My best friend, Brittney (yes we have the same name), had recently been bugging me to crochet (and teach her to do a beanie). Now I am pregnant with my second daughter and back to crocheting. I feel like the hiatus somehow made me better. It took me a few stitches, but I got the hang of it again pretty fast. My first project was a scarf for myself and a matching hat. It turned out amazing. I am usually very critical of my own work, but I was impressed. I made hats for Elle and Lorelai and decided they had plenty, so I started making them for friends.
Once I started giving them away, people started telling me I should sell them on etsy. My first reaction was "I couldn't do that". The stuff you see on etsy is cute and "perfect". My stuff is still far from perfect. I didn't have the confidence to think my stuff would even sell on etsy. But, the more I thought about it, the more I am convinced I could help my family out financially by doing something that I love to do: crochet.
I still have some hesitation and fears. I don't want to feel overwhelmed, and I don't want this hobby to become more "work" than "fun". It's relaxing to me and I am afraid if I start doing it as a business, I will lose that enjoyment. But, nonetheless, I am going to take this leap and see where I land.
So, etsy account set up....just have to add items. Will do that during nap time I guess. Gotta get this girl lunch and sleep.
