I've been crocheting a lot lately. I think it's in large part because I recently quit smoking - every time I get an urge, I grab my hook and a skein and start going to town.
This has led me to a whole new obsession - giant granny squares. In particular, I am taken with this Impossible Hexagon square. [pattern link] I've made four of them so far, all in blues, greens, and purples with a touch of yellow.
This is also the first time I've tried blocking. I am a self-taught crocheter from a young age and only recently began to read patterns and play with some different techniques. It's incredible the difference blocking makes with these squares - I should take some before & after photos on one of them!
So, here's my dilemma. I really want to make a full afghan with this square pattern. I'm figuring on 35 squares, which will make a blanket large enough for a queen size bed. I want to try to make some afghans to sell at craft shows. What I'm wondering is, is there a market for handmade afghans, and are people willing to pay a good price for them?
My mom has a quilt collection, so I know from experience that there are a large number of people out there who have no problem paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a quality, handmade quilt. But what about afghans? If I figure about $10 per square (which is still probably a little low based on the amount of time a square takes to make), the blanket in my head would carry a price tag of $350.
Is it worth my time to make the afghan? Will it sell at that price? What do you think?
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I LOVE your giant granny squares! I would definitely buy one of the Afghans, and I really think there are a lot of people who will like them. Unfortunately I have no idea for what price they will sell. Perhaps you have to google for some shops that sell them and then see what they ask for it?
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Perhaps if you make it in a lovely yarn, like wool, or wool/nylon for durability, anything but acrylic. It may be a good idea to just make smaller afghans, something to throw over a couch or put on a lap, or folded lengthways at the end of a bed. This would make them cheaper to buy, and more likely to make sales (and quicker for you). In my experience, people pay more for something quilted than for something crocheted. Perhaps a quilted piece is seen as a work of art? I'm not sure. Best wishes xx
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