Sell Craft Patterns
Design and sell knitting, crochet, sewing, and craft patterns as digital downloads.
Overview
Craft patterns for knitting, crochet, sewing, and other crafts are popular digital products. If you design original patterns, you can sell them on platforms like Ravelry, Etsy, and your own website.
How to Get Started
- 1Create original craft patterns with clear instructions
- 2Photograph finished projects professionally
- 3Test patterns with volunteers for accuracy
- 4List on Ravelry (for yarn crafts), Etsy, and your website
- 5Build a community through social media and email newsletters
Pros
- Passionate buyer community
- Passive income from digital sales
- Creative and fulfilling
- Low production cost
Cons
- Need craft expertise
- Pattern testing takes time
- Photography skills needed
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Pro Tip
Offer a mix of free and paid patterns. Free patterns attract followers who eventually buy premium patterns. Bundles of related patterns sell well at higher price points.
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