u/Prestigious_Fuel2356

A family member approached me asking if I wanted to start a crochet business with them. I’m the one who crochets. I gently said that crochet takes a really long time to make and I don’t want to lose my love of my favorite hobby. The retort was “you do it all the time. Don’t you want to make money?”

I know this is coming from a good place, but I can feel the judgement through the screen about crocheting stuff for myself and crocheting gifts occasionally. I have no interest in turning this hobby into a business (yet). I made that mistake a long time ago and didn’t pick up that hobby again for 5 years. Besides, the items that she sent me had an average listing price on Etsy of $25. That would be below minimum wage when we factor in time and the cost of materials.

It just really upset me. I know it shouldn’t, but I don’t want to feel bad for enjoying my favorite hobby and the implication that I don’t work (I do, just from home) and would have the time for what she’s asking for, and would do it happily for below minimum wage.

How would you handle this?

i keep on trying to do a project but forget what number comes after 15! is it alright if i just skip to 19? will this affect my project?

i do NOT want to learn how to count. do not tell me to learn how to count.

help! i want to make a blanket for my nephew (M0-25); how much yarn will this use????? give me exact measurements only i can’t handle having leftover yarn