You'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 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.
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.
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