Crocheting at Barnes and Nobles

I love to crochet.  But crocheting in the house can get unflavored sometimes.  Besides it’s good to get out in the public space to rev up new energy.  My place to go is Barnes and Nobles in Macon Georgia.  And to support this place, I always order some hot Earl Grey and pair it with something sweet like a cheese cake or a brownie.  Today I’m opting for a hot cocoa.  

What am I crocheting today?

Today I’m crocheting a glasses cover or case, that will hang around my neck like a necklace.  I’m using a 100% cotton yarn so it wouldn’t irritate my skin.  I was able to get four of this made with skein of yarn.  And I managed to make a small sachet for some herbs.  A magical herbal sachet to carry with me.

   

Crochet eyeglasses cover

Handmade crochet eyeglasses case to wear around the neck 

With my left over yarn I made this small sachet bag for Rosemary Herb

My table here at Barnes and Nobles

Me crocheting inside Barnes and Nobles

Beat the summer heat with a portable fan

 I sound like a commercial.  But seriously, I’ve had this for 3 summers now.  And This power bank is also old, soooo old.  But I use them all the time for all kinds of things I need portable power for.  But this summer I’ve been toting this power bank and usb powered portable fan.  And omg!  It’s a life saver.  I like working outdoor or in my schoolie / school bus.  

I do a lot of blogging and Canva editing outside.  So I can get some fresh air and have my dog enjoy some outside time too.  This little fan has 3 modes and I keep in low and sometimes medium but my little power bank last all day, literally all day.  

Portable Fan powered by a small power bank

Here is something else I added to “In Case of Emergency”

Jackery Power Station and 100 Watt Solar Panel.

Solar Panels are getting cheaper,  I remember the days when 100 Watt Solar Panel was over $200 bucks and now you can buy one like this for $59 bucks with free delivery on Amazon.

Flexible 100 Watt Solar Panel.  I’m getting over 60watt charging my Jackery.  That is enough to charge portable power station for a few hours from 0 to 100% 

I have two of these Jackery.  One to charge during the day and the other to use while the other charge.  And because I don’t have my solar panels on top of my bus, I can park my bus in the shades.  Who wants to park under the heat of the sun, unless it’s winter.  It’s about 93 degrees here in Macon and I am park in the shades.

Crochet Basket for Bicycles

Here are some very inexpensive plastic basket from Dollar Tree, two of them are just for $1 each.  Purchased them before their 25% price increased.  The other is also from Dollar Tree purchased after they added products over $1.  This basket is for $3, which I think its still very affordable.  

$1 basket from Dollar Tree.  I made a crochet cover for it with some granny squares.

Attached it to my beach cruiser using zip ties.

Here’s a side view.  Hanging also on the handle bar is a water bottle holder

Here is the square basket from Dollar Tree also.  It about the same size as a milk crate.  

I also made a crochet cover for it.  Each side was crochet in different titch and stitch together.

How I use my bicycle and yard sign for my small crochet business

How I use my bicycle and a small yard sign for my small crochet business.

As a small business owner, i know the importance of advertising.  

Big budget marketing, I’m nowhere near.  I have to improvised and be creative with my marketing campaign. And as you can see I use a yardsign and my bicycle to attract local customers.

We have an annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Macon and I bring this baby out and display it around downtown area where thousands of tourist flock our little town.  I simply secure it with a lock and crochet bomb it.    I get a lot of attention and people take lots of photos of my bicycle.

Let me know how you advertise your crochet shop.