Ciara Doyle

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Tester call for sock knitting pattern
#socks #knitting #testerCall #PatternTestersWanted

Why did I drop the price? It gets lots of views but no sales except when Ive run a sale on it. No one has bought it full price. I *could* run another sale on it, but I’d rather the actual price was honest, transparent and fair.
The new price is still slightly above average, but closer to the median

Why did I choose a high price point?
Its about valuing what the pattern contains, the work that goes into it. And also the value it offers.
This pattern (in my opinion) offers value. It has sleeve options, and in all sizes from toddler to 5XL (64” chest). It could be bought once, made many times.

Marley Park pattern by Ciara Doyle This is an easy top down raglan pullover which can have either short or long sleeves. It has a button opening neck with contrasting collar and cuffs, giving it a sporty look.

First up, Here is the link www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Price Drop!
I released this knitting pattern in the summer.

I've decided to drop the price, as it was admittedly set at the high end of the range. Not a temporary sale, just a new, lower price.

Interested in how designers choose a price point? I will explain in the comments…

Irish Harp free C2C crochet pattern - The Fairythorn Crochet a cushion cover to show off your Irish heritage for St. Patricks Day with this Irish harp free corner to corner crochet pattern.

Get ready for Paddy’s day with the free Irish Harp cushion cover pattern thefairythorn.ie/2025/02/15/i...

Cute crochet and knitting colour combinations for baby - The Fairythorn When planning colour combinations for baby for a crochet or knitting project, do you use pink and blue? Or do you hunt for gender-neutral?

Today's blog post looks at the idea of gender neutral colours for knitting and crocheting baby clothes. It takes a little dive into the history of how pink and blue were linked to girls and boys, then looks at other colour options for baby knitting or crochet.

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So sweet! Lovely day to welcome the first lamb

Next blog in the How to Manage GPSR series. How to do a safety assessment and keep a record.
It's quicker and easier than many imagine. Check out the blog post for a stress-free guide. thefairythorn.ie/2025/02/01/c...

They look beautiful

GPSR language requirements for knitting and crochet patterns - The Fairythorn GPSR language requirements. Write a statement in simple language. There is no need to translate it into languages not used in the pattern

This weeks GPRS support for knitting and crochet designers.
What languages do you need on your pattern statements? Only the ones used in the pattern!

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Easy, simple product code creation for GPSR compliance for your Knitting and Crochet Patterns. - The Fairythorn One requirement of the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) is the need for a product code. It’s an easy step that can easily become a habit.

Easily create GPSR product codes for your knitting patterns or crochet patterns thefairythorn.ie/2025/01/15/p...

Have you seen my free crochet hat pattern ‘From the River’?
Crochet a hat to show your support. 🧶 🇵🇸
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Hope to see you there! Its been fun so far

Are you joining in with the Gift-A-Long on Ravelry?
For all knitters and crocheters 🧶
I made a short guide to finding your way around the bundle to choose your patterns.

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A collage of knitting and crochet patterns with the text ‘gift Along’ Nov 21-27 2024. Coupon code giftalong2024

It’s here! The Ravelry Gift-A-Long starts today. I'm like a kid on Christmas eve night waiting for the official start. Join in all the fun here www.ravelry.com/groups/indie...

So bright and cheerful! As for the abandoned jumper... It can be hard to do, but looking back next year you will probably feel you learned something from the experience. Or so I tell myself in those kinds of situations, so I hope its true 🤣

How to use Ravelry to run pattern tests - The Fairythorn This post explains how to use Ravelry to run pattern tests, how to set them up, the pros and cons of doing them this way, and alternatives

For knitting and crochet designers that have wondered where the best platform to run pattern tests is - personally I believe you can't do better than Ravelry.
I have more detail on the blog.

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