Designer Tips

Listing measurements for your finished object should be accurate to give knitters a starting point to choose sizes and troubleshoot errors during knitting. HOW MEASUREMENTS ARE USED The biggest reason measurements are taken and provided, is to allow the knitters to choose the correct size for them and also make modifications to their preferences. If you do not give them an accurate starting point, then their finished object may come out in the wrong size or proportions than i

Charts versus Written Instructions. Why you should include both.

Unsure of how to design your pattern layout? You've seen plenty of patterns of different styles before, but you just aren't sure how to do it yourself. Let me help you get started! WHERE TO DESIGN There are various places where you can draft and put together a pattern. Many designers use Canva, InDesign, Word, Google Docs. Some options are free, a lot of them you have to pay for. This post will go through the basics of pattern design that can be used in any program. CLARITY T

Why you should use a pattern template and how it differs from a style sheet.

Do accessories need to be tech edited? Absolutely! You never know what kind of silly mistakes you might make.

What is a schematic and why you need one for your patterns.

Are you unknowingly turning away potential buyers? Here's what to include for a quality product page to sell your patterns with success.

There are a lot of reasons why someone may not want to test your pattern, such as poor photos of the finished item, not enough...

Tech Editing versus Test Knitting. What's the difference and do you need both?

Style Sheets - what they are and why you need one. Consistency = Professionalism.

These are some common mistakes I see with measurements and conversions.

Use romance text to help draw people into your pattern, create a connection and gain interest into the piece.

Maybe your current Tech Editor isn't a good fit or it's your first time looking for one. Here are some tips to get started.

Tech editors ensure your patterns are completely error free and ready to be tested and published.

Use this free pre-edit checklist to save time and money with your tech editor!