Modifying existing stitches is a practical step into the design world. It's less about coming up with something groundbreaking and more about making something that's perfectly suited to its intended use.
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through this process, showing you how to take standard stitches and adjust them to fit your vision.
Read MoreNew knitting pattern designers often turn to stitch dictionaries for inspiration, a reliable source for tried-and-true stitch patterns. But there's an additional, exciting layer to our design work: creating unique designs from these foundations inspired by the world around us. In this post, I'll guide you through the process of using your knitting knowledge and a range of inspirations to develop original stitches and motifs. We'll explore how to build on the basics, find inspiration in ordinary places, and translate these into your knitting.
Read MoreIn this blog post, I am going to teach you the 5 key considerations you should make when choosing a stitch or motif for your new sweater design. You’ll learn how to ensure that your stitch pattern is not just visually pleasing but also scales beautifully for every size in your sweater pattern.
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 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 MoreDesigning unique knitting stitches doesn't have to be arduous. It can be as simple as altering an existing stitch found in your stitch dictionary. I show you how in this short blog post.
Read MoreKnitting stitch dictionaries are wonderful sources of inspiration, however, there is nothing like designing your own original stitch pattern. In this blog post, I show you how I take my own stitches from inspiration to swatch so that you can too!
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