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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 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 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 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…