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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: ellisr on January 07, 2012, 07:51:44 pm

Title: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 07, 2012, 07:51:44 pm

I have started writing patterns for extreme knitting but I have forgotten the ones that people were most interested in as I would like to release them first.

I have 2 done except for sizes and then they will be ready to publish, what do you think I should charge for them as you can't find many patterns for this type of knitting.

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: Bionic on January 08, 2012, 09:03:58 am

Ellisr,
You were going to do a pattern for a knitted coat.  I would definitely be interested in that one.

I went wool shopping on Friday and think I paid about £2.50 for a printed pattern.  I have also noticed one of the retailers selling them for £2.55 on line. 
So does about 99p (only said 99p as it sounds more enticing for people than £1) for the easy patterns to about £1.50 for those more complicated sound fair?
Sally

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 08, 2012, 10:41:23 am

The jacket is still in progress, I have found that youo can't really do complex shaping with extreme knitting as it looks too bulky so I have started on a simpler design which hopefully will have a hood and square neckline.

I have been run off my feet with the items for the exhibition as I have done some new designs which are practical but very 'designer' I hope to have photos to post today of a wrap bolero.

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 08, 2012, 10:59:27 am

And the new wrap bolero

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: manian on January 08, 2012, 11:20:58 am

still like them..... just posted comment on fb
 ;D :trophy: ;D
wish i could do as well
just finnished cowl and wrist warmers, i'll try and post a pic later, but not up to your standard
Mx

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 08, 2012, 11:35:02 am

Thats really sweet thank you but I'm sure your knitting is fab (because it was done by you)

I have just been playing with multiple yarn and different ways to make wristwarmers and I have found a really quick way to make some, just wish I could remember how to crochet flowers now to make them pretty.

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: Sunnybank on January 08, 2012, 07:23:03 pm

I would love an extreme pattern for rugs / throws, scarf, cowl and a bag and would be happy to pay £2 per pattern.

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 08, 2012, 07:38:24 pm

Well I will be publishing on my website soon cowl, scarf and rug pattern and even a shrug/bolero in the pipeline.
Should be available by next weekend.

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: Sunnybank on January 08, 2012, 09:13:23 pm

brilliant, thanks very much :)

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 12, 2012, 06:40:29 pm

The pattern for extreme knit cowls is now available on my website  (ftp://http://cutletcountrycrafts.weebly.com/knitting-patterns.html[/ftp)

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: Sunnybank on January 13, 2012, 08:01:03 pm

hi,tried clicking on the link but it didnt work, found the patterns via your link on facebook, but price for cowl pattern states its £100 :(

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 13, 2012, 08:40:32 pm

bummer give me 10 mins it hasn't uploaded properly

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: Sunnybank on January 19, 2012, 02:26:04 pm

thanks for your help with my order, the patterns look great, going shopping at the weekend now for needles :) Please let me know when there is a rug or throw pattern for sale, thanks

Title: Re: Writing Patterns
Post by: ellisr on January 19, 2012, 03:04:41 pm

Still working on them as I'm sure I can do better.

I have been working on a cable rug as well but just not there quite yet, I also am playing around with fibres and yarns to work out what is good. A lap rug is the easiest and can be made with loose weave as it doesn't really have to stand up to feet.
I am also trying to find a good backing material that does not detract from the rugs, but with the exhibition coming up I really need a 72 hour day.