In this blog post, we're getting to the heart of using stitch patterns or motifs in sweater design. This essential skill ensures your design looks attractive and works well across your entire range of sizes. Whether you’re an experienced designer or just starting out, grasping these three golden rules is essential for creating size-inclusive, beautiful sweaters.
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 MoreHave you ever felt the itch to leap from knitting patterns to designing them but just didn’t know where to start? In this blog post, I share a clear pathway taking you from knitting enthusiast to prolific pattern designer born from my own experience as a knitting pattern designer so far.
Read MoreSample 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 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 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.
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