tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577Sun, 24 May 2026 07:47:36 +0000Knit ItemsKnitting PatternJust BloggingRunningMisc CreationsHow to: MiscSewn ItemsInjuryHashingHow To: KnitEtsyFriendsHome ProjectsRecipesVideosHow To: SewCanningHow To: BuildKnitting: MiscProduct ReviewBakingWorkExperimentACLCrochet: MiscKnitting TechniquesTip: SewingCardinalExcelFlowersUSPSborder calculatorebayfirst classmailpostagesewingshipping20142015 postal rates2015 shipping ratesBoob ScarfBrittanyBrittany's BestDIYDetroitEarth DayEco Green padsEcoGreen PadsEcoGreenPads.Etsy.comEcoGreenpads. EtsyEstimateEtsy shippingExpressFlat RateFonsFree Press MarathonHPHow To: computerInternationalJanuary 26May 31PorterPriorityReusable padsSwifferSwimmingTree of LifeUSPS ratesUltimate Sweater MachineWet JetWetJetWindowsalphabeticalbeercablescalculatecan't readchalkcolorcommacostcouponexpress shippingflashingfreehashershow muchhow toidentifyincreasejetlightslistlistinglisting variationsmachinemachine knittingmagnifymake your ownnail polishneedlenewofficeofficejetonlineorderpackagepaintpost officepowderpricing variationspriority shippingraterate increasereadreciperefillrequestrollersave assellersendsharedshipshipping rate increaseshipping variationsstate namesstatestiptotaltwining treesvariationswheelHere you'll fine some of my creative project, experiments, ideas, and investigations. As well as some insight into items I list for sale in my Etsy shop.http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger333125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-6458227191867531416Sun, 17 May 2015 02:31:00 +00002015-05-16T22:31:19.807-04:002015 postal rates2015 shipping ratesEtsy shippingMay 31rate increaseshipping rate increaseUSPS ratesUS Post Office to change rates on May 31, 2015!!! &nbsp; The chart below only show First Class rates. These are online Commercial Base rates like what you pay when you buy Etsy shipping labels.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Etsy Sellers take note: First Class domestic shipping increase - sellers who buy Etsy shipping labels should see an increase of 5.1% No change for Domestic Priority and Express http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2015/05/2015-USPS-Rates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0Detroit, MI, USA42.331427 -83.045753842.143674499999996 -83.3684773 42.5191795 -82.7230303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-2550464012612617271Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:50:00 +00002015-04-08T05:52:08.615-04:00couponEarth DayEco Green padsEcoGreen PadsEcoGreenpads. EtsyEcoGreenPads.Etsy.comReusable padsSwifferWet JetWetJet Valid April 20-24, 2015 only. Set your reminder now! &nbsp; &nbsp; http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2015/04/valid-april-20-24-2015-only.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-5612648082420519383Thu, 27 Nov 2014 14:24:00 +00002014-11-27T09:24:45.602-05:00 &nbsp; http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/11/black-friday-small-business-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-6530057337005401049Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:45:00 +00002014-04-27T21:50:27.106-04:00Edit: This coupon is now expired - you can like me on facebook or follow my blog for upcoming coupon opportunities. Earth Day is April 22nd. Enjoy a 10% off EARTH DAY coupon in my DetroitKnitter shop on Etsy.&nbsp; Use coupon code EARTHDAY2014 and receive 10% discount off the total purchase price when you spend $20 or more at www.DetroitKnitter.Etsy.com valid through 4/26/14 http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/04/earth-day-is-april-22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-3412416187203421257Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:20:00 +00002014-04-17T06:32:31.373-04:00 Marshmallow Peep Necklace? Sure why not! See "Final Project Notes" below for an easier approach to this! I emptied the ink out of the shaft of a ball point pen (warm water, blowing, rubbing alcohol, run a string through many times to clear). The tip of the pen was tossed so all I'm dealing with is the empty plastic tube. In retrospect as I type this a hollow plastic coffee stir would havehttp://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/04/marshmallow-peep-necklaces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7444391507959710104Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:17:00 +00002014-02-22T12:19:05.795-05:00commaEtsyexpress shippinghow tolistlistinglisting variationspricing variationspriority shippingsellershipping variationsstate namesstatesvariations<!--[if gte mso 9]> 12.00 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/02/comma-delimited-state-list-for-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-1181064575568577097Sun, 26 Jan 2014 15:54:00 +00002014-01-26T10:55:42.999-05:00can't readcoloridentifymachinemagnifynail polishneedlepaintreadsewingtip Ever switch sewing machine needles and then not know which one was which? Even worse is trying to read that super tiny embossed identification on the needle itself! After 5 minutes of trying to get the magnifying glass at the perfect angle with the perfect amount of light so I could read the numbers, I thought "There has got to be an easier way!" Singer needles identify themselves with http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/01/sewing-machine-needle-identification-tip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7088182165177351891Sun, 12 Jan 2014 21:24:00 +00002014-01-26T10:42:45.752-05:002014BrittanyBrittany's BestebayEtsyExpressfirst classFlat RateincreaseInternationalJanuary 26mailnewonlinepackagepostagePriorityrateshippingUSPSIt's that time of year again... USPS SHIPPING RATE INCREASES! The new USPS shipping rates will go into effect on January 26, 2014. These rates are based on the online business rate; Etsy shipping, USPS Click N Ship and PayPal shipping. The rates are most likely the same for Stamps.com. Ebay has it's own thing going on and I don't even bother to find their rate charts but generally their cost is http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-shipping-rates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-2498692151884941354Sun, 11 Aug 2013 13:14:00 +00002013-08-11T09:16:31.244-04:00chalkDIYFonsmake your ownPorterpowderreciperefillrollersewingwheelI realize this is a specific post to a limited number of people, but what the heck. If you have a Fons &amp; Porter wheeled chalk marker you probably love it like I do. Unfortunately my local sewing supply store doesn't carry just white chalk to refill the little device. They do sell a four pack of four different colors for $9... yeah, I don't think so... Time to go to work and make my own! http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/08/refill-your-fons-porter-chalk-marker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7622509633883559021Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:02:00 +00002014-07-03T06:29:27.641-04:00ebayrequesttotalThere are some things that just aren't easy for both the buyer and the seller on eBay and one of them is definitely getting a new total to the buyer. There are many reasons to vary from the listed eBay price - perhaps to offer a discount, combine the shipping fees, maybe the item will be customized or your Aunt Fran wants one and you don't want to charge her full price. The BUYER must do all thehttp://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/07/ebay-request-total-from-seller.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7115523455636840456Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:05:00 +00002013-07-13T11:02:42.986-04:00flashingHPjetlightsofficeofficejetWell, actually they WERE flashing. I really thought this trusty and very well used printer was on its last leg. Well, it came back from the dead!!! (crossing fingers it lasts). I Googled the problem and read a few solutions telling me to power it off and on and unplug this and that and my problem seemed to be what others were saying: the printer won't really turn off, the ink cartridges won't http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/07/hp-officejet-6500-lights-are-flashing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-6124226389391899462Sun, 05 May 2013 12:01:00 +00002013-05-05T08:01:55.739-04:00 A few days ago I noticed that a sparrow has moved into the log cabin bird house! I really never anticipated this to happen since the log cabin bird house has been up there for 4 years now with no occupants! She's a chirpy little thing and probably chose that location due to the proximity of the bird feeder :)http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/05/house-warming-sparrow-moves-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-2316962623766473378Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:56:00 +00002013-03-23T22:08:59.639-04:00St. Patrick's Day is over, but the memories live on. I had a lot of fun wearing my new green nipple green boob scarf to Corktown! This is me with my green-nipple green boob scarf I white elephant gift exchanged this scarf at Christmas http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/03/st-patricks-day-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-2760675997604042506Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:30:00 +00002013-02-28T19:30:24.426-05:00 &nbsp;Here's a yummy St Patrick's desert! I started with a boxed angel food cake and cooked it according to the box directions while adding a splash of vanilla and almond extract to the batter and some green food coloring for this St Patty's day desert. The topping is basically whipped cream, crushed pineapple and vanilla instant pudding then I added some strawberries to one layer and http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/02/angel-food-st-pats-day-desert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-3666609192705415858Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:09:00 +00002013-02-11T04:09:12.043-05:00Here's a chart for the Traveling Double Diamonds pattern. The chart was made and shared by Ravelry member, IllinoisHawkeye! Download it through DropBox or Google Drive. &nbsp; Looking for the entire pattern? You can find my Traveling Double Diamonds modifications in the folders I linked to above or you can download the original from LionBrand or check out the Ravelry knitter's pictures and http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/02/traveling-double-diamonds-chart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7564333712274000067Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:20:00 +00002013-06-28T22:47:06.083-04:00(now that Etsy has a DC report I could take this down, but eck.. what the hey) It's tax time again! (Boo!) We're always looking for some way of making our lives easier and goodness knows the calendar pages flip quickly to tax time. I put together this excel workbook to hopefully help others selling on Etsy.&nbsp; The spreadsheet will break the data into usable information regarding sales, http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2013/02/taxes-utilizing-etsys-csv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-8444853881179402287Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:16:00 +00002013-08-11T09:28:11.942-04:00Whether you sell online or like to print online information, you've probably thought twice about clicking the print button or contemplated if you should or should not include a receipt in the order. As an online seller I totally advocate going green, but in reality most people expect to get a receipt with their order. Some sellers figure if the customer wants one they can print it themselves; http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/12/saving-ink-and-paper-hp-officejet-6500.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-5156732182898574177Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:14:00 +00002013-08-17T01:45:54.621-04:00costEstimatefirst classhow muchmailpost officepostagesendshipshippingUSPSThis time of year, shoppers get a little frantic trying to complete their Christmas shopping and yet still want to purchase gifts online AND get them by Christmas! It happens every year and this year is no different. Now of course you need to know WHEN your order will ship and from WHERE. I generally ship the day following the placement of an order. Here is the USPS postage and ETA calculator http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/12/shipping-eta-usps-cost-calculator.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-171729786301696061Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:26:00 +00002012-10-19T04:36:42.925-04:00beerFree Press MarathonhashersRunning Word has it from a very reliable source that hashers will be on the course as runners as they make the final stretch on Atwater. Looking for the on-after? McShane's at 1460 Michigan Ave in Corktown will be the place to reload your carbs and begin your recovery. Other race news... • Some stats: Last year, the event surpassed 20,000 participants for the first time. This year, that number http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/10/are-you-if-you-are-on-on-this-race-if.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-335003689716933013Sun, 15 Jul 2012 00:35:00 +00002012-08-02T02:52:10.528-04:00A rep from NBC emailed earlier in the week inquiring if I could send them a few of my Neck Knockers Boob Scarves for a segment they are doing called "Things that make you go hmmmmm" on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda. Ummmm, YES! Of course I can send you a few scarves! So off I sent 4 scarves in each of the colors I make to the NBC studio in NY, NY. The show airs on Monday, July 16th. Ihttp://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/07/boob-scarf-to-be-on-today-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-5220147551785651236Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:08:00 +00002012-07-15T12:29:41.278-04:00I bought a folding cutting table from JoAnn's to cut my fabric on. The problem is that the table is pretty flimsy and really won't withstand years of pressing down hard on the far corners as when I'm cutting 4 layers of batting with my rotary cutter. Solution: build my own! Here's my concept drawing. I did have to laugh when shopping for the connectors at the Depot when my DH told me my drawing http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/05/cutting-table-layout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7252818567296188314Sun, 13 May 2012 17:25:00 +00002012-05-13T13:25:57.931-04:00It's been a while since I've actually listed a new pattern for my Swifter Reusables - they fit mops like the Swiffer WetJet and Libman. I've been catching up since Christmas followed by shortly after by a 2 week vacation. I'm not complaining, business is good and it's always nice to get away; it sure takes a while to get caught up again though! This is new pattern I just added to my Etsy and http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/05/its-been-while-since-ive-actually.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-8203130203978700784Sat, 05 May 2012 05:27:00 +00002012-05-05T20:39:36.442-04:00Knitting PatternSure it's a little late for St. Patrick's Day this year, but there are several reasons why someone may want to knit up a 3-leaf clover hot pad or dishcloth! I've been sitting on this for quite a while and in fact couldn't find the "actual" pattern I used for the hot pad I've pictured. I did find a chart that I could work from to create a new online chart. The finished hot pad was created using http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/05/3-leaf-clover-chart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-8989526475728925192Sat, 05 May 2012 03:36:00 +00002012-05-04T23:36:38.684-04:00 Swifters: Michael Graves double-sided, washable padprototype and scribblings of notes I'm working on a double sided pad that fits the Michael Graves mop that is sold at Target. While I've been successful in the design. The pockets that fit over the ends to secure the pad to the mop head gets flipped back and forth depending on if the mop is used to dust on the fleece side or mop on the terry http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/05/michael-graves-prototype.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8155839665874712577.post-7404529818721899767Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:52:00 +00002012-04-09T02:42:17.122-04:00 Branding: a "Name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers." I've always known that I needed to come up with my own branding for my reusable Swiffer style pads other than "reusable Swiffer style pads". I maybe pushing the trademark envelope here, but I've branded them as "Swifters". Actually all of my http://detroitknitter.blogspot.com/2012/04/re-branding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0