Does Anyone Knit Wool Scarves for Sale? archived

I'd like to have a wool scarf made to go with a jacket I just bought. Are there any MOLers who knit and sell scarves?

Check out PeggyC, she is here on MOL, her stuff is beautiful, she posted pics some time ago, she has recently moved away, but she might still be doing this, you could PM her.

Etsy.

Etsy is a good suggestion. I knit but not for hire. I'm interested, though, if you don't mind saying: What is your budget?

Ooops, maybe PeggyC isn't doing this anymore.

Try Arts Unbound on 542/544 Freemen Street Orange, NJ. They are having a Holiday sale. You should what you are looking for there.
http://www.artsunbound.org/

I also knit, but not on commission. Unfortunately most non-knitters don't really understand how much time goes into a handknit garment - not to mention the cost of materials.

I'm asked frequently about selling handknit socks and while I politely decline, inside I laugh hysterically at the likely reaction if I were to quote a price that compensated for a) good sock yarn at $25-30/skein, and b) roughly 20 hours of my time.

For the OP, etsy is probably a good bet. There are crafters whose objective is only covering the cost of materials and you can probably find one there who will produce something like what you're looking for. But be prepared for some sticker shock!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160781132/grey-storm-feather-fan-hand-knit-alpaca?ref=favs_view_1
$150

Thanks for the ideas. I'm aware of the costs, as I've bought beautiful knitted scarves in various shops. I also had one made by a woman who is no longer in the area.

I'm interested in buying the wool myself since I'd like to look at the color selection. I just need to know how much to buy for the person who is knitting.

I looked on Etsy and didn't see the colors I wanted. They have some great pieces. I'd like to meet with someone who can show me what they've done, or look at a website. I haven't found one with anything I liked.

Thanks.

Depending on the dimensions you'd like, 400 yards should do it.

http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Scarves/Simple-Feather-and-Fan-Scarf

A good friend of mine lives in Clifton and knits on commission (as well as selling stuff on etsy).
However, she has her knitting needles full of requests until Xmas.
If you are willing to wait until January, I can PM you her contact info.

Thanks Sprout. I hope I don't have to wait that long, but I may due to the time of year. Let me see if I can find someone sooner.

Go to a one of the local knitting stores and ask the owner. There are usually a bunch of people hanging out knitting anytime you walk in. Certainly they would know who to ask since I know they commission items to display in their stores. I like the ones in Westfield and in Chatham. I haven't had fantastic experiences with Knit Knack.

You should learn how to knit!

I have had fantastic experiences at Knit Knack
http://www.knitknack.biz
Meera Kothari at Knit Knack on Springfield has beautiful yarns and can possibly connect you to a knitter.
And she offers classes.

If it's a mindless pattern, I would be able to knit it in the yarn of your choice (+1 on KnitKnack by the way) in exchange for a donation (of the agreed-upon amount you were willing to pay) to Covenant House, the shelter for homeless young people that is dear to my heart. Might be able to get it done by the holidays, again if it doesn't have fancy lacy fussy things going on.

^^ Highly recommended!

What a fantastic offer/idea, @addiemoose!

Addiemoose can KNIT!

meandtheboys said:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160781132/grey-storm-feather-fan-hand-knit-alpaca?ref=favs_view_1
$150

Is this your work? Do you knit custom scarves?