As 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.
Read MoreThe knitting pattern design process is a long one. It can span several months, so no wonder it feels intimidating! How do you figure out what your next step is? In this blog post, I will show you exactly how I structure my knitting pattern design process, so that you can use it as a template for your own. After this, I guarantee that your next knitting pattern design project is going to feel like a breeze!
Read MoreDesigning knitting patterns can be very daunting for people who have never done it before. Where do you even start? Figuring out where to start can be so challenging that it can often result in us doing nothing at all. In this blog post, I break down some of the common obstacles that prevent aspiring designers from starting. You can do it!
Read MoreIntimidated by the technical side of knitwear design? Here is an overview of the necessary steps with top tips from my own experience of writing knitting patterns.
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