Let’s get down to brass tacks… are knitting patterns copyrighted? The letter of the law is different depending on where you live. It’s that simple. So we end up with a controversial topic that will rely a lot on opinion. In my honest opinion (there I go!) your country of residence shouldn’t make one jot […]
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You’re preparing to knit for profit. Great decision! Then you’re hit with the notion that you love knitting everything…. yes, everything. But you don’t want your Etsy shop or crafty fair stall to look like a jumble sale. Neither do you want a line of knits so fine that your customers have to choose between […]
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One of the most important points in an artisan’s year is the time when craft fairs are abundant in the run-up to Christmas. But this year we’ve a problem! It’s very unlikely that we’ll see in-person fairs, perhaps there will be outdoor markets, but numbers will be restricted. It’s also likely that stalls will be […]
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Are you hoping to start a knitting business that makes you profit? Or perhaps your current knitting business needs an overhaul and revamp to make you profit, rather than just covering the bills? Today’s video will give you a few examples of how you can say ‘no’ to the hesitations that might come up to […]
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Join me live on Sunday 24th May 2020 to dive into a Q&A about selling your knits for profit. I’ll give you some top tips on how you can get started. It’s got to start with some decisions, and I’ll help you figure that out. You can also ask me questions in the live chat […]
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One particular selling experience changed the way I thought about the value of my knitting. And it helped me raise my prices so I was making real profit in my business, not just pocket money. I’ll go into further depth in the video: To subscribe to the Knit With Hannah YouTube channel click here And […]
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What is the commission strategy? We looked at the other option last week, knitting up stock before you start selling, so now I’m going to help you decide whether only knitting once you have orders might be the best way for you to go. That’s what you might call ‘the commission strategy’. Commissions are well known […]
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‘Should I knit up stock before I start selling?’ I’ve been asked this question a few times and it doesn’t surprise me one bit. To begin with I was asking myself this question too. As a knitter I was also testing patterns as I designed a few for myself and using up stash yarn as […]
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Zones of genius We come across genius zones in many parts of life. Do you drive long distances, but your partner always prefers short journeys? Are you someone who loves running, but just can’t get into yoga? Do you always cook lasagne when you have friends over for dinner, maybe your cooking genius is a […]
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Knitting for profit isn’t easy. There are a lot of steps to take to set yourself up as someone who knits and ask money at the end of the project. You have to stand confident in your talent and experience as a knitting. You need to be a good enough knitter to knit all your […]
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