Crochet has been
around for years but the art of crochet has evolved over time. Gone
are the granny square sweaters (I hope!) and in are many design styles
that are fun and fashion forward. To be totally honest, there are some
granny square designs that I actually like! These classic styles have
been remixed or updated for the fashionista in mind!
Now I know there are persons out there that wonder why crochet items are at a particular price. Without going into the economics of it, crochet takes time! Even if you're very fast, the labour intensive nature of crochet is such that you have to create each stitch to come up with you "fabric", reducing and increasing to provide shape or a pattern or both. If a mistake is made and you haven't caught it early, you may have to unpick a lot of your work and redo it.
At the present moment, I make made-to-order items simply because as a budding enterprise, creating a variety of stock just is not feasible! I prefer to make ready-made items due to the fact that they are bought AS IS. A ready-made item can be a wonderful product since it's already made and you can walk away with the item right then and there rather than a waiting period to receive your item. Made-to-order items can be custom designed and custom made which actually brings a uniqueness to the product. You are involved in the colour choice or combinations and the adjustments.
So when next you look at a crochet item and think "Oh my gosh" about the price, remember that someone had to make it by hand, just for you! Show your appreciation for the great work the person did by buying that item and supporting an artist. Who knows! That particular piece may end up to be one of your most admired pieces!
See ya!
Melissa
Check out my E-store and other relevant information in the sidebar. --->
See something you like? Then buy and support my endeavours!!
Now I know there are persons out there that wonder why crochet items are at a particular price. Without going into the economics of it, crochet takes time! Even if you're very fast, the labour intensive nature of crochet is such that you have to create each stitch to come up with you "fabric", reducing and increasing to provide shape or a pattern or both. If a mistake is made and you haven't caught it early, you may have to unpick a lot of your work and redo it.
At the present moment, I make made-to-order items simply because as a budding enterprise, creating a variety of stock just is not feasible! I prefer to make ready-made items due to the fact that they are bought AS IS. A ready-made item can be a wonderful product since it's already made and you can walk away with the item right then and there rather than a waiting period to receive your item. Made-to-order items can be custom designed and custom made which actually brings a uniqueness to the product. You are involved in the colour choice or combinations and the adjustments.
So when next you look at a crochet item and think "Oh my gosh" about the price, remember that someone had to make it by hand, just for you! Show your appreciation for the great work the person did by buying that item and supporting an artist. Who knows! That particular piece may end up to be one of your most admired pieces!
See ya!
Melissa
Check out my E-store and other relevant information in the sidebar. --->
See something you like? Then buy and support my endeavours!!
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