The Reality Of Selling Crochet On Etsy...

In today’s video, I’m sharing my real experience selling digital crochet patterns on Etsy — the pros, the cons, the fees, the AI issues, and whether I actually think it’s worth it. Etsy is one of the biggest platforms for handmade, custom, and creative products. From a buyer’s perspective, it’s amazing. From a seller’s perspective? It can be… complicated. I’ve been properly selling my patterns on Etsy for just under a year, and after experiencing real growth (especially since the latter part of last year), I finally feel like I can give a fair and informed opinion on what it’s actually like to sell there. In this video, I talk about: 🧶 Why my patterns cost more on Etsy (fees are no joke!) 🧶 Selling digital products vs. physical handmade items 🧶 The rise of AI-generated crochet patterns 🧶 How to spot AI crochet photos 🧶 Why using AI cover photos can hurt pattern sales 🧶 Design theft concerns on the platform 🧶 Etsy traffic vs. selling on your own website 🧶 Becoming a Star Seller & the strict requirements 🧶 Whether Etsy is truly worth it in 2026 As a digital-only seller, my experience is very different from someone selling physical handmade crochet items — no shipping, no material costs, no postal stress — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges. The conversation around AI in the crochet and fiber art space is getting bigger, and I’d genuinely love to know your thoughts: 💬 Would you buy a crochet pattern if the cover photo looked AI-generated? Why or why not? 💬 If you sell on Etsy, do you agree or disagree with my take? 💬 Do you think the fees are justified because of the traffic Etsy brings? I’m planning to continue selling on Etsy for now because the reach is undeniable — but I do think it’s one of the most controversial platforms I’ve ever sold on. If you’ve stuck around this far, thank you so much for watching 🤍 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss my next upload! #EtsySeller #CrochetBusiness #CrochetPatterns #SmallBusiness #DigitalProducts #EtsyShop #FiberArtist #CreativeBusiness My Pattern Stores: Ribblr: https://ribblr.com/shop/crochetbyjessie/ Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sour... Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CrochetB... Become A Member:    / @crochetbyjessie   Let's Connect!: TikTok:   / crochetbyjessie   Instagram:   / crochet.byjessie   Contact Email: [email protected] #crochet #crochetpatterns #crochettutorial #crochettips #yarn