Want to design sweater patterns but don’t know where to start?

Grading doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this post, I walk you through how I use a simple spreadsheet to grade my knitting patterns from 28-62” chest with clear examples at every step.

I know what it feels like to be completely overwhelmed by a big process. Designing, especially when you’re just starting out, can seem like too much to handle. But I’ve found that focusing on just one task at a time, instead of trying to plan and understand everything at once, can help you move forward without feeling stuck.

The fashion week runways are always packed with ideas that can spark something new in your knitting but what do you actually do with that inspiration? The fun part isn’t copying what you see—it’s taking those trends and making them your own. I’ll walk you through how to translate those looks into your designs, giving them your own twist.

Do you want to design your own knitting charts? Here are four tools for all budgets that you can use to chart your own stitch and colourwork designs.

Learn how to design your first knitting pattern with this comprehensive guide! Discover simple steps, from choosing a pattern category to swatching, and take your design from concept to publication. Perfect for beginner designers!

Learn how to design a two of the most classic sweater necklines - the round neck and the V-neck. In this tutorial, I teach you about how a neckline should fit and key mistakes to avoid. Read more on my knitting pattern design blog!

The knitting pattern design process can be lengthy and complex. Thankfully, there are lots of tools available that simplify the process - and many of them are free. In this blog post, I share 7 free tools you can use at every stage of the knitting pattern design process to help you move through it with more ease.

In this blog post about finding your style as a knitting pattern designer, I’ll share my experiences, insights, and tips to help you find your own signature style. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing style, I hope this guide will inspire and encourage you to lean into what you love and create designs that truly reflect who you are.

There are times when a deadline looms, whether for a sample, a test knit, or a special gift. When that happens, having a solid plan can make all the difference. In this guide, I’ll share some practical tips on how to knit to deadlines without stressing yourself out. We’ll cover how to estimate your knitting time, allocate buffer periods for finishing touches, and stay organised and motivated.

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.

New 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.

As a designer who leans towards visual learning, I understand the power of a well-crafted diagram. Seeing elements of a pattern laid out visually makes complex details a little easier for me to digest. In this guide, we will explore the world of charts, schematics, diagrams, and pattern photos, and talk about how they improve the knitting experience for your customers and ensure that your designs work up just as you envisioned.