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Episode 30: Paul Haesemeyer
Nicky and I had a wonderful chat with Paul Haesemeyer, theater costumer and knitwear designer from Canada. We talked about how being a knitter influences his theater work and vice versa. Where you can find Paul and his work: Ravelry Instagram Paul’s website The bag Paul mentioned knitting boulevard bag by Lily Kate France: please […]
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Episode 29: AI and Pattern Writing
Nicky and I took a bit of a dive into how AI works and if it could write knitting or crochet patterns. What we found was both helpful and hilarious. Writing related AI websites Prowritingaid.com Jasper for long-form content AI for copy writing Anyword for assisting you with writing Sudowrite for fiction Writesonic for GPT-4 […]
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Episode 28: Helene Dehmer, Happy Go Knitty
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Helene Dehmer from Happy Go Knitty, a popular indie dyer in New Zealand about her dye processes and working collaborations with designers. Check out her web site and her instagram for tons of inspiration. Instagram: @happygoknitty Email: helene at happygoknitty dot co dot nz Website: happygoknitty.co.nz Ombre […]
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Episode 27: Accessibility and Announcements
Nicky Jensen and I make a big announcement and talk accessibility in pattern writing. Knitting Design | Ontario | Handknits & Hygge Ravelry: Accessible Patterns Group Writing Accessible Patterns for the Blind and Print Challenged – Etsy Canada Stitchmastery – Software tools for knitters Digits & Treads online magazine Removing Barriers in Written Craft Patterns […]
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Episode 26: Julie and Paul Monk/Harnie Hoolies Designs
Today we are talking with designer and indie dyers Julie and Paul Monk of Harnie Hoolie’s Designs, Indie Dyer’s and knitwear designer. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the markets or other exciting things Harnie Hoolie’s Designs is up to, scroll to the bottom of their homepage and sign up to […]
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Episode 25: Tech Tools
I discuss the software used by designers and tech editors, sharing my knowledge and research into what works and what doesn’t. Text Editors Word ($6 to $22 per month billed annually for suite), Microsoft Office 365 Google Docs Pages Math/Number crunchers Excel Google Sheets Numbers Document Layout InDesign (20.99 per mth/ or 54.99 per mth […]
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Episode 24: Nicky Jensen
Talking with Nicky Jensen, tech editor and designer in both knit and crochet. Nicky lives and works in Ontario, Canada. Nicky’s Website Instagram Removing Barriers in Written Craft Patterns, accessibility article Blue Jay Sweater Cinnamon Hearts Sweater Knit Picks Independent Designer Program Tech Editor Hub Group on Facebook, designers can connect with tech editors, and […]
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Episode 23: Updates and What a Tech Editor can do!
There are a lot of changes with the podcast for 2023. First, a slight change of name. We realized fairly quickly last year that we had unintentionally left out the Crochet designers when we named the podcast. So, starting now, the name is “Craft. Design. Edit. Sleep. Repeat.” It might take a few days to […]
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Episode 22: Techniques, Socks 1.0
Lisa and Tiffany talk all things socks: how to knit or crochet them, and how to write that into patterns. We are going on a bit of a break and doing some planning for next year. There will be no new episodes in December or January, but we will be back on February 7, 2023 […]
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Episode 21: Asia Martinez
Tiffany and Lisa talk with new Tunisian Crochet designer, Asia Martinez, from Florida. She also makes beautiful stitch markers and 3D printed stitch marker boxes. Where you can find Asia: IG: YarnFixation Etsy Ravelry Patterns in We Crochet Mommy & Me Ezra Cable Pullover pattern eBook Honeycomb Tunisian Top pattern eBook Other people mentioned: Laroo […]