Contemporary Patterns Market Value
Current market data for 69,622 contemporary craft patterns.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
Knitting patterns command the highest premium with a 25% increase over the median. The best value is found in doll clothing patterns, which sit 25% below the market median.
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Price by technique
Why? Knitting is the most expensive at 14.99, while unspecified techniques match the median at 11.95.
Price by type
Why? Prices range from 11.99 for booklets down to 9.01 for doll clothing.
Price by craft type
Why? Crochet and Knitting carry premiums of 9% and 25% respectively over mixed yarn crafts.
Price by brand
Why? Leisure Arts aligns with the median at 11.94, while House of White Birches is the most affordable at 7.99.
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Common questions
What is the typical price for a contemporary pattern?
The market median price is 11.95.
Are knitting patterns more expensive than crochet patterns?
Yes, knitting patterns have a median of 14.99 compared to 12.95 for crochet.
Which brand offers the lowest median price?
House of White Birches has the lowest median price at 7.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4–$27, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.