There seems to be a lot of talk about home-based knitting and crocheting businesses. It seems like half the people say you can’t make money in a craft business. The other half is trying to convince him that it’s so easy that he can get rich overnight without any effort.

I’m one of the middle ones. You probably won’t get rich unless you become a very exclusive designer. But still, if being a designer isn’t in your future, you can earn a decent income from your crafts. I say this only because I have.

Knit scarves, knit hats and Christmas items of all kinds. Creating baby crochet patterns and loom weaving patterns were part of my business.

With some baby crochet patterns and a used knitting machine, I started crocheting baby hats and quilts to sell. Of course, getting started was slow, but as time went by and my items became known, my craft business increased.

My business was started in 1986. Yes, I am now retired and no, I did not get rich. But I added to the family income. I was also able to stay home and raise our children and work my hours around our family life.

It was extremely hectic at times and a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. When you’re doing something you love, the big bucks aren’t always your main goal. My goal was to help with the family budget and still be available for our family life and activities.

My children have now grown up with families of their own. I don’t regret a moment being home with them.

We still had a good laugh when the orders came in so fast that the four of us pitched in. We would have the room full of pom poms trying to finish all the orders for the holidays.

I knitted during the day while they were at school. In the afternoons he did manual labor while we all chatted and watched TV.

The children have fond memories of me always being home when their school day was over. We always had enough money for what we needed. My income helped with all the extras for the family.

Yes, I recommend being a stay-at-home mom, if possible. But also try the craft business you’ve always dreamed of. You will never regret trying it, but you will regret not trying it at all.

Did you know! We’re rich of my business at home. We never run out of anything and are rich with many good memories and no regrets.