Custom Orders Have Me Busy
By Debscrochet
@Debscrochet (1947)
United States
March 9, 2019 8:05am CST
I've been busy making a lot of sweaters/cardigans. I've been commissioned to make 5 so far, three down two to go. Here's the latest one. I adjusted length to 41 inches and added a couple of inches to the sleeves per customer. (she's 5'9") Now to do sleeve edges , pockets, and do a bit more to the front edge as to widen it a little as the length didn't accommodate "ass room" . ( make note to widen before adding to length) So far, i used three skeins of Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo, 14 oz ea in the color Turqua. I just ordered 14 more oz. Hopefully that will be enough. This is not a quick project as it's all scs and ch1. but it is nice and heavy. More like a coat with the size i'm making. I used a size F hook to get the gauge with the yarn i used so even smaller stitches. This is a paid pattern called Women’s Crochet Cardigan Pattern: Loose fit cosy cardigan made using simple stitches| Easy crochet sweater written for size S, M, L & 1/2X by Dora Does on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1567638057 I've bought her patterns before, and she's more than willing to answer questions you may have.
1 response
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 Mar 19
I have a few questions and a few statements.
That's beautiful.
I really like the color and the stitches make the piece just look cozy and snug.
What in the world is a 1/2x size? Oh.. Oh.. It's 1 to 2x right? Not 1 half x?
Also..
What are you charging the client.. If you don't mind my asking?
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@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
9 Mar 19
Thank you AmberLynn. Yes it's 1-2x. She's getting a discount since she's ordered 5 from me. Something like this would normally be $175.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
9 Mar 19
@Debscrochet I was thinking you'd charge atleast $100 if not a little more. Most of that goes towards the skeins of yarn, doesn't it?
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@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
9 Mar 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes and you really don't get paid for the time it takes either.




