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- How to Conduct Hashtag ResearchHashtags! We’ve all been told to use hashtags on our posts because they will maximize our exposure in front of the right audience and grow our presence on Instagram. WhatRead More
- The Perfect Bio for your Instagram Business PageYour Instagram bio is prime real estate to tell your potential audience what to expect from you, your brand, and|or business. Think of the 150 characters area as your elevatorRead More
- 25 Sweater| Cocoon|Cardigan Patterns for FallPIN THIS POST FOR LATER! The Veronica Cardi by TLYarnCrafts is an oversize Sweater. The pattern comes with instructions for easy alterations and includes directions for special stitches and linksRead More
- 10 Spring & Summer Crochet Patterns to Keep you BusyMid Summer Breeze Poncho|Swim Cover by Jessica Paz @jessicapazcreates A quick and versatile pattern that you can wear all spring and summer as either a top, poncho, or beach coverRead More
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 6*With Pinterest analytics you get the opportunity to sort the information provided by device used, organic vs paid, individual claimed accounts such as your blog, etsy shop, Youtube and even your Instagram.
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 5*Wondering what rich pins are and how you can use them to grow your pinterest? All your questions answered about rich pins, hashtags on Pinterest, & PinCodes. This Social Media Pinterest Series walks you through all the steps of creating the most profitale Pinterest account for your creative business.
- 9 Things to do for your Creative Business during COVID-19During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are stuck at home and feeling the effects of the quaratined on our businesses. I have put together a list of universities, businesses and platforms offering courses and more for you to boost your resume, grow and make your business standout duing this time of uncertainty.
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 4*Ever heard of group boards on Pinterest and wondered if they’re right for your small business? Learn the pros and cons, and what types of small business they’re best for.
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 3*What kind of boards you should have on your Pinterest account and the elements of a great pin to maximize your business growth.
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 2*Choose a name for your board. You want a name that is searchable, so naming your board It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere like I did on my personal account doesn’t make it easy for others to find. On my Desamour Designs account, my blog names are as simple as Blog, Free Crochet Patterns for Women, etc. Think of what your audience will be typing in the search bar to find your content.
- Social Media Series: Pinterest for your Creative Business *Part 1*How to create a SEO Pinterest account for your Creative Business to grow your blog, Etsy or Ravelry shops and your Social Media following.
- BIPOC MAKE-ALONG IS BACK! #bipocmal2020Starting in January of 2019, many BIPOC makers started to speak up about the lack of opportunities, being overlooked, ignored, being treated differently at LYS and much more. As aRead More
- How to Adjust Patterns to Fit You!Why would you need to adjust a pattern? Ever found a beautiful pattern on Pinterest but it’s not for a child size and you would just love to make one forRead More
- Desamour Designs in 2020Well… what a year… right?!? With 2019 coming to an end, more than a year will be closing… It will be the end of a decade! I have made someRead More
- Gifts Crocheters and Knitters Will Actually Love!Here are 15 gift ideas that the crocheter or knitter in your life will actually love and use! These gift ideas are great for Christmas, anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day or anyRead More
- Desamour Designs- Winter/Spring 2020 Maker CallWINTER/SPRING BLOG MAKER CALL Desamour Designs is having a Featured Maker, Designer, and Blogger Call! Yoohoo!! I’m super pumped to launch my second guest Blogger, Maker, and Designer Call forRead More
- 10 Crochet Patterns for Holiday MarketThe Even Moss Beanie by Elisabeth Desamour from Desamour Designs. Available in sizes from Toddler to Adult large. The XOXO Cowl by Kelsie Weeks from Crafting for Weeks. The EternityRead More
- BIPOC Make Along 2019!This year has been a roller coaster for the BIPOC in the fiber community. After some events starting earlier in 2019, many BIPOC makers started to speak up about theRead More
- Connecting with Makers and DesignersHey Everyone! I want to thank Elisabeth for letting me come onto her blog and share while she’s away in the Middle East! Elisabeth is one of the first peopleRead More
- The Right Yarn For Your Spring and Summer ProjectsSummer is approaching and you’re searching Pinterest for your next summer make. Or you already have many ideas of roaming your head but don’t know the right yarn to bring it to life. Either way, you shouldn’t have to put your favorite hobby on hold because the weather is warmer. With the right yarn, you can keep crocheting and knitting through the hotter months of the year.
- How I Run my Work From Home Business as a Mother of Two Under 6Hi Friends, I am Criselle of CriselleBelle Crochet and Knits and I’m taking over a bit of Elisabeth’s blog while she’s away on her deployment! (Have fun, Elisabeth!) So I’mRead More
- The POC Makers Live Series by NoorainA week ago, I had the pleasure of joining Noorain from @noorsknits to kick off her POC Makers Live Series on Instagram. I had the most wonderful conversation with her.Read More
- So You Think You Want to be a Pattern Tester?Testing? Testing!! Is this thing on?? I’ve never been a fan of tests. They suck. Even when you’ve studied! BUT!!! I have found a test that I quite enjoy taking, evenRead More
- Be Guest Blogger|DesignerWhy I’m Inviting Guest Bloggers? The end of 2018 was my first time opening my blog to guest bloggers and designers. I was getting reading to leave on my thirdRead More
- Plan your Year in CrochetFree Printable Crochet Planner for 2019. Plan your projects for the year and grow your business this year.
- How to get Chosen to be a Pattern TesterFor many crochet and knit designers, pattern testing is a must when they plan on publishing. Pattern testing helps the designer tremendously by helping them find any issues before theRead More
- 8 Fandom Inspired Crochet and Knit Halloween PatternsI am a huge Doctor Who fan *I have the tattoo to prove my love and commitment*, but let’s face it, the 4th doctor’s scarf is a little time consumingRead More
- Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It.“Always remember if you can’t be happy for someone else’s success you won’t be blessed with any of your own.” – Charlamagne Tha God I found this book amongst Ry’sRead More
- 29 Goals before 30!Welcome lovelies! How are you? Today, I want to share something that is fun for me to do around my birthday. I’ve had a personal tradition for a long whileRead More
- The Journey BeginsWelcome to Desamour Designs! My name is Elisabeth, and I am super excited you’re here. Yay to the first blog post! In this little corner of the blogging world, IRead More