Online knitting classes by video call

Hobbyists who live far from a class, left-handed knitters, busy adults who prefer evenings from home, and gift buyers.

Fees per class or per course, private lesson rates, and kit sales with shipping included in the price.

• Explaining techniques clearly on camera
• Comfortable with video call tools
• Basic photo and video setup

• Check whether general liability insurance is worth having, especially if you ship kits
• Check your state's sales tax rules for physical kits and digital products
• Respect copyright when using other designers' patterns; use your own or licensed ones
• Shipping costs and returns can eat into kit profits, so price them in

Startup costs are typically around $100 to $800, depending on your camera and video setup, the materials you buy and whether you offer mailed yarn kits. These are estimates, so your own costs may differ.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on how many live classes or one-to-one lessons you run, your prices and whether you add kits or recorded lessons. These figures are estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether general liability insurance is worth having, especially if you ship kits. Check your state's sales tax rules for physical kits and digital products. Use your own or licensed patterns to respect copyright, and price in shipping and returns.