Wanna buy this handmade crochet blanket? HERE'S HOW MUCH IT'LL COST YOU

How much is our work really worth? I break down how much I would charge if I were selling the crochet ripple blanket that I am working on.

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My measurements: 4'9" tall and C:32 W:28 H:36 inches

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[TheHappyKnittingPodcast]

Hiya :) This has been really interesting to think about.
Personally I also find it so interesting in the context of "what is my skill worth" and how am I spending my time. I feel like with knitting, crochet etc. non-crafters tend to find it sort of cutesy and it diminishes the SKILL and ART and everything that we know after having practised this craft for 5, 10, maybe more years.
Like yes, I can probably knit someone a pair of socks in a week or two, but that's also because I have spent 9 years perfecting my sock-knitting skills.
Ultimately for me, this thought exercise has helped me rethink my hobby and what it's worth to me as well, no matter how people tend to somehow diminish it ("you know you could just BUY a sweater and it'd be cheaper", "oh I don't have time to knit in my busy life" etc.)

[jadehei]

This is really helpful! Maybe the cost would be lower if it was possible to buy supplies at lower rate, as a business owner, but the cost of labor is still a lot for people! If someone doesn't understand the cost, it might be helpful to ask them how many hours of their labour would they do for free or lesser pay.

[nataliestanchevski]

People think they are doing you a favour when they ask you to hand make something for them. It can feel pretty insulting but they honestly have no idea of the time it takes to make things or the time it took for you to become skilled. And they are easily offended if they feel like you are saying that they can't afford the item. I used to have a bespoke cake business and customers are the worst lol.

[mairead]

I think you should consider adding on a percentage of the cost of your tools - things wear out and need replacing!

[Lucky-wtfg]

No way! I designed and made a jumper for a toddler took about 7 days to complete. I struggled to get £36.00 ……
Customer thought I was ripping them off. It would have been expensive wool, but I got it cheap ….. but that’s not point really.

[edinacole]

Loved it! I cannot count the times I have been asked to sew, knit or mend something and the person is completely clueless about the length of time or the cost of materials to produce the article (usually clothing in my case). Next they say, "You should go into business you will be rich". Really, really??? Did they even think before they spoke? I make about $30 per hour plus benefits and I am going to school to become and Attorney who will be making more than that. Please tell me why, "you" think I would be wealthy making $25 or less without ANY benefits at all, knitting or sewing something for "you". SMH