PIzzazz!
See, I should just not overthink things. The http://www.wearwithstyle.com things that are selling the best are the flashy things, the things with glitz and snazz and furry goodness – not the more technically demanding but less showy woolen goods. The same was true when I was selling stuff at Simucon last year (which I expect to do again this year, by the way). And really, I can understand that. Maybe you can get a good wool hat at the Gap, but you can’t get a scarf that looks like Oscar the Grouch three sheets to the wind at Mardi Gras. And that stuff is just so fun to wear!
So, bearing that in mind, I may revise somewhat the things that I make for the site. More style, baby, more style!
Side note: I wish I could show you Vaeldriil’s baby stuff, knitted up last night, but I’m thinking it’s probably bad form to post it before she sees it in person!
Your items look great! 🙂
I’m thinking about making stuff to sell . . . but I’m worried it wouldn’t be worth is because a) winter will be over relatively soon, and b) I have no idea where to advertise my services . . . any advice? 🙂
Your items look great! 🙂
I’m thinking about making stuff to sell . . . but I’m worried it wouldn’t be worth is because a) winter will be over relatively soon, and b) I have no idea where to advertise my services . . . any advice? 🙂
Lack of winter isn’t necessarily a deterrent. I sold mumblehundred dollars worth of stuff at a convention in St. Louis in June last year, and lemme tell you, you’d think a wool hat in the Missouri summer heat would be a tough sell. But go on with your bad self, GM Iocanthe!
The convention I sold at was Simucon, a yearly gathering for Dragonrealms which is an online game that I am a gamemaster for. I was going anyway, because it’s a total blast. What I really wanted was to make enough profit to cover materials, table setup fee, and all my gas and hotel expenses to help the trip pay for itself – which I accomplished! Woo! I made a scarf out of Schachenmayr Brazilia at the keynote dinner one night, and sold it for $25 the next morning to a lovely girl who was thrilled to have it. Good eye, too, since it was the cheapest thing on the table.
As for advertising, since the site still isn’t totally set up so we’re not really putting on the advertising blitz on the web yet – people seem to be hearing via my LJ, my friends’ LJs, and word of mouth. As far as word of mouth, I have business cards. The best thing I can do is to wear something noticeable out, then when someone comments on it, whip out my card!
Lack of winter isn’t necessarily a deterrent. I sold mumblehundred dollars worth of stuff at a convention in St. Louis in June last year, and lemme tell you, you’d think a wool hat in the Missouri summer heat would be a tough sell. But go on with your bad self, GM Iocanthe!
The convention I sold at was Simucon, a yearly gathering for Dragonrealms which is an online game that I am a gamemaster for. I was going anyway, because it’s a total blast. What I really wanted was to make enough profit to cover materials, table setup fee, and all my gas and hotel expenses to help the trip pay for itself – which I accomplished! Woo! I made a scarf out of Schachenmayr Brazilia at the keynote dinner one night, and sold it for $25 the next morning to a lovely girl who was thrilled to have it. Good eye, too, since it was the cheapest thing on the table.
As for advertising, since the site still isn’t totally set up so we’re not really putting on the advertising blitz on the web yet – people seem to be hearing via my LJ, my friends’ LJs, and word of mouth. As far as word of mouth, I have business cards. The best thing I can do is to wear something noticeable out, then when someone comments on it, whip out my card!
Good advice 🙂 I guess I’ll keep going with that plan 🙂
Good advice 🙂 I guess I’ll keep going with that plan 🙂
::beams::
I can’t wait to see it!
::beams::
I can’t wait to see it!
Booties and hat
Hi- I saw the picture of the (in blues) baby booties and hat that you posted in LJ knitting. You gave the pattern for the hat- what pattern did you use for the booties? They are so beautiful and I want to knit them for my neice. TIA if you can help!
Booties and hat
Hi- I saw the picture of the (in blues) baby booties and hat that you posted in LJ knitting. You gave the pattern for the hat- what pattern did you use for the booties? They are so beautiful and I want to knit them for my neice. TIA if you can help!
Re: Booties and hat
Hi, Kascee!
Vaeldriil, you are NOT allowed to go over to knitting and peek. They’re in the mail, be patient!
The booties are on page 36 of “Last Minute Knitted Gifts” by Joelle Hoverson.
They were super-easy. The pattern calls for angora yarn, but you can probably use anything that would normally knit up on a 6. The only thing even close to seaming is a three-needle bind-off on the back of the heel. There’s not even any “break yarn and rejoin” stuff. I’d estimate they took 30 yards and used #5 needles.
The only caveat – the picture in the book doesn’t show how broad the toes come out looking. I tucked the edges of mine in, and that helped, but I still have a sneaking suspicion that Vaeldriil’s baby may look like a little web-footed duckling in them. Still, I recommend the pattern, so give them a go!
Re: Booties and hat
Hi, Kascee!
Vaeldriil, you are NOT allowed to go over to knitting and peek. They’re in the mail, be patient!
The booties are on page 36 of “Last Minute Knitted Gifts” by Joelle Hoverson.
They were super-easy. The pattern calls for angora yarn, but you can probably use anything that would normally knit up on a 6. The only thing even close to seaming is a three-needle bind-off on the back of the heel. There’s not even any “break yarn and rejoin” stuff. I’d estimate they took 30 yards and used #5 needles.
The only caveat – the picture in the book doesn’t show how broad the toes come out looking. I tucked the edges of mine in, and that helped, but I still have a sneaking suspicion that Vaeldriil’s baby may look like a little web-footed duckling in them. Still, I recommend the pattern, so give them a go!