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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...

My Favorite Knitting Patterns at First Glance of the Indie GAL 2021

Have you started deciding what you'll be knitting for this year's Indie GAL? The designers for the Indie Gift A-long 2021 have been...