Category: Knit Designer

  • Episode 47: Gary Boston

    This month I talk with Gary Boston, another avid Aids Lifecycle supporter and budding knit designer. Here about his Aids Lifecycle and design journey. Gary’s Designs on Ravelry Gary’s Ravelry Group, KAL’s and CAL’s are run here Gary’s Instagram: @‌gary_knits_gary_rides @‌Destash4Good My AIDS/Lifecycle Page End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage Thank you, Gary, for teaching…

  • 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 45: Eli Saetnan

    I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity. Email Ko-fi Patterns on Ravelry My Aids LifeCycle fundraising page Aids LifeCycle: to learn more about the ride I also have a blog, where I’ve written about why I do the ride among other things

  • Episode 43: Paul Haesemeyer

    We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience! ‌Links to Paul: Instagram: @‌paul.haze30 Website To sign up for newsletter Links from Paul Pace yarn Article on Modern Daily Knitting The common sheep breed is known as the Latvian Blackface. These local sheep begin to appear in the mid-19th century and were improved by…

  • 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 39: Jacky Doyle

    I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She’s a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting and Cables. Ravelry Instagram: @‌snowflakefibrearts Facebook

  • 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 37: Clare of Sister Mountain

    Today I talk with Clare of Sister Mountain. She is a knitwear designer and she teaches the Sweater Design Workshop. To find Clare: Website Contact To find her classes Leave a comment and let me know what you thought of this episode, ask a question that might become a future episode, or make a suggestion.…

  • 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 34: Wolf Graf

    Nicky and I chat with Wolf Graf. This man has more knitting and sewing expertise than should be humanly possible and a philosophy of sharing that you won’t want to miss! Social media Accounts: Ravelry: MischiefGrafter Instagram: mischievousgrafter youTube: Mischievous Grafter Crafts People we talked about: Hunter Hammersen: Instagram , Website Alice Starmore, Tudor Roses…