Testing the waters
I’ve been thinking about ways to supplement my part of our income. What I’m currently doing is freelance editorial work after Thumper goes to sleep. Thumper goes to sleep around ten or eleven, so this means I’m up until two a.m. whenever I’m on deadline. Not great, but not working isn’t an option. So I’m thinking I need another income source to allow me to take less editorial work. I don’t mean stopping the editing altogether…just a small additional income stream to help make ends meet.
I’ve got several patterns knocking around in my head–things I want to knit for Thumper. And I thought I might post the patterns again for free. And then I got to thinking…those free patterns I offer already generate a lot of traffic and get knit fairly often (and thanks to everyone who sends me photos of the finished knits, by the way). They’re very simple patterns and I wouldn’t want to charge for them. These other patterns in my head will take more time and effort for me to knit up and write up. Maybe I should charge a small amount and offer them as pdf downloads.
What do you think? Would you be interested in paying…I don’t know…$5.00?…for a cute kidswear pattern? I promise the cute. I will absolutely bring the cute. And functional. Because cute without function is useless in the face of real-baby-wear.
If there’s interest, I think I’ll give it a shot.
Yes Cari, I think you should charge. There are many patterns for socks etc out there that we are happy to buy, so why not cute-functional kidswear?
Posted by: Car,em
Well, show us your stuff!! Cute baby stuff? I’m interested!
Posted by: Bonney
I think it’s a great idea, and would definitely be interested – my Peep is a little older but a bit smaller than your Thumper, so I know your designs would be sized for the proper age/size range, which is more than I can say for many other baby patterns out there. 🙂
Go for it!
Posted by: Dina
Go for it! I check out several blogs where the designers charge for patterns and they aren’t cute functional kidswear… I’m in 🙂
Posted by: Liz
Yes Cari, I think you should charge. There are many patterns for socks etc out there that we are happy to buy, so why not cute-functional kidswear?
Posted by: Car,em
Well, show us your stuff!! Cute baby stuff? I’m interested!
Posted by: Bonney
I think it’s a great idea, and would definitely be interested – my Peep is a little older but a bit smaller than your Thumper, so I know your designs would be sized for the proper age/size range, which is more than I can say for many other baby patterns out there. 🙂
Go for it!
Posted by: Dina
Go for it! I check out several blogs where the designers charge for patterns and they aren’t cute functional kidswear… I’m in 🙂
Posted by: Liz
Do it. Do it.
That was me doing Ben Stiller from Starsky and Hutch.
YOU CAN DO IT!
That was me doing Rob Scheider from…some crappy movie.
Point it, I am totally inclined to PayPal $5 for a good pattern when I know it’s going to a “friend”. I mean it. And with the yarn diets going around, I find that I am totally in a pattern collection mood (“Oh, I could knit that with (insert stash yarn here)!”) Also, I’ve been known to stock up on baby patterns for babies that do not yet exist. So go for it!
Posted by: Cirilia
I say do it. Why shouldn’t you be paid for your work?
Posted by: Steph
Go for it! I am certainly not averse to paying $5 or so for a great pattern (and have done so many times!).
Posted by: Amanda
Absolutely. My kids are past the baby stage, but I’m always on the lookout for a great pattern for a baby gift.
Posted by: Kathy
Of course, you should charge for your intellectual property! I’m always ready to pay a fee to support the life of the mind (and get a more well-dressed child out of the bargain).
Posted by: Anna
Yes! Please publish your patterns. You would have a great market appeal. I would definitely pay $5 for a Cari pattern.
Posted by: Jennifer
Do it. Do it.
That was me doing Ben Stiller from Starsky and Hutch.
YOU CAN DO IT!
That was me doing Rob Scheider from…some crappy movie.
Point it, I am totally inclined to PayPal $5 for a good pattern when I know it’s going to a “friend”. I mean it. And with the yarn diets going around, I find that I am totally in a pattern collection mood (“Oh, I could knit that with (insert stash yarn here)!”) Also, I’ve been known to stock up on baby patterns for babies that do not yet exist. So go for it!
Posted by: Cirilia
I say do it. Why shouldn’t you be paid for your work?
Posted by: Steph
Go for it! I am certainly not averse to paying $5 or so for a great pattern (and have done so many times!).
Posted by: Amanda
Absolutely. My kids are past the baby stage, but I’m always on the lookout for a great pattern for a baby gift.
Posted by: Kathy
Of course, you should charge for your intellectual property! I’m always ready to pay a fee to support the life of the mind (and get a more well-dressed child out of the bargain).
Posted by: Anna
Yes! Please publish your patterns. You would have a great market appeal. I would definitely pay $5 for a Cari pattern.
Posted by: Jennifer
Why not? I think if you charge $5, and they’re cute patterns, people aren’t going to flinch – they’ll look at the pattern and decide. And as a UK citizen (generally a $9 postal charge away for patterns-sent-in-the-mail, so a total fan of downloads, free or not) I can only urge that you accept the different international flavours of PayPal…!
Posted by: Liz
Do it!
You work hard on the patterns. $5 sounds more than reasonable.
Posted by: Sharon G.
Yes, I think it’s totally fine to charge. I’ve bought several patterns online, and it makes me feel good to know I’m paying the author for her work.
Posted by: Kristy
I think baby stuff is actually a bit under represented in the knit design world in general – so I’m sure that anyone who wants to knit for baby would be willing to pay $5 for a nice pattern.
Posted by: stephanie
I think that you should definitely charge for your patterns and something around $5 sounds reasonable. Paypal fees can eat into sales a bit, but the fees shouldn’t be too high on a $5 pattern.
Posted by: Amy
Why not? I think if you charge $5, and they’re cute patterns, people aren’t going to flinch – they’ll look at the pattern and decide. And as a UK citizen (generally a $9 postal charge away for patterns-sent-in-the-mail, so a total fan of downloads, free or not) I can only urge that you accept the different international flavours of PayPal…!
Posted by: Liz
Do it!
You work hard on the patterns. $5 sounds more than reasonable.
Posted by: Sharon G.
Yes, I think it’s totally fine to charge. I’ve bought several patterns online, and it makes me feel good to know I’m paying the author for her work.
Posted by: Kristy
I think baby stuff is actually a bit under represented in the knit design world in general – so I’m sure that anyone who wants to knit for baby would be willing to pay $5 for a nice pattern.
Posted by: stephanie
I think that you should definitely charge for your patterns and something around $5 sounds reasonable. Paypal fees can eat into sales a bit, but the fees shouldn’t be too high on a $5 pattern.
Posted by: Amy
go for it!
you should open a shop on etsy.com as well and post them there – lots of folks sell original knitting and crochet patterns there and i have noticed that they sell really well.
Posted by: michellenyc
go for it!
you should open a shop on etsy.com as well and post them there – lots of folks sell original knitting and crochet patterns there and i have noticed that they sell really well.
Posted by: michellenyc
Yes. Go for it.
Posted by: Cyndy
Absolutely yes!
Posted by: mish
Absolutely. You shouldn’t be shy about charging a reasonable fee for your time and creativity. I like receiving patterns online in a .pdf form that I can save on my computer. And I’m confident that whatever looks cute on Thumper will be very popular!
Posted by: Karma
Go for it — and more. Would you be willing to knit up some of your patterns for good money for those souls whose hearts are in the right place but whose hands can’t make the needles go? I don’t know the details of your freelancing work, but my fees as an editorial freelancer for trade books are patheti; I believe “exploitive” is the term I most often use. So — have fun and be paid better for it if you can. I suspect more people would enjoy your knitting than would appreciate your well-done book. (Sad but true.) There’s gotta be a better way!
Posted by: Luise
go for it!
you should open a shop on etsy.com as well and post them there – lots of folks sell original knitting and crochet patterns there and i have noticed that they sell really well.
Posted by: michellenyc
go for it!
you should open a shop on etsy.com as well and post them there – lots of folks sell original knitting and crochet patterns there and i have noticed that they sell really well.
Posted by: michellenyc
Yes. Go for it.
Posted by: Cyndy
Absolutely yes!
Posted by: mish
Absolutely. You shouldn’t be shy about charging a reasonable fee for your time and creativity. I like receiving patterns online in a .pdf form that I can save on my computer. And I’m confident that whatever looks cute on Thumper will be very popular!
Posted by: Karma
Go for it — and more. Would you be willing to knit up some of your patterns for good money for those souls whose hearts are in the right place but whose hands can’t make the needles go? I don’t know the details of your freelancing work, but my fees as an editorial freelancer for trade books are patheti; I believe “exploitive” is the term I most often use. So — have fun and be paid better for it if you can. I suspect more people would enjoy your knitting than would appreciate your well-done book. (Sad but true.) There’s gotta be a better way!
Posted by: Luise
Definitely go for it! You really have nothing to lose and a lot to gain!
Posted by: chris
for cute + function I’d pay $6 ! I say go for it!
Posted by: Colleen
Absolutely! It’s your time and energy, and you’d be able to make extra $ doing something you love and sleep more!
Posted by: jillian
Of course you should charge for a pattern you worked hard to design. Silly woman. (And if you provide cute, they will pay. *I* will pay, for that matter.)
Posted by: Cassie
I will absolutely pay for patterns that I’d want to knit. And many of my friends seem to be procreating like crazy so I’d have a need for fun kids’ stuff! And hey, if you happen to come up with some patterns for adults, well I’d buy those too.
Freebies are great (and thanks for the Yoda sweater – I just heard that my gigantic (10.5 at birth) niece is still wearing hers at 6 months due to its adjustable nature). And it’s nice to do that once or twice to test the waters. But your time is worth money. So go for it – I’m looking forward to it!
Posted by: no-blog-rachel
Definitely go for it! You really have nothing to lose and a lot to gain!
Posted by: chris
for cute + function I’d pay $6 ! I say go for it!
Posted by: Colleen
Absolutely! It’s your time and energy, and you’d be able to make extra $ doing something you love and sleep more!
Posted by: jillian
Of course you should charge for a pattern you worked hard to design. Silly woman. (And if you provide cute, they will pay. *I* will pay, for that matter.)
Posted by: Cassie
I will absolutely pay for patterns that I’d want to knit. And many of my friends seem to be procreating like crazy so I’d have a need for fun kids’ stuff! And hey, if you happen to come up with some patterns for adults, well I’d buy those too.
Freebies are great (and thanks for the Yoda sweater – I just heard that my gigantic (10.5 at birth) niece is still wearing hers at 6 months due to its adjustable nature). And it’s nice to do that once or twice to test the waters. But your time is worth money. So go for it – I’m looking forward to it!
Posted by: no-blog-rachel
You betcha, baby. I know I’d love your kiddie-cute fashion sense, and you absolutely should get paid for your efforts!
Posted by: Norma
hi. i’m a lurker and am feeling the need to out myself now. you should definitely charge! as a new knitter, while i am all for the free patterns offered up by various kind souls, you should never feel like your work isn’t worth a price! i would pay for cute kidswear – heck, i HAVE paid for cute kidswear…and i don’t even have a kid!
Posted by: jen c
Absolutely! Function over cute. The baby does the cute.
Posted by: valentina
I pay $5 for a cute, functional pattern for myself and I’d be more than happy to do so for kidswear as well. I’d love to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Shanti
Yes definitely!
Posted by: Marisa
Do it! You’d be living the dream.
Posted by: Jean
You betcha, baby. I know I’d love your kiddie-cute fashion sense, and you absolutely should get paid for your efforts!
Posted by: Norma
hi. i’m a lurker and am feeling the need to out myself now. you should definitely charge! as a new knitter, while i am all for the free patterns offered up by various kind souls, you should never feel like your work isn’t worth a price! i would pay for cute kidswear – heck, i HAVE paid for cute kidswear…and i don’t even have a kid!
Posted by: jen c
Absolutely! Function over cute. The baby does the cute.
Posted by: valentina
I pay $5 for a cute, functional pattern for myself and I’d be more than happy to do so for kidswear as well. I’d love to see what you come up with!
Posted by: Shanti
Yes definitely!
Posted by: Marisa
Do it! You’d be living the dream.
Posted by: Jean
Absolutely! I don’t have kids yet, so I’m not sure I will be purchasing your patterns any time soon. But, that said, I believe it is absolutely a legitimate way to make a supplemental income! Heck, if you have some success why not submit the patters to a few of the knitting magazines? I hardly ever see good patterns for children in magazines and I know that lots of people knit for children and want good patterns.
Best wishes for some serious success.
Posted by: Kate
Just to echo what everyone else has said… absolutely do it! I’d be willing to pay even more than $5 for a pattern that I really liked.
Posted by: karin
Granted, I have limited use for the baby-wear myself. But I’ve often plunked down my $5 at other sites if I see a pattern that strikes my fancy. I think you should definitely charge for a cute pattern into which you’ve sunk lots of time.
Posted by: claudia
Absolutely! I don’t have kids yet, so I’m not sure I will be purchasing your patterns any time soon. But, that said, I believe it is absolutely a legitimate way to make a supplemental income! Heck, if you have some success why not submit the patters to a few of the knitting magazines? I hardly ever see good patterns for children in magazines and I know that lots of people knit for children and want good patterns.
Best wishes for some serious success.
Posted by: Kate
Just to echo what everyone else has said… absolutely do it! I’d be willing to pay even more than $5 for a pattern that I really liked.
Posted by: karin
Granted, I have limited use for the baby-wear myself. But I’ve often plunked down my $5 at other sites if I see a pattern that strikes my fancy. I think you should definitely charge for a cute pattern into which you’ve sunk lots of time.
Posted by: claudia
Yeah.
Why not?
Looking forward to seeing your ideas knit up.
Posted by: Suzanne
most definitely! the etsy shop idea is a good one too. i think it’s a no-brainer that there is nothing wrong with getting paid for your hard work…
Posted by: megan
I’m surprised you even have to ask.
Posted by: LaurieM
i’d totally be willing to pay that much for cute kidswear! you should go for it. 3
Posted by: Violet
You should do it. Knit and Tonic blog has been selling her patterns online for a while. Many of them are little girls pattersn. Also Knit Chick of course. I think they both have downloadable patterns for $5 to $6.95. Can’t hurt trying. You could also try sending them into a magazine (to sell) but there would be more lag time for payment.
Posted by: Shelley (Pink House)
Hi again. I also just wanted to say in response to your previous posts about cleaning and cooking with baby in tow that perhaps he’s big enough to use one of the little roller-scooter things now. Do you have hardwood floors? I just remember ages ago when my youngest son was about 7 months old, he became much much happier when he could get around either by crawling or in this little scooter/rollie thing (I don’t know what they call them). He loved to be in-the-way beneath my feet when I was in the kitchen but at least he was happy and I had two hands to use. Just an idea. Your meal plans and cleaning list sound amazing. Very organized.
Posted by: Shelley (Pink House)
Yeah.
Why not?
Looking forward to seeing your ideas knit up.
Posted by: Suzanne
most definitely! the etsy shop idea is a good one too. i think it’s a no-brainer that there is nothing wrong with getting paid for your hard work…
Posted by: megan
I’m surprised you even have to ask.
Posted by: LaurieM
i’d totally be willing to pay that much for cute kidswear! you should go for it. 3
Posted by: Violet
You should do it. Knit and Tonic blog has been selling her patterns online for a while. Many of them are little girls pattersn. Also Knit Chick of course. I think they both have downloadable patterns for $5 to $6.95. Can’t hurt trying. You could also try sending them into a magazine (to sell) but there would be more lag time for payment.
Posted by: Shelley (Pink House)
Hi again. I also just wanted to say in response to your previous posts about cleaning and cooking with baby in tow that perhaps he’s big enough to use one of the little roller-scooter things now. Do you have hardwood floors? I just remember ages ago when my youngest son was about 7 months old, he became much much happier when he could get around either by crawling or in this little scooter/rollie thing (I don’t know what they call them). He loved to be in-the-way beneath my feet when I was in the kitchen but at least he was happy and I had two hands to use. Just an idea. Your meal plans and cleaning list sound amazing. Very organized.
Posted by: Shelley (Pink House)
yes! i say “go for it”. you could talk to folks that have been successful doing it (like knit n’ tonic or zephyr) and see if they would recommend it…
Posted by: cristina
absolutely! Especially if you can size them for up to fives (i have a tall soon to be 2 year old, lol).
Posted by: Kellie
Hi, my name is Lyssa and I’m addicted to baby knits.
Seriously, I don’t even have any kids. I sometimes knit for my friends babes, but mostly I just knit them and tuck them away in ye olde cedar trunk.
$5 is very reasonable for a well written pattern with a good options, especially one with online support 🙂
Posted by: lyssa
Definitely charge for your patterns, who knows, you may end up producing a book. Best of luck to you
Posted by: Iris
I think you should do it too. If they’re anything like your yoda pattern, then it would be well worth it.
I’d pay.
Posted by: Kai
yes! i say “go for it”. you could talk to folks that have been successful doing it (like knit n’ tonic or zephyr) and see if they would recommend it…
Posted by: cristina
absolutely! Especially if you can size them for up to fives (i have a tall soon to be 2 year old, lol).
Posted by: Kellie
Hi, my name is Lyssa and I’m addicted to baby knits.
Seriously, I don’t even have any kids. I sometimes knit for my friends babes, but mostly I just knit them and tuck them away in ye olde cedar trunk.
$5 is very reasonable for a well written pattern with a good options, especially one with online support 🙂
Posted by: lyssa
Definitely charge for your patterns, who knows, you may end up producing a book. Best of luck to you
Posted by: Iris
I think you should do it too. If they’re anything like your yoda pattern, then it would be well worth it.
I’d pay.
Posted by: Kai
You know… I think there is a dearth of baby patterns being sold as downloads, so go for it! It’s how I started… free patterns went well, did something more complicated and decided to sell it and voila! If you need any help getting it set up or need anyone to bounce ideas off of, I’ve been there, so you’re welcome to e-mail me about any of it.
Posted by: Miriam
I think you should absolutely give it a shot.
Posted by: Karen
Definitely! I just made my fourth Baby Yoda sweater and I love it…I’d love more cute baby ideas.
Posted by: jaimi
Yes, go for it! (And you could also start charging for your popular patterns like Yoda, or have a make a donation paypal button.)
Posted by: brooke
I loved making the Baby Yoda, and I like your taste in knits, so I’m pretty sure I’d like your new designs, too! I’m in the market for cute baby knitwear, and I’d love to have my $$ go to someone I “know.”
Posted by: Susan
I would pay.
Posted by: Knittripps
You know… I think there is a dearth of baby patterns being sold as downloads, so go for it! It’s how I started… free patterns went well, did something more complicated and decided to sell it and voila! If you need any help getting it set up or need anyone to bounce ideas off of, I’ve been there, so you’re welcome to e-mail me about any of it.
Posted by: Miriam
I think you should absolutely give it a shot.
Posted by: Karen
Definitely! I just made my fourth Baby Yoda sweater and I love it…I’d love more cute baby ideas.
Posted by: jaimi
Yes, go for it! (And you could also start charging for your popular patterns like Yoda, or have a make a donation paypal button.)
Posted by: brooke
I loved making the Baby Yoda, and I like your taste in knits, so I’m pretty sure I’d like your new designs, too! I’m in the market for cute baby knitwear, and I’d love to have my $$ go to someone I “know.”
Posted by: Susan
I would pay.
Posted by: Knittripps
While I don’t personally have much need for babywear, I think it’s a great idea to charge for your patterns. Plenty of other bloggers do it and seem to make a nice income from it. Plus, there’s something nice about having all of your loves (writing and knitting and so forth, tra la) help you pay the bills.
Posted by: Lizbon
Plus, you have the perfect model in-house.
Posted by: Lizbon
Certainly! $5-6 for a pattern is completely reasonable!
Posted by: Christy
I think that sounds like a great idea. I do a lot of baby knitting for friends and family and would purchase a pattern in the $5 range. I think that is a very reasonable price. I love your taste in projects, so will watch for patterns in the future.
Posted by: Jen
I think you should definitely be rewarded for your work. (Also, if you’re interested, the online knitting shop I work for is interested in working with independent blogger-designers — feel free to email me and I can tell you more about that. It’s always nice to earn a little income from the knitting/designing!)
Posted by: Sarah
While I don’t personally have much need for babywear, I think it’s a great idea to charge for your patterns. Plenty of other bloggers do it and seem to make a nice income from it. Plus, there’s something nice about having all of your loves (writing and knitting and so forth, tra la) help you pay the bills.
Posted by: Lizbon
Plus, you have the perfect model in-house.
Posted by: Lizbon
Certainly! $5-6 for a pattern is completely reasonable!
Posted by: Christy
I think that sounds like a great idea. I do a lot of baby knitting for friends and family and would purchase a pattern in the $5 range. I think that is a very reasonable price. I love your taste in projects, so will watch for patterns in the future.
Posted by: Jen
I think you should definitely be rewarded for your work. (Also, if you’re interested, the online knitting shop I work for is interested in working with independent blogger-designers — feel free to email me and I can tell you more about that. It’s always nice to earn a little income from the knitting/designing!)
Posted by: Sarah
Cari ~
You should totally charge, we love to support our fellow bloggers! And my gosh Thumper…………of course go girl go!!!!!
Posted by: Betsy
i think it’s a great idea. cute and functional baby patterns are always of service to the craft blog world. good luck, and i’m looking forward to seeing them!
Posted by: melissa
A coupla/few years ago I made your traveling vines scarf. It was my first ever lace pattern and it came out beautifully. I’ve always wanted to send you a jpg of it, but can’t figure out how to. (Is there an email addy on your blog that I’m missing?) Anyway, seems like there’s always someone having a baby around here and what better gift than a handmade gift that they can actually use. A well written, cute and of course functional pattern is always appreciated. Should you sell them – absolutely!
Posted by: patrice
I’ve happily paid 5 or 6 or 7 dollars for patterns before, and will do it again. Knitters know the amount of work behind a carefully designed pattern, and lots of blogs have pdf downloads paid through PayPal. I love that!
(And as a mother of a young kid, I guess you know better than me what works in the world of kidswear. I often knit for babies and kids, but rarely or never get honest feedbacks from parents wether the garments are actually wearable and practical in daily life).
Posted by: roro
I think that I’m just being redundant here, but if it’s cute and I like it, of course I’d pay. I have two little boys and a baby on the way, so I’ll have baby things on the needles for years. =)
Posted by: Faith
I’d absolutely pay for a pattern.
Posted by: Amy Jo
Cari ~
You should totally charge, we love to support our fellow bloggers! And my gosh Thumper…………of course go girl go!!!!!
Posted by: Betsy
i think it’s a great idea. cute and functional baby patterns are always of service to the craft blog world. good luck, and i’m looking forward to seeing them!
Posted by: melissa
A coupla/few years ago I made your traveling vines scarf. It was my first ever lace pattern and it came out beautifully. I’ve always wanted to send you a jpg of it, but can’t figure out how to. (Is there an email addy on your blog that I’m missing?) Anyway, seems like there’s always someone having a baby around here and what better gift than a handmade gift that they can actually use. A well written, cute and of course functional pattern is always appreciated. Should you sell them – absolutely!
Posted by: patrice
I’ve happily paid 5 or 6 or 7 dollars for patterns before, and will do it again. Knitters know the amount of work behind a carefully designed pattern, and lots of blogs have pdf downloads paid through PayPal. I love that!
(And as a mother of a young kid, I guess you know better than me what works in the world of kidswear. I often knit for babies and kids, but rarely or never get honest feedbacks from parents wether the garments are actually wearable and practical in daily life).
Posted by: roro
I think that I’m just being redundant here, but if it’s cute and I like it, of course I’d pay. I have two little boys and a baby on the way, so I’ll have baby things on the needles for years. =)
Posted by: Faith
I’d absolutely pay for a pattern.
Posted by: Amy Jo
Absolutely. My short person is a couple of months younger than Thumper (although he’s a pretty big chunk), and I’ve noticed there aren’t a lot of cute patterns for boys–I’d pay. Definately.
Posted by: Cathy
Absolutely! I’d have paid $5 for the Yoda.
Posted by: Allison
So, do you feel bad asking people to pay you for a short story submission? OF COURSE we’ll pay for patterns! $5 is a perfectly reasonable amount to ask for something which has already been proofread, had the kinks worked out of it, and just needs to be knit up.
Posted by: Dani
Yep, i’m always looking for cute boy patterns count me in for 5 bucks epecailly if you can download and print!
Posted by: Dara
Totally. Absolutely. Even moreso if, as Thumper grows, you offer patterns for toddler boys. (There are maaaaaaaybe 4, currently. 😉
Posted by: Amy
Absolutely. My short person is a couple of months younger than Thumper (although he’s a pretty big chunk), and I’ve noticed there aren’t a lot of cute patterns for boys–I’d pay. Definately.
Posted by: Cathy
Absolutely! I’d have paid $5 for the Yoda.
Posted by: Allison
So, do you feel bad asking people to pay you for a short story submission? OF COURSE we’ll pay for patterns! $5 is a perfectly reasonable amount to ask for something which has already been proofread, had the kinks worked out of it, and just needs to be knit up.
Posted by: Dani
Yep, i’m always looking for cute boy patterns count me in for 5 bucks epecailly if you can download and print!
Posted by: Dara
Totally. Absolutely. Even moreso if, as Thumper grows, you offer patterns for toddler boys. (There are maaaaaaaybe 4, currently. 😉
Posted by: Amy
I say “Go For It”. I made your Yoda sweater and it came out perfect. I’ve gotten so many compliments. I would definitely pay $5 for a pattern.
Posted by: Angela
Absolutely! Sign me up for the first copy of the first one!
Posted by: Karen
Definitely interested. Go to knitandtonic.com. She does it and I believe it’s successful!
Posted by: LeAnne
Yes, yes, yes! I’d definitely pay at least $5 for a cute baby pattern.
Posted by: Jen
Yes. Absolutely.
Posted by: Rachel H
Of course you should charge!
Posted by: Tanya
I say “Go For It”. I made your Yoda sweater and it came out perfect. I’ve gotten so many compliments. I would definitely pay $5 for a pattern.
Posted by: Angela
Absolutely! Sign me up for the first copy of the first one!
Posted by: Karen
Definitely interested. Go to knitandtonic.com. She does it and I believe it’s successful!
Posted by: LeAnne
Yes, yes, yes! I’d definitely pay at least $5 for a cute baby pattern.
Posted by: Jen
Yes. Absolutely.
Posted by: Rachel H
Of course you should charge!
Posted by: Tanya
I am always amazed at the people that put their patterns on the blogs for free. I think it is very nice and generous, but that seems like alot of work and not benefitting from it. I like free patterns, but if its a pattern I want, then I buy it!
Posted by: Sherry
As somebody else who designs and writes patterns I know how much work goes into them. I think you should definately charge. Good luck — I hope it goes well for you.
Posted by: Holly
I have, I would, and I will. A nice pattern that would make me the envy of baby shower gift givers would be much appreciated.
Posted by: Heather
My inner child is due to break out in a little less than a month, so kiddo projects are a definite yes. Plus I’d volunteer to help do test knits for smaller sizes (not that I don’t think you can handle it!)
Posted by: anemotis
Yes Yes Yes — you should definitely sell your patterns!
Posted by: sandy
I am always amazed at the people that put their patterns on the blogs for free. I think it is very nice and generous, but that seems like alot of work and not benefitting from it. I like free patterns, but if its a pattern I want, then I buy it!
Posted by: Sherry
As somebody else who designs and writes patterns I know how much work goes into them. I think you should definately charge. Good luck — I hope it goes well for you.
Posted by: Holly
I have, I would, and I will. A nice pattern that would make me the envy of baby shower gift givers would be much appreciated.
Posted by: Heather
My inner child is due to break out in a little less than a month, so kiddo projects are a definite yes. Plus I’d volunteer to help do test knits for smaller sizes (not that I don’t think you can handle it!)
Posted by: anemotis
Yes Yes Yes — you should definitely sell your patterns!
Posted by: sandy
I’d be interested. Make sure you indicate if they are for beginner or intermediate knitters. Beginners like to knit cute stuff too. Also, if you use commercial yarn, could you indicate the number of wraps per inch, so we can handspin yarn for the pattern if we choose? It wouldn’t take a lot of time to handspin for a baby item. Thanks
Posted by: Ellen
YES, you should charge for your patterns!!!!!!! And, I’ll be one who will purchase!
Posted by: christine
If it were something I wanted to knit, yes, I would pay (but I’m not really in the market for cute toddler patterns at the moment. Give me a couple of years…I need to produce one first!) ~x~
Posted by: Jane in London
I think you have your answer. Even if only half of the people who left comments so far buy one $5.00 pattern from you, you’ve made $205.
Posted by: Michelle
DEFINITELY!! And just make it downloadable- easier for everyone!! I’d pay $5 for a cool pattern, no problem!
Posted by: Annie
Free patterns are always nice, but I find the really cute ones are never free. I’d be more than willing to pay for a cute pattern from you. Just make the directions clear.
Posted by: Mary
I’d be interested. Make sure you indicate if they are for beginner or intermediate knitters. Beginners like to knit cute stuff too. Also, if you use commercial yarn, could you indicate the number of wraps per inch, so we can handspin yarn for the pattern if we choose? It wouldn’t take a lot of time to handspin for a baby item. Thanks
Posted by: Ellen
YES, you should charge for your patterns!!!!!!! And, I’ll be one who will purchase!
Posted by: christine
If it were something I wanted to knit, yes, I would pay (but I’m not really in the market for cute toddler patterns at the moment. Give me a couple of years…I need to produce one first!) ~x~
Posted by: Jane in London
I think you have your answer. Even if only half of the people who left comments so far buy one $5.00 pattern from you, you’ve made $205.
Posted by: Michelle
DEFINITELY!! And just make it downloadable- easier for everyone!! I’d pay $5 for a cool pattern, no problem!
Posted by: Annie
Free patterns are always nice, but I find the really cute ones are never free. I’d be more than willing to pay for a cute pattern from you. Just make the directions clear.
Posted by: Mary
Go for it…I love to buy patterns online! Jane
Posted by: jane
You think maybe we like your stuff? said the millionth commenter… 🙂
Posted by: Lee Ann
Do it! I took the plunge and it has worked out really well.
Posted by: Jussi
Go for it…I love to buy patterns online! Jane
Posted by: jane
You think maybe we like your stuff? said the millionth commenter… 🙂
Posted by: Lee Ann
Do it! I took the plunge and it has worked out really well.
Posted by: Jussi