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On Doing What You Love: An Interview on Life as a Knitwear Designer
On Doing What You Love: An Interview on Life as a Knitwear Designer

My sweet friend, Joy Mumford, interviews me on her YouTube channel about doing what you love, life as a knitwear designer and my tips for anyone wanting to start their own business.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon1 August 2017interview, joy mumford, vlog, knitwear design, doing what you love Comments
Easy Short Rows: How to Knit German Short Rows
Easy Short Rows: How to Knit German Short Rows

Learn how to knit German short rows. They're incredibly easy, neat and comfortable to wear. Even beginners will be able to knit them!

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Clare Mountain-Manipon25 July 2017sock knitting, Socks, gaufre socks, german short rows, Short Rows, Short Row Shaping Comments
What I'm Working On Right Now | July 2017
What I'm Working On Right Now | July 2017

You asked for it - you've got it! Here's a glimpse behind-the-scenes on the knitting patterns I'm working on right now. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be a knitwear designer, you can find out here.

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon18 July 2017fragment tshirt, gaufre socks, shorthand sweater, knitwear design Comments
How to Resize a Knitting Pattern
How to Resize a Knitting Pattern

Do you give up when you see a pattern that doesn't offer your size? There's no need if you know how to resize knitting patterns. In this simple overview, I'll show you how.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon11 July 2017resizing knitting patterns, pattern adjustments, resizing Comments
How to Make Yarn Substitutions
How to Make Yarn Substitutions

When making yarn substitutions, it is important to consider several factors in order to avoid problems. In this article, I share everything to consider as well as some useful tools that will help you.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon4 July 2017Yarn Substitution Comments
How to Knit in the Round Using Magic Loop
How to Knit in the Round Using Magic Loop

This simple and easy-to-follow knitting tutorial will teach you how to knit in the round using the magic loop method. It's a great way to avoid ladders in your work.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon27 June 2017magic loop, Knitting in the round Comments
How is Linen Yarn Made?
How is Linen Yarn Made?

Ever wondered how linen yarn is made? I walk you through the process and suggest two of my favourite linen yarns to use as the warmer months approach.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon23 May 2017Linen, Flax, Sparrow, Lyonesse DK Comments
Knitting Tutorial: How to Knit Judy's Magic Cast-On
Knitting Tutorial: How to Knit Judy's Magic Cast-On

Learn how to knit Judy's Magic Cast-On using this simple tutorial. It's invisible, easy and quick and perfect for toe-up socks or stockinette trims knitted in the round. Learn more about it here!

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Clare Mountain-Manipon16 May 2017Cast Ons, Socks, Knitting in the round Comments
7 Unforgettable Lessons I Learnt from Designing My First Knitting Patterns
7 Unforgettable Lessons I Learnt from Designing My First Knitting Patterns

I've been a knitter for more than half of my life, but have only been releasing knitting patterns for five months. Here are seven lessons I learnt from designing my first knitting patterns...

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon9 May 2017Split Stone, Lovelock, Rilo, Lessons Learnt Comments
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How to Confidently Design Multi-Size Sweater Patterns

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