Crochet Price Calculator
Work out what to charge for your crochet so your price covers materials, your time and selling fees.
Materials
Your time
Where you sell
How to price crochet
A fair price for handmade crochet has four parts:
- Materials: everything that goes into the item, including stuffing, eyes and the label.
- Labour: the hours it takes you multiplied by an hourly rate. This is the part most makers leave out.
- Overheads and profit: a small percentage for tools, photos, packaging and a margin so the business can grow.
- Selling fees: marketplaces and card readers take a percentage plus a fixed amount per sale. The calculator adds these on top, so the money you keep matches what you planned.
The wholesale × 2 rule is another common method: materials plus labour gives a wholesale price, and doubling it gives a retail price for shops that take a cut. The calculator shows both.
Typical time to crochet common items
| Item | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Small amigurumi (under 6 in) | 2–5 hours |
| Beanie | 2–4 hours |
| Scarf | 5–10 hours |
| Baby blanket | 10–20 hours |
| Throw blanket | 20–40 hours |
| Sweater | 20–50 hours |
Times vary a lot with yarn weight, stitch and speed. Time yourself on your next project for an exact figure.
Frequently asked questions
How do you price crochet items?
Add your material costs to your labour (hours × an hourly rate), add a small margin for overheads, then add the selling fees. That gives a price that pays you for your time.
What hourly rate should I charge for crochet?
Many makers start from their local minimum wage. Beginners may charge less while they get faster; experienced designers often charge more for complex or custom work.
Why is handmade crochet so expensive?
Crochet cannot be made by machine, so every stitch is made by hand. A blanket can take 20–40 hours, so even a modest hourly rate leads to a high price.
Are the Etsy fees exact?
No. The preset uses typical US fees for a listing, transaction and payment processing. Fees change and differ by country, currency and ads, so check Etsy's current fee page and adjust the numbers.