Acrylic Yarns Are Perfect for Knitting for Profit
8 money-making projects using acrylic yarns
Acrylic yarns are not 'natural' fibers, like wool or silk or cotton. Because they are manufactured -- in other words, 'man-made' -- for durability, acrylic yarns are ideal for lots of different money-making projects. Acrylic yarns are also washable and dryable, so items made with them are very practical, too!
MONEY-MAKING KNITTING PROJECTS FOR ACRYLIC YARNS
Here are 8 projects that you can knit with acrylic yarns:
1. Afghans - there are literally thousands of afghans you can make with various combinations of colors and types of acrylic yarns. Afghans made with acrylic yarns are a great gift idea, so folks who don't knit love to buy them!
2. Baby things - acrylic yarns are perfect for baby things, and you can buy acrylic yarns that are specially made for babies. Sweaters, booties, blankets and hats are all very popular craft sale items.
3. Hats (for both children and adults) knitted with acrylic yarns -- especially winter hats, or 'toques' -- are a best-seller at trade shows and craft fairs every year.
4. Slippers - lots of slippers knit with acrylic yarns are needed by various community-based organizations, hospitals and institutions. Although many of them have volunteers knitting for them, the need is so great that slippers often need to be budgeted for. Check with your local women's shelters, detox houses and mental health programs for the need in your area, and see if you can make a deal.
5. Scarves are probably the number-one best-selling hand knit item in the country, and most of them are made from acrylic yarns.
6. Vests - vests for men, women and children are another really popular item, and again, acrylic yarns will give your knitted vests durability and versatility.
7. Socks made from acrylic yarns are great for babies and small children; if you are knitting socks for older kids or adults, the best fiber is always wool (or a wool-nylon blend).
Acrylic yarns are perfect for lots of money-making knitting projects - and acrylic yarns are readily available in every imaginable color, weight and texture!