Tips from your Tech Editor: Cast-on VS. Cast on

Are you a knitting designer seeking to take your writing to the next level and establish better communication with fellow yarn enthusiasts? If so, you’ve likely encountered the subtle yet essential difference between “cast-on” and “cast on” in knitting patterns and instructions. This minor grammatical READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Share Detailed Photos

When submitting your pattern to your tech editor, remember that clear and detailed photos can significantly streamline the editing process. Even if your photos are not the final shots you plan to use for your design, they play a crucial role in helping your tech READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Creating Pattern Templates

Are you interested in enhancing your pattern writing accuracy? Look no further! The key to achieving this goal is to establish a pattern style sheet and craft customised templates that align with your creative vision. These straightforward steps help to maintain pattern consistency across your READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Embrace Feedback and Corrections

Embracing Feedback and Corrections – Are you a passionate knitting pattern designer who’s poured your time, heart, and soul into creating the perfect design? If so, you know that the journey from inspiration to a polished pattern can be both rewarding and challenging. One aspect READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Provide Comprehensive Yarn Information

Provide Comprehensive Yarn Information – When sharing your knitting pattern with the crafting community, it’s essential to provide comprehensive yarn information. Whether you’ve been fortunate enough to receive yarn support for your splendid creation or not, this step is crucial in empowering knitters to make READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Open and Honest Communication

Open and Honest Communication – As a pattern designer, you’re a creative genius, crafting unique and beautiful designs that captivate knitters. But behind every stunning pattern lies a crucial collaborator – your tech editor. They are the unsung heroes who help refine your work, making READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: Rows and Rounds in Patterns

Rows and Rounds in Patterns – Knitting is not just a craft; it’s a therapeutic journey filled with creativity and endless possibilities. However, amidst the colourful yarn and intricate stitches, there’s one aspect of pattern language that can sometimes trip up even the most experienced READ MORE

Tips from your Tech Editor: The Power of Abbreviations and Glossaries

The Power of Abbreviations and Glossaries – Knitting is not just a craft; it’s a vibrant and inclusive community where creativity thrives, and knowledge is shared. In this close-knit world of yarn and needles, one of the common questions we often encounter is, “What does READ MORE

4 Common Mistakes When Handling Customer Feedback for Knitting Patterns

Designing knitting patterns requires dedication and creativity, and it’s not uncommon to encounter negative feedback along the way. Instead of dwelling on those moments, it’s essential to turn them into opportunities for growth. In this blog post, we’ll explore four common mistakes that designers make READ MORE