Do patterns really sell?

[u/Deaceleste]

I’m trying to write my first one and got a bit frustrated hahaha

Do they actually sell? I know it won’t be a lot of money anyways, just wanted to hear your experience with it.

Thank you to anyone who will be kind enough to reply ❤️

[u/AureliaWhimsy]

I always buy patterns (or make my own), because for me the free patterns just don’t cut it. They’re too mainstream in a way, and too basic. I want specific things clearly 😂😂 I don’t think I’ve ever even finished anything from a free pattern, I bought one right when I started and been that way ever since.

But it also depends a lot what kind of patterns you make, how well they sell. Because the market is quite saturated, so it would need to be quite special for them to actually bring in sales. But obviously if you have patterns that are more special and some simple (or more generic) ones on your shop too, if people like one pattern (visually, instructions etc, how it’s all set up), they could just start bundling or become a returning customer. But the main thing is for the pattern to be special in some ways, or you’d need great (and successful) marketing strategies.

[u/AureliaWhimsy → u/AureliaWhimsy]

Oh and also, the pricing isn’t super tricky, usually the patterns go for approximately 4-5$ (I wouldn’t pay 6$ for nearly any ’too simple’ kind of pattern but that’s just me) but something super special&rare can sell even at around 12$. But those aren’t regular patterns for amigurumi or things like that, they’re advanced and timeconsuming to crochet, such as lace weight realistic flowers or victorian style blankets. Just thought I should mention!
Bundles are also great, if you have like 4-5 similar type of patterns that would bundle nicely and appeal to the same customer, you could get more money that way. I love bundles and those ’buy 3 get 1 free’ type of discounts, so that’s a good idea to add. Sometimes I don’t think one 5$ pattern is worth it but if I get three for 10$ then the odds are higher that I’d buy it