Like so many other crafty types, I plan
seasons several months in advance. How many armwarmers am I going to
need, who am I doing wholesale for, what patterns am I going to do
(revise, write anew), which stitches are going to work on bulky yarn?
(I love bulky for winter – works up quickly, is super warm, and is
usually on sale during the summer months ;))
Another thing I plan is what novelty
(read: geeky) items are going to go into the fall line-up. Last year
was Tribbles, Pokeballs (these sold ridiculously well at the craft
fairs I went to – they'll be back), and Jayne hats. This year, in
addition to those, I plan on adding some Yoda hats, more size options
for the Jayne hats, and some Boba Fett hats. (I may have just typed
two 't's on hat...).
I ALSO have a new baby to knit for!! (NOT mine!) A totally rad couple I know is expecting their first, and visions of how I'm going to alter several adult patterns are dancing in my head!
I am once again trying to buy local,
there are several local dyers and farms that I try to support when
possible, as well as some local resale shops that ALWAYS have some
totally cool buttons for cowls and armwarmers.
What is going to be your focus for
winter? Do you have a particular pattern you're going to churn out
twelve of?
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