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

[Ramona Walhof]

Hi, Liz:  You sound ambitious!  Knitting machines are much faster than hand 
knitting.  I know a woman who makes a sweater a day.  Thus, you can make 
more money.  Price scarves and hats in stores, the mass produced kind.  You 
should be able to get twice or three times as much for hand knitted, 
depending on the design and size.  I have seen hand-knitted sweaters for 300 
dollars, but don't know how they sell.  I doubt if you could get that at a 
market or fair.
When you learn more, keep us informed.
Marketing is a skill all by itself.  There may be people on this list who 
know a lot more about it.
Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Liz C. Daniels" <lizworks at sbcglobal.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New to the List...


> 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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