Over a week ago I finished the crocheted eye sweater:
I got it in the mail Tuesday (Monday was a holiday). It arrived Friday. I immediately got a text from Liv. She declared she was obsessed. And of course she included a photo:
(Several of you expressed your hope you'd see it modeled, so here it is.)
She also posted it to Instagram:
And she's asked how much I would charge to make another one. Apparently her friends would like one, too.
I'm not sure how I feel about that.
And I never know how much to ask for.
(The yarn alone was about $40. So, more than that. But how much more? How much would you be willing to pay for something like that?)
That sweater looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Liv’s obsessed! ❤️
For pricing, I’d say at least $100—cover the yarn and all the time you put into it. Handmade stuff like this is totally worth it! 😊
Wow, it looks gorgeous, well done!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! I'm shocked at the cost of yarn, and time is invaluable.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteIt looks fantastic! Better than anything in any store.
ReplyDeletePerfect arm length! I am 5'9" and always had/have a problem with sleeves being long enough, so I notice that! It turned out great.
ReplyDeleteI specifically asked her how long she wanted the sleeves.
DeleteA hand-made sweater? With the yarn, that's got to be worth at least eighty dollars. It depends on how many hours it took you to make it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good on her! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteIt looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI did a little crocheting for pocket change back when I was in college, but I came quickly enough to recognize that you can never charge enough to begin to make up for your time. And this sweater isn't an easy pattern. I think the common pricing wisdom is 2x cost of yarn but in this case perhaps $100 would be more respectful of your efforts.
ReplyDeleteAnd still, it feels a little low. This is why I'm not planning on taking any of her friends up on this. I imagine if I asked for what I thought my time was worth, they'd get sticker shock.
DeleteI just did an collage, and I honestly don't know how I feel about it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWhat a fabulous gift! It looks great on her, I'm glad she loves it!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Whew.
DeleteIt really looks good on her! I’d definitely ask at least $100 for it.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yeah, $100 is not worth it to me. That's the issue.
DeleteHuge compliment Liz ... well done - it looks very good - and no wonder a friend wants one ... cheers and good luck with the decision re making another and then the costing ... all the best - Hilary
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