Level Up Your Knitting Patterns: Why Tech Editing is Essential for Professional Patterns
Picture this: You’ve finally finished that intricate lace shawl pattern you’ve been working on for months. You’re so excited to share it with the world! But then… doubt creeps in. Did you accidentally skip a yarn over in the chart? Is there a typo in the stitch count? These little errors can turn a knitter’s dream project […]
What Is a Pattern Test Call? A Guide to Finding and Managing Test Knitters
A good goal for every knitting pattern designer is to publish clear, accurate, and enjoyable patterns that knitters love to make. But with the complexities of knitting instructions, it can be hard to catch every error and ensure a smooth knitting experience for your customers. Often, it just comes down to silly mistakes, unclear wording, […]
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 […]
What is a Style Guide? A Guide to Creating a Cohesive Brand for Your Knitting Patterns
The goal of most knitting patterns designers is to connect with their ideal knitter and actually sell patterns! But with so much competition and noise online, it can be hard to stand out and create a memorable brand so you can attract the right knitters. Today, you’re in luck! I’m going to share one crucial […]