Kathryn Ivy

November 06, 2008 - Posted by Alice Schnebly

Kiddie Cadet Pattern: Now available for free download!

Kiddie Cadet Hat

This pattern is also available for instant download on Ravelry.

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We've recently experienced something totally disheartening here at Kathryn Ivy. Someone who previously purchased our Kiddie Cadet pattern has come out with her own "version" of the pattern. I think what most people know, and should remember in a situation like this, is just because you can probably get away with something doesn't mean you should do it. Passing off a modified pattern as your own, even if you feel they are "different enough" is wrong. We have knit hundreds of patterns between us here at Kathryn Ivy, and many times with modifications. We would never dream of claiming that as our own design, even if we ended up almost rewriting the whole pattern in the end.

We don't design and write patterns to make tons of money; we do this because we enjoy it. Our pattern sales basically cover our site and photo hosting fees. When someone comes along and you feel like your original design is stolen it's absolutely heartbreaking. When I think about all the hours we spent working on the pattern, and all the times I tried a different version on Camdyn's little head (she was only about two years old at the time), I feel like crying. Originally we researched legal ways to enforce our copyright, however at this point that's just not monetarily feasible. We want to rise above this here and the easiest way to do that is by making our pattern available for free, so that's what we've done.

So, please feel free to download our Kiddie Cadet Hat pattern for free. Tell every knitter you know that they can get the pattern for the original Kiddie Cadet Hat design for free from our site. This pattern is great for kids of all ages, makes the perfect quick baby shower gift or would be great for a stocking stuffer for the upcoming holidays.

If you've purchased this pattern previously from us--thank you so much for your support. We'd love to do something for you. If you'd like, you can e-mail us at orders@kathrynivy.com with your Kiddie Cadet purchase information and we'll send you our Hawkeye pattern for free. If you've bought both patterns already from us, thank you SO much. Please bear with us, but I promise when we release our next pattern we'll send it out to you on us.

We really appreciate everyone's support. I know anyone who has designed a pattern on their own and most knitters in general know how much work goes into making comprehensive and well written patterns. I never expected anyone that kindly bought one of our patterns would use it to try to make themselves a few bucks, but someone like that is one in a million.

We're sorry to come back to blogging on this note. It is absolutely terrible timing because we have been looking forward to coming back to the site with some great knitted things to post about and not this. Our spirits are a bit broken but I promise we'll get through this! Thank you so much guys for hanging in there through our blogging absence. Soon we'll be back and better than ever!

 

Comments

  • November 11, 2008, 6:07 pm - Kelly (www.incidentalhappiness.wordpress.com)

    I'm sorry to hear this has happened :( Much love and light to you both

  • November 10, 2008, 1:10 pm - mai (http://www.morningstar113.com/blog/)

    i'm sorry you had to deal with this - sometimes people just suck. i hope it was a misunderstanding and that they weren't doing this on purpose :(

  • November 9, 2008, 12:47 pm - Claire (justclaire.blogspot.com)

    I'm so sorry this has happened to you guys. It sucks big time and the culprit (I think I've figured out who it is) ought to feel quite ashamed of herself. It's good to see you back though. I've missed you guys and your wonderful posts.

  • November 8, 2008, 11:55 pm - Fresh Tea (http://freshtea08.blogspot.com/)

    Dear Ladies,
    I was so very excited to see a new post after so long, we have missed you here in little NZ.
    But my heart sank for you both when reading said post.
    It is so wrong to rip off and make a profit from other peoples brilliant ideas.
    At the very least I believe the lady in the wrong should remove her version of your pattern from any sites.
    Kia Kaha (Stand Strong) to you both and know that you have a lot of support and blessings from around the world!

  • November 8, 2008, 6:10 pm - Coleen

    Oh wow, I am so sorry. People just suck sometimes. Remember - you are the better people.

  • November 8, 2008, 1:18 pm - Debbie

    I'm sorry to hear this. I have heard worse, people taking free patterns and selling them on e-bay...some people just seem to lack class, morals, conscience, compassion.....

  • November 8, 2008, 1:04 pm - kimmiekat on ravelry

    Hey Ladies- I really admire the stance you are taking on this distressing matter! The high road is the best one. Miss your blogging, can't wait to see what you've been working on lately. Chin up!

  • November 7, 2008, 6:12 pm - Jennifer (nuttyirishmanknits.typepad.com)

    Way to go Alice! This is the best kind of whoop-ass. ;-) Open that can! Hang in there... I'll holler at you this weekend and we can have coffee and bitch. Love ya!

  • November 7, 2008, 5:05 pm - Trifarina

    What a total lame-o!!! You guys are so cool!

  • November 7, 2008, 2:58 pm - BearyAnn (http://www.BearyAnn.com)

    It only takes one. And you have handled it very admirably. I have missed your blogs and look forward to seeing what exciting projects you have lined up for us.

  • November 7, 2008, 12:41 pm - Gina

    I am sorry that happened, your patterns are amazing.

  • November 7, 2008, 11:28 am - Jackie

    So sorry to hear about this. I have been missing your blog and wondered what had happened. I think you are right it it better to take the high road and hopefully you can work through this. Can't wait to see what patterns you have coming up.

  • November 7, 2008, 1:46 am - orata (featherandfan.wordpress.com)

    That sucks--did you contact her? As someone else mentioned, she did mention your hat as the original inspiration, so she might not realize that you aren't happy with the situation. I left a comment on her pattern, and she said the construction of the two hats was quite different though the appearance was similar.

  • November 6, 2008, 11:59 pm - Jodi (www.caffeinatedyarn.blogspot.com)

    Aw, that stinks. You guys really are awesome -- wonderful patterns, beautiful knitting projects, interesting posts. Don't let a couple bad apples get you down too much.

  • November 6, 2008, 11:34 pm - Kelly-ann

    Awww, I am so sorry you had to go through this - mean people stink :(

  • November 6, 2008, 10:21 pm - ilovewool

    Yay! You're back! I've missed seeing all the cool things you two make.

    I'm sorry someone would do such a nasty thing:( I hope nothing like this happens in the future!

  • November 6, 2008, 9:56 pm - Jennifer (www.ascozyasspring.typepad.com)

    I'm new here, but I wanted to say that I'm sorry that this happened to you.

  • November 6, 2008, 8:54 pm - Sarah (http://nibblingalong.typepad.com)

    Ugh. Some people really suck. You have talent and class, it's awful to hear you are being hurt by someone with neither of those qualities!

  • November 6, 2008, 7:17 pm - Hannahbelle (http://lifeonthedoublepoint.blogspot.com)

    Oh, my goodness. What a disheartening thing to hear - but know that the knitterly community is always behind those who are doing right, and those doing wrong will get their comeuppances!

    I love you both, Grace and Alice - just hang in there and know that you have beautiful ideas and nobody can steal or copy your wit and cleverness, no matter how hard they try!

  • November 6, 2008, 6:23 pm - Jaclyn Bailey (http://jaclynbailey.blogspot.com/)

    That is just low. I could never do that to someone else. I think it is fantastic that you are taking the high road in this situation. I have missed your blog and look forward to happier times here on Kathryn Ivy!

  • November 6, 2008, 5:25 pm - jillian (www.sknitty.com)

    I'm so sorry to hear this. And your graciousness in offering this pattern gratis is to be applauded!

  • November 6, 2008, 5:15 pm - the Lady (www.theladyknits.blogspot.com)

    P.S. - did you contact her? (Maybe this is a "duh" question, but I ask because she pretty clearly states her inspiration being you guys. Maybe she just doesn't get it?)

  • November 6, 2008, 5:13 pm - sue (mcintyreknits.blogspot.com)

    There is always someone trying to make a dollar out of someone else's hard work isnt there. I just adore that hat pattern. How nice of you to reimburse your customers too. I hope it doesnt happen again to you.

  • November 6, 2008, 5:12 pm - the Lady (www.theladyknits.blogspot.com)

    Oh man, that totally sucks. That's like, totally lame of that person. What a witch! Even if it's sad for you, I'm glad to read your blog again, I was just thinking I hadn't seen any posts for so long! Best wishes.

  • November 6, 2008, 5:09 pm - Kim (http://thekniterella.blogspot.com)

    sigh.

    How good of you to go that extra mile to provide great customer service.

    Ummm, if we wanted to make a donation in appreciation of your patterns, is there an easy way to do that?

  • November 6, 2008, 4:26 pm - Jes (http://monkeymansmama.wordpress.com)

    :( I love your patterns! And still think they were worth every penny!

  • November 6, 2008, 4:11 pm - Oiyi (www.oiyi.blogspot.com)

    Shame on those people that did that.

  • November 6, 2008, 3:56 pm - SweetP (www.sweetp-knits.blogspot.com)

    I am so sorry to read this. Its such a shame :(

  • November 6, 2008, 3:54 pm - Liz K (http://crossroadknits.blogspot.com)

    I think you've handled the situation with grace (ha!) and class.

  • November 6, 2008, 3:50 pm - tiennie (http://tiennie.com)

    I'm so sorry! It's too bad that you have to deal with this. Thank you for the pattern!

  • November 6, 2008, 3:38 pm - cosy (http://cosymakes.wordpress.com)

    aw... i'm sorry you've had to experience this. is there any chance that the person just doesn't get how copyright works?

  • November 6, 2008, 3:08 pm - mel (www.purlingplans.com)

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Kudos to you both for rising above, I think you're handling it in a very classy manner when it must be very difficult to do so.

  • November 6, 2008, 3:02 pm - nestra

    I'm sorry that someone saw fit to steal your ideas but I think it is very telling how people react to these types of situations. I love how you are dealing with this.

  • November 6, 2008, 2:59 pm - Samantha

    That really bites, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. Of course I had to go on Ravelry to see if I could figure out who the culprit was, but since you've chosen the high road, I won't say who I think it was. *BUT* I won't be buying any of those patterns.

  • November 6, 2008, 2:58 pm - Suvi (http://50villapeikkoa.blogspot.com/)

    I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this kind of people. I've had a similar experience and it's disgusting.

  • November 6, 2008, 2:56 pm - yaiAnn (www.yaiann.com)

    What a shame (on them of course)!


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