Hi all, a workmate has asked me to make her some cotton crochet dishcloths. Reasonably easy to make and I can knock one out in around 40 mins.
I like to use 2 strands of 8 ply cotton so they're nice n thick. This means the yarn alone costs $5 per cloth, which seems a lot for a dishcloth to me. So those who sell them plz tell me what yarn you use, size and how much you sell them for :) I'd like to ask a fair price but have a tendency to underprice my work and end up in a picked when I can't source materials at the same prices as previously :)

missing1 - 2021-02-20 22:23:00

I am a knitter and a crocheter, and I've only ever knitted dishcloths, and they seem to take me quite a while, but are what I all "mindless knitting". I only use one strand of 8 ply and if I was selling them I would be asking at least $8 to $9 for them. I'd be interested in crocheting some. What pattern do you use?

kuaka - 2021-02-21 09:46:00

Thanks Kauka :)
My dishcloths are pretty simple - start with a chain of 25 plus turning chain then do row upon row of whatever stitch I feel like - usually doubles. Occassionally throw in a pretty row eg shells and put a frilly border on if feel like it :) I'm very much a make it up as you go crafter

missing1 - 2021-02-21 09:56:00

Okay, thanks for that. I will give them a go as I know they will be much quicker than knitting them. I get 3 cloths out of 2 x 50gm balls of 8 ply cotton usually, just to give you an idea, and I only use cotton that I pick up cheap at op shops etc

kuaka - 2021-02-21 10:58:00

kuaka wrote:

Okay, thanks for that. I will give them a go as I know they will be much quicker than knitting them. I get 3 cloths out of 2 x 50gm balls of 8 ply cotton usually, just to give you an idea, and I only use cotton that I pick up cheap at op shops etc

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to start waiting for sales and looking at other sources

missing1 - 2021-02-21 11:12:00

You can, or could, buy dishcloth cotton at Uncle Bills and The Warehouse which is probably a bit cheaper

sarahb5 - 2021-02-21 11:14:00

sarahb5 wrote:

You can, or could, buy dishcloth cotton at Uncle Bills and The Warehouse which is probably a bit cheaper

Thanks :)

missing1 - 2021-02-21 12:33:00

It seems pretty cheap on Hobbii but you have to take into account the shipping cost.

kuaka - 2021-02-21 13:10:00

I've never heard of Hobbii! Looks great! Are prices in NZD?

missing1 - 2021-02-21 14:11:00

I think you can set them to NZD

kuaka - 2021-02-21 14:11:00