No-Sew Hedgehog Crochet Pattern Release!
Today I released my new no-sew hedgehog crochet pattern! This small hedgehog plushie is designed to be super quick to make, which is perfect for market prep! I used Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky in the colors Shell, Apricot, and Chocolate, but of course you can use any yarn you’d like! To make this hedgehog, you will need to know these stitches / crochet techniques: Thank you so much to my pattern testers from Instagram: Get your copy of my Hedgehog pattern on Etsy, Ravelry, or Ko-Fi 🦔 Looking for more Market…
Selling Handmade Crochet Plushies at Markets: A 2025 Recap
I sell my handmade crochet plushies at vendor events in Lower Bucks County, PA (northeast of Northeast Philly). In 2025 I attended 6 markets, most of which were the monthly Bristol Borough Sunday Stroll. My Crochet Plushies for Sale I sell a variety of small handmade crochet plushie animals. My most popular products are my Minis Plushies Basket, mini kitties, axolotls, turtles, frogs, and mushrooms. I also sell these online in my Etsy shop. April Bristol Borough Sunday Stroll My first event of the year was the April Sunday Stroll!…
Capybara Crochet Patterns Release!
Today I released two new crochet patterns for Capybaras! An adult Capybara and a baby Capybara. They are made with Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky in the colors Apricot and Acorn, but of course you can use your favorite yarn instead! Both patterns are entirely no-sew and work up super quickly, making them great for market prep. You don’t even need safety eyes, as the eyes are embroidered on. Both patterns include a bonus pattern for this tiny orange! To make these capybara patterns, you will need to know these stitches…
How I Used 74 Skeins of Yarn in 2025: A Crochet Business Review
As a crochet business owner, I use a LOT of yarn. I design crochet patterns and make plushies to sell at markets and in my Etsy shop. In 2025 I decided to keep track of how many skeins of yarn I finished. The yarn I use the most is Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky. I am an affiliate with Premier Yarns so I earn commission on purchases through my link at no extra cost to you 🙂 I finished a total of 74 skeins of chenille yarn in 2025. These are…
Rat Stats: Which Crochet Rat Plushie Colors Were Most Popular in 2025?
Handmade crochet rat plushies are the biggest seller in my Etsy shop. In the 2025 holiday season, I was making multiple a day. It felt like a never-ending stream of rat orders, which is a great problem to have. 😆 So let’s look at some statistics for November and December 2025. I want to know which rats are most popular so I can be prepared for 2026. The #1 color ordered: dark gray! I always thought light gray would be most popular, but I sold 15 of these dark gray…
Crochet Patterns By Cubie Crochet in 2025
In 2025 I set out to release 12 crochet patterns. I didn’t quite make it there, but I’m still proud of all the designs I created this past year. And I couldn’t have done it without all my lovely pattern testers <3 1. Baby Rat My first pattern of the year was a baby version of my popular rat pattern! This baby version is now also one of my most popular crochet patterns. Get your copy of the baby rat pattern here, or get it in a bundle with the…
Mini Crochet Plushies Basket for Vendor Markets
As a crochet vendor at markets, my best-seller is always the cheapest: plushies from my minis basket. I sell these minis for $6 or 2-for-$10. This minis basket was new for my market booth in 2025. Let’s see how well it performed at markets over the course of the year. I’m going to show you which patterns I use to make these miniature plushies, how many of each one I make, and how many sold at each market. April 2025 Mini Plushie Basket I started putting together this minis basket…
Top 5 2025 Crochet Market Prep Patterns
These are the crochet patterns I’m using the most in 2025 for my markets! Each of these crochet patterns can be made in less than an hour, which makes it super easy to prepare a bunch for your next market! For each pattern listed below, I’ve included details of how many I’ve sold this year so you can be prepared with enough inventory for your own markets this year! This page contains affiliate links. Mini Kitties So far in 2025, I’ve sold 26 of these at markets! I bring 18…
Crochet Pattern Bundles
Crochet patterns are better as bundles! Here’s some no-sew crochet pattern bundles available in my Etsy shop. This page contains affiliate links. For all of these, here’s some supplies you will need: No-Sew Pattern Bundles My no-sew rat pattern is my most popular crochet pattern of all time! With good reason – it’s adorable and looks just like a real rat, while still being super quick and easy to make. Rat & Baby Bundle (2 in 1) This crochet pattern bundle includes my original (2023) no-sew rat plushie pattern as…
3 No-Sew Crochet Plushie Patterns to Try at Your Next Market
Everyone loves a good crochet plushie pattern that doesn’t require sewing, right? So here’s three no-sew crochet plushie patterns that I designed that I feel would make a great addition to your market booth or online shop. Each of these patterns is designed to work up in less than an hour, so they’re great to make a bunch of for that crochet market display! These plushies get a lot of attention in my market booths, and I always sell quite a few. All three patterns have been thoroughly tested by…
Crochet Flower Wreath
This is the flower wreath I made March-April 2024! This post was updated as I worked on it to keep track of the patterns I used. For all flowers and leaves I use worsted weight acrylic yarn and a 4mm hook. This is primarily a scrap yarn project, but if I know what yarn I used I have included it below. Make sure to also check out my Pinterest board with inspo! Flower #1: Rose Yarns I used: Big Twist Value in Cosmetic Pink, unknown dark red, Paintbox simply aran…