I already showed you close-up pics of Miffy, but I'm especially proud of the special additions I added to this baby peacoat/cardigan. It happens to be K's favorite piece too, probably because he actively helped me in the creative process. I had just planned on making a bunny applique for the outerwear, and when I sewed it on, I decided to tilt its little head ever so slightly to give it more personality.
When K saw it, he piped up, "Why don't you make a giant carrot on the other side so it looks he's drooling over it?" Hmm, good idea but somehow a huge orange vegetable seemed like it would make the whole thing look lopsided. Then it occurred to me: why not make a pocket and put a smaller carrot inside it? Mwahahaha, it's genius!
I had intended to make the cardigan size 3-6 months to match the hat, but the outerwear came out 0-3 months and the hat came out size 6-9 months. Whoops! Should've made that gauge swatch after all. Oh well, I still think it turned out well.
As for the hat, I couldn't find a bunny ear pattern that I really liked so I made my own. What do you think? Should I try to sell it? I've never sold any of my patterns before (mostly because they're either too simple or based on trademarked characters), but I've got this special item I really, really want to buy and it might be a good way to raise funds. It doesn't look like bunny ears are in high demand, especially in the post-Easter season, but might be worth a shot...
Question:
Should I try to sell my bunny ears pattern? If so, how much should I charge for just the ears (since there's plenty of free hat patterns already out there)?
Very cute - your ears turned out beautifully :-)
ReplyDeleteI've not tried selling patterns (I have a few published free up on crochetme & ravelry) so no idea about pricings. It's got to be worth a try though... I think Ravelry do quite a nice job of providing a platform for selling patterns so perhaps it's worth doing it through there?
Good luck with it if you do decide to give it a go :-)
@Jessica - Thanks for the encouragement! I think I should try to make a go for it because you never know. :) Ravelry/Etsy, here I come!
ReplyDeleteAww this set is the most adorable thing ive ever seen. Your so talented with a hook! I can only crcohet the basics, this is such a sweet bundle, your friend will be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteIll have to knit you something and send you it for the baby, I dont often get to make much baby stuff these days.
As for the pattern I think you have nothing to lose if you put it up for sale.
@Akemi - Awwww, that's so sweet of you! I feel like I'm constantly making baby stuff nowadays because all my friends are having kids now. I thought I was finally done, but then one of them had a preemie, so I'm rushing to get that out the door!
ReplyDeleteAww bless. Well im sure id be more than pleased with anything you whipped up. Well done x
ReplyDeleteLoved your work!!
ReplyDeleteyes, sell them, it took you time and try and error (or at least that happen to me a lot) to make those
the whole thing is great!
@GeekTurtle - Thanks for the compliment! I definitely should sell them on Etsy... I just need to get around to making the pattern. O_O
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