Between the Lines Scarf
Deb recently released her latest pattern, the Between the Lines Scarf. And since I really can’t put it much better than what I’ve already written in my Ravelry projects, I’ll just quote it here:
I enjoy testing for Deb. She’s inventive, original, and always comes up with some of the greatest things, including this scarf. It’s really fun to work up since it uses color changes and crocheting between the stitches which result in a fabulous accessory that you’ll want to make several of to add to your wardrobe. Make it skinny or make it fat–both options are easily done in the same way. Oh, and forget making a really long chain; this pattern uses the foundation stitch, instructions which are included with the pattern.
I used different yarns than the Homespun called for in the pattern, and I really like the contrast in textures. My daughter took claims on this one, so I’ll have to make another one for myself, and possibly even one or two for the local charity our crochet guild is making items for.
I know it probably sounds like I’m talking about someone I’ve known forever and trying to promote their stuff, but truth is, Deb and I have only “known” each other a short time. I posted to her blog earlier this year about testing a pattern for her, and since then, she has begun testing for me. Through emails and Twitter, I’ve grown to know her a little better, and she’s not only a great designer, but she’s also a great person. If you haven’t checked out her blog, why don’t you head on over to her place? Neatly Tangled << psst…click that to get there)
Enjoy!
Recently, I decided to open an Etsy shop to sell my patterns and other crochet-related crafted items. I did so because in an attempt to get rid of the middle man–ie: those who get a percentage of my sales–I learned that there’s not a way around this, not that I found anyway. I tried a program through my site host but it was still going to route me through PayPal for payment, so not only was PP going to get a percentage, I was going to have to pay the host a monthly fee whether I sold anything or not. I was also mislead into believing that I could accept credit cards through this hosted store front. Okay, that information wasn’t misleading because I would have been able to accept forms of payment like that BUT it wasn’t until I read the fine print that an SSL certificate would be needed, as well as a gateway. More money to spend to make money. In the end, I realized it was just cheaper to use the middle man and continue to post my patterns here on my web site with a link to PayPal, as well as through Ravelry, whom I don’t mind receiving a percentage of my sales because they are an awesome marketing tool to say the least, and now Etsy, because it gives me the ability to sell more than just the patterns. The main thing I don’t like about Etsy is their search engine, as well as the fact that a person has to continually post items on a daily basis to stay on top enough to be seen on the Etsy site. I just figure I can market my stuff on my own through my blog and such. It sure beats paying for a lot of stuff I don’t need, like an SSL, a monthly store front fee, and a gateway.
If you want to visit the store, you can: The Crochet Studio’s Patterns & More Store. There’s not much there right now, but as things get added, I’ll advertise here on the blog. You can always favorite the store, too. Hint.
Happy Shopping!
Deb, over at Neatly Tangled, has recently released her latest pattern: Granny’s Log Cabin Baby Blanket. It’s an awesome pattern done in the spirit of the log cabin quilt pattern, while using the crocheted granny square idea to create it. I tested the pattern, but unfortunately, I have no pictures. I only did a test swatch, but I’m now working on the full blanket itself. Follow the linked text above if you’re interested in seeing Deb’s finished blanket. Then purchse the pattern so you can make your own!
I really enjoy testing things for Deb. She’s a lot of fun to work with, and she always comes up with some of the coolest patterns. Check her out when you get a chance.
by Deb over at NeatlyTangled.com, called Squaring the Spiral Dishcloth, and I was lucky enough to get to test it for her.
How fun is that! Actually, it’s a great project to crochet and the ending result looks just as fun. For ordering information, visit Neatly Tangled, and tell Deb that Tracie sent you! Check out her other patterns while you’re there, which I’m sure you’ll find to be just as awesome.
Enjoy!
tested patterns | Tracie | 
October 7, 2008 11:43 am | 
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