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Category: Crochet Designer

  • Episode 50: Saving $ on Editing

    Check spelling Double check your abbreviations. Make sure that you are consistent with their use and that all abbreviations are in your glossary. Double check notions to ensure that if it’s mentioned in the pattern, it’s listed. Give yourself some time and then double check your numbers. Do stitch/row counts create size suggested. Check that…

  • Episode 49: Stephan Browne-Blackman

    I had a wonderful time talking with Stephan Browne-Blackman of Steph Made That. He’s a new crochet and knit designer with amazingly creative ideas. Steph is new, but well worth keeping an eye on. To find Stephan: Instagram YouTube Ravelry Pinterest Mentioned by Stephan: TL Yarncrafts Intsagram        

  • Episode 48: Sizes and Schematics

    I share a little about sizing information that should be included on your pattern. Grading Resoursces: Inclusive Size Resources for Designers – Kim McBrien Evans Sizing With Spreadsheets — Swanky Emu Knits Jill Wolcott Knits Ysolda Teague Craft Yarn Council Woolly Wormhead Size Charts for Purchase, ASTM—American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Tables for…

  • Episode 46: The Supply List

    I take a dive (can’t say it’s deep) into what should go into your supply list on your pattern. Resources The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make, by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, by Kate Atherly TKGA Pattern Writing…

  • Episode 40: The Process of Design and Pattern Writing

    What steps does one go through to write a pattern? How do you go from idea to selling so that others can make your design? I look at some steps involved in the process of Design and Pattern Writing. Here are some resources that I found that might help you: How to Design Your First…

  • Episode 38: Exploring the Creative Process

    I explore ways to boost and view the creative process and how it applies to fiber design. I also look at my own struggle with creativity and how in recent months I have worked to improve it. ​6 Techniques to Boost Your Creativity 16 Techniques for Creativity Stages of the Creative Process How to Improve…

  • Episode 36: Imposter Syndrome

    Oops! In my rush to create multiple episodes, I accidentally published this one early. I’m leaving for my trip in a few weeks and I’m just trying to get ahead of the curve. Well, I guess now I’m really ahead, LOL. We all feel it sometimes, or at least I do. I look at my own…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…