Tag: knitwear design

  • The Yarn Pantry

    The Yarn Pantry

    It can be very handy to have some yarn always on hand. Whether someone needs a knitted pair of socks or a hat, having ready-to-knit yarn in a cupboard is a blessing. Would you like to know my favorites? Hello everyone! We have a hutch in our home with glass doors. Recently, that hutch became…

  • How I Communicate Matters

    How I Communicate Matters

    Good communication is important to any relationship. The relationship between a tech editor and a designer is no exception. Hello everyone! When I read the testimonial that Sandy Sessler wrote about her experience working with me as her tech editor, I was reminded of the importance of how I communicate with other designers.  As a…

  • Valuing Knitting Pattern Schematics

    Valuing Knitting Pattern Schematics

    Schematics can really set a designer’s knitting pattern apart from the rest in a good way. Though less common, letting knitters view the schematic even before purchase has huge benefits. In this article, I go deeper into the value of creating and sharing the schematic of a knitting pattern. Hello everyone! Numerous components create a…

  • The Style Guide: Creating Harmony Between All Your Knitting Patterns

    The Style Guide: Creating Harmony Between All Your Knitting Patterns

    Do you know what a style guide for knitting patterns is? Do you wonder if it’s truly a valuable document for a designer? Read on to learn more. Hello everyone! Have you ever had a collection of books in a series? Maybe, they are by the same author. In my home, we have such a…