In a world where connecting to your ideal customer is vital Instagram is the perfect tool to let your ideal client know you and your business!Whether you’re just starting to […]
Pattern Test process
Pattern Test is an excellent tool in your arsenal when you want to give patterns a trial run before release.If you are a knit designer and if youโre going to […]
Spotlight on: Victoria from Purl Scout Yarns
I have a special guest on the blog today: Victoria from Purl Scout Yarns!Victoria is a dyer located in South Jersey, who infuses her natural dye yarn with her love […]
What to Do During Your Off-Season
We are in our off-season, i.e. that time of year where things start to slow down. If youโre 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 […]