We are in our off-season, i.e. that time of year where things start to slow down. If you’re a maker, spring or summer can be your off-season.Don’t stress if you […]
The Importance of Pattern Testing
Pattern Testing is essential for a successful pattern release.The test knit process does delay your pattern release, but it helps you find and remediate any issues with your pattern before […]
A lesson about stand out from the others
When you make a living off of your creativity, designing what you love is easy, but creating what will sell is a different story.You need to focus on new and […]
How to get organized as a knit designer
If you are a knit designer, you probably are working from home, and sometimes it’s hard to get organized. Maybe you’re new to the world of working at home, even […]
Dealing with a disappointing customer
A disappointing customer happens. Not everyone will love every pattern you write. Not everyone will like you as a person.Whether someone has insulted your pattern, or your business model, or […]
A Confidence Talk: How to Become a Confident Designer
One of the biggest things holding back pattern release is the lack of a confident designer behind it. In the beginning, I wasn’t a confident designer. I had doubts. I […]
What does it mean to be professional as a knit designer
Be professional as a knit designer and having a professional behavior is crucial if you want to get work and keep on getting work in the knit design business. Writing […]
How to Design your Perfect Product Line
The perfect product line will be one that contains products that will bring profit, that is amazing, and that makes sense to your target market. Part of your job as […]
Tasks to Tackle as a Knit Designer When There’s No Time
I learned that there are determined tasks to tackle that offer the most significant impact when time is limited.As you may know, I have three children and a spouse, my […]