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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if you really need to create your own tutorials? As a knitting pattern designer, I've explored this question head-on, creating my own tutorials as well as linking to others'. In this post, I'll share my experiences and insights on both approaches, exploring why you might want to choose one over the other.
Read MoreFrom embracing project management with Asana to planning and delegation, I'm sharing the plan that will lead me to becoming a more prolific pattern designer in the coming year. Join me as I share the strategies set to transform my approach to knitting pattern design and, hopefully, inspire you on your design journey, too.
Read MoreIn 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 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 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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