I’ve jotted, scribbled, written, scratched, noted and painfully re-written this pattern to death.
To the point where I could care less if I ever write another pattern again in my entire life.
But at the same time, there’s something satisfying and liberating about this accomplishment.
This is a first for me. I worked hard on it and regardless of my sphincter-like tendencies, I even allowed a blog friend who designs her own patterns to slowly and painfully dissect it as if it were a science experiment.
And I am forever in her debt, for doing so. She is a dear. And I’ve made up a special package to send her for all of her help. Things I know she will get great use out of.
Moving on from my morbid fear of creative critique, I finally have the pattern perfected and you will see it shortly over in my shop. I just have several hundred a few photos to add to the layout.
And I’m still going back and forth with the price. I’m torn between ($5, 5.50, 5.75, 6, 6.25 and $6.50) Alot of blood, sweat and tears went into this project. You’re paying for a small slice of my soul. 😉
What would you be willing to pay for a glove pattern? (Given that you knew how to crochet.)
9 responses to “the fine art (misery) of pattern writing…”
i can only imagine how hard it would be to write a pattern…
this one is so beautiful and i am quite sure that people would be very willing to pay for it. i would be! deciding on a price for things is so difficult…
i hope the sun in shining over in walla walla like it is here…
happy friday to you!
you are too sweet! call on me to help anytime. 🙂
can’t wait til i get my package!
Liz,
It is bright, sun-shiny and has warmed up about 25 degrees since yesterday morning! Are you in Portland?
Jen,
You’re too gracious, my dear! 🙂
Well, I don’t crochet so no help there, but just wanted to give you a *high five* for completing your first pattern!!
Yay!
yay!! good for you. you should be really proud of yourself b/c pattern writing really is a lot of work.
anyway, just wanted to let you know i posted some picks on the gloves on flicker and my blog: http://thefabledneedle.blogspot.com/2008/01/in-calming-sea-of-blue-fingerless.html
🙂
I think this is a HUGE accomplishment. This is goign to be great for you. Go with $6.50. I’d definitely pay that. Sewing patterns are upwards of that for sure. Good on you!!
P.S you have to check out blurb.com. It made me think of you and your fab photos.
Kalurah
What a great project you have given yourself – creative and an ending goal that so many people will enjoy. That totally rocks!
Hooray you!
A
Beautiful gloves! Congratulations on writing your first pattern. $6.50 is a very fair price, btw.
Wow! Your talents are endless, my friend! I have to agree with everyone here who said $6.50 is a fair price. I’d pay that, too.
evie