Our Story
Crochet gives me an inner peace that I treasure each and every day.
Hi there, Wellcome to my page!
My name is Enida and I’m thrilled to tell you more about me and what I do.
As the creative force behind yarnS, I infuse my slow fashion brand with a unique blend of cultural influences and contemporary flair.
Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Bosnia and now residing amidst the vibrant energy of Sicily, my journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and craftsmanship.
My passion for designing and handcrafting exquisite pieces was ignited at a young age, as I fondly recall sewing my first Barbie dress with meticulous care and attention to detail. However, it was the art of crocheting that truly captured my heart, prompting me to fully immerse myself in the world of yarn and stitches.
Embracing the slow fashion movement, my creations are more than just garments – they are stories woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and sustainability. Each crochet pattern is a manifestation of my unwavering dedication to preserving artisanal techniques while exploring new realms of design possibility.
What sets me apart is my belief in continuous growth and learning; I view crochet not just as a craft, but as a journey of self-discovery and evolution. With every stitch, I embrace the challenge of refining my skills and pushing the boundaries of my creativity.
Through yarnS, I invite you to join me on this enchanting voyage, where each creation tells a tale of passion, authenticity, and timeless elegance.
Additional info
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Finished Piece
A lot of the time when you see the price of a handmade item you might think it’s a little overpriced, or it might seem too much in regards to what you pay for something similar in a store. But there are many things we don’t take into considerations, other than authenticity, there is a lot work, time and money invested into making and selling handmade goods. I’ll try to bring you closer to what it looks for me when I’m putting a price onto the things that I make.
I’ve based my pricing structure on Katrina Wilson’s blog post from Nina Bella Knits and this is how it goes:
Labor+Materials+Profit=Retail price+Shipping costs
Labour: ‘This is the amount of time you physically spend making an item multiplied with your hourly wage’. I, for example, pay myself €10.00 an hour which is the minimum wage here in Italy. So I’ll take that number and multiply it with the number of hours it takes me to crochet a certain product.
Materials: ‘The amount you spent on materials to make your product including advertisement and shipping materials’. In my case the main piece of material that I use is yarn. A ball of yarn that I use can vary depending of the type yarn, being synthetic (least expensive) or natural wool like merino, alpaca etc..bit more on the pricey side. Then there are other accessories I use on my products like pompons, leather for soles on booties, leather tags, packaging boxes, wrapping paper, stickers, wooden tags and thank you cards.
Retail Price: when you add up all the things above you’ll come to the price of what your item should cost.
The price will obviously vary depending on the size of the item, because of the amount of the material you use and the amount of the time you spend on making that particular thing. For adult sizes I use more material and I also spend more time on producing it therefore the price will be higher as well, the same goes for clothing pieces or blankets.
The other thing that might affect the price significantly is the type of yarn I use. When I use acrylic yarn for crocheting a beanie for example, it’ll cost less than the same beanie made out of, let’s say merino wool, or any type of organic wool, which is double or even three times the price of acrylic, therefore the price of the product will be higher.
Patterns
When pricing a pattern the first thing I take into a consideration is the complexity of the pattern.
Some patterns take more time to develop and write, while other patterns take less.
Most of my patterns have child sizes as well as adult included, and that’s over 50 pages, and probably would take anywhere between 4-6 months to make, write, test and release. Those patterns would be in the price range of €10-20. This price also includes sets.
If the pattern has one size only and take 2-4 months to develop, the price range would be €3-6. And if it has child sizes only or adult sizes only, the price would be anywhere between €6-10.
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Crochet Patterns:
You can sell the pieces from my patterns as a maker, all while you credit me as a designer. You cannot though manufacture products based on my patterns and sell them as your own.
You can modify and personalise the pattern but you cannot claim it as your own or distribute it in any way.
When posting the piece made following my pattern on social media do credit me as a designer.
Do not make tutorials based on my pattern.
When you order a crochet pattern You’ll get a link for downloading the pattern on your e-mail that will last 24 hours.
If you don’t download within 24 hr You can request the link again through that e-mail.
The patters come in a downloadable PDF form
I don’t accept returns or give reimbursement for my patterns, you can always contact me if you have any questions or issues that I can help you with.
Payment method:
We accept MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay and PayPall
Finished Pieces
All of our products are carefully designed and hand made to fit your needs. We use high quality yarn in order for the product to last longer. The photos are taken under various light so you can see the colour of the item as is. Finally we would want you to love our product and wear/ use it for a long time, but if you do have any questions or issues please feel free to contact us.
Shipping:
*Orders are generally shipped within 48 hours. UPS standard delivery time is 1-5 days depending on the departing location and delivery destination and for Poste Italiane that time frame is 3-5 days.
*If you preorder an item, or ordered a custom made item, please allow 15-30 days for the production time and shipping.
*We don’t ship product on weekends, if you place an order on Saturday or Sunday it will be shipped on Monday.
*Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and location if you choose UPS or a flat rate of €10.00 if you order through Poste Italiane.
*Please make sure that your address details are correct and up to date, as we cannot be responsible for incorrect information.
* Once a package has been shipped, it is in the hands of the post office and cannot be rerouted. The only way to follow the progress of your package is following your tracking number.
*Depending on where you are located, deliveries may be subjected to additional customs and delivery fees. These fees are out of our control, and are the responsibility of the customer.
Cancelation of order:
*Once the order has been shipped you cannot cancel it. You can return the order but you will still be responsible for shipping fees.
Returns:
*If you are not satisfied with your purchase, the item is too big or too small, you can return the product within 30 days from ordering.
*We’ll take the responsibility of return fees and will refund you (for the item only) once we receive the item in it’s original state and not damaged or worn.
*If the item is lost or damaged in the process of delivering please contact us and we’ll give you further instructions.
*If you damage the product in any way (pull out a thread, wash it on high temperature, get it stained etc.) we won’t be held responsible and you won’t qualify for reimbursement.
Lost items:
*Once a package has left our hands, we have no control over how postal services handle or deliver an order. We cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen packages, once they are delivered.
Care for the product!
-Hand wash only
-Do not tumble dry
-Do not iron
-Dry flat only
Every item comes with the instruction of how to care for it. We recommend washing all of our products by hand to avoid lint and fluff even though that will happen over time, which you can treat by using a tool like a fabric shaver, very carefully. Also since all of our product come with a leather tag or leather parts, like our baby shoes, you’ll have to take that into consideration as well and clean it as required to preserve those leather parts as long as possible.
The clothing with leather tags are best washed in tepid water, after that rinse and roll up in the towel to totally remove the water.
Use a dry soft cloth or brush to clear dirt particles and clean the leather suede parts with a moist cloth afterwards. If there is persistent dirt or spots that won’t come off, dip the cloth in a mixture of 50% water and 50% vinegar and rub the spots until they are completely removed.
CUSTOM ORDERS:
We’ll be doing custom orders as well depending on the yarn availability. I’ll be informing you through my social media account whenever that will be happening!
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We ship within Italy only*
Couriers:
Poste Italiane: €10.00 flat rate
UPS: calculated at the checkout depending on the size of the package
Shipping:
*Orders are generally shipped within 48 hours. UPS standard delivery time is 1-5 days depending on the departing location and delivery destination and for Poste Italiane that time frame is 3-5 days.
*If you preorder an item, or ordered a custom made item, please allow 10-15 days for the production time and shipping.
*We don’t ship product on weekends, if you place an order on Saturday or Sunday it will be shipped on Monday.
*Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and location if you choose UPS or a flat rate of €10.00 if you order through Poste Italiane.
*Please make sure that your address details are correct and up to date, as we cannot be responsible for incorrect information.
* Once a package has been shipped, it is in the hands of the post office and cannot be rerouted. The only way to follow the progress of your package is following your tracking number.
*Depending on where you are located, deliveries may be subjected to additional customs and delivery fees. These fees are out of our control, and are the responsibility of the customer.
Cancelation of order:
*Once the order has been shipped you cannot cancel it. You can return the order but you will still be responsible for shipping fees.
Returns:
*If you are not satisfied with your purchase, the item is too big or too small, you can return the product within 30 days from ordering.
*We’ll take the responsibility of return fees and will refund you (for the item only) once we receive the item in it’s original state and not damaged or worn.
*If the item is lost or damaged in the process of delivering please contact us and we’ll give you further instructions.
*If you damage the product in any way (pull out a thread, wash it on high temperature, get it stained etc.) we won’t be held responsible and you won’t qualify for reimbursement.
Lost items:
*Once a package has left our hands, we have no control over how postal services handle or deliver an order. We cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen packages, once they are delivered.