Crocheted Catnip Cat Toys market research

[black_cat]

I think that I'll go with the acrylic, because I've sold a few to family friends, and they're all holding up pretty well, as well as the one with my cat.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

I agree with everything @FloorCandy says. If you use a natural fiber they will be more durable and will probably carry the scent through better as well.

Buy buy a few balls on sale to see how fast you go through it. You will be able to make 50 of those toys from a few small balls.

And trust me on this. Don't buy shopping carts full of on sale yarn.

 

[FloorCandy]

I agree with everything @FloorCandy says. If you use a natural fiber they will be more durable and will probably carry the scent through better as well.

Buy buy a few balls on sale to see how fast you go through it. You will be able to make 50 of those toys from a few small balls.

And trust me on this. Don't buy shopping carts full of on sale yarn.

Now you tell me...

 

[black_cat]

I agree with everything @FloorCandy says. If you use a natural fiber they will be more durable and will probably carry the scent through better as well.

Buy buy a few balls on sale to see how fast you go through it. You will be able to make 50 of those toys from a few small balls.

And trust me on this. Don't buy shopping carts full of on sale yarn.

Hmmmm.........ok........
When looking online, there aren't really color options for hemp yarn- what other fibers would you use? Do you think that this yarn would be a Michael's? (I don't have a Joanne's)

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Hmmmm.........ok........
When looking online, there aren't really color options for hemp yarn- what other fibers would you use? Do you think that this yarn would be a Michael's? (I don't have a Joanne's)

You can find lots of different gauges of hemp twine on Amazon with different colours.

Cotton yarn for dishcloths and things is an option closer to your original idea.

 

[FloorCandy]

Hmmmm.........ok........
When looking online, there aren't really color options for hemp yarn- what other fibers would you use? Do you think that this yarn would be a Michael's? (I don't have a Joanne's)

Hemp would be listed as twine or cord usually, and is in the jewelry making section in most stores. You can get large amounts of hemp twine at some hardware type stores, but it’s usually a bit more unsightly.

 

[SpotTheCat]

I’m an avid crocheter, and I haven’t had cats in a while, but previously I found that they get their claws stuck in yarn items easily once it’s a bit frayed. I think they’re incredibly cute, and a great idea, but I would look into types of yarn less likely to fray when clawed. If you have cats, maybe try making some with cotton yarn, like you use for wash cloths, or hemp, which is more rough, but holds up pretty well. Let your cats split test them and see what holds up well.

Adding low cost perceived value also helps, like a free loop and string or rubber band to hang it from a stick or doorknob, little catnip refills you can roll them in, or just something cheap you can add that sets you apart.

Good luck, I salute your entrepreneurial spirit!

I would not do rubber bands because one of my cats eats them, Also I think they would break if a cat hung of the toy.

 

[FloorCandy]

I would not do rubber bands because one of my cats eats them, Also I think they would break if a cat hung of the toy.

I’m not saying a rubber band like you put around a group of objects, but the sort of thing you can buy in a spool or by the yard at a craft store. Usually it’s like a thick string of rubberized fabric that you can make an arm or leg cuff with.

 

[SpotTheCat]

I’m not saying a rubber band like you put around a group of objects, but the sort of thing you can buy in a spool or by the yard at a craft store. Usually it’s like a thick string of rubberized fabric that you can make an arm or leg cuff with.

Okay that would work