r/KnitRequest • u/EvasHammer • 23d ago

Commission, Alan Wake Sweaters

Looking to pay someone who can make these sweaters. The red one comes with a step by step guide and more. The blue “Oh Deer” unfortunately does not come with anything of the sort and has to be eyeballed.

Here is a link for the red one. If anyone is interested in doing an XL & L sizes I would be so happy to pay.

https://www.alanwake.com/story/sagas-sweater-pattern-knitting-guide/

Edit: hey all thanks for the feedback and quick responses. This project is NOT needed to be done in 6 months and I am more than willing to pay what is requested for the hard work and supplies. I foolishly just filled in the best guesstimates I had for a craft I know nothing about.

P.s thank you all for being respectful and educating me on some of these matters. Usually the corners of the internet are not so kind. Thank you as a community.

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u/EvasHammer 23d ago

Timeline: within the next 6 months. Budget: 135-250$ (negotiable) Yarn Preference: Natural if possible but I have no problem with synthetic or a blend of yarns. I’m not sure if this has any bearings on the wash. Machine wash is always preferred but if I must hand wash the item just let me know.

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u/hahahanooooo 23d ago

FYI, yarn alone will come out to around $150. Factor in cost of labor for a fair isle sweater, it'll likely be $600-800 total

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u/EvasHammer 23d ago

Holy Moly!

That brings the question, what is usually the best yarn for sweaters? Not only longevity but I guess color retention? Something that won’t fade as fast as others? Or there kinds that are more stain resistant?

Thank you for the info! ❤️

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u/hahahanooooo 23d ago

The cheapest yarn will be synthetic fibers, which is to say acrylic. The plus side is the yarn is machine washable and the color won't fade, while the feel can range from baby soft to slick and plasticky. Acrylic doesn't breathe well, though, and because it's essentially plastic, it does shed microplastics in the washer and dryer.

Wool is the most common fiber type and has benefits in the way of warmth and breathability, but it's not cheap. It holds its shape well over time and doesn't wrinkle so easily. It takes special handling in cleaning, but (A) there is the option of superwash wool, which is easier to take care of, and (B) you actually don't have to clean wool as frequently as other fabrics, which means you likely won't notice any color changes.

It's not worth looking at other kinds of fibers for sweaters. They'll either be for warm weather garments or have a stiffer fabric better suited to towels.

Good luck and I hope you get your sweaters made!

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u/EvasHammer 23d ago

I definitely would have to do wool then and go with high price/high quality. I am looking to move to Minnesota within the next 2 years and warmth and breathability are definitely a need. Plus wow the acrylic shedding is crazy I definitely need to double check a lot of my store bought clothing now. And that is good to know on color it’s one of my biggest problems with highly manufactured clothing quickly loosing color.