Tag: knitwear design
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Faith’s Fancy Little Feet
Fresh off the needles is a sunny yellow pair of children’s socks. I designed the pattern I used. A Peasant heel, naturally dyed yarn, and knitting cables with no cable needle are a few reasons I enjoyed making these socks. Read below for information on my newest project. Yarn: Fingering weight Note: I naturally dyed the…
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Coffee & Final Checks
In the last year, I’ve discussed various topics related to the process of tech editing knitting patterns. Unfortunately, I realized I haven’t touched on one of the last, but valuable, phases offered to all those whose patterns I tech edit. Let me introduce you to the Final Check! Hello everyone! This lovely October morning, I…
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Finding My Editing Style
Fellow tech editors have discussed their favorite types of knitting patterns to tech edit. Sometimes, this is referred to as a tech editor’s style. In this post, I share about the types of knitting patterns that make me jump with excitement when I open my email inbox for tech editing. Hello everyone! I love tech…
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It Fits: Size XS to 5XL
In the last couple years, I’ve been growing in my knowledge of creating a knitting pattern that will fit all the included sizes consistently the same way. This article shares points I’ve learned. Hello everyone! When you purchase a knitting pattern, likely, you pick the size that best correlates to your body measurements, or the…
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Practical Gloves for Dad
My dad requested a handknit from me. He requested a pair of fingerless gloves. This post shares all about these gloves. Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: This was my own design based upon what I learned designing and knitting a previous pair of fingerless gloves. Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) and…
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Swatching Tips I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
In this article, I’ve documented 11 points that I wish I knew before I knit my first swatch. Knowing these tips 10 years ago would have helped me avoid much wasted time, frustration, and ill-fitting knitting projects. Hello everyone! As a knitter, there’s a very crucial task that occurs often in my life. Unfortunately, I…
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Gloves for Mom
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette Green/Clover Red/Autumn Heather White/White Pattern: My own design Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered Me: My dad had requested a pair of fingerless gloves. He is very handy. From typing for his job to his various outside tasks, he keeps busy with his hands.…
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It’s Time to Tech Edit
When is the best time to send a knitting pattern to be tech edited? This article gets into the nitty gritty of that question. Hello everyone! If you are in the middle of designing a knitting pattern, congratulations! You may be wondering, “When should I send my pattern to the tech editor?” Let me explain…
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Measure Thrice, Knit Once
Understanding the various measurements that can be in a knitting pattern is crucial to getting good fit. The article explains 3 common types of measurements a knitting pattern can contain. Hello everyone! You don’t need me to tell you a knitting pattern is full of measurements. Often, we work to create a garment or accessory…
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2 Stitch Counts in Every Row/ Round
The math involved in designing a knitting pattern can be quite detailed. In this article, I explain the 2 stitch counts that every row/ round of a knitting pattern has. Hello everyone! When designing a knitting pattern, technically, every row/round of a knitting pattern has 2 stitch counts! Being able to identify these 2 stitch…