The Yarniacs Episode 372: Free knitting patterns, yay or nay?

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Squam What are we stalking? The Overstory by Christina Hadderingh Goldleaf by Anne Hansen Seamless Scrap Dress by Lavanya Patricella Voyage by Wool & Pine Winter Doodle Sweater by Jamie Lomax Ronstadt by Tanis Lavallee Fleetwood by Tanis Lavallee What are we knitting? Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli Bits and Bobs Cowl by Kay Jones Constellate by Hunter Hammersen Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones Stripes by Andrea Mowry What have we finished? Sharlene finished two spinning projects Chilly Podsters by Glenna C Waffle Knit Dishcloth Gayle finished a pair of shortie socks What do you think about free patterns? Free patterns are always great, but what does it mean for the industry in general?  Some excellent free patterns are out there. A few that Gayle mentions are: Tincanknits Simple Collection Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Luder Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Bankhead by Susie Gourley