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  • D.polytropicprodigal@pixelfed.social
    Oct 26, 2026, 12:35 AM
    One of my coworkers commissioned me for a 100% wool lap blanket similar to the paw print blanket, but without the paw print holes. I put together something similar using Hobbii Snowstorm yarn and Suzette stitch, but unfortunately lost yarn chicken. I need to finish the last round of the ribbed border, waiting on a single additional skein to arrive. #crochet #yarn #arts #crafts #fiberarts
    A taupe crochet wool lap blanket is spread out on a bed. The body is Suzette stitch, and most of a ribbed border has been completed. Stitch markers are holding spaces in each corner.
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  • slow learner deep feeler🦋🌿❤️‍🔥vervain@sunny.garden
    Oct 26, 2026, 12:46 AM

    @polytropicprodigal

    Sorry about your yarn chicken situation. I'm wondering how you or others price knitted stuff when doing it for others. It always ends up costing a lot by the hour! The last thing my kid did was a beautiful cowl, but it cost nearly 200. If this is too personal, please just ignore me. :)

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  • D.polytropicprodigal@pixelfed.social
    Oct 26, 2026, 1:01 AM
    No worries! I'm not planning to kill the job of this by making it a side gig, but I have had people suddenly crop up asking for commissions, so here's what I've come up with. For projects I want to do and would enjoy doing, for people I like, the price is about 2X the cost of materials. For projects that I think will be a bit more work than fun, or for people that I get along with, but don't necessarily need to cut a deal for; 3x the cost of materials. I'm still a beginner, so I'm not attempting anything too complex yet, but if I was using delicate or very difficult to work with yarn, or doing a very complicated pattern or lots of color changes, I'd charge more for that, too. As a general rule, I think two to three times the cost of your materials is a very fair place to start. Also, include shipping if you're shipping it!
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  • D.polytropicprodigal@pixelfed.social
    Oct 26, 2026, 1:02 AM
    *not planning to kill the JOY of this by making it a side gig
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