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Why Circle.so is the Best Membership Platform (in my opinion)

Finding a membership platform that is absolutely perfect is impossible, but in my mind there is one membership platform that stands out.

25 Business Tools for Crochet and Knitting Pattern Designers

Here's a list of 25 business and office tools I use regularly as a knitting pattern designer and business mentor

Herringbone Hygge Pullover Knitting Pattern: Yarn Recommendations

Loving the Herringbone Hygge Pullover knitting pattern but not sure what yarn to use? Continue reading for color recommendations using...

My Favorite Knits for February: All the Heart Knitting Patterns

Of course, today (Valentine's Day) is the stereotypical day for all things hearts and love, but I'm a fan of both any time of the year!...

Featured Knitting Pattern Designer: Carmen (Kam) of Hand Knit by Kam

Join us for the featured designer of the month, Kam, the knitting pattern designer behind Hand Knit by Kam. In this live chat, we talk...

How to Decrease Tech Editing Costs: Your Knitting Pattern Editing Checklist

Wanting to decrease your tech editing costs but still publish high quality knitting patterns? The key is to pre-edit your pattern...

A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Generating New Design Ideas

Struggling to create new ideas that are fun, intriguing, fit your audience, and aren't just another version of something you've already...

Featured Knitting Pattern Designer: Hannah Thiessen of Slow Knitting, By Hand Serial + Hannah Belle

Join us for the first featured designer of the month, Hannah Thiessen, the knitting pattern designer behind Hannah Belle Knits, author of...

A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Collaborating with Indie Yarn Dyers

As a new knitting pattern designer, it's often a dream to think of collaborating yarn dyers. I remember feeling like I'd be a "real"...

5 Things Your Test Knitters Want to Tell You as the Knitting Pattern Designer

As I was collecting information from my Instagram audience about their perspectives and opinions on test knitting and tech editing, I...