tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post6533904605144284696..comments2024-03-18T06:46:14.562-04:00Comments on The A.D.D. Knitter--because I make everything a lot harder than it needs to be...: Isn't he a doll!?The A.D.D. Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667169869020308185noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-49199353729947319822007-04-02T14:14:00.000-04:002007-04-02T14:14:00.000-04:00You don't have baby fever just baby knitting fever...You don't have baby fever just baby knitting fever--quite different and all part of the being able to finish faster thing. It's the fever that induced a co-worker of mine (one I brought over to the dark side)to knit half a dozen things for the baby of a woman she barely knows (the manager of one of our other stores). That baby is seriously adorable BTW. I think most people try to respect Gingersnaps with Tea...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18336095819258305141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-77464762307812610202007-04-01T21:39:00.000-04:002007-04-01T21:39:00.000-04:00Such an adorable baby sweater and totally loving t...Such an adorable baby sweater and totally loving the plaid shorts with it! I find knitting baby clothes so enjoyable. It was a great way for me to learn how to knit a sweater in the beginning since it goes so quickly. Great choice!KnitPastishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559491322677694832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-59507642864823834652007-03-31T10:39:00.000-04:002007-03-31T10:39:00.000-04:00I find that knitbloggers (or the ones that I am in...I find that knitbloggers (or the ones that I am in contact with, anyway) really do have a deep sense of respect for copyright issues and are very honest (and surprisingly educated!) people. And PDFs are a great way to sell, I think. Very useful for storing, convenient for printing when needed, etc. And, honestly, if people are going to disrespect copyrights and share with friends, they are going knittingphilistinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516967214935787308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-33808202648720059322007-03-31T09:10:00.000-04:002007-03-31T09:10:00.000-04:00It's a generational thing!!! And that baby is abs...It's a generational thing!!! And that baby is absolutely adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-48485745621046300742007-03-30T16:28:00.000-04:002007-03-30T16:28:00.000-04:00Like gray la gran, I like buying a pattern directl...Like gray la gran, I like buying a pattern directly from the designer. It's nice to have direct access to the individual that created it. I wouldn't feel comfortable using a pirated copy or a print out from a friend. I'd feel like I was robbing "the little guy".<BR/><BR/>But I've noticed I'm a little less "virtuous" when it comes to bigger business. I borrow a lot of knitting books from the nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278895757317443494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-55975270345463969682007-03-30T11:56:00.000-04:002007-03-30T11:56:00.000-04:00I like having nice printed copies, but I feel like...I like having nice printed copies, but I feel like I see more contemporary, edgier patterns on the internet. Essentially, the "new knitters" are on the internet, and that's where a lot of their patterns are too. I think overall, knitters are an incredibly respectful group of people and those that ask about sharing files or photocopying haven't been around long enough to figure out that it's rudeFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992489367792132224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-55594356669616052632007-03-30T09:48:00.000-04:002007-03-30T09:48:00.000-04:00It is most certainly generational, AND I hate to t...It is most certainly generational, AND I hate to tell these folks that, the train has long since left the station.<BR/><BR/>My Cmp Sci students will forego doing business with brick and mortar stores in favor of internet shopping. <BR/>I suggest they get on board, or get left behind. They can use tools like those at Creative Commons to give themselves a little more protection.<BR/><BR/>Also I Cindy in (un) Happy Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365008061139611969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-17760471291529582852007-03-30T08:24:00.000-04:002007-03-30T08:24:00.000-04:00I agree with what most have said - if someone real...I agree with what most have said - if someone really wants to share a pattern, they will share it, regardless of what form it is in. A pdf can be e-mailed, but a hard copy can be photocopied and mailed or scanned and e-mailed. I like to think we knitters are a pretty honest bunch, and wouldn't steal from the designer by violating a copyright.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836215891806148229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-19919928512976125732007-03-29T21:13:00.000-04:002007-03-29T21:13:00.000-04:00well, it would be very easy to send someone a copy...well, it would be very easy to send someone a copy of a pattern that was downloaded as pdf ... just attach that file to an email and it's gone!<BR/>but, i don't think it makes a difference if it's a hardcopy or pdf file. if someone's going to share, they'll share. perhaps the pdf makes it more convenient.<BR/>what i like about the downloads from independents is i feel it's easier to get intouch gray la granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07428881553665142659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-92225468074333045332007-03-29T19:26:00.000-04:002007-03-29T19:26:00.000-04:00As a designer, I have been 'encouraged' not to go ...As a designer, I have been 'encouraged' not to go the pdf route... And the reasoning coming from said encouragers has been the whole support the LYSs, which I certainly understand...<BR/>I also see the whole 'it's just as easy to scan/copy it and share it that way'<BR/>People just need to respect copyrights. But I don't see anything wrong with borrowing a book from a friend or, gasp, a library..Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296289041330949932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-7827958108485587052007-03-29T17:59:00.000-04:002007-03-29T17:59:00.000-04:00I think there are always going to be people who do...I think there are always going to be people who don't respect copyright and will take advantage in whatever way they can. Most knitters I know and those I read online, however, seem to be honest people who are ultra sensitive to and supportive of independent designers. So I doubt there is a huge problem--or at least I hope there isn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-88121563365995287932007-03-29T17:12:00.000-04:002007-03-29T17:12:00.000-04:00Really interesting question! I also think that PDF...Really interesting question! I also think that PDFs sold through blogs carry a sense of (1) indie DIY-ness, and (2) personal connection. Those two things seem to make folks more concsious about supporting the designer.pamela wynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854577197935780454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-66448920794118282582007-03-29T16:40:00.000-04:002007-03-29T16:40:00.000-04:00It would be just as easy to photocopy or scan and ...It would be just as easy to photocopy or scan and e-mail. Seriously. <BR/>I'm with everyone else that if the copyright is respected, then it shouldn't be an issue. <BR/>Definitely a generational thing I think. <BR/><BR/>The baby is adorable. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425941890843747770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17351693.post-25423491203400814152007-03-29T16:23:00.000-04:002007-03-29T16:23:00.000-04:00I think it's a generation thing... Personally, I'...I think it's a generation thing... Personally, I've rarely printed out copies of a pattern for a friend, and I am shocked when a random stranger emails me and has the gall to ask for a free copy. I completely agree with you that the reason I would rather purchase my own copy is to support an independent business! I also think that many of the patterns you can download as pdfs are sold by Veroniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550446589701550328noreply@blogger.com