Whether you already sell on Etsy or you’re thinking about which platform to use to sell your handmade items, you’ve probably wondered about Handmade at Amazon. After selling on both sites, I’ve evaluated both Etsy and Handmade at Amazon in a few important areas. Shop AppearanceEtsy wins!Handmade at Amazon does offer a large banner for …

Even beginners can tackle this cable knit headband pattern!  If you’ve never knit cables before, this is a great pattern to start with! It features one of the most basic cable designs: A six stitch, twisted cable.  When working this pattern, you’ll get lots of practice holding stitches on a cable needle in front of …

If you know me, you know I love some chunky yarn. There’s nothing better than some extra large needles or no needles at all! There are many great super bulky yarns out there, but what’s a yarnaholic to do if all you have are some worsted weight skeins lying around. Here is a tutorial in …

It’s easy for us makers to get caught up in the creative process and not think through logistics like shipping. However, if you want to sell on Etsy or have gotten a couple sales already, nailing down your shipping process is going be an important part of the success of your business. Here are a …

I have been running two Etsy shops and a Handmade at Amazon store for a little over a year now with almost 2000 individual sales. Before my “successes,” there was the first listing, the first sale, and every bump on the road in between. I’ve compiled this list of lessons I’ve largely had to learn …