Reducing Knitting Book Stash

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2012, 10:48 AM

I am going to list quite a few knitting books on Ebay, and I thought I would check here to see if anyone was interested beforehand. I don't want to take the time to make a list of authors, titles, etc if there is no interest in them. Some of the books were expensive, some weren't. I am thinking the prices will be $5-$10 each. I also have magazines like Vogue, Creative Knitting, etc that I need to weed through.

I am also going to be listing quite a bit of yarn and bamboo knitting needles. Mostly name brand like Lions, Patons, Peaches & Cream or that other cotton that is used for dishcloths etc. There will also be some merino wool, mohair and possibly some cashmere.

**Uniwolf** · 01-01-2012, 11:33 AM

MaryinFl, are any of your knitting books beginner? Teaching myself to knit is one of my personal goals for this year. Have the needles, now just need to figure out what I am doing with them.

Also if you have a listing of your non-wool yarns I might be interested.

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2012, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Uniwolf

MaryinFl, are any of your knitting books beginner? Teaching myself to knit is one of my personal goals for this year. Have the needles, now just need to figure out what I am doing with them.

Also if you have a listing of your non-wool yarns I might be interested.

Most of the books have all skill levels, but there are a few with very easy quick pattern. I have yarn made from everything imaginable. My knitting and fabric stash, I am embarrassed to say, take up two closets in the guest room. However, in my own defense, I use to make sweaters and purses for profit, so that justifies it a little doesn't it?

I am so busy that it is hard for me to concentrate on something that isn't repetitive, so needing to follow a chart or detailed pattern just doesn't do it.

I will get the names of some of the books and list them tonight and you can look them up and see if they are something you'd like

**ladytoysdream** · 01-01-2012, 05:47 PM

I am interested in worsted weight 4 ply yarn.
In darker colors...like blue, red, black, green, orange, camo.

Any knitting books for hats ? Purses maybe

I am looking for more ideas for craft shows this year.

**Uniwolf** · 01-01-2012, 05:56 PM

MaryinFL thank you very much. Will look at any listings that you have

**frugalfranny** · 01-01-2012, 07:27 PM

Think it would be safe to say that with all the people on here that do knitting and crochet you might want to take the time to
list the authors and etc..............you never know.

Plus......best to sell what you can here before paying the listing prices on Ebay.......

good luck and I know I will keep watch.........please list prices with them..........I am not interested in doing the 'message game'............

thanks and good luck!

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2012, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by ladytoysdream

I am interested in worsted weight 4 ply yarn.
In darker colors...like blue, red, black, green, orange, camo.

Any knitting books for hats ? Purses maybe

I am looking for more ideas for craft shows this year.

Can you give me a brand name that you like?

I know most of them and will be able to determine the weight that your looking for from that. I do believe that there is some Red Heart, but I have a few more 4ply that are a little heavier

I believe that I have a craft knitting book hmmm I will have to pull them out.

Need to make up the bed and fold a load of laundry, then I will dig around down in the office

**MaryinFL** · 01-01-2012, 09:58 PM

Well I just listed all the books, which took forever, and when I clicked post, it took so long that the screen timed out and now everything is gone. Frustrating

I will try again tomorrow, too late tonight, work tomorrow

**AliciaKnits** · 01-01-2012, 10:02 PM

Are you a member of Ravelry.com? You'll get much more interest in yarns and books if you sell your items there ... I visit Ravelry every day and am slightly addicted

**frugalwarrior2** · 01-01-2012, 10:11 PM

DD would be intersted in the bamboo knitting needles,mohair,cashmere,and vogue. Please pm me? prices and what you have.
And please list it here first. We are interested.

**frugalwarrior2** · 01-01-2012, 10:26 PM

Just reread what you posted and i am also looking for a good comprehensive sewing book as DD is learning to sew this yr. (Adult student).

**Early Bird** · 01-01-2012, 10:31 PM

Where do you have your list?

I like lace knitting and stitch dicitonaries (although I already have a few), but I'd be interested in seeing what you're selling!

**Molemommy** · 01-01-2012, 11:30 PM

I would be interested in buying your cotton yarns as this is all i work with and also the bamboo needles.. pm me what you want for them and maybe a quick photo i dont need nothing fancy cotton yarn is cotton yarn I am realy interested.
Thanks.

**ladytoysdream** · 01-02-2012, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by MaryinFL

Can you give me a brand name that you like? I know most of them and will be able to determine the weight that your looking for from that. I do believe that there is some Red Heart, but I have a few more 4ply that are a little heavier
I believe that I have a craft knitting book hmmm I will have to pull them out.

I can use most any of them. RH, Caron, Lion, Bernat,etc.
I like the 4 ply the best. Acrylic.

I love wool ease yarn, regular and chunky.

I also like real wool, but usually cannot afford it.

**ladytoysdream** · 01-02-2012, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by MaryinFL

Well I just listed all the books, which took forever, and when I clicked post, it took so long that the screen timed out and now everything is gone. Frustrating

Work in a email to yourself.
Type so much, then email the list to yourself.
Then add some more and keep going.
Then you can copy and paste the list here from your email.
I like the email method, because you should have 2 copies. One in your send and then in your inbox. I also sometimes send myself a copy of something to my back up second email online. If your computer crashes for whatever reason, you have a back up file somewhere. Or save it to a disk.

Or if you have a program on your computer, make your list there,
and save often as you work. Again, you then copy and
paste your info here. And still have a copy on your machine in
a folder.

As you sell things, bring up your master list, and erase the stuff you sell. Then save it again, either on your computer somewhere or in the email to yourself.

Another thing I do, before I hit submit / reply here, is to do a copy and paste of my post. Then I hit submit. I have lost a few long posts here in the past, and I really grumble when I do.

Ebay does not charge for the first 50 listings in a month to list them. They get you with a 9 % fee when you do sell something on BOTH the item and the shipping costs. Then paypal gets you with a 3 % fee on BOTH the item and shipping costs again. SIGH.