From Office to Hook: My Journey to Full-Time Crochet Business

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Quitting my job to crochet full-time
3. The challenges of working the night shift
4. Exploring other ways to make income with crochet
5. Starting my YouTube channel
6. Making money through YouTube
7. Generating income through blogging
8. Utilizing affiliate marketing
9. Writing and selling my own crochet book
10. Earning from crochet patterns
11. Sponsorships and collaborations
12. Creating and selling merchandise
13. The importance of consistency and persistence
14. Balancing work and personal life
15. Conclusion

Introduction

In this article, I will share my journey of quitting my job to pursue crochet full-time. Over the past 17 years, I worked as a teacher counselor, primarily with individuals with intellectual disabilities. While I loved my job, the challenges of working the night shift and raising my child led me to explore alternative ways to make income. Through custom orders, YouTube, blogging, affiliate marketing, selling my own crochet book, and creating merchandise, I found multiple streams of revenue. I will discuss each of these avenues and provide insights on how you too can turn your passion into a profitable business. So let's dive in!

Quitting my job to crochet full-time

Working the night shift took a toll on my physical well-being, and I knew I needed to find a more sustainable income source. That's when I turned to my passion for crochet. I began by taking custom orders and selling my creations to friends and family. The positive response I received inspired me to explore other ways of making money with crochet.

The challenges of working the night shift

As a mother, finding suitable childcare for my son while working the night shift was a struggle. The toll it took on my body and overall well-being prompted me to seek alternative sources of income. While working on the night shift, I started experiencing wear and tear on my body, which further motivated me to look for additional avenues to make money.

Exploring other ways to make income with crochet

After some initial success with custom orders, I realized that I needed to expand my reach and find more ways to generate income with crochet. This led me to venture into the world of YouTube. I started my own channel and began learning the ins and outs of creating engaging content related to crochet.

Starting my YouTube channel

In 2017, I took the plunge and started my YouTube channel, Little John Yarns, as a business. While continuing to work the night shift and fulfill custom orders, I dedicated my spare time to researching and delving into the world of YouTube. I learned about the importance of creating high-quality videos, engaging with my audience, and optimizing my content for search engine visibility.

Making money through YouTube