Knitting pattern designers don’t struggle in the idea generation stage of the process. Instead, the challenge is in turning those design ideas into an actual knitting pattern. In this blog post, I share the missing link that helps you to turn your design ideas into actual knitting patterns.
Read MoreHave you ever sketched a design that you’ve fallen in love with, but immediately thought, “How would I even attempt to create this?” That’s where swatching comes in. Swatches don’t just have to be large squares of fabric that you test your gauge on. They can become mini-garments that you test all of your ideas on, so that you can actually bring them to life. In this blog post, I’ll show you how.
Read MoreYarn support is a term often thrown about by knitting pattern designers, but what does it mean and how do you get it? In this blog post, I’ll be answering your big questions about how yarn support works so that you can start collaborating with yarn brands on future designs.
Read MoreAs a knitting pattern designer, it can be difficult to balance your own creative ideas with what the knitting community will want to buy and make. You might know what you like to knit or design, but how do you know if there is an appetite for it? In this blog post, I show you how to validate your design idea before you put the work into finishing it.
Read MorePutting together a quality design submission greatly increases your chances of having a knitting pattern published in a magazine or publication. In this blog post, I show you how to create a design submission to be proud of.
Read MoreOne of the things I love about knitting pattern design is that you get complete control over the design process. You’re designing the fabric as well as the garment! In this blog post, I show you the three things to consider when designing fabric for knitting patterns and why.
Read MoreAre you learning how to design knitting patterns? Here are seven common mistakes that beginner knitting pattern designers make and how you can avoid them.
Read MoreNot sure where to begin with tech editing? This guide answers every question, including what tech editors do, how to find one and how much they cost.
Read MoreHave you ever had that feeling where you have tons of knitting pattern design ideas, but you just can’t get them out of your head and into a more tangible format? In this blog post, I share several tips as well as practical exercises you can do to get those ideas out of your head and into a pattern.
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