How To Grow As A Crochet Designer
Hello there! Wanted to share a few insights as I personally journey, venturing into world of Crochet Designing.
Being a Creator is so truly fulfilling & it's also lots of work. There are numerous expectations that have to be considered, such as the ideas themselves, time frames, and resources. Managing it all can be a struggle, though I've acquired some tricks to the that have helped me navigate this crafty world.
Inspiration isn't quite something that I have encounter. In fact, I have the exact opposite problem. I have so many ideas that it can be hard to know where to begin. I'll see someone wearing a cute top or cool jean jacket & a hundred new style ideas will come flying into my mind. How I can change it up or what I would wear with it? These are the questions that lead to the results that I want.
The problem is knowing what projects to do next. Sometimes a company is expecting an original creative concept from me, or I have custom orders to send out, or I have a new fashion idea I want to experiment with. It takes skill to balance it all & it's a continuous learning process. This is where prioritization comes into effect. My most important obligations come first, but I never take my eyes off those fun passion projects.
I'm quite obsessed with yarn (if you haven't noticed) & I'm always running to fabric stores or ordering online to find exactly what I need. I have to account for quantity, the length needed, the size of the crochet hook,, as well as, other materials such as scissors, appliques, needles, & sewing thread. Itemizing all of this is a great visual way to ensure you're not missing anything. Trust me, it happens.
I try my hardest to stick to time frames & I've done it enough to have a general idea of how it's going to go. It's not an exact science, and sometimes things don't go my way because I'm only human. I give myself a cushion to foster flexibility. For example, I'll estimate something a project will take a little longer as a precaution. I care more about ensuring that the item is completed &just the way I want it rather than working to beat the clock.
“It's not the end of the world if I don't get everything done when I want it done. It takes some time to get things just right.”
Designing for yourself has to remain important because that's the whole purpose of this art form. Nothing beats creating from a place of pure imagination. No matter how busy I get, I try not to lose sight of the excitement of just having fun with it. That's what energizes me to get all the other stuff done!