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Do 'simple' patterns need to be tech edited?
Do accessories need to be tech edited? Absolutely! You never know what kind of silly mistakes you might make.
Aug 31, 20252 min read
How to make a knitting pattern
New to pattern writing and designing? Learn how to make a knitting pattern in 8 steps.
Aug 26, 20255 min read
What schematics can do for you
What is a schematic and why you need one for your patterns.
Jul 31, 20254 min read
What to include on your sales page
Are you unknowingly turning away potential buyers? Here's what to include for a quality product page to sell your patterns with success.
Jul 14, 20254 min read
What is a gauge swatch?
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
Jun 23, 20255 min read
FO - Spooky hat
Finished Object - Spooky Hat. Here's how I adapted the pattern to fit my needs.
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Setting up a Successful pattern test call
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...
May 31, 20254 min read
Prevent knitting injuries
Prevent knitting injuries with these easy exercises.
May 15, 20252 min read
Tech editing vs test knitting
Tech Editing versus Test Knitting. What's the difference and do you need both?
May 5, 20251 min read
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