Comments on: Sock it to me

By: DebbieG

DebbieG — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:28:49 +0000

The whole ‘testing for toxins’ thing is a good premise, but wow, will that throw handcrafters and resellers out of the market in a hurry!

However, I suddenly thought of a way around it, something I’d seen elsewhere.

Make something to go with the puppet – something incredibly simple and extremely cheap (like a pretty hang tag, or a absolutely simple cloth bag, or even just a cloth square tied in a knot around the puppet!)…. and make sure THAT thing is made of approved materials. EG: the hangtag is made of already approved paper and approved ink. Or the cloth square is of approved material. Then ’sell’ the hang tag or cloth square, **and throw in as a free gift the puppet**.

Obviously, the total price would be enough to cover everything, including puppet. But -legally- you could say you’re only -selling- the cloth wrap, not the puppet. Does something you give away free have to be tested????

Just trying to think outside the box and allow all us wonderful home artisans (read not mass producers!) to continue!

DebbieG

By: iSew

iSew — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:42:21 +0000

okay, I really ant to try that!

By: Polka Dot Cottage Loom knitting resources

Polka Dot Cottage Loom knitting resources — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:25:13 +0000

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:42:00 +0000

I’ll keep that in mind. Right now I’m being very stubborn about making the looms do what I want at all costs, LOL! When I finally give up, I’ll be in touch. Heh.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:40:38 +0000

Have you taken it off the loom yet? The loom has a way of stretching things, and they tend to bounce back once you’ve taken it off the loom.

The other option is to use a single-strand of yarn instead of a double. I’ve used a single with nearly every pair I’ve made since writing those instructions, and I’ve decided I like it a lot better. The resulting mitts are much softer, and conform better to the shape of my wrist.

Hope this helps!

By: Shelley Noble

Shelley Noble — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:56:55 +0000

Totally rad and adorable!

By: becky

becky — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:02:27 +0000

love the socks and the displayer/player too!! i sure hope they resolve something, or i might be in a hurry to sell all my stuff.

By: erika~ inspired mama musings

erika~ inspired mama musings — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:58:24 +0000

aw, that sock puppet is adorable!! how fun! i, too, am trying to save handmade. i am hopeful!! xo, erika See what erika~ inspired mama musings has been blogging about: i said that! 2008 rewind

By: Kashoan

Kashoan — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:35:16 +0000

I have to get one of those books. That was nice of Neil to think of that for you. Happy New Years Eve! See what Kashoan has been blogging about: Interesting things.....

By: jenn

jenn — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:55:17 +0000

Actually, wool socks aren’t the heavy, sweaty things you’d think! Wool breathes quite nicely. =)

Of course, when I first saw that you’d tried to make a sock, I thought you might have picked up some needles. Ever the hopeful knitting addict, I suppose. If you ever want lessons on knitting the traditional way…