Question 1

How do I price my crochet items?

Accepted Answer

Start from true cost: materials + labor (your hours at a fair wage) + overhead. Then add profit — either as a markup on cost or a true margin on the selling price. Never price below true cost.

Question 2

What is the difference between markup and profit margin?

Accepted Answer

Markup is a percentage added on top of cost (cost × 1.30 for 30% markup). True margin is profit as a share of the selling price (price = cost ÷ 0.70 for a 30% margin). A 30% markup equals only about a 23% margin — this calculator lets you choose either, labeled correctly.

Question 3

How much does Etsy take from a sale in 2026?

Accepted Answer

As of July 2026: 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + $0.25 payment processing (US), and a $0.20 listing fee — roughly 9.5% + $0.45 per sale before optional ads. This calculator grosses your price up so you still clear your minimum after fees.

Question 4

Should I charge for my time when pricing crochet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — labor is usually the largest real cost of a handmade item. Pick an hourly wage you would accept from an employer and multiply by your actual hours. Pricing at materials-only means paying yourself $0/hour.

LTK Cuties Crochet Pricing Calculator — What Should I Charge?

Materials Cost

Your Time

Overhead ? Covers electricity, equipment wear (hooks, winders, blocking mats), workspace costs, packaging materials, internet, and other indirect costs of running your craft business.

Profit ? Your actual profit on top of all costs. Markup adds the percentage on top of cost (cost × 1.30). True margin makes profit that share of the final price (price = cost ÷ 0.70) — a 30% markup is only about a 23% margin. 30% is a good starting point either way!

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