MoreHow ARE you keeping busy? Are you crocheting up a storm? Are you organizing your stash? Are you looking for quick and easy free crochet patterns to keep you busy? Let me help you! I have compiled a 30 One Skein Busting Projects round up with you in mind.
Read MoreTunisian Crochet results in a wonderful looking project that’s just a masterpiece in itself. In this 6 Fabulous Free Tunisian Crochet Designs Round Up you’ll find some really gorgeous designs that use the Tunisian Crochet technique in several different designs and with different stitches.
Read MoreIn this 6 Free Knit Shawls Patterns for Beginners Round up, you will find knit shawls that are shaped in either the traditional triangle or the more modern asymmetrical shape. The wonderful thing about these knit shawls is that they all feature simple stitches that are commonly used in knitting while increasing your knitting skills with shaping and stitch placement for cool designs.
Read MoreWe are on a mission for Stash busting with the Stashdown 2020. The designs featured in this Six Perfect Winter Stash Busting Crochet Projects round up all work up beautifully and quickly.
Read MoreI want to share with you 6 Simply Gorgeous and Warm Crochet Shrugs that’ll fit loosely, keep you warm, and give you all the feels of comfort. Not to mention, they are all gorgeous, stylish, and definitely fashionable!
Read MoreQuick One Skein Crochet Projects To Make are a fabulous choice when needing to make something at the last minute. Why? Well, because they only take one skein of yarn!
Read MoreCold weather equates with staying warm and cozy when you’re out and about. What better way to stay warm with some fantastic Quick and Easy Knit Hats! I love a cute knit hat that works up quick and easy, and that is also super cozy and stylish! Let me show some of my favorite quick and easy knit hats that I found from other designer friends.
Read MoreWith winter right around the corner, we can’t forget the fellas! In this 10 Fabulous Winter Makes for the Fellas round up, you’ll find some perfect for your guy designs that range from footwear to headwear! Winter Makes for the Fellas features some really great designs that any fella in your life would want to wear!
Read MoreThese 7 Soft and Snug Chunky Knit Cowls will make you feel gorgeous this fall and winter. They work up easily and are great beginner knit cowl patterns.
Read MoreFind your Fall accessory in this round up of 7 Cozy and Fabulous Free Crochet Shawl Patterns that’s just for you.
Read MoreFind your fall weather style with these 6 Free Stylish and Easy Crochet Hat Pattern Designs for Autumn.
Read MoreSometimes I get so busy with holiday orders and work and this and that I forget little things like my own decor or wrapping hostess gifts for parties. Sometimes I even forget the hostess gift entirely. Thankfully I always have yarn laying around so making something is an awesome option.
And thankfully this Liesure Arts Yarn Whimsies for the Holidays booklet has me (and you) covered. So many great and quick ideas from a Pom Pom wreaths to a table top tree to garland. I whipped up these cute Pom Pom Hat Ornaments for gift decor in no time using yarn I had in the house and a toilet paper tube! What I love about this booklet is everything in here can be made with what you've got on hand and they are great if you are looking for activities with kids. You can download the booklet here
Disclosure: Liesure Arts sent me this booklet free of charge for the purpose of this review & collaboration. Although this is sponsored content, opinions and review are completely my own.
Woo Hoo it is summer festival & craft fair season. That means we get to get outside, set up our pop-up shops & tables to show off our wares. Since I sell warm weather cozy wear, Summer festival season is something I enjoy only as a spectator and customer. But I do love the vibes.
One question many handmade artisans have is about payment processing, especially since not many people carry cash anymore. I did some research when I was starting to sell at the One Of A Kind Show in Chicago and found that I am a fan of Square. Here is a link to sign up and get a free reader and get your first $1000 free processing. (Yes I get credit for this link but no that is not a factor in my analysis)
For me, it is just easy and the fee is not too bad. I like the fact that I can get unlimited free card readers so when the booth is busy more than one of us can process sales. I like the reporting analysis because it is easy to read and lets me know what my best selling items are.
The inventory management system was a bit labor intensive to set up but they all are so this isn't a deterrent to me. I would have to set it up anywhere. It is extremely helpful to go through this step to know what really sells and what trends are happening with my products. It also gives me a good overview of traffic patterns in my booth which is extremely helpful.
I have a friend who uses the Etsy reader because it helps her presence on Etsy by increasing sales in her shop. For me, that is not a factor. Plus, I do not like the fact that it makes me subject to Etsy TOU which means I cannot directly market to those customers unless they explicitly sign up for my emails. Similar to why I don't like Pattern by Etsy, it means I am doing work for the Etsy brand instead of my own.
Whatever card reader & POS system you choose, be sure it is right for you and your needs. Below is a breakdown of the three I researched. I know that Intuit also has a card reader / POS system, but I am not familiar with it so you may want to explore that as well.
Happy Market Day season everyone
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Hi - I’m Michele
Welcome to Stitch & Hustle. I have always loved crochet (and knit). I started this blog because I wanted to share beginner friendly entry level patterns for all levels of makers. But especially for those learning and just starting out with knitting or crochet. My patterns are super easy and a great place to practice skills with easy construction patterns - and most of the patterns are free for that very reason.
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