If you would like to design a top-down sweater, I share the construction method of three different top-down sweaters in this blog post. Whilst each could be attempted by a novice sweater designer, I have categorised them into three difficulty levels to help you identify which one you’d prefer to start with.
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 MoreDo knitting pattern designers need to be good at maths? In this blog post, I answer this big question as well as provide some tips on how to make it work as a knitting pattern designer, even if you are bad at maths.
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 MoreWhilst I don’t think knitting pattern designers should blindly follow trends, it can be very inspiring to see what trends are coming out of top designers’ seasonal collections. Here are some of the knitwear trends for AW20 that inspired me!
Read MoreThe shaping in your knitting pattern designs can be both functional and decorative. In this blog post, I show you 4 methods of turning your increases and decreases into special details that uplevel your knitwear designs.
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 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.
Read MoreSo much time and money goes into the development of a knitting pattern: how can we make it profitable? In this blog post, I share 5 factors you must consider when deciding on your knitting pattern pricing.
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