I always have to giggle when I hear people mentioning that pattern writing is easy and how it can quickly be done. I think even think as designers we forget half the stuff we do to make our patterns a success. So I thought it would be fun to put a list together of just a “few” thangs we designers do to not only create the perfect pattern, but make sure it’s a hit!
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HOW TO MODIFY KNIT PATTERNS: PART 1 - FINDING YOUR BODY SHAPE
Knitting, Knitting Tips8 CommentsWith the conversation popping up more and more about size inclusivity in patterns, I wanted to create a 3 part series of blog posts on different ways how you can alter a pattern to fit better to your body shape.
The best part about knitting and crocheting is the simple fact that you can take out or add anything from a pattern to tailor it to your body. All of our bodies are shaped differently, which means that what may work for the designer, may not work for you. I like to think of patterns as blue prints that I can edit and make changes too - and you should too!
5 Quick Tips to Going with the Flow of Knitwear Design - The Bombshell Crop Top: Collab with KenYarn
Knitting, Small Biz Tips1 CommentBack in April-ish of last year, Jake from KenYarn sent me a message asking if I would like to do a collab with his company and his hand dyed yarn. I immediately said yes, and that’s where the Bombshell Crop Top came from.