Do you have a passion for Crocheting cute little outfits, or blankets?  Have you thought about adding income by applying this wonderful craft?  Hear it from someone that has done just that!  I was able to interview Sara of Lavendar Dreams.  She crochets wonderful Baby Afghans, and answered a few questions for us! 

She has answered some questions for us regarding Doulas and how to get started:

What sparked your interest in crocheting? I have always liked crocheting, but my interest in it really came alive while I was pregnant with my last boy. I wanted to learn to crochet him a blanket. I ended up crocheting him 5 blankets!

What is the earning potential like for those interested in crocheting? I charge about $30.00 per blanket, but I have seen them go as high as $50.oo in boutiques. So depending on how much time you have to invest in crocheting, advertising, etc. you could make a pretty decent salary. Personally, since I started selling them online 2 months ago, the highest month earnings was $150. But, I am not really advertising them as much as I do other things for MommieCare.

How long have you been crocheting, and how long did it take you to learn to crochet? I started when I was pregnant in '99. It didn't take me very long to learn. I actually only took two classes and then from there I bought a stitch reference book and have learned various stitches on my own.

Who did you learn to crochet from, and what was this experience like for you? I learned from a lady who did classes at Beverly's Fabrics. I lucked out on the first class because I was the only one to show up. This enabled me to have a one on one lesson from her which really helped me gain knowledge of the basics. I really enjoyed these classes. Although I only took two classes, I really learned a lot from her. (she learned from a neighbor lady).

What is your favorite item to crochet? My all time favorite thing to crochet is a baby blanket. I just love the gentle colours and the soft yarn and the fact that I am creating something to help comfort a child in the night. A baby blanket is usually something that will stay with a child for a while --- sometimes into adulthood.

How long does it typically take to crochet an item? It really depends on the item you are crocheting. Some items can be completed within hours and others will take you months. A typical baby blanket will take me about 1 week. (especially now that I have kids) Before I had 2 babies, I could crochet a baby blanket in one day. Booties will take maybe an hour or so, hats a couple of hours depending on detail, and afghans will probably take you a couple of weeks. If you are piecing a patchwork granny square blanket, it will probably take you a bit longer.

What was the best advice given to you? In crocheting their is one given, YOU WILL make mistakes, you just fix them and start over.

What advice would you give to someone interested in crocheting? Take your time. You will eventually get it. Try and find someone who is patient and willing to teach you. Be careful though, it is addicting!

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