Knitting Pattern Design with a Day Job: Time Management Tips for Busy Designers

Dreaming of designing knitting patterns but struggling to find the time between your 9-to-5, family commitments, and everything else life throws your way? You’re not alone! Many aspiring designers face the challenge of balancing their creative passions with the demands of a busy life. But don’t worry, it is possible to carve out time for your design […]
What is a Yarn Collaboration (and Why Should You Do It)?

In simple terms, a yarn collaboration is a partnership between a knitting designer and a yarn company. This describes a mutually beneficial relationship where the designer creates a pattern specifically designed for the yarn company’s products, and the yarn company promotes the pattern and their yarn. Let’s add a little more depth to that—A yarn […]
The Perfect Time Blocking Strategy for Knitting Designers (Who Also Have a Life!)

Are you a knitting designer struggling to balance your creative passion with the demands of a full-time job and family responsibilities? You’re not alone!
Discover the power of time blocking—a strategy that can help you reclaim your precious hours and boost your productivity. In this post, I’ll share three essential steps to craft a time blocking strategy tailored for busy knitting designers like you.