Size Inclusivity in Knit Accessory Patterns
Today, I’m so pleased to bring you a guest post about a topic near and dear to many of our hearts: size inclusivity in knit …
Design process
Revisiting My Very First Knitting Design
Recently, I was cleaning out a corner of my closet when I found an unexpected treasure. Folded up among a bunch of junk mail from …
Why I’m Limiting My Catalog of Patterns
I released my first knitting pattern back in 2017. After five years of designing, I’ve built up a sizable back catalog of patterns. I’ve also …
On Writing Knitting Patterns with Clear Instructions
Today, as I was washing my hair, I got stuck on thinking about writing knitting patterns. More specifically, I found myself fixating on assumptions and …
Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue
I’ve been on the hunt for a good mohair yarn substitute. You see, I like to design and knit with a lightweight yarn held double …
How to Respect Test Knitters and Still Meet Deadlines
I want to revisit something a few test knitters mentioned recently. In their responses to my recent question about red flags that scare them off, …
How to Build a Good Relationship with your Tech Editor
This month, I’ve talked a lot about the test knitter experience and how a test knitter is different from a tech editor. To round things …
Test Knit Red Flags: Part Two of Test Knitters Tell All
Hey designers: your test knit requirements may be throwing up all sorts of red flags. If you’re thinking about how to structure a good test …
A Triple Test Knit Opportunity for Curious Knitters
I’ve got a test knit opportunity for you! You see, I have three socks coming out this summer in collaboration with Camellia Fiber Company, and …
How to Use Test Knitting Effectively – Tips for Designers
Test knitting is a fixture in the online knitting community. It’s is a great way for knitters to try out new designs before they’re released …