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I agree with your stance on test knitting in general. I do think it’s nice when designers are able to offer some kind of incentive (a code to get another one of their patterns for free or a discount on the recommend yarns for example) but appreciate that this isn’t always possible.
I really appreciate the transparency on your business decisions and would love to hear more about the process for example #question have you revisited the cost of your perfect socks course now that it is a pre-recorded video series rather than a live video call course?
I’m really interested in understanding how you decide the pricing as whenever I’ve been approached for knitting services I get lots of pushback on my pricing even though I charge significantly less than the minimum wage in my country for my time 🙁
I'm super excited for your van life! I have a limited amount of personal space where I live so I keep my yarn stash and tools limited to one small box and I try to have only one WIP at a time in a tote bag. So like getting to see you and how you deal with your knitting/crochet/yarn space in a van will be inspiring and interesting.
#question – My question is about yarn storage. Right now my stash is in a plastic tub with a lid. I am in the process of setting up a room specifically for knitting and sewing and have been trying to decide if I want to continue with the tub/lid, display in open shelving or repurpose an old curio cabinet for yarn storage. We don't have a huge moth issue in the area where I live, but I am keeping that in mind and also wondering how much I need to worry about fading from natural light over time. I am drawn to the idea of choosing a method that allows me to be able to see the yarn in order to appreciate and experience the beauty of the fiber. Thank you!
You can add a secondary pattern or “incorporates” which I use when I knit my musselburghs with any color work patterns from other makers
I’m making the pullover and I was lucky enough to grab a kit from The Farmers Daughter. This will be my first time going to Rhinebeck and my first bottom up sweater. Excited and apprehensive all at the same time.
Love your podcast so inspiring and fun, thank you.
I have heard of some designers offering or wanting to offer yarn support…. Providing the yarn for the test knit. I think that is a wonderful idea if the designer is able to do so. The time given might still be on a volunteer basis, but the tester wouldn’t have to give time and supplies to the project. To me that seems like a nice way to say “thank you” for the valuable information and advertising testers provide to designers.
Still not finished with this episode, but Natalie you are not alone in all the considerations for once again purchasing and knitting the Tesalation! I too had a similar experience seeing the kits, even thought which would you pick😂 and wondering if you would do it again! I’m in yarn is all arrived!!😊
In reference to the test knitting conversation. It really is about the community. If designers had to pay testers , we would quickly run out of new and innovative designs,
Wasn’t it the point of stashing down, to be able to make a yarn purchase for a new project!? No need to have guilt I think. Enjoy your beautiful yarn and the new project! 🧶
Hi Natalie, you can put the FLKH as additional pattern to your project page
#question : have you tried the shadow wrap heel? If so, how does it compare to the fish lips kiss heel? I like the shadow wrap heel a lot, just curious if there's any reason to try the fish lips kiss heel instead.
You actually can tag additional patterns in ravelry. It's under the "pattern for" line, it says "additional patterns" and you can link the FLK. I do it whenever I knit a patterned sock but use that heel 😊
Maybe Someday is book 1 in a trilogy
Libby is a bit confusing. The tabs confuse me.
I test knit sweaters several times a year and other than the test pattern and perhaps another pattern from the designer that I get to choose, there is no other payment. For me I only agree to test knit from designs/designers that I enjoy and would buy anyway.
#question I am new to sock knitting. I keep hearing the term "short row heel". What exactly is that?
#Question: When the pattern says 15 stitches per 4 inches. How many stitches do you cast on for the swatch? Two or Three times required stitches for the 4 inches or more? I never know how many to cast on. Love your Q&A segment.
#question what are you most excited to see as far as sightseeing when you're on your van adventure? Can't wait for you to get to Minnesota!
On paying teat knitter:
The Skeiniac recently did a blog post of this topic that goes into detail on what she thinks should be expected of testers as well as compensation. I highly recommend it.
On disclosures:
Ths FTC recently updated their guidelines (Jen Luv did angreat video breakdown if anyone is interested) and if Little Wolf Knits was paying Natalie she would legally have to disclose that, so I'm glad she answered that question.
In general, if an influencer shows a product that they got for free, they have to say so. If they show a product and they have a relationship with the company (whether that's friends, family, or even if they just get regular PR) they have to disclose that. If theyre getting paid to talk about something, they definitely have to disclose that.
There's a lot more requirements, but yes, influencers are supposed to disclose EVERYTHING. And I highly recommend anyone who makes content at least watch Jen's video, if not read the entirety of the guidelines.
Another great video. Thank you!
I love the Rising Tide colorway. The colors are amazing.
As more of a tester, I really think it can go either way. I think the terms needs to be outlined immediately. I think compensation is appreciated but I don’t think we should expect it necessarily. If the designer is able to compensate then that’s amazing. If not, I do think they need to specify the testers are not paid monetarily. I like testing because it helps me break up my usual go to patterns and gives me new ideas and teaches new skills sometimes.
I have done test knitting for socks, hats and sweaters. I’ve never been paid except for the pattern and maybe an extra pattern of my choice. I however do not like when designers penalize testers if they don’t finish on time and require you to pay for the pattern of you don’t. I understand some people may sign up just to take the free pattern and that’s not ok. However someone who has maybe done a sweater but hasn’t finished the second sleeve shouldn’t be penalized. I have also done sample knitting and have usually been paid through yarn which I think is a great way to get hand dyed yarn
I had yarn ready to start a sock with you but it didn't happen. I have had 3 socks on the needles for summer sock camp with the crazy sock lady. I am making myself try new techniques and working on gifts socks. I also started the Stephen West sock along and I am trying to complete both socks in the time frame. I am enjoying this very much as I don't think I will ever do a mystery shawl. I still feel part of the sock week community and I am looking forward to your upcoming adventures! ❤
#question This is a bit of a strange question, but I have had this thought more then once so I thought I would ask. Keeping in mind I am Canadian and I have no idea how taxes work in the US, can you claim any of the yarn that you purchase as a business expense? 😁
This podcast was such good company as I worked on knitting my Queens Cami!!
How about a make-along to celebrate 200 episodes? It would be good fun to know that lots of us are working on the same pattern! I enjoyed todays episode so thanks Natalie x btw nice to see Toaster!
#question I'm making some good progress with a pullover made with commercial wool – the company is called 'Gründl', if that says anything to you. Thing is, there's quite a few knots in some of the balls of yarn. How can I best hide their existence in my knitting?
Min wage in Illinois is 13/hr and in Jan. it will be 14/hr. Min wage around here hasn't béen 7.25 since I was a teenage lol and that was 25-30 yrs ago. But I love your channel and because of your musselborough hat discussions I bought the pattern and I love love love your tutorial on the crochet pinhole caston. I'm making the adult large for my husband do you think it will fit on 16's? I'm new to knitting and thanks to you I finally got brave enough to knit a shortie sock so naturally I dive in to the hat now. Thank you for all you do.
@TherapyByCraft talked about testing last month:
https://youtu.be/av_OqvadCpQ
Have you ever do a musselburgh hat with 80 merino, 10 cashmere and 10 nylon. I would like your input if I should use smaller or bigger the the paid pattern? I really like you podcast here in Canada.
Hey Natalie, I understand your feelings of guilt, but you have to remember that all of us are hoping that you will knit and share that experience with us! So even if you don't keep the finished object, we learn along with you and enjoy the process, too! 🥰 So glad that you will be knitting Andrea's sweater this year!
#question How do you keep your knitting mojo up with all the big life changes?
I'm normally knitting every day, but ever since I heard we're moving and selling our current home I haven't knit a single stitch.
My head is just so full, I don't know how to keep up with knitting while so much change is happening.
#question Do you do anything special to your socks to easily differentiate between the left and the right sock?
I always thought a "test knitter" was like an "internship" to create the design from a pattern. You get to try it for free and have access to the designer when you get into trouble. Wishing you safe travels!
Julianneknitter (twin stitches designs) just put a video out of how much designers make. This gives a good look at how test knitting can’t be paid at this point
#question : Are you thought to make a temperature blanket for your van journey, but instead temperatures to separate the colors in groups based on the miles traveled that day?
My view on test knitting as a designer who rarely uses test knitters. Test knitters are, let's admit it, preview promotional knitters. Most designers barely cover their expenses. Apart from very few big names like Stephen West.
Kent’s written comment was so funny! I’m thinking the real reason is that if you changed the e to i in his name, you could spell ‘knit’ 😂
#question Firstly, are you the creator or sock week and are you ever going to write more crochet patterns? Love your videos by the way! ❤
For episode 200 you should do a bloopers reel longer segment… Kinda like a bunch of the intros all in one long segment
#question. When a pattern asks for a 16 inch cable is that the measurement from needle tip to needle tip or just the cable measurement?
Thank you. Love your podcast. Mary🧶