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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.…
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Episode 35: Updates and Lisa’s Favorite Books
Lisa gives an update on what’s coming and then shares her favorite knitting/editing-related books. The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit, Kate Atherly Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated Knitting Pattern Essentials: Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear, Sally Melville: Japanese Knitting…
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Episode 33: Grading Myths
Nicky and I chat about Grading, history, how-to’s, and the things we can’t do. For even more on grading, listen to Episode 7. Grading Resoursces: Inclusive Size Resources for Designers – Kim McBrien Evans Sizing With Spreadsheets — Swanky Emu Knits Jill Wolcott Knits Ysolda Teague Craft Yarn Council Size Charts for Purchase, ASTM—American Society…
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Episode 32: Kirsten Jordan
Nicky and I chat with Kirsten Jordan of Perfectly Imperfect Social about our social media profiles; what to do, what not to do, and where to do it. Find Kirsten at: Website Instagram Social media platforms: Instagram.com Facebook.com LinkedIn.com Pinterest.com YouTube.com Email marketing options: Substack.com Mailerlite.com Content ideas websites Quora Answer the Public HubSpot Blog…
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Episode 31: Editing Out-of-the-box Designs
Nicky and I welcome Michelle Hazell, a tech editor from the UK. We talked about how we approach the more challenging editing jobs we see and our overall philosophy of working with independent designers. To reach Michelle Hazell contact her through her website, Stix N String. Links to other things we mentioned: Ravlry Links: Sockmatician’s…
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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…