Crocheting for Fun and Profit

Book excerpt: Discover How to Profit from Your Craft Have you ever dreamed of learning the simple joys of crocheting? You can! "Crocheting For Fun & Profit was written with two purposes in mind--to teach you the basics of this fun craft and to show you how to turn these new skills into cash! Whether you've been crafting for years or are just getting started, you'll learn: -The benefits and enjoyment of crochet -The right materials, tools, and equipment to use -How to create a special "crafting place" in your home -Ways to sell your creations at craft shows, shops, and other outlets -Craft-business basics, including pricing and record keeping -And much more! Barbara Brabec, the For Fun & ProfitTM series editor, is one of the world's leading experts on crafting as a business and is the author of six books on the subject, including "Creative Cash (Prima). She lives in Naperville, Illinois.