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Looking Ahead

The new year is on the horizon!  So what is coming for Yarrrn Matey this year?  Keep reading!

Plans can change so I will give myself grace if not all of this occurs but I am aiming high for 2023.

Cue the Fireworks!

I'm starting the year off with a bang!  Yarrrn Matey is officially a business! Without getting into all the details in this post (maybe I'll do that in another if you want), I have taken the step out of "other income" and into an actual business.  




Yarn Collections

I want to release at least four yarn collections this year, and will be exploring an additional advent style box at the end of the year.  All of these collections will be ready to ship and will be listed online.  I am currently working on a space themed collection that will be dropped in January.  You can follow along colorway previews here.  I'll be sharing more details and finished pictures of the collection in mid January.

In Person Events

I want to increase the amount of in person events I am participating in.  I spent this year lurking at local sales, and seeing where some demand may be for yarn.  I also want to get out and meet some local people that have an interest in yarn things and become more connected to the small business community in my area.

Local Shops

I have curated a list of local shops that accept local vender items.  I want to explore if this is a good fit for any of my finished products or yarns this year.

Presence

I will be diversifying my online presence this year.  I am going to be playing with pinterest, my own website, youtube, facebook, etc. and seeing if any of these are fruitful and enjoyable.  No, I will not be joining tiktok...don't get me started on that one.   I may also start an in person crochet/knit meet up at a brewery in my town. 

This is the beginning of my list for this coming year and I am so excited for the possibilities.  Is there anything you would like to see from me in the upcoming year?  Let me know in the comments!




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