Where did you first learn to crochet?
I learned from my grandmother. She started teaching me when I was only 6 years old. Do you know how to do any fibert arts?
No, unfortunately my grandmother's did not pass on their skills! They both knitted and crocheted. Have you ever made anything you can wear?
Absolutely! I used to make accessories and sell them on Etsy! I am very good at making hats. I like to make fun characters like hello kitty, my little pony, and minions. I've made scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, blankets, and even booties.
That's awesome! Is it pretty easy to sell on Etsy? Do they charge you a lot?
It requires a lot of marketing on social media to route customers to your site. They charge per listing, so there isn't a commission. It just depends how to list your products. I like to just create a listing for a custom item, that way I may get multiple messages about customs for the same listing.
That is very cool! What would you say is an easy item for a beginner to try making?
A scarf is probably your best bet. It's just a matter of straight equal rows. You can find tutorials on youtube that are really helpful for beginners.
Apparently there are many different types of yarn. Is there one you recommend for scarves?
I find the easiest to work with is acrylic, but it may not be as soft as some people prefer. Barnat Baby has a really nice soft acrylic, but it doesn't come in very many shades, just a lot of pastels.