tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440603490259597083.post3732794387461568375..comments2024-02-27T12:35:35.995-05:00Comments on How to become a Professional Knitter - Robin Hunter Designs: The Economics of Knitting - How the Yarn is ChosenRobin http://www.blogger.com/profile/01240699910272614928noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440603490259597083.post-47252911230426906002012-08-29T05:14:16.619-04:002012-08-29T05:14:16.619-04:00I think color can play a role as well with some de...I think color can play a role as well with some designs. I'm currently working on an intarsia design and I wanted a particular color combination for the sample (that I thought would be striking and appealing) so while the yarn is high substitutable, I chose the yarn I did because of the available color range. Wool Free and Lovin' Knithttp://woolfreeandlovinknit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440603490259597083.post-91288881771718310642012-08-28T23:35:11.491-04:002012-08-28T23:35:11.491-04:00When I knit finished items for my shop, I look for...When I knit finished items for my shop, I look for yarns that will help the garment hold up well with wearing and washing. When creating a design for pattern sales, my focus is like yours--aiming for yarns with easy substitutions.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11164372023881892463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440603490259597083.post-81540290983602431082012-08-28T17:30:42.730-04:002012-08-28T17:30:42.730-04:00I think you've covered this well. I designed a...I think you've covered this well. I designed a scarf with a yarn that was subsequently discontinued, and then resurrected! Hallelujah? But I was glad there were several suitable substitutes.pdxknitterati/MicheleLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164265671528808629noreply@blogger.com