How often do you dream about designing a sweater pattern but push the idea aside because it seems impossible? Sweater design isn’t as complex and overwhelming as it may seem. In this blog post, I will share how YOU can get started on your first sweater design today.
Read MoreMy student, Jill Thompson Beach of Beach House Knits, designed her very first pullover pattern last year inside of Sweater Design School. In this interview, she shares the highs, lows and lessons learned along the way as she designed her beautiful Holloway sweater. There are so many fantastic insights and resources that Jill generously shares, so if you’re thinking of designing your first pullover, make sure you read this first!
Read MoreYou want to design your first sweater pattern, but how do you figure out what to do next? In this blog post, I explain why a good understanding of sweater construction is often the missing piece for many new sweater designers, as well as how you can learn more about garment construction to support you in your sweater design journey.
Read MoreDesigning a sweater pattern is a wonderful milestone in any new knitting pattern designer’s career, but how do you know if you’re ready to take on the challenge? In this blog post, I share three ways that you can prepare yourself for designing your first sweater pattern. You might even be surprised to find that you’re already prepared!
Read MoreThere’s something about designing sweaters that puts the fear in every new knitting pattern designer. So many calculations! So much grading! Am I even ready for this?! It’s understandable that you feel nervous about tackling a sweater design! But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not ready yet. In this blog post, I’m going to share three indicators that suggest you are ready to design your first sweater pattern.
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