Crochet Items to Sell at Summer Craft Fairs – 8 In-Demand Ideas
There’s no secret that I love craft fairs! Well, I love selling at them more than I love attending them…but that’s the introvert in me. Anyway, I thought maybe you’d enjoy these best-selling, in-demand crochet items to sell at summer craft fairs.
These are all patterns that are profit-optimized and perfect for warm weather craft shows.
Now, all of the designs in this list are home decor or home use items because, if you’re not selling lightweight, niche items…like baby layettes or stuffed animals, it’s hard to find items that are both profitable and popular in the warmer weather. Trust me, I’ve made the mistake of trying to sell crochet items like hats and scarves at a spring craft show and it was a disaster…even though it was a chilly day.
In the spring and summer, buyers are thinking about outdoor entertaining, spring cleaning and organization, and, of course, vacation! And, while beach cover-ups are great personal projects, they don’t make for a profitable product line.
So, the crochet patterns I’m sharing today are items you can pair with your existing (profitable) product line or use them together to start a new line just for summer. Either way, I think you’ll be pleased to give them a try and see how your target customers respond.
Help to Prepare for Your Next Craft Fair
Also, before we take a look at the designs, if you’ve been struggling to find success at spring craft fairs, please, pop on over to my Crochetpreneur blog and read up on some of my best business tips and be sure to check out the Mastering Craft Fairs course for all my best strategies for becoming the busiest booth at the fair!
In the training series, you’ll learn all about booth setup, branding, pricing, product line, and how to stay organized. I feel it’s an invaluable training for both new and seasoned crochet sellers.
Otherwise, if you want to dive right into these designs – all great options for your upcoming craft fair inventory – let’s do it!
In Demand Crochet Items to Sell at Summer Craft Fairs
As you prepare for your warm weather craft shows, consider adding some of these in demand craft items to your inventory and enjoy the profits as your customers ooh and aah over the home decor and self-care products!
Free Crochet Pattern: Lil Pint Ice Cream Cozy
It's a perfect gift for teacher, pregnant momma, or your ice-cream-loving girlfriend. Works up in less than 15 minutes!
Quick and Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern
Make these springtime coasters in neutrals for a classic look or in the bright colors of spring! Package them together as a set and they're a great hostess gift or BBQ staple.
The Best Chunky Facial Scrubbies Crochet Pattern for Craft Fairs
Everyone needs to wash their face...I mean, it's just a fact of life. With these chunky, textured scrubbies, they can do it with affordable luxury.
Cobble Soap Saver Bag
A great accompaniment to the chunky facial scrubbies, this soap saver is made from the same yarn and, when you add a wash cloth or scented soap, it will make a nice spa gift set.
Hanging Basket: Teardrop Pouch
A customer favorite! This teardrop pouch works up with 30 yards of scrap yarn in about 15 minutes. So, you can make loads of them to please your craft fair customers.
Free Crochet Pattern: The Hanging Basket
One of the larger items in the list, but a best-seller as well. This hanging bedpost basket can be used to hold phone and glasses overnight or, on the stairway, to hold all those little things that need to make their way upstairs the next time you go.
Free Crochet Pattern: Tiny Hanging Baskets
These sweet baskets are a treat for anyone who likes to stay organized. I use them at my desk to hold my colored pens, paper clips, and product labels. You could use them, just as easily, to hold buttons, stitch markers, and crochet hooks. They're so versatile, your customers will oooh and aaah over them.
Free Pattern: Universal Bowl Crochet Pattern
Now, who doesn't need a miniature basket to hold little trinkets? I have one of these on my nightstand to hold my jewelry and hubby has one for his change. They work up so fast that I've taken to giving them away as thank you gifts for larger purchases!
So, there you have it, 8 popular crochet items to sell at springtime craft fairs. All of these can be worked up quickly to build your inventory and supplement your current product line.
What do you think? Which ones will you be starting first? Be sure to comment, below, with your favorites and to share your best-selling craft fair designs with use, too!
As always, tag @madwithatwist in your social media shares of MWAT designs so I can feature you in my posts!
Hi Pam, theses are great ideas, thank you for sharing! One item that I have found to be a good seller is the hair tie (scrunchies). They work up super fast and use leftover yarn 🙂
Thanks for sharing your Summer Craft Fair ideas. I’m debuting my air plant hanging pods at my first craft fair on Sunday! Wish me luck!”