From Hobby to Hustle: The reality of being a Crochet Artist at big events!!
Hello, I'm jade - and this is the Bright Stitch! I never expected that choosing yarn over law would lead me here - running a colourful little yarn shop, painting safety eyes, crocheting dragons, and packing up my entire life to head to huge events like the UK Games Expo. But it has, and I wouldn't have it any other way. My name is Jade. I'm 37, I have ADHD, I swear allot, and I wear too many dresses. Crochet saved me when I was spiralling with my mental health. What began as a hobby became a lifeline, then a passion, and now it's my full time job. This blog is a space where I'll be honest about what it's really like building a crochet business from the ground up - the mess, the magic and everything in between. To start I want to take you behind the scenes of what it actually takes to be a crochet artist at a big event like the UK Games Expo. Spoiler alert: It's not all cute plushies and smiles. The Prep: Months of Making If you're imaging...