Sample knitters have helped me meet my deadlines, boost my pattern output and reclaim my love for knitting. In this blog post, I share four essential tips that will help you to collaborate with sample knitters successfully, even if you’ve never done it before.
Read MoreFrom an unknown name in the knitting community to over 500 email subscribers in a single day, here's how a free pattern, the Rilo hat, changed everything for me.
Read MoreYou've put so much time and energy into your knitting pattern, thinking the instructions are just right. But sometimes, what's clear to us can be tricky for others. This is where test knitters come in. But how do we find them? And just why are they so invaluable to the design process?
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 MoreIn this post, we'll explore what to consider when choosing between plant-based and animal-based fibres in your knitting pattern designs. From the characteristics and benefits of each to how they can influence your projects' texture, drape, and appearance, we'll unravel the complexities that every designer must navigate.
Read MoreIn this beginner’s guide to pattern adjustments, I’m going to demystify the process of modifying knitting patterns so that it can become a simple, empowering tool you can use whenever a pattern is not quite right for you. You’ll learn the “why” and “how” of pattern adjustments, understand common mistakes to avoid and gain the confidence to adjust knitting patterns to make them truly yours.
Read MoreIf you’re ready to supercharge your design process, join me as I walk you through how to use the Pomodoro Technique. It's not a quick fix or a magic formula but a practical technique that gently nudges us toward greater productivity and supports our creativity along the way.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we'll explore the importance of in-depth swatching by breaking down its many practical advantages and illustrating how it can help you refine your design skills, one stitch at a time. In doing so, you'll overcome design challenges, gain confidence, and develop a better relationship with your creative vision.
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.
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