Ravelry is an inclusive, friendly website for knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, and dyers.
How do I find Ravelry?
There are different ways you can access the advanced search function, but one of the most straightforward is to click the “Patterns” tab on the Ravelry home page and then select “use the pattern browser & advanced search.”
Who runs Ravelry?
Ravelry
| Type of business | Private |
|---|
| Owner | Ravelry, LLC |
| Founder(s) | Cassidy and Jessica Forbes |
| URL | www.ravelry.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
What is Ravelry used for?
Ravelry is an online database and community for knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, and fiber fans worldwide. It lists a huge number of patterns and yarns in an easily searchable way, and gives designers an easy-to-use platform for electronic sales of their patterns direct to consumers.
Does Ravelry still exist? – Related Questions
Why are designers leaving Ravelry?
In light of Ravelry’s lack of commitment to accessibility, many designers have chosen to leave the platform or to offer their patterns in another location in addition to Ravelry. Some people stated that having those alternatives listed in one place on the blog would be helpful to them.
What is the most popular pattern on Ravelry?
Shawls are, by far, the most popular pattern type that Ravelers look at; and, not surprisingly, projects requiring fingering weight yarn outnumber all other yarn weights combined.
Which is better Ravelry or Etsy?
Etsy is a steady profit margin of 83%, no matter how large your sales volume is. Ravelry is also a steady profit margin of 91% and an even higher percentage if you set up micropayments in Paypal (94% profit margin if you’re using this feature).
How much does Ravelry charge to sell patterns?
Ravelry– All fees are based on a $6.00 US sale, payments received via PayPal.
| Fee | Fee Rate | Pattern Profit |
|---|
| Listing Fee | none | $6.00 |
| Ravelry Sales Fee | 3.5%* | $5.79 |
| PayPal Fixed Fee | $0.30 in US | $5.49 |
| PayPal Transaction Fee | 2.9% in US | $5.32 |
Is it free to sell on Ravelry?
Fees: Ravelry charges a transaction fee, plus you will be charged a payment processing fee by PayPal. Ravelry’s transaction fee is 3.5% of your sales each month if you make between $30 USD and $1500 USD. Below $30, there is no fee. Above $1500, the fee is reduced.
How does Ravelry make money?
We offer pay-per-click, pay-per-impression, and flat rate advertising to companies that are related to yarn and the fiber arts. I wrote an ad serving system specifically for Ravelry – since we serve our own ads, we don’t pay any fees or commissions to anyone else.
Which is faster knitting or crochet?
Crochet is also faster to create than knitting. There are five basic stitches in crochet: slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet. All other stitches are a combination or variation of those five stitches.
How many people belong to Ravelry?
Ravelry boasts about 8.5 million registered users. Half a million of these are considered active, and there are 40,000 subgroups.
Can you make a living selling knitting patterns?
Yes, a knitting business can be profitable if you do it right, and you can even make a career out of knitting. But even if you don’t end up with a multi-million-pound business, at the very least, you can make a bit of money out of something you love, and would be doing anyway – so it’s a win-win, right?!
What knitted items sell best?
Best Knitted Products to Sell at a Craft Fair
- Hot Trends.
- Baby Items.
- Children’s Accessories.
- Accessories and Apparel for Women.
- Kitchen Items.
- Washcloths and Bath Items.
- Small Toys.
- Christmas Ornaments and Decorations.
Can you sell knitted items from someone else’s pattern?
Technically, unless the designer has gone through the extensive process of specifically Copyrighting the finished products, you can sell finished products made by any pattern out there as long as you make it known that you did not design it.
How long does it take to become a good knitter?
Some may take 40 to 80 hours of practice to get reasonably good at knitting. But if you have a good instructor or colleague who will guide you and correct your “form” and mistakes in real-time, you will progress much faster (and get things right the first time instead of establishing bad habits).
Is knitting a talent or skill?
We all know that being able to knit is a wonderful skill in itself, but there are actually so many other skills we develop along the way! Good things come to those who wait. Not all projects can be made in a weekend, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
How old is the average knitter?
Interestingly enough, the average age of knitters is 40+ years old, which represents 79% of the population.
Which knitting method is fastest?
Most of the fastest knitters in the world favor a style of knitting that’s sometimes known as lever knitting, pivot knitting, or Irish cottage knitting. This is a great method for knitters who knit for a living, though anyone can learn it.
What knit stitch uses the least yarn?
One of the most “yarn saving” stitches is the Solomon Stitch, which is one of my personal favorites, it works up quickly, uses less yarn, and has a super cool pattern. This stitch can be used in scarves, cardigans, blankets, you name it, it’s super versatile. This is by far the best stitch to use for yarn thriftiness!