How to Start a Crochet Blog & Make Money Online in 2024

In this post, we’ll share how to start a crochet blog and make money online in 2024.

The art of crochet is only going to get more popular. If you have a passion for crochet and want to make some extra cash, consider starting a crochet blog.

You will learn how to choose your crochet blog’s niche, create a crochet blog in WordPress and write blog posts. Then I will show you how to promote your crochet blog to get traffic along with how to monetize your crochet blog to make money.

By the end of this guide, you will be able to build a successful crochet blog from scratch. 

If you have any questions along the way, just drop a comment and I will help you out. 

So let us jump right in.

How to Start a Crochet Blog in 7 Steps

1. Define Your Crochet Blogging Goals
2. Choose a Crochet Niche
3. Pick & Register a Blog Domain Name
4. Setup WordPress
5. Write & Publish Blog Posts
6. Promote Your Crochet Blog
7. Monetize & Make Money

1. Define Your Crochet Blogging Goals

To start a successful crochet blog, it is important to first define your blogging goals. Some questions you may want to ask yourself include:

• What topics do you plan to cover on your crochet blog?
• What is your target audience?
• How often do you plan to post content, and how will this impact your time and workload?
• How do you plan to monetize your crochet blog, and what are your revenue goals?

Once you have a clear idea of your blogging goals, it will be easier for you to create content that resonates with your audience and attracts new readers.

What is a Crochet Blog?

A crochet blog is a type of online publication that focuses on all aspects of the art of crochet. This can include how-to guides, project instructions, reviews of crochet tools and supplies, and more.

Why Start a Crochet Blog?

There are many reasons why you might want to start a crochet blog. Some of the most common include:

• To share your love and passion for crochet with others who share your interest.
• To make money through advertising, affiliate marketing, or digital products.
• To build a community around crochet and connect with other crocheters online.

Whether you want to focus on creating beautiful pieces of crochet art or start your own business in the world of crochet, there is room for everyone on the internet.

The benefits of starting a crochet blog include:

• Become a Crochet Influencer
• Build Your Portfolio
• Network with other Crochet Experts
• Build a Community Around Crochet
• Promote Your Own Business or Products
• Make Money Blogging about Crochet

2. Choose a Crochet Niche

The first step to starting a successful crochet blog is to choose a niche.

A niche is a specific topic or area of interest that you plan to cover on your crochet blog. When choosing a niche, it is important to consider your target audience and the type of content you want to publish.

Why choose a niche? 

Choosing a niche helps you focus your content so that you can attract readers who are interested in what you have to say. It also allows you to build an audience of regular readers who are more likely to return to your blog for new content.

Focusing on a niche will help establish yourself as an authority in that niche. This can lead to more opportunities for collaboration, networking, and monetization down the road.

If you blog about everything, it is more difficult to build a loyal following. Your readers will also have a harder time finding your content because they will not know what to expect from your blog.

Finding Your Ideal Niche

The best way to find your niche is to ask yourself what you are passionate about.

What topics do you enjoy writing or talking about?

What type of content do you enjoy creating?

Your niche should be something that you are interested in and that you feel knowledgeable about. It should also be a topic that has enough demand to sustain a blog but not so much demand that it is saturated with other bloggers.

When choosing a niche, it is important to consider your interests, expertise, and target audience.

• If you are passionate about crochet and love to share how-to guides, patterns, and project instructions with others, you might choose to teach others to do crochet as your niche.
• If you are interested in how to start your own crochet business or how to become a crochet influencer on social media, you could focus on the business or marketing aspects of crochet.
• You could also decide to blog about a specific type of crochet such as amigurumi, Tunisian crochet, or hairpin lace.
• If you are targeting new or beginner crocheters, you could focus on how to get started with crochet or easy crochet projects for beginners.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to choosing a niche for your crochet.

Some popular niches for crochet bloggers include:

• Adult Wear
• Baby & Kids Wear
• Home Decor
• Jewelry
• Toys
• Stuffed Items
• Amigurumi
• Appliques
• Teaching Crochet

Examples of Crochet Blogs

Sometimes looking at other crochet blogs will help inspire ideas of your own. Here are some of the more popular examples of crochet blogs:

1. The Crochet Crowd

This is a blog by Micheal Sellick. The blog focuses on building a community around crochet and provides free resources on crochet patterns and has video tutorials.

2. Crochetville

The blog focus on helping crocheters connect with each other and find the resources they need to be successful. They do this by featuring other crochet designers and their work.

3. Petals to Picots

This is a beautifully designed Crochet blog by Kara and is focused on teaching crochet and knitting. The blog is monetized with ads and Kara also has a shop section where she sells her work.

4. Pattern Paradise

The blog shares crochet patterns and reviews of crochet tools. Maria also sells her crochet pattern through her blog and makes money from affiliate marketing and ads.

5. The Spruce Crafts

This blog provides how-to guides and project ideas for a variety of crafts, including crochet. This is a general crafts blog and is not focused on a very tight niche. If you want to start a blog like this one, we suggest you write at least a hundred articles on a specific niche before you expand to other craft niches.

3. Pick & Register a Blog Domain Name

Once you have chosen your niche, it is time to brainstorm a few names for your crochet blog.

We recommend you keep your crochet blog’s name to two words (Example: Patern Paradise). One of the two words should be a keyword from your niche. The other word can be something that makes your website brandable. For example, our blog teaches people how to make passive income, so we have named it Passive Book. 

Here are some of the words that you can mix and match into your blog name:

• Crochet
• Needle
• Knit
• Knitting
• Pattern
• Wool
• Design
• Sew
• Sewing
• Stitch
• Stitching
• Craft
• Crafts

Use a Business Name Generator to brainstorm the name of your blog.

You can also use your own name for your blog. But if you ever plan to sell your website in the future, it is much more difficult to transfer your brand to the buyer when it is your name.

Check Domain Name Availability

After you have brainstormed a few names for your crochet blog, you should check if the .com domain name is available.

A blog’s domain name is the web address for that particular blog. It is how people will find your blog online and is typically your blog name followed by .com.

You must check if both the .com domain name and the social media handles are available. You can use Namechk to check the availability of both your domain name and social media handles. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a domain name: 

• Choose a .com domain name. 86% of the internet uses .com, so your visitors are likely to try visiting your blog by typing .com. Avoid other extensions like .net or .org. 
• Don’t include hyphens and numbers. 
• Do not use words with multiple spellings (for example colour vs color). 
• Shorter domain names are better. Try to keep it under 12 characters. 
• Spelling & Pronunciation should be easy and intuitive.
• It should be easy to remember.
• Avoid words that can be misread together. For example, therapistjohn.com can be read as Therapist John or The Rapist John.
• Make sure it’s not trademarked or copyrighted by someone else. The AI writing software Jarvis.ai had to rebrand to Jasper.ai because Marvel sued them for the Iron Man reference. Lawsuits will happen once your blog is established.

Register a Domain Name

Once you decide your domain name it is time to register it.

You should register your domain with NameCheap because you will get domain privacy for free. Other providers charge $12 per year for domain privacy. Without domain privacy, your name, home & email address will be accessible to the public.  

Step 1: Go to NameCheap. Enter your domain name with the .com extension. 

Step 2: Select the .com extension and click the Add to Cart button.

Step 3: After adding the domain to the cart, click on the Checkout button.

Step 4: Enable Domain Privacy that comes for free along with auto-renew. You don’t need any other paid addon.

Step 5: Click on Confirm Order. Pay to complete your purchase.

Step 6: Log in to Namecheap and click on Domain List ❶ in the left sidebar and then click Manage ❷ next to the domain you just purchased.

Step 7: Under the Nameservers section, select “Custom DNS” from the dropdown ❶. Then enter the following two nameservers ❷ ns1.bluehost.com and ns2.bluehost.com as shown in the image. Then click the green tick ❸ to save. If you use a hosting provider other than Bluehost, enter their nameserver values in this step instead.

Can I get a free domain name?

Your web hosting provider might give you a free domain name for one year but they charge $12 for domain privacy which is free in Namecheap. From the second year, you will pay for both the domain and privacy which will cost you more than $20+. So it is cheaper to just register your domain with Namecheap from the beginning. Also using different companies for web hosting and domain registration will allow you to easily switch your blog host later without transferring domains. 

Can I change the name of my blog later?

You will lose your search engine rankings if you change your blog’s name once it gets links from other websites. It will take as long as a year or more for you to regain the lost traffic. It is possible to mitigate problems by having proper redirects. But you will have to renew both your old and new domains every year. So try to avoid changing your blog’s name once it is established.

4. Setup WordPress

The next step is to get your blog up and running in WordPress. 

WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that helps you easily create a website or blog. You can easily create your blog without learning how to code.

Why Choose WordPress.org?

There are many blogging platforms but the self-hosted wordpress.org powers 70% of blogs on the internet. 42% of all websites on the internet use WordPress. 

Here are some advantages of using WordPress.org:

• You own your data: As the site owner, you have full control over how your blog looks, what plugins you can use, and how you monetize your website.
• It’s free ( sort of ): The software that runs your website is free to download. However, you need to pay for your domain name and hosting.
• Open source: WordPress is open-source software, which means it is constantly being improved upon by thousands of independent developers all over the world.
• Customizable: You can update how the site looks with themes and how users interact with it using plugins.
• SEO friendly: WordPress helps your website rank higher in search engine result pages (SERPs).
• Mobile responsive: WordPress websites look great on mobile devices.
• Secure: WordPress is one of the most secure content management systems available today.

WordPress.org vs WordPress.com

The main difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com is how the website gets hosted.

WordPress.org is a software that you download and install on your own web hosting account, while WordPress.com is a fully hosted platform where all you need to do is sign up for an account.

But the problem with WordPress.com is that you cannot monetize it. Search engines also won’t rank your website and your blog’s growth will be limited.

We recommend following this guide and using self-hosted WordPress.org to start your own blog as it has none of the limitations of WordPress.com.

Why Avoid Free Blogging Platforms

While free platforms like Blogger or Tumblr might seem like a convenient way to get started, these platforms will restrict your blog’s growth:

• These platforms typically don’t rank well in search engines. So your blog’s growth will be extremely limited.
• You also can’t monetize your blog on some of these platforms. So if you’re looking to make money from your blog, you should avoid these platforms.
• You don’t own your blog. Your blog can get deleted overnight with no way to recover it. This actually happened to thousands of Blogger and Tumblr blogs.

This is the page you will see when your blogger blog gets deleted by the platform:

How much does it cost to start a crochet blog?

It will cost you $2.95 per month to host your WordPress crochet blog in Bluehost. A domain will cost you $12/year. So that is a total of $4.2 per month, which is less than the price of Netflix for all the unlimited features that a self-hosted WordPress blog has to offer.

What to do if you already have a free blog?

If you’re currently using a free blogging platform like Blogger or Tumblr, it’s very easy to migrate your blog over to WordPress. All you need is the free WordPress import plugin. The plugin will automatically import all of your posts, comments, and images from your old blog into your new WordPress blog.

Install WordPress in Hosting

To install WordPress, you need hosting. Hosting is a service that stores your website’s files on a server. This way, anyone who visits your website will be able to load the files from your server and view your blog in their browser.

For this guide, we will use BlueHost as our web host. It is a cheap hosting that is extremely easy for beginners to set up. If you use any other web host, the steps will be the same but the user interface may be slightly different.

1. Go to BlueHost using this link to get a special discount. Select WordPress > WordPress Hosting from the top menu.

2. Click on the button you see on this page and you will be taken to the pricing section.

3. Select the Basic Plan. You can upgrade to a different hosting plan as you grow.

4. If you already have a domain name that you purchased with Namecheap you can put that in the “Use a domain you own” ❶ section. If you don’t have a domain name yet, choose the “Create a New Domain” ❷ to purchase a new domain.

5. In the next screen, enter your information. Uncheck all package extras. If you purchase your domain through Bluehost instead of Namecheap, you may want to enable Domain Privacy. You won’t see the Domain Privacy option if you bought your domain through Namecheap. Namecheap will give you this Domain Privacy for free.

6. Once you have successfully paid, you will be prompted to set a password. Click on the “Create your Password” button.

7. Enter your password and create your account. If you lose this password, you can reset it.

8. After you set your password, log in to Bluehost.

9. Click on the Create your website button on the following screen. This will start a Bluehost Wizard, just click Skip this step wherever possible.

10. On the following page, click “No help needed” or “Skip this step”. We don’t want Bluehost to limit our customization options.

11. On the next page, you will be asked about the purpose of your website. You can choose from any of the available options.

12. On the next page, click Skip this step.

13. On the following page, enter the blog’s name and tagline. You can change this later so feel free to click “Skip this step” or enter something as a placeholder and click Continue.

14. Finally you will be asked how you want to build your website. Choose “Limitless customization” to have all the options.

15. You can see your blog by going to yourdomain.com. Go to the Bluehost dashboard and click on the My Sites tab ❶ in the left sidebar and click on the “Manage site” button ❷.

16. Your WordPress site has separate login credentials different from the ones you use to log into Bluehost. You can use this to log in to the WordPress dashboard directly without logging into Bluehost. To get this:
❶ Click on Users on top.
❷ You will be able to see your username and email that you can use to log in to WordPress.
❸ If you click on the three dots you will see the option to Reset your password. ❹

You can log into WordPress from the Bluehost dashboard by clicking the Log in to WordPress button ❺. But it is not recommended you rely on this as your primary login method because you will get locked out of your site if you ever change hosting providers.

17. You will be taken to the WordPress dashboard where you can reset your password ❶. If you don’t like the username Bluehost created for you, you can Add a New User ❷.

18. If you are adding a new user make sure you specify the user role as Administrator ❶. You can log in as the new user and safely delete the default user created by Bluehost.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up WordPress.

Configure WordPress

Now that you have the basic version of WordPress installed, it is time to customize it to make it look and feel the way you want. 

Login to WordPress Dashboard

The WordPress dashboard is the control center for your WordPress website. From here, you can manage all aspects of your website, from adding new posts to configuring your settings.

Visit yourdomain.com/wp-admin to access the WordPress dashboard.

Use the Email and Password you provided during installation to log in to your WordPress dashboard. If you don’t have a password, use the “Lost your password?” to generate a new password.

Install WP Themes

A WordPress theme is a collection of files that determine the look and feel of your WordPress website.

Your new WordPress blog will be installed with a default blog theme that doesn’t look very great.

To install a new WordPress Theme:

Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.

Use the search to find a theme that you like ❶. Before you install the theme, you can see a demo of the theme and learn about its features from the preview screen ❷. If you like the theme, you can install it by clicking the install button ❸. You can also upload a theme from a file on your computer ❹.

Once installed, click the Activate button to enable the theme. 

Although you can use a free theme (there are thousands of free themes available), we recommend using a premium theme. 

Premium themes not only reduce your website’s load time but also help you customize your website to your heart’s desire. 

Here are the premium themes we recommend:

• GeneratePress
• Kadence
• WP Astra

There are also several custom made crochet blog themes. These themes tend to be bloated with poor code which will slow down the performance of your website. We suggest getting one of our recommended themes for a fast website with unlimited customization possibilities.

Install WP Plugins

A WordPress plugin is a software that adds additional features to WordPress. There are thousands of WordPress plugins available, and most of them are free.

There are plugins for just about anything you can think of, from adding social media icons to your blog to creating a contact form.

Too many wordpress plugins can slow down your blog site. So before you install new plugins, it will be worth clearing out any existing plugins that your hosting provider installed by default.

Plugins first need to be deactivated before they can be deleted.

❶ Go to WP Admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins
❷ Click on the checkbox to select all plugins.
❸ Select Deactivate from the drop-down.
❹ Click Apply.
❺ Repeat the above steps but select “Delete” instead of “Deactivate” from the dropdown in ❸ to delete all the deactivated plugins.

To install new plugins go to the WP Admin > Plugins > Add New.

On the plugins page:

❶ Search for the plugin you want in the search bar

❷ Click Install Now. Once you install the plugin, you must also activate the plugin for it to be enabled. 

❸ If you are installing a paid plugin you can upload the plugin instead. 

There are many different crochet blog plugins that you can install, but here are the ones which we recommend: 

Backup Plugin: A WordPress backup plugin creates backups of your WordPress website. This way, if something goes wrong with your website, you can restore it to a previous version.

Recommended Plugin: WPVivid (paid) or UpdraftPlus (free). 

SEO Plugin: A WordPress SEO plugin helps you improve your website’s search engine ranking. The plugin will help you optimize your website’s title tags, meta descriptions, and keywords. It will also help you submit your website to search engines and track your website’s search engine ranking.

Recommended Plugin: RankMath (paid).

Google Analytics Plugin: A WordPress Google Analytics Plugin helps you track how many people are visiting your website, where they are coming from, and what pages they are visiting. This way, you can see what sections of your website are the most popular and make changes accordingly.

Recommended Plugin: RankMath (paid) or GA Google Analytics (free).

Cache Plugin: A WordPress cache plugin stores a copy of your website’s pages and posts in a cache. This way, if someone visits your website, the pages will load faster because they are being loaded from the cache instead of from your server.

Recommended Plugin: WP Rocket (paid).

Page Builder Plugin: A WordPress Page Builder Plugin allows you to create custom pages and posts for your WordPress website. With a page builder plugin, you can create custom layouts for your pages and posts, add custom widgets, and add custom content blocks.

Recommended Plugin: Thrive Architect (paid).

Security Plugin: A WordPress security plugin helps you protect your WordPress website from hackers and malware. The plugin will help you install security features like a firewall and malware scanning. It will also help you monitor your website for any changes that may have been made by hackers.

Recommended Plugin: Wordfence (free). 

Social Media Plugin: A WordPress social share plugin allows you to share your website’s content on social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The plugin will add social media icons to your website’s content pages and allow your visitors to share your content with a single click.

Recommended Plugin: Easy Social Share Buttons (paid). 

Email List & Lead Generation Plugin: A WordPress Email Opt-in Form Plugin helps you collect email addresses from your website’s visitors. The plugin will allow you to add an email opt-in form to your website’s content pages and allow your visitors to sign up for your email list.

Recommended Plugin: Thrive Leads (paid). 

Customize WordPress

Once you have installed your theme and plugins, it is time to customize the wordpress blog platform:

Change Colors, Fonts & Spacing 

You can set the font, colors, and spacing by going to Appearance > Customize in your WordPress dashboard. Premium themes like GeneratePress allow you to customize every aspect of your blog.

Check out our Blog Fonts & Typography guide to choose the right font and typography settings for your blog.

Add Your Logo

Get a logo designed for your blog from Fiverr. Then set the logo of your blog by going to Appearance > Customize in your WordPress dashboard. A logo is not required for a successful blog but it can definitely help appeal to your target audience.

Change Favicon

Favicon is the image that appears in the browser tab and bookmarks. Set the Favicon from the Appearance > Customize section of the WordPress dashboard.

Create Menus

The header and the footer menu can be set from the Appearance > Menus in your WordPress blog dashboard.

You can nest menu items so that it appears as a dropdown menu ❶. You can use the menu as your primary or secondary navigation menu ❷. Don’t forget to save your menu ❸.

Create Widgets

If you have a sidebar, you can add widgets to it. Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress admin dashboard.

Check out the list of the most useful Blog Widgets and how to add them to your blog.

Set Title & Tag Line

The next step is to change your General Settings. Go to Settings > General in the WordPress Admin area.

You can set your Site Title, Tagline, and Time Zone from this screen.

Set Permalinks

The ideal URL structure for SEO is yourdomain.com/sample-post. Set your permalink structure by going to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress blog dashboard.

Select the “Post name” radio button and save changes.

Enable Search Visibility

Chances are you want your blog to show up on Google so people can find you. Go to Settings > Reading in your WordPress dashboard.

To get search engine traffic, ensure the checkbox “Disable search engines from indexing this site” is Unchecked. You can find this option in Settings > Reading. Most of the time this should be unchecked by default but if it is not, then uncheck it to ensure your site gets traffic from search engines.

Adjust Comment Settings

Next, you will want to change the Discussion Setting (aka Comments). Go to Settings > Discussion in your WordPress admin area.

❶ You may want to enable or disable comments on this page. You can also disable pingbacks and enable comment moderation.

❷ You can also set comment approval settings.

If you want to design your blog further, check out our dedicated guide on blog design which has all our best blog design recommendations.

Create Static Pages

There are a few essential pages that you need to create for your crochet blog before you can start blogging.

Use pages in WordPress to add static content. Go to WP Dashboard > Pages > Add New.

1.   Write the headline of your content. 
2.   Populate the body content
3.   Click the publish button.

You may want to create the following pages: 

Home Page

The home page is the page that your website visitors see when they first visit your website. It is the main page of your website and usually contains links to the other pages on your website.

Your home page should include the following:

• A welcome message
• Your blog’s mission statement
• The benefits of subscribing to your blog
• A list of your recent blog posts

You can create a professional home page for your crochet blog using a page builder like Thrive Architect.

About Page

The About page is a page on your website that tells your visitors who you are and what your blog is all about. It is one of the most important pages on your website because it helps you connect with your visitors and build trust.

Your About page should include the following:

• A brief description of who you are
• What inspired you to start your crochet blog
• Why you are passionate about crocheting
• A list of your most popular crochet patterns, tutorials, or how-to guides

Contact Page

The contact page is a page on your website that allows your visitors to get in touch with you. It can include your email address, social media profiles, or a contact form.

You may want to include the following on your contact page:

• A contact form
• Links to your social media accounts
• An email address

Use contact form plugins like Fluent Forms to create the form in your contact page.

Privacy Policy

The privacy policy page is a page on your website that tells your visitors how you collect, use, and protect their personal information. This page is required by law if you collect personal information from your visitors. 

WordPress generates its own privacy policy for you. But you can also use a tool like Termly to generate your own privacy policy.

Terms of Service

The terms of service page is a page on your website that tells your visitors what they can and cannot do on your website. This page is required by law if you have a website. 

Use a terms & conditions generator like Termly to create it.

5. Write & Publish Blog Posts

Now that you have your crochet blog setup, it’s time to write and publish your first blog post. To craft the perfect blog post, check out our in-depth guide on How to Write A Blog Post. Here we will go over specific tips for a crochet blog.

1. Brainstorm Topics

You should brainstorm 100 topic ideas for you crochet blog. This will ensure that you always have content to write about in your crochet blog.  

The goal is to find topics for your crochet blog that your audience is searching for in Google. The type of content you write on your crochet blog will depend on your specific niche.

There are a few ways to brainstorm specific content:

Look at Competitors

If you want to create content that your audience will love, you need to look at what your competitors are writing about.

Competitors can be a great source of inspiration for content ideas. By looking at the articles your competitors are writing, you can get a sense of what topics people are interested in and how they are framing the conversation.

Do Keyword Research

Another great way to come up with content ideas for your crochet blog is to use a keyword research tool like Keywordtool.io. This tool will help you find keywords that your audience is searching for in Google. By writing articles in your blog targeting these keywords, you can ensure that your blog has content that is being searched for by your audience in Google.

Community & Forums

When it comes to finding blog post topics, there are a few places you can look. One of these places is online communities and forums.

Online communities and forums are websites where people can come together to discuss a specific topic or interest. This can be a great source of content ideas for your crochet blog. By participating in these communities, you can get a sense of what people are talking about and the types of questions they have. You can then use this information to come up with content ideas for your blog.

2. Create an Editorial Calendar

After you have brainstormed topics for your blog, it’s time to create an editorial calendar.

An editorial calendar is a tool that lets you plan out your blog posts ahead of time. It helps to ensure that you have a consistent stream of content for your crochet blog, as well as making it easier to stay on track with deadlines.

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An editorial calendar should include the following:

• The topic of the blog post
• The date it will be published
• The author of the blog post
• Keyword to be used in the article

There are a few software and tools that you can use to create an editorial calendar like Google Sheets, Trello, and Asana.

3. Write a Blog Post

Once you have planned out your blog post using an editorial calendar, it’s time to start writing.

Writing How-To Posts

A how-to post is a type of blog post that provides step-by-step instructions on how to do something. In the context of a crochet blog, a how-to post might provide instructions on how to crochet a specific pattern or technique.

Here are some examples of titles for how-to posts:

• How to Crochet a Granny Square: A Step-by-Step Guide
• The Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Crochet
• How to Crochet a Magic Circle: A Tutorial

Here are some tips for writing a how-to post:

1. Start with an introduction that explains the purpose of the post and who it is intended for.
2. Break the instructions down into small, easy-to-follow steps. Use clear, concise language and include plenty of photos or videos to illustrate each step.
3. Test the instructions yourself before publishing the post to make sure they are accurate and easy to follow.
4. Consider including a list of materials needed and any helpful tips or notes.
5. Conclude the post with a summary of the steps and a call to action, such as encouraging readers to share their own projects or ask questions in the comments.

Writing List Posts

A list post is a type of blog post that provides a list of ideas or resources related to a specific topic. In the context of a crochet blog, a list post might provide a list of crochet patterns, books, or tools.

Here are some examples of titles for list posts:

• The 10 Best Crochet Patterns for Beginners
• The Top 5 Crochet Books for Every Level
• The 7 Essential Crochet Tools for Every Crafter

Here are some tips for writing a list post:

1. Start with an introduction that explains the purpose of the post and the criteria for inclusion on the list.
2. Organize the items on the list in a logical order, such as from easiest to hardest or from most popular to least popular.
3. Provide a brief description of each item on the list, explaining why it made the cut and highlighting any standout features or benefits.
4. Use bullet points or numbered lists to make the post easy to scan and read.
5. Consider including links to additional resources or related content.
6. Conclude the post with a call to action, such as asking readers to share their own favorite items on the list or to leave a comment with their thoughts.

Writing Crochet Patterns

One of the most popular type of content in crochet blogs are crochet patterns.

There are a few tips you can follow to make sure your crochet patterns are easy to read and understand:

• Use pictures, and video tutorials. These types of visual aids will help your readers follow along with the instructions more easily.
• Write clearly and succinctly. Make sure each step is clear and easy to understand.
• Use headings and subheadings to break up the text and make it easier to scan.
• Use bullet points to list out the materials needed and the steps involved.

Writing Round-up Posts

A round-up post is a type of blog post that gathers together a group of related resources or ideas on a specific theme. In the context of a crochet blog, a round-up post might gather together crochet patterns or resources on a specific theme, such as holiday-themed crochet patterns or crochet patterns for babies.

Here are some examples of titles for round-up posts:

• 10 Festive Crochet Patterns for the Holidays
• The Best Crochet Patterns for Baby Showers
• The Ultimate Round-Up of Valentine’s Day Crochet Patterns

Here are some tips for writing a round-up post:

1. Start with an introduction that explains the theme of the round-up and the purpose of the post.
2. Gather a diverse group of resources or ideas that fit the theme of the round-up.
3. Organize the items in the round-up in a logical order, such as from easiest to hardest or from most popular to least popular.
4. Provide a brief description of each item in the round-up, explaining why it was included and highlighting any standout features or benefits.
5. Use bullet points or numbered lists to make the post easy to scan and read.
6. Include links to the original sources of the items in the round-up.
7. Conclude the post with a call to action, such as asking readers to share their own favorite items in the round-up or to leave a comment with their thoughts.

Writing Product reviews

A product review is a type of blog post that provides a review of a specific product related to a particular topic. In the context of a crochet blog, a product review might provide a review of a crochet hook, yarn, or other crochet-related product.

Here are some examples of titles for product reviews:

• The Top 5 Crochet Hooks for Every Level
• Yarn Review: Our Favorite Acrylic Yarn Brands
• The Best Crochet Tools for Beginners

Here are some tips for writing a product review:

1. Start with an introduction that explains the purpose of the review and the product being reviewed.
2. Provide an overview of the product, including its features, price, and intended audience.
3. Test the product yourself and provide a detailed review of its performance, including any pros and cons.
4. Include photos or videos to illustrate your review and provide a more comprehensive look at the product.
5. Compare the product to similar products on the market to provide context and help readers make informed decisions.
6. Conclude the review with a summary of your thoughts and a recommendation for or against the product.

Interviews

This is a type of blog post that features an interview with an expert or interesting person in a particular field. In the context of a crochet blog, an interview might feature a crochet designer, teacher, or other expert in the crochet community.

Here are some examples of titles for interviews:

• Interview with Renowned Crochet Designer Jane Smith
• Get to Know Crochet Teacher and Author Mary Jones
• Expert Q&A: Tips and Tricks for Crocheting Amigurumi

Here are some tips for writing an interview:

1. Start with an introduction that explains the purpose of the interview and provides some background on the interviewee.
2. Prepare a list of questions in advance and send them to the interviewee beforehand to give them time to prepare.
3. During the interview, take thorough notes and record the conversation if possible.
4. Edit the transcript of the interview to create a cohesive and well-written final post.
5. Use quotes from the interviewee to provide insight and personality to the post.
6. Conclude the post with a summary of the main points covered in the interview and a call to action, such as asking readers to leave a comment with their own thoughts or questions.

Writing Personal Stories

A personal story is a type of blog post that shares an individual’s experiences or memories on a particular topic. In the context of a crochet blog, a personal story might share the writer’s own experiences with crochet, such as how they learned to crochet or their favorite crochet memories.

Here are some examples of titles for personal stories:

• My Journey with Crochet: From Beginner to Expert
• My Favorite Crochet Memories
• How Crochet Helped Me Through a Difficult Time

Here are some tips for writing a personal story:

1. Start with an introduction that sets the scene and provides some context for the story.
2. Use descriptive language and detail to paint a vivid picture of the events and experiences being shared.
3. Include personal reflections and insights to give the story depth and meaning.
4. Consider using dialogue and sensory details to bring the story to life and make it more engaging for readers.
5. Edit the story for clarity and cohesiveness, removing any unnecessary or tangential details.
6. Conclude the story with a reflection on the lessons or insights learned from the experience.
7. Consider including a call to action, such as asking readers to share their own personal stories or to leave a comment with their thoughts on the post.

Crochet News

Crochet news is a type of blog post that provides updates on the latest developments in the crochet world. This might include new crochet patterns, events, or products.

Here are some examples of titles for crochet news posts:

• New Crochet Pattern Release: The Coziest Blanket Ever
• Announcing the Dates for the Annual Crochet Convention
• Introducing the Latest Yarn Line from Our Favorite Brand

Here are some tips for writing a crochet news post:

1. Start with an introduction that provides some context and background on the news being shared.
2. Provide a detailed overview of the news, including any relevant details or highlights.
3. Include quotes or comments from relevant sources, such as the designer or creator of the pattern or product being featured.
4. Consider including photos or videos to provide a visual element to the post.

Resource Guides

A resource guide is a type of blog post that provides a comprehensive guide to a specific aspect of a particular topic. In the context of a crochet blog, a resource guide might provide a guide to different crochet stitches, abbreviations, or techniques.

Here are some examples of titles for resource guides:

• The Ultimate Guide to Crochet Stitches
• A Beginner’s Guide to Crochet Abbreviations
• The Complete Guide to Tunisian Crochet Techniques

Write a brief description of each item and provide a link to the resource described. If recommending products, include an affiliate link so that you earn a commission whenever someone makes a purchase using your affiliate link.

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Outsource Writing

If you find yourself struggling to create content for your crochet blog, one option is to consider outsourcing the writing.

Many freelance writers specialize in crafting high-quality content for crochet blogs. By outsourcing this work, you can free up your time and focus on other aspects of your crochet blog that require your attention.

You can find freelance writers on Fiverr or Upwork.

4. Add Images

After you have written your blog post, it’s time to add images.

Images are a great way to break up the text and make your blog posts more visually appealing. They can also help to illustrate the points you are trying to make in your blog post.

Make sure to use high-quality images that are relevant to your crochet patterns.

Take Your Own Images

People often say that the best photos are the ones you take yourself. This is especially true for crochet bloggers. When you take your own photos, you have complete control over the lighting, the composition, and the overall look of the photo. This can result in better-quality photos that better represent your crochet work.

When you are taking photos for your crochet blog, there are a few tips you can follow to ensure high-quality results:

• Plan ahead: Before you start taking photos of your crochet work, it’s important to have an idea of how the final images will look. Pay attention to factors like lighting, composition, and how much space is in the frame.
• Use a tripod: A tripod will help to keep your camera steady and prevent blurred photos.
• Use natural light: Natural light is the best lighting for taking photos of your crochet work. If possible, try to take your photos near a window or outdoors.
• Edit your photos: After you have taken your photos, it’s important to edit them to ensure they look their best. There are a number of free online photo editors that you can use, such as Canva.

Stock Images

Many crochet bloggers choose to use stock images in their blog posts. Stock images are photos that are available for free or for purchase from stock photo websites. You can find stock images from a number of online sources:

Free Options: Pixabay, Pexels, Upsplash
Paid Options: Deposit Photos, Shutterstock, iStock, Getty Images, 123rf. 

When choosing stock images for your crochet blog, there are a few factors to keep in mind:

• Be selective: It’s important to only use high-quality images that fit with your brand and message.
• Read license terms carefully: Every stock photo website will have their own specific terms and conditions, so it’s critical to read these carefully before using an image.
• Give credit where it’s due: When you use a stock image, be sure to give credit to the original photographer in your blog post or social media caption.

Canva

Edit your images in Canva. It is a free online photo editor that you can use to edit your crochet blog photos. It’s easy to use and offers a variety of features that can help you improve your photos.

If you are looking for more stock images to use in your crochet blog posts, consider upgrading to Canva Pro. The Pro version of Canva offers a free library of stock images that you can use in your designs. This library includes photos from a variety of sources, including Unsplash and Pexels.

6. Promote Your Crochet Blog

After you have created your crochet blog and written your first few blog posts, it’s time to start promoting your blog. There are a number of ways to promote your crochet blog, including:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

SEO is the practice of optimizing your blog content to rank higher in search engine results pages. When someone searches for a term related to crochet, you want your blog to be one of the first results that they see.

There are a number of things you can do to optimize your content for SEO, including:

• Use keywords in your blog titles, post headlines, and content.
• Include your targeted keywords in the first few sentences of your blog posts.
• Use backlinks to link to other relevant websites or blogs.

Many factors go into SEO, and it can be a bit confusing to figure out where to start. You can master the more advanced SEO tactics by checking out our SEO Resources.

You can ensure you get the basics of SEO right, by completing the recommendations given by the RankMath plugin.

Email Marketing

Email marketing is another important tactic for promoting your crochet blog. Email marketing allows you to reach out to your target audience and share your latest blog posts, updates, and promotions directly with them. It helps you generate traffic on demand.

You can use the Thrive Leads plugin to build opt-in forms to collect email addresses. You can then connect the opt-in form to an email marketing service like Active Campaign to send out the emails.

Check out our Email Marketing resources to learn more.

Social Media Marketing

Social media is another important tool for promoting your crochet blog. While it may not be the best way to drive traffic directly, social media can help you build awareness of your blog and connect with your target audience.

There are a number of different social media platforms that you can use, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest.

How you use social media will vary depending on the platform. But, in general, you want to focus on creating useful and engaging content that your target audience will enjoy. You also want to be active in social media communities relevant to crochet.

Guest blogging

Guest blogging is another great way to promote your crochet blog. Guest blogging involves writing articles for other websites and blogs in your industry.

When you write guest posts, you have the opportunity to reach a new audience who may not be familiar with your crochet blog. You also get an opportunity to show how knowledgeable and skilled you are as a crochet blogger.

You can also promote and link back to your blog from your author bio.

7. Monetize & Make Money

After you have built a following for your crochet blog, it is time to start making money. There are a number of different ways that you can monetize your blog and generate revenue from your content.

Advertising

One of the most common ways to monetize a crochet blog is to use advertising. To do this, you can reach out directly to potential advertisers or connect with ad networks that will handle selling advertising for you.

To start advertising on your blog, you can sign up for an ad network like Ezoic (they pay more than Google Adsense). When your blog starts getting more than 100,000 page views a month you can monetize with Adthrive.

Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is another popular way to monetize a blog. With affiliate marketing, you promote products or services on your blog and earn a commission when someone makes a purchase through your affiliate link.

For example, if you have a blog about crochet patterns, you could promote yarns or other crochet-related products as an affiliate. When someone makes a purchase through your affiliate links, you earn a commission.

To get started with affiliate marketing, you can sign up to affiliate programs like Amazon Associates. These platforms will provide you with all of the tools and resources needed to promote products as an affiliate including your affiliate links.

Digital Products

Another way to monetize your crochet blog is by selling digital products. With digital products, you can create and sell ebooks, patterns, or other resources that will help your audience learn how to crochet or improve their skills.

If you have expertise in a particular area of crochet, you can create a digital product that will teach your audience how to do it. For example, you could create an ebook on how to make baby blankets or how to make amigurumi animals.

You can use Teachable if you want to sell video courses. Your students will have a dedicated course members area and a community system to ask questions and interact with each other. If you only want to sell eBooks, you can use SendOwl which lets you sell your digital products and eBooks for free.

Physical Products

Another way to monetize your crochet blog is by selling physical products. With physical products, you can create and sell items like yarns, hooks, patterns, or other crochet-related products directly to your audience.

You can sell these physical products directly in your blog or sell them on a marketplace like Etsy. To make the most out of selling physical products, you will need to develop an understanding of market demand and how to create high-quality items that people want to buy.

Sell Services

Another way to monetize your crochet blog is by selling services. This could involve offering one-on-one coaching or teaching people how to crochet through an online video call. If you have expertise in a particular area of crochet, you can sell your services to people who want to learn how to do it.

Sponsored Posts

A final way to monetize your crochet blog is through sponsored posts. Sponsored posts involve creating content on behalf of a company or brand in exchange for compensation.

This could involve creating a tutorial on how to use a particular yarn or how to make a specific type of crochet project. Companies will often pay you to promote their products on your blog as a way to reach a new audience.

To get started with sponsored posts, you can reach out directly to companies or connect with bloggers who can help you find opportunities.

FAQ

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What Next?

Starting a crochet blog is a great way to share your passion for crocheting with the world. By following the steps in this guide, you can create a successful crochet blog that can help you make money online.

We hope you found this guide on how to start a crochet blog useful.

If you have any questions as you set up your new blog, leave a comment below so we can help you out. 

Have you started your crochet blog yet? What type of crochet blog are you going to start? Let us know in the comments.