#knit design

[sockdreams]

feeling foxy?

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[ohwyrmies]

another design I'm working on and I am stumped for names. suggestions anyone?

[sarahdawnsdesigns]

Well, for this Finished Object Friday, I've got something a little different - here's the finished Heritage Tweed Vest!

It was such fun to design and make, and it's always really exciting to see a pattern come to life! The pattern's available in I Like Knitting's August 2024 issue, and more detailed info is also on my blog!

[craftycoola]

bringing this baby back because i'm still really proud of it

pattern: swan song scarf (by me) yarn: miss babs yummy 3-ply

[minimewtreasures]

Knitter Pattern Designer: Lisa Hannes

[rosearcanaeum]

My swatch for my Astarion sweater came out fantastic. I'm super excited to share progress as I make it.

This will be the most technically advanced sweater I have ever attempted. It includes but is not limited to: combination knitting, 3 color colorwork and steeking. I've never cut a piece of (finished) knitting ever in my life! But I'm excited to try! All for my favorite bastard boy.

[sorlenna]

Hey, I'm back! Check out my newest hat pattern!

[missfortune-xyz]

unknown mind, AI in our future.

(may 2022)

with zahra badawi.

[cy-lindric]

Started a new vest project this week ! Test swatch + bottom section ⛪🌿

[hotcinnamonsunset]

a whale of a good time🐋

[bisonwares]

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Some designs will not be returning!

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[sarahdawnsdesigns]

Yep. Thank you, OP. Because you're absolutely right. (Also, sell the bag for $200 at least, you're worth more then minimum wage!) I also do knit/crochet commissions, and most people, even if they want the hand-made thing, think that $100+ is 'too expensive.'

Sadly, even if they get it and understand why, (it's a mix as to who understands and who doesn't) a lot of people can't afford it. (This is why I offer to split the payment for a commission over multiple payments, it helps break down that affordability barrier, but it's still far from perfect!)

Some can afford it easily, though, so those are who I market to.

And yes, this means a commissioned sweater is going to be $500+ dollars, likely. But it will be made exactly to your measurements (or the measurements you send me); and made exactly to your own fashion sense and requirements. You'll -never- find that at a store. So, want vegan yarn? Sure. Wool allergy? I can work with that. Something that I back with a guarantee for minor repairs (button falling off, etc)? Yep. Very specific colour? Sure!

That's the only way I've made selling physical knit things even remotely functional. If it's not a custom order, it Does Not sell for what it's worth. The best example of this: when I would get a pattern sample back from a knitting/crochet magazine, if it wasn't something I would wear myself or gift a friend, I used to try and sell the samples on Etsy. I have never sold a single sample that way. Ever. And I opened my Etsy Shop in 2017. The -only- physical knit/crochet stuff that sells for me is custom knits and crochet pieces. No one would buy the samples for the amount of labour I charge, even at minimum wage - not even counting material costs, other costs, etc.

And uh, this is my job, I've taken courses for knit/crochet design, I write my own patterns, and have been knitting and crocheting for 30 years. I charge above minimum wage, and if anyone thinks I'm only due minimum wage for my labour at this point, please, take your comments elsewhere, because No. (Knit/Crochet pattern sales aren't much better, but that would be a whole new essay of a post. /sigh/) And don't get me started on the sexism that plays into this, too. Textile work is still often devalued as 'women's work' or merely 'hobby work', which also would be a whole other essay! (Yes, people have said both those things to my face as an argument for getting a free sweater. It does not work and just tells me that they will be a Customer from Hell who I then refuse to sell to).

Crochet, fiber arts community, and artists come in real quick for a sec.

So I’m crocheting this bag and I’m getting a point where I can see myself selling my pieces, and I’m purposely making this bag to sell. I might keep it for a small bit to make content with it and show it off but I want it sold and I want to make more like it to sell. So I decided to look around to see what a bag like this might sell for online.

Im thinking about selling it at markets but this is a pretty pricey bag. To sell this I would also have to have cheaper items to sell and that requires more planning. Also, the big thing to note here is that while most crochet would be expensive because of the time you put into it, this bag has a pretty pricey upfront cost on top of the time. We’re talking $40-$60 in upfront, something you only see with like blankets or maybe a dress.

Anyway, I decide that the type of person who might want this kind of bag may be on Etsy, and I know there are people selling this kind of bag on that site and so I went over.

Tell me why most sellers are selling the exact same bag for $60 🥴. Also mind you, it takes about 6-8 hours to make depending on your energy and skill.

I included both upfront and just the minimum wage (in FL) for the amount of hours, then rounded up to get a minimum cost of at least $150 if I were to sell it. Close to $200 if I have to add different colors and accessories. You also have the concept of selling for twice the amount that you paid for to be able to get double the materials to make more and thats over $300. I’ve seen one person selling for $400 (marketing was on point for it but still…). And Etsy sellers are only selling it for $60 🥴🥴🥴 that’s not even enough for the labor!!

I know we want to make art accessible for everyone. And yes, an artist can sell their art at any price point. But damn, at least put cost and labor into it 😭 it really hurts my heart to see people undervaluing themselves selves. Like yes the recession is technically here for consumers but it’s also so for artists too. Artists will forever deserve to get paid, and we as a society gotta do better with paying them and showing that appreciation.

[ohwyrmies]

[sarahdawnsdesigns]

Want a say in what's on my needles? The newest poll for Pattern Muses is live over on Patreon!

Have your say in what I make; plus, access to pattern notes, early drafts, and lots of other fun!

[crazypercheron]

oh yeah, you can definitely see the individual trees more

[minimewtreasures]

Knit Pattern Designer: Deb | Knit On Designs