[Nfb-krafters-korner] New to the List...

[Liz C. Daniels]

Hi Joyce, and thank you for the warm welcome.

You're the second person who's mentioned Brambleberry, so that's a very good 
sign.

I've been reading all about knitting machines online, and quite frankly 
don't like what I've found,and decided it's not worth the hassle.

OK, here are some questions regarding pricing for knitted items:

Dish towels, hand towels and wash cloths from cotton yarn in both solid and 
variegated colors.  What is the going rate to charge?

How much to charge for scarves, mostly knitted from worsted weight acrylic? 
Does one charge a different price for say, a plain garter stitch scarf, as 
opposed to one with a fancy pattern?

Other items include baby blankets and hats (acrylic.)  I like knitting the 
baby blankets on the large side, approximately four feet square, so the 
child can grow into it.  The hats are for both adults and children.  Felted 
items, such as eyeglass cases, coin purses and cell phone carriers.  These 
would be knitted in 100% sheep's wool.

Another possibility we're considering is performing at these farmer's 
markets.  Francis (DH) plays an amazing 12-string acoustic guitar, we both 
sing and I play alto recorder.  Of course, we'd have some kind of container 
for people to put money in, smile!

Side note:  Since I don't like the carrier my own recorder came in, I've 
designed my own, and am knitting it in wool to be felted.

One more question for now, what kinds of knitted things sell best and mostly 
at these places?

Thanks again Joyce, and I look forward to hearing from you and others.

Liz and Pirate

> Welcome Liz,
>
> In December we had a "Fun Making Soap Class" via telephone conference call
> and folks had lots of fun making presents for the holiday.  I was the
> teacher for that class.  We did use the melt and pour soap.  I have  made
> candles and sold them at craft fairs and I did candle parties with my own 
> candles.
>
> We have Becky on the list that is starting out with a knitting machine and
> going into business for herself so she might be a resource for info for
> you.
>
> I have a couple of friends that sell their knitted things and can check
> with them if you send me some of your questions.  I run a knitting and
> crochet weekly group and they are there.
>
> May I say that the most fantastic online place I have found for my soaps,
> scents and all that stuff is Brambleberry Soaps.  Just do a search for
> them.  Ann Marie is the owner and she describes the fragrance oils so well 
> and
> has been such a resource for information when I was doing this for a
> business of my own.
>
> The group here has such a wide variety of talent with all different crafts
> and are willing to help everyone out.
>
> Welcome again.
>
> Joyce Kane, Monirator
> NFB Krafters Korner
> President,
> NFB Krafters Division
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