In Re: Dr Who Scarves
Dr Who Scarves are a moderately interesting knitting problem, mainly in the area of conformance to a previous knit pattern. Particularly in an age when spectrums of yarn are unavailable in wool, and obviously, 30 years of difference in dye chemical fabrication and technique.
However, my current fascinations are with 50s gothic, pirate hats, scarves for friends, Lain Bear Hat, blankets, booties, etc.
So here's the deal.
If you want a Dr Who scarf:
1) You pick a season
2) You talk to me
3) I only do it in wool
a) This means I'll discuss the wool choices and spectrums (probably using a web supplier) and get your acceptance of the colour conformance prior to purchase (charged time, see below).
4) I take as long as I like (and at the moment I am committed to scarves-for-friends)
a) I'll say this again: I'll take as long as I like. But I'll give you updates.
5) My rates:
a) Cost of materials
b) Equipment allowance of $10 per unit
c) $16.46 p/h including time spent purchasing wool, equipment, finishing up and posting. Consultation and discussion prior to acceptance is not chargable if reasonable
d) Postage costs (you pick the method)
e) Payment received prior to postage on proof (digicam) of your scarf's status as complete. If you like, I'll hold it up against today's SMH or something :)
6) Revolutionary trade unionists should note that $16.46 p/h is the casual rate under the NSW Textiles Award for skill level 1 (lowest grade non-trainee / apprentice) (I'm not undercutting my fellow workers)
7) $16.46 p/h is subject to variation from time to time dependent upon amendments to the NSW Basic wage and/or the NSW Textiles award.
However, my current fascinations are with 50s gothic, pirate hats, scarves for friends, Lain Bear Hat, blankets, booties, etc.
So here's the deal.
If you want a Dr Who scarf:
1) You pick a season
2) You talk to me
3) I only do it in wool
a) This means I'll discuss the wool choices and spectrums (probably using a web supplier) and get your acceptance of the colour conformance prior to purchase (charged time, see below).
4) I take as long as I like (and at the moment I am committed to scarves-for-friends)
a) I'll say this again: I'll take as long as I like. But I'll give you updates.
5) My rates:
a) Cost of materials
b) Equipment allowance of $10 per unit
c) $16.46 p/h including time spent purchasing wool, equipment, finishing up and posting. Consultation and discussion prior to acceptance is not chargable if reasonable
d) Postage costs (you pick the method)
e) Payment received prior to postage on proof (digicam) of your scarf's status as complete. If you like, I'll hold it up against today's SMH or something :)
6) Revolutionary trade unionists should note that $16.46 p/h is the casual rate under the NSW Textiles Award for skill level 1 (lowest grade non-trainee / apprentice) (I'm not undercutting my fellow workers)
7) $16.46 p/h is subject to variation from time to time dependent upon amendments to the NSW Basic wage and/or the NSW Textiles award.