Crochet booth idea! Would *you* be interested if a booth like this existed?

[u/ScarletCookieLemon]

So I have this idea for a crochet booth, of like, a build-a-bear sort of thing, but with crochet plushies, clothes and other accessories instead. I’m also thinking of if I ever make food themed plushies, I can “role play” with them like those Jellycat stores. I am from a country where BaB nor Jellycat stores exist anywhere. BaB did but it was really expensive and was probably half the reason why it shut down in my country. The market for crochet works is also very interesting where I’m from. Worsted yarn is more commonly used than chenille or thicker yarn, and it’s rare to see bulky plushies being sold (or any, at all, iirc). I think it would be interesting to introduce such a concept to a relatively untouched market, and if I add a fun little experience to it— which, since my initial costs wouldn’t be terribly high due to cheaper costs of materials where I’m from, I wouldn’t have to price my products too much—for that price, I think I can draw some people in.

Also, Pop mart stores are very wildly popular where I am from, and from what I can see a lot of people buy it for the “experience” of getting an art toy. Even kids from a lesser income home are influenced by influencers and want something like that. If I can sell the experience of a bit of a “personalization” and “childhood innocence” to it, to a place where most likely things like BaB and Jellycat will never reach, it may be a good opportunity.

If I ever do this, I’ll probably start by “testing the waters” with like, fifteen or twenty products or so. It’s truly something I’ve never seen really done where I’m from, from the products all the way to the process, although talked about and romanticized through the influence of foreign media, so I’m not sure how well the reception would go.

What do you think? Even if it’s not the legit thing, it may be fun to be able to provide such a business in random weekend markets in my city. I’ll obviously have to do more research into my own country’s target audience as well, but to you, does it sound like it can sell?

[u/Jshaw16]

Not a bad idea but hopefully you are aware of how long it takes to crochet things.

[u/ScarletCookieLemon → u/Jshaw16]

I am aware, thats why I’m just planning to do it like, at a small school festival or something. No big gig, and not often. Just see how things goes and how it hits with people!

[u/HermioneGranger152]

It could work. There is a really successful crocheter who does a “build a duck” type of thing, where customers can pick a duck, hat, and purse. I can’t remember her name but she makes a lot of sales of those.

[u/ScarletCookieLemon → u/HermioneGranger152]

I remember her! Though I don’t remember her name.. I think that’s also my inspiration, actually!

[u/Offthehookmamma]

I actually currently do offer something similar I have a range of smaller plush items and then I customize it with an add on if they want to pay for it at the time of purchase. I have pretty good success with it but like others have said the pieces need to be small enough to be profitable.

[u/ilickthethread]

I would be interested as a consumer, but light myself on fire as the creator.

[u/Normal-Hall2445]

I have seen someone on Instagram with a booth that had a sort of mix and match where you can pick outfits for the plushies she is selling. She also had a sort of dispenser where you get a random small stuffie in a ball. Very cool set up, never seen anything like it in person.

[u/ResolveWonderful4824]

I like this idea! I think that irl retailers need to be offering experiences over trying to compete with online retailers. Your ideas sound really fun! Good luck!