Have 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 MoreWhen you’re just starting out as a knitting pattern designer, stitch dictionaries can be pricey, especially if you want a selection. That’s why I recommend using free, online stitch dictionaries. Here are some of my go-to's…
Read MoreTop-down construction is an essential skill all sweater designers should have. It’s also a bit polarising in the knitting pattern design world. Some people love it, and some absolutely hate it! But whichever camp you fall into, including top-down sweaters in your pattern offerings is a sensible choice. If you are reluctant to learn sweater construction from the top down, it’s actually holding you back as a knitting pattern designer.
Read MoreTrying to fit knitting pattern design into a busy life can sometimes feel almost impossible, but with a bit of intentionality and a whole lot of compromise, I’ve found a way to make it work for me, and that’s what I’m sharing with you today. By the end of this blog post, you will have gotten clear on what you want to achieve in the coming months, and you’ll have a plan to achieve it by breaking your goals down into weekly and daily tasks.
Read MoreMood boards are a fantastic way to start the knitting pattern design process strong and guide your ideas to a fantastic conclusion. In this blog post, I will show you three ways you can use Canva, a free online graphic design tool, to create mood boards that will kick creative block to the curb.
Read MoreThe yarn you choose for your new knitting pattern can either play the hero or the villain when it comes to the outcome of your project. In this blog post, I’m going to explain why you need to put a lot of thought and consideration into the yarn you design your new knitting pattern in, as well as give you some tips on how to find the perfect match for your pattern.
Read MoreReaders of this blog will know that I always recommend that designers write their first knitting pattern draft before they start knitting their sample, but what if you have already improvised your design? Well, that’s what I will teach you in this blog post. Whether you took notes whilst knitting (which is ideal!) or didn’t track anything, there is always a way of writing your pattern based on your improvised sample. Let’s jump in!
Read MoreHow often do you dream about designing a sweater pattern but push the idea aside because it seems impossible? Sweater design isn’t as complex and overwhelming as it may seem. In this blog post, I will share how YOU can get started on your first sweater design today.
Read MoreIf you’re a new designer in the early stages of creating a new knitting pattern, you’ve probably wondered whether you should swatch or sketch first? In this blog post, I break down the design development stage of the knitting pattern process, sharing what has worked for my students and me, plus I will teach you how to know exactly what strategy will work best for you.
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