Posts about knitting related business and websites

[CeCeKnittingN00b]

Well, I'm Cierra and I'm 21 years old. Last year I started an online shop on Artfire called Game Knits. I'm really into knitting amigurumi dolls that are inspired by video games, anime, and random ideas that just come to mind. I actually sold my first item 2 days ago. I'm very proud of my creations and I hope I get more sales.

http://www.artfire.com/users/GameKnits

[Tinadee]

Hello everyone

I joined this site today, and am so impressed! I have been knitting for most of my life, and have made countless aran sweaters - I also worked for a wool shop in Belfast in Northern Ireland, making garments to order. I love being creative, and have recently turned my hand to designing patterns.

I saw a post on here where people were looking for a knitting pattern (as opposed to crochet) for barefoot sandals for babies, so got to work and here is my offering:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4780607

I've also designed a two-needle snowboarding hat for those who don't care for knitting with circular needles (me included!)

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/prod...ting/Hats_Caps

If anyone has any ideas that they would like to see in a pattern, but just can't find (like the handknit barefoot sandals), please let me know!

[gypsycream]

Hi, my name is Pat/Gypsycream. I design bears and other softies. I started designing bears when I couldn't find a sweet and easy pattern to follow so decided to to design my own.

A dear friend was undergoing treatment for cancer and was in need of a hug but she was too far away for me to hug her, so I designed my first bear, Huggable Bear, and sent it to her with a little note saying "I've been sent to give you a hug". She was so thrilled and said it felt like I was there to give her a much needed hug. So I started knitting and designing more bears and sending them out to friends and family in need of a hug. People started asking for my designs so I wrote them up and now sell them, the funds I raise I give to my favourite charity for rescue cats, its where I adopted my lovely cat, Freddie, from.

All my designs can be found here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HuggableBears

and here:

http://www.craftsy.com/user/510881/pattern-store

They are emailed to you in a PDF format for instant download.

There are some free patterns, sweaters for some of the bears, step by step photographic construction instructions for bear, puppy and kitty. If you don't see the free download please email me and I'll send it to you. Or if you need help or advice about your pattern please email me and I'll do my best to help you.

[CastOnCastaway]

Hi guys!
I'm Ruby, and I run an Etsy shop called Cast On Castaway. I sell luxury yarn like cashmere, merino, silk, and more that I have reclaimed from thrift store sweaters. I also sell some nifty needle felted items. Thanks for reading and I hope you'll stop by!
Ruby

castoncastaway.etsy.com

[LaStade]

My name is Lori Stade and I have a shop on Ecrater called LaStade Designs & Patterns. I sell out of print knitting, crocheting and other craft patterns for those that love old patterns at www.lastadepatterns.com.
I also design original knitting and crochet patterns. Check out my designs which are instantly downloadable at my Craftsy shop, LaStade Designs
Here is my latest knitting pattern: