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Crochet Rectangle Basket with Handles

FREE CROCHET PATTERN and VIDEO for this beautiful crochet rectangle basket with handles, also known as the waistcoat basket, is below. Be sure to visit my Etsy shop to purchase the printable written pattern: CrazyCoolCrochetUShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24D3jUTidZY&t=15sPlease be sure to subscribe…

Long Crochet Vest Duster

FREE PATTERN and VIDEO for this long crochet vest duster is below. The unique color combinations and cotton yarn make this the perfect spring and summer cover up. This beautiful crochet vest or duster is shown on a shorter (5’1″) woman. It will not be quite as long on…

Crochet Long Cardigan Duster

FREE crochet pattern and VIDEO for this lightweight, spring and summer crochet long cardigan duster is below. Easy pattern for crochet beginner. Simple short sleeves add to the unique design. Etsy printable pattern is also available here: CrazyCoolCrochetUS.etsy.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb_NyYlRu4s&t=9s…

Cool Crochet Color Block Pillow

Free pattern for this crazy cool crochet color block pillow cover with unique, fun fringe is below. YouTube video tutorial is also included as well as the Etsy version of the pattern.Back Fits 18 x 18 inch Pillow For other sizes adjust the beginning chain as needed. Materials: Worsted…

Create Best Selling Crochet Designs

I have heard many would-be crochet designers worry that their designs will not be original enough. They worry that their designs will look too similar to already existing crochet designs. And they ask “How can I create best selling crochet designs that haven’t already been done?”Original Crochet…

Coolest Crochet Flip Flops

These super cute crochet flip flops are SO easy to work up it is the perfect crochet project for kids to learn! This photo doesn’t do justice to the yarn. The sea foam green kids flip flops have a “metallic” sole and the yarn is also “metallic” silver. SO…

Crazy Cuddly Baby Blanket

Free pattern and video tutorial for this super soft, cuddly baby blanket. It is designed to be used as a stroller or car seat blanket. Of course it can be used for any general use and the colors can be changed as preferred.Dimensions: 32″ x 31″Materials:#6 Super…

Improve Profit Margins to Make More Money

You need to improve your profit margins if you want to make more money from your crochet items. While that may be easier said than done, there are several ways to go about improving your profit margins. Below are just a few things you can try. (I have also created…

Crazy Cute Crochet Heart Headband

Pattern and VIDEO tutorial below! Also available at my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUS.etsy.comVideo Tutorial for Heart Headband:View the video tutorial below. Leave a comment and a Thumbs Up if you like the tutorial. Your support is greatly appreciated!! (Click the little YouTube button at the bottom of…

Crochet Blog Affiliate Income

If you want to start a crochet blog to earn income you may have come across something called affiliate marketing, affiliate income, affiliate relationship or affiliate partner. If you are new to blogging you might be asking yourself: What is affiliate income? Why and how does a crochet blog use…

Tailwind for Pinterest Drives Massive Traffic

NOTE: You can also use this method to sell crochet online without a crochet blog (example Etsy). Creating a successful crochet blog that brings in a full-time income requires proficient use of Pinterest to drive massive traffic to your blog. Pinterest has proven to be the single most effective…

How to Monetize with Pinterest

If you want to monetize your crochet blog you must become proficient with Pinterest. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase.Pinterest is the single most important way to drive big…

Crazy Classic Crochet Cardigan

Free crochet pattern and video below for this crazy classic crochet cardigan! View many more patterns at CrazyCoolCrochetUS (my Etsy shop). Please subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking the little red button at the bottom of the video. Crazy Cool Crochet is my only source of income. If you…

Christmas Headband Ear Warmer

FREE crochet pattern for this crochet Christmas headband ear warmer is below! See PRINTABLE PATTERN HERE : CrazyCoolCrochetUS.etsy.com Please keep in mind this is the free version. The Etsy version (only $3.99) contains much more detail such as specific materials list and many more detailed photos! Your…

Make Money from Crochet the 21st Century Way

When crocheters are asked if it’s possible to earn good money from crochet the vast majority (VAST) respond with a resounding, “NO!”Nobody wants to pay what my beautiful crochet blanket is worth! It took $50 in yarn and three weeks to make. They won’t pay more than…

Super Soft Crochet Sweater

FREE PATTERN and VIDEO TUTORIAL below! Please also check out the other free patterns here on CrazyCoolCrochet.com or view more at my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUS.etsy.comThis pattern is quite long and it might be easier to work from the PDF pattern that you can find at my…

The Business Side of Blogging

This is the piece of blogging for profit, as a business, that makes a lot of would-be bloggers nervous. Understandably. But, it doesn’t need to be complicated. Until you are a heavy hitter (hopefully, in time) the business side of blogging can be kept fairly simple.The…

Blog Income Report

[This was from October 2018] Well, here we are. Two months into this income-generating crochet blog and I’m already earning income and posting a blog income report first month and second month!I had no intention of posting an income report this early in the journey (two months…

Pumpkin Spice Fall Poncho

CrazyCoolCrochet.com for free crochet patterns. Free pattern and VIDEO for this gorgeous pumpkin spice fall poncho are below. Many more FREE PATTERNS here on CrazyCoolCrochet.com. Look around! And please visit my Etsy shop to see more crazy cool crochet patterns. CrazyCoolCrochetUSIncredible 50 Ponchos Sold!This is…

Reversible Two Sided Ear Warmer

Free Pattern and the YouTube VIDEO below! Etsy pattern is also available now: CrazyCoolCrochetUSNOTE: This is the free version pattern. The Etsy pattern includes specific materials list and brands used and many more photos! You can also view a YouTube video tutorial at my channel: Crazy Cool…

Lush Winter Crochet Earwarmer

Pattern below for this ONE HOUR crochet earwarmer! Please also look around at all the other free patterns here or visit my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUSThis earwarmer is so easy yet so luxurious you will want to make up a bunch to make in different colors for yourself and to…

Gain Traffic to your Blog

So you finally put on your wings and took the leap of faith! You started your blog! Excellent! You are on your way to an exciting adventure. If you have read my post Start a Blog, you have gotten a lot of direction with setting up the blog on…

Why an Email List is a Must

One of the first things I noticed when I was creating my blog is that all of the other blogs I was following said the exact same thing:”I wish I had started my email list sooner!”I gotta be honest…I too waited too long. I had one really…

Fluffy Fringe Pillow

Pattern is below. Please also have a look around at all the other FREE PATTERNS on this crazy cool crochet blog or head over to my Etsy shop: CrazyCoolCrochetUSPictures just don’t do this pillow justice! It is SO freaking FLUFFY I can’t stop touching it. LOL! Super…