I Learned How To Crochet And Now I Made It My Side Hustle To Help ‘Cute Up’ People’s Days (19 Pics)

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am the owner of Hey Meeko.

I have always been into creative hobbies. When I was 11, I started creating jewelry pieces such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. I then moved on to creating polymer clay charms and Perler beading.

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Crochet plush toy in hand, designed to ‘cute up’ people’s days, featuring a soft, fluffy dinosaur with pink cheeks.

What inspires me is a variety of things. This could be anything from a cartoon, animations or even just photos of cute animals.My customers also give me loads of inspiration in the things they request! Sometimes when I make a custom, they request something that I’ve never worked on before and it inspires to make more characters or designs!

What inspires me is a variety of things. This could be anything from a cartoon, animations or even just photos of cute animals.

My customers also give me loads of inspiration in the things they request! Sometimes when I make a custom, they request something that I’ve never worked on before and it inspires to make more characters or designs!

Crocheted bee amigurumi held in hand, showcasing a side hustle to make cute crocheted items.

Crochet Oddish-inspired toys in terracotta pots on a white background, showcasing creative side hustle crafts.

Sometimes I create polls to engage with the community to see what they would like to see created from me and create new designs from there.At first when I started crocheting, I faced challenges in the types of yarn I was using and making sure I was counting rows and stitches correctly! To be honest, I still make mistakes and have to unwind the project and restart again. It definitely takes practice and I do owe it to my determination back then to keep improving and finding a style that suited me that makes me enjoy crocheting and creating even more.

Sometimes I create polls to engage with the community to see what they would like to see created from me and create new designs from there.

At first when I started crocheting, I faced challenges in the types of yarn I was using and making sure I was counting rows and stitches correctly! To be honest, I still make mistakes and have to unwind the project and restart again. It definitely takes practice and I do owe it to my determination back then to keep improving and finding a style that suited me that makes me enjoy crocheting and creating even more.

Cute crochet animal figures in bright colors on a pastel background, part of a side hustle to uplift people’s days.

Woman holding a handmade crochet whale with a cute expression, showcasing a creative side hustle.

Crochet cat and chick in pots, showcasing a side hustle for adding cuteness to people’s days.

It can be a balancing act when creating customs and working on inventory for my conventions.I currently have a waiting list for custom orders and let them know an estimate timeframe on when I am able to work on their order.I tend to prepare as much as I can with conventions but as I also have other work, I have to balance life and work and set time aside - it can be stressful at times thinking I may not have enough stock! But I enjoy every step of the way!

It can be a balancing act when creating customs and working on inventory for my conventions.

I currently have a waiting list for custom orders and let them know an estimate timeframe on when I am able to work on their order.

I tend to prepare as much as I can with conventions but as I also have other work, I have to balance life and work and set time aside - it can be stressful at times thinking I may not have enough stock! But I enjoy every step of the way!

Hand holding a crocheted duck in a pot, showcasing cute crochet creations for a side hustle.

Hand holding a crocheted teal plushie with black eyes.

Crocheted white poodle plush toy held in hand, showcasing a cute creation from a crochet side hustle.

Crocheted bee plushies held by a person, showcasing a cute and cozy side hustle creation.

Colorful crocheted creatures on yarn bundles, adding cute charm to brighten days.

A person surrounded by colorful crochet whales, showcasing a creative crochet side hustle.

Crochet bunny with yarn, showcasing a side hustle craft to brighten people’s days.

Crocheted plush toys in pots: a yellow chick, brown bear, and blue character with leaves. Cute handmade crafts side hustle.

Crochet toy handmade as a side hustle to brighten people’s days, featuring colorful yarn and cheerful design.

Crochet whale plushies in soft blue and white, showcasing a cute design for a side hustle.

Cute crochet whales in pastel colors lined up on a wooden floor.