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Hiromis Rosa Martinez Marcet
Hiromis Rosa Martinez Marcet

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Two Days Away from Launch: A Fellow Crafter's Journey to Solving Our Biggest Challenge

As I sit here looking at my Google Play Console dashboard, I can barely contain my excitement. After months of development, my app YarnCraft Price Calculator is just 3 days away from being eligible for production release!

*## The Problem That Kept Me Up at Night *

As both a knitter/crocheter and an AI-powered software developer, I've lived the struggle we all know too well: "How much should I charge for this beautiful piece I just spent 40 hours crocheting or knitting?"

I've watched talented crafters in our community either:

❌ Undercharge drastically (selling $200 worth of work for $30)
❌ Overprice and lose sales to mass-produced alternatives
❌ Give up on selling altogether due to pricing confusion
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This isn't just a math problem - it's the barrier preventing incredible artisans from building sustainable creative businesses.

** When Two Worlds Collide: Craft + Code **

My unique position as both a Yarn Crafter community member and a AI-SymDev gave me a different perspective. I could see exactly what was missing:

✅ Precision calculations that account for yarn weight, gauge, and complexity

✅ Real-time market data from platforms like Etsy and Ravelry

✅ Professional business tools for client management and analytics

✅ Offline functionality for craft fairs and workshops

✅ Multi-language support for our global community

But most importantly: Built BY A crafter, FOR crafters - not by tech companies who've never held a knitting needle or a crochet hook.

** The Technical Journey**

Developing this wasn't just about coding - it required deep understanding of:

  • Yarn weight calculations and gauge mathematics
  • Regional pricing variations and market dynamics
  • The psychology of handmade pricing
  • Mobile-first design for creators on-the-go

I integrated advanced algorithms with real market intelligence, creating something that goes far beyond simple calculators. This is a comprehensive business tool disguised as an easy-to-use mobile app.

What's Next?

In 3 days, pending Google's final approval, YarnCraft Price Calculator will be available to every yarn crafter worldwide. My goal isn't just downloads - it's empowering our community to:

  • Price their work with confidence
  • Build sustainable creative businesses
  • Understand their true value as artisans
  • Compete professionally in the handmade market

** To My Fellow AI-SymDevs and Traditional Developers**

This project reminded me why I love community-driven development. When you solve problems you personally experience, the solutions are infinitely more intuitive and valuable.

Sometimes the best apps come from lived experience + technical skills, not market research.

To My Craft Community

Thank you for inspiring this journey. Your (our) struggles became my motivation, your feedback shaped every feature, and your success will be my greatest achievement.

We're about to change how handmade pricing works forever.

What problems in YOUR community could benefit from a developer who truly understands the challenges?

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Rosa | Rosa by Hands Projects
AI-Symbiotic Developer & Yarn Craft Enthusiast
Building tools that empower creators 🧶💻

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