[Jacob-list] Yarn Pricing

[Linda]

I haven't had any of my wool millspun, but have worked with yarn that 
was millspun. I always wash my handspun. Jacob blooms beautifully after 
washing. The millspun I've worked with needed a wash (in my opinion). 
There are spinning oils used when millspinning and (again, in my 
opinion), the oils can make the yarn look "slick" and not quite natural. 
The only exception I make in washing yarn is if I'm using it on a 
circular sock machine.

I price my yarns by the yard - it takes alot longer to spin lace weight 
than bulky, but I do include a weight. If you want to sell your yarn, it 
is probably worth getting an inexpensive scale. Buyers usually like to 
have yardage and weight.

Prices are all across the board. Check out what yarn is selling for in 
your local yarn shop. Yarn shops in my area take 30% to 40%.

Linda



Beryl Schwartz wrote:

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> Hello All,

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> I just got back my yarn (2 ply sport weight, variegated brown)  and I 

> have a couple of questions:

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>                 Do I need to wash it before selling?  It feels softer 

> than a lot of the stuff that is sold in yarn shops.

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> How do I price it?  The skeins  are roughly 120 yds each, but there is 

> quite a bit of variation.  I don't have an ounce scale, just a 

> yardstick.  Can I sell it by the yard?

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>  How much is  reasonable for wholesale (yarn shops) and retail 

> (co-workers)?

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> Thank you

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> Beryl Schwartz

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> Stockton, Utah

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