I am not sure if this is the right place to post this but I have a question regarding selling knitted items on e-bay. If I have followed a pattern from a book etc. knitted the item myself not necessarily in the same colours as the pattern suggests would I then be able to sell that item on ebay and not infringe any copyright stuff cuz i know that is all complicated.
It would be considered copyright infringement even if the color is different. Check all the pattern info in the book or on a pattern for info. There are patterns that allow it, but most have strict rules.
Yes, it is a breach of Copyright. Most copyright conditions including making money from the sale of the pattern and or finished item.
Thought it might just wanted to be 100% sure.
What about free online patterns?
Gillian
Hadn’t thought about them would be good to know that.
There is a Copyright Group on Ravelry. Here is a thread I found that pertains to your question. Another Raveler/knitter had your same question, but did some copyright research and share her findings. Then other knitters have commented on the subject.
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/copyright-matters/2855518/1-25
Many if not most free patterns still do not allow you to make money from their patterns. Some do, but you always need to check.
So basically overall if I follow a pattern I have to have permission to sell the item. If i create something myself off the top of my head like a striped scarf plain knit i can sell it?
Yes. There are patterns that allow you to do whatever you want and they usually say so onthe pattern. I know of a few and will find the links.
These patterns are not free, but you can sell the finished item. I think most allow this, but check the pattern page to be sure.
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/julia-noskova
This one says you can sell it. I don’t know about the other patterns for this designer though.
Awesome! thanks!