As a designer who leans towards visual learning, I understand the power of a well-crafted diagram. Seeing elements of a pattern laid out visually makes complex details a little easier for me to digest. In this guide, we will explore the world of charts, schematics, diagrams, and pattern photos, and talk about how they improve the knitting experience for your customers and ensure that your designs work up just as you envisioned.
Read MoreIn my experience, both through designing my own patterns and teaching others in Sweater Design School, I've learned the immense value of well-written patterns. Clarity and conciseness are not just nice to have - they are essentials that transform the knitting experience. Let's delve deeper into how you can make your knitting patterns clearer, more concise, and easy to follow.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if you really need to create your own tutorials? As a knitting pattern designer, I've explored this question head-on, creating my own tutorials as well as linking to others'. In this post, I'll share my experiences and insights on both approaches, exploring why you might want to choose one over the other.
Read MoreCreating clear, consistent, and user-friendly patterns is crucial for your success as a knitting pattern designer. This blog post will explain the significance of a style sheet in knitting pattern design, showing how it impacts your patterns’ consistency, brand identity, efficiency, and professionalism.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we're getting to the heart of using stitch patterns or motifs in sweater design. This essential skill ensures your design looks attractive and works well across your entire range of sizes. Whether you’re an experienced designer or just starting out, grasping these three golden rules is essential for creating size-inclusive, beautiful sweaters.
Read MoreYou've poured countless hours into designing your new knitting pattern, and now, it's time to share your masterpiece with the world. But what do you name it? In this blog post, I share three important things to consider when naming your knitting pattern.
Read MoreHave you ever had a sweater that you loved, but after many years of wear, it finally fell apart? Or did the dreaded moths get to it whilst you were storing it? Whatever the reason, if there's an old sweater out there that you're mourning, don't despair! In this blog post, I will share my top tips for recreating an old sweater you love.
Read MoreHow long have you spent trying to manually work out the increase or decrease rates for your knitting pattern? What if I told you that you could automate the whole process in a couple of minutes using a spreadsheet and four easy steps? As much as it sounds too good to be true, this is exactly what I am going to teach you. By the end of this blog post, you’ll have everything you need to start calculating your shaping rates easily and efficiently at the click of a mouse.
Read MoreAre you looking for a software to help you draw pattern schematics? Inkscape is a free vector graphics software that is perfect for knitwear designers who don’t want to invest in an expensive programme. In this review, I’ll walk you through the ways that I use Inkscape, as well as help you to figure out whether it’s suitable for you.
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