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A few months ago, I was asked to contritute to an anthology called “65 Things to do When You Retire.” Editor Mark Evan Chimsky had seen my articles on my boomer blog, Tips for Boomer Years, about turning passions to profits and he asked me if I would like to write something for his upcoming book.

I’ve written on this blog a few times about how to turn your passion for knitting into profit by building a knitting business. This process can basically be used no matter what your passion in life might be. 65 Things to Do When You Retire contains articles by writers from many different fields and the result is a wonderfully comprehensive book to help you make the most of your retirement years.

Learn why a knitting blog is a great idea if you want to knit for profit. Whether you want to earn money with the blog itself or use it to advertise your knitting business, blogging is a fun and creative way to earn money.

My husband and I are getting ready to retire and we’re working on ways to supplement our income. However, we don’t really want another “job,” we want to earn some money doing things we love. For me that includes knitting for profit. When you’re retired, you have more time for hobbies, volunteering and spending time on activities that bring you pleasure and fulfillment – It’s a real plus if you can also make some supplemental income along the way.

Would you like to set up an online store, take your products or crafts on the road or set up a bricks and mortar store? Get expert advice from my friend Julie Petty of Alpaca Meadows.

One secret to success in knitting for profit is to find your own knitting niche. This makes you an expert in this one area and new ideas come to you as you work, making your knitted items unique. Find out how to research your own knitting niche and stand out from the crowd.

Would you like try knitting for profit? Here are some different types of knitting businesses and how to get started in each one, plus resources for setting up an online store, learning to blog about knitting and other knitting for money ideas.