Why do hand knit items cost so much???

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

How much for that sweater in the window

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Colonial/Slate Blue kitchen towels

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

These towels are hand woven and measure 13.75 inches by 24.5 inches.  They were made using yarn purchased at a silent auction our guild puts on every year to raise money for our scholarship fund.  All of the items come from members’ personal stashes of fiber, so this is recycled yarn of a sort.

The towels are 100% cotton, and are made with cotton boucle to add absorbency and texture like a terry cloth towel.  They are extremely absorbent and heavy duty.

Time to warp:  8 hours.  Time to weave each towel:  4 hours.  Time to finish: 2 hours.  Machine wash warm, tumble dry.  I would not recommend fabric softener as it negatively affects the absorbency.

These towels are $15 each or two for $25.  They make great gifts as well!  There are five left from my previous sales, so don’t wait!

Thank you for looking, and check back soon.  Email me at sedonaearthknits AT mail DOT com if you are interested with the number you would like and I will send you an invoice.


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Snowy Spring Shawlette

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

This is a hand spun hand knit shawl made using a pre-dyed 80% merino wool and 20% silk blend.

I re-carded the fiber as I didn’t like how the silk was slubby and added a scant amount of angelina.  The photo shows it as more of a yellow green than it is; below is a closeup that is truer to the color.

Time to recard:  2 hours.  Time to spin: 9 hours.  Time to knit:  20 hours.  683 yards, 8 ounces.

This shawlette is approximately 15 inches long, and is made so that it will not slip off the shoulders by adding wedges to make it just slightly more than a half circle or triangle shape, as you can see from the above picture.

$60 plus actual shipping to your location.  Please email me at sedonaearthknits AT mail.com if you are interested.

Thank you for looking!

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Welcome to Sedona Earth Knits!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Welcome to my new ‘store’ – I’ll be sharing dyeing photos, fleece processing photos, beauty shots of my lovely antique wheel, and finished products that are for sale.  I am a spinner, a knitter and crocheter, and a weaver; I will be posting a variety of products in the near future.

I prefer to buy local and sustainably produced fleeced and products whenever possible, and when it’s not practical I buy from small, family owned businesses. I use natural dyes, food coloring, and occasionally an acid dye.  The type of dye will always be listed in the product details, along with processing method and time to create.

I hope you come back to visit often, and I also hope that my products give you as much enjoyment in the use of them as I had in the making of them!

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