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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.

New to pattern writing and designing? Learn how to make a knitting pattern in 8 steps.

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.

What is it? What does it do? Do you need to knit one for every pattern? Let's take a deep dive into what a swatch is all about. WHAT IS A SWATCH? It's a simple large piece of knitted fabric that is made from the yarn and needles you plan to use for your project. Your swatch should be at least 5 inches long and 5 inches wide. Anything smaller and you risk getting an incorrect measurement, and therefore may mess up your pattern you are writing or get the wrong finished size of

Finished Object - Spooky Hat. Here's how I adapted the pattern to fit my needs.

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 information provided in the posting, or too many requirements and demands put on the testers. Follow these suggestions to set up a successful pattern test call that knitters will want to join! DON'T MAKE IT TOO SHORT You have to remember that knitters have lives, things come up, and that the larger sizes need more time than the smaller sizes. As a goo

Prevent knitting injuries with these easy exercises.