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My Favorite Knits for January: Cozy, Warm Knitting Patterns

Even though I moved south 2.5 years ago (but hey, we've gotten snow TWICE this year now!), when I think of January, I think of harsh,...

A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Test Knitting: What, Why, and How Pattern Testing Works

When you've finished writing your knitting pattern, you've only finished the first step of the process. Often the following steps, where...

Weekly Knit Chit Chat: Hang Out & Chat with a Knitting Pattern Designer Each Week

Do you like to hang out and interact with fellow knitters? Do you enjoy casual conversation that is always sprinkled with knitting chat?...

A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Tech Editing: What, Why, and How Pattern Tech Editing Works

When you've finished writing your knitting pattern, you've only finished the first step of the process. Often the following steps, where...

January Knitting Pattern Releases: A Throwback

I'm not releasing any new knitting patterns this month, so I thought it'd be fun to pop in and share some “throwbacks” with you to...

Knitting Tech Editor vs Test Knitters: Why Do I Need Both for My Knitting Patterns?

When you've finished writing your knitting pattern, you've only finished the first step of the process. Often the following steps, where...

Design Circle Meets Fasten Off Yarn Along

The Design Circle, a community I created for knit and crochet pattern designers eager to connect, learn, and grow their businesses; is...

Design Circle Meets Indie GAL

The Design Circle, a community I created for knit and crochet pattern designers eager to connect, learn, and grow their businesses; is...

My Favorite Sock Knitting Patterns in the Indie GAL

I've been wanting to add more hand knit socks to my wardrobe, but I'm also super in love with DK weight yarn, so I decided to scan the...

My Favorite Simple DK Weight Sweaters in the Indie GAL

I've been wanting to add more hand knit sweaters, pullovers, and cardigans to my wardrobe, but I'm also super in love with DK weight...