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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 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…
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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 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 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 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…