On Saturday I set up a booth at the Peoria Riverfront Farmer's Market to sell my knitted and crocheted goods.
I took this picture with my phone, so not the best quality.
It was a wonderfully cool summer day. So much nicer than my last month's farmer's market booth (it was a million degrees). And I really think that made all the difference. People wanted to touch the yarn. They were reminded that cold weather does exist and they should prepare.
I sold much more than I expected. Last month I sold one hat which was nice because it paid for my booth's sub-rental and the yarn. I came out even that day. I was just hoping for better than even this time. I made a nice profit this time around, I sold several items which really boosted my spirits. Yes, it is nice to make money, but more, it was wonderful to know that someone I did not know wanted something I made and was willing to pay for it. Plus, more money to buy yarn!!!!
Then something most unexpected happened. People I know at work started commissioning projects. I have orders for mittens, scarves, dishcloths and Christmas stockings. All of a sudden I feel like a professional knitter. My knitting confidence is soaring high this week.
Yet, I have not sold a single thing on Etsy.
I guess you just have to know people.
I took this picture with my phone, so not the best quality.
It was a wonderfully cool summer day. So much nicer than my last month's farmer's market booth (it was a million degrees). And I really think that made all the difference. People wanted to touch the yarn. They were reminded that cold weather does exist and they should prepare.
I sold much more than I expected. Last month I sold one hat which was nice because it paid for my booth's sub-rental and the yarn. I came out even that day. I was just hoping for better than even this time. I made a nice profit this time around, I sold several items which really boosted my spirits. Yes, it is nice to make money, but more, it was wonderful to know that someone I did not know wanted something I made and was willing to pay for it. Plus, more money to buy yarn!!!!
Then something most unexpected happened. People I know at work started commissioning projects. I have orders for mittens, scarves, dishcloths and Christmas stockings. All of a sudden I feel like a professional knitter. My knitting confidence is soaring high this week.
Yet, I have not sold a single thing on Etsy.
I guess you just have to know people.
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