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Morning, designer friends! My October Designer Newsletter went out this morning, and this month I'm talking about listing yarn requirements in your patterns. . This is something that seems like it would be straight forward, but often contains errors and inconsistencies. In the newsletter, I go over what to include in the yarn section of your pattern, discuss some of the most common mistakes I see, and address some additional challenges you may encounter. . If you're not on my mailing list... number one, how dare you (kidding! But zero apologies for the Office reference). In all seriousness, if you're not on my mailing list but are interested in reading more, I've created an accompanying blog post with all the information (link in bio). . If topics like this interest you, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out next month! The newsletter also contains my tech editing availability and is the best way to make sure you don't miss out on securing a tech editing spot. You can find the signup link in my bio. . . . #kniterations #twitter #patreon #kofi #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #techeditor #techediting #lifeofatecheditor #techeditorforhire #techeditorsofinstagram #designernewsletter #thegrindisreal #selfemployed #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #solopreneur #wednesdaywisdom #throwbackthursday #followfriday #fridayintroductions #ravelry #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knittersofinstagram

Time for a weekly throwback, this time to one of my all-time favourite designs, the Little Hearts Ease mitts! This sample of this one is another FO I’ve just about completely worn out. This pattern is such a quick knit that I think I’ll try to whip up another pair for myself for this winter.⠀ .⠀ This pattern is a great first colourwork project for anyone interested in taking the plunge into stranded knitting, and is great for using up scraps!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Yarn is @briggslittle Heritage in Light Maroon (from @mercersmarine) and Light Grey (from @castoncastoffnl). Pattern is available in my Ravelry shop (link in bio).⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #littleheartseasemitts #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #knittingpattern #castoncastoff #castoncastoffnl #briggsandlittle #throwbackthursday #tbt #scraphappy #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #strandedcolourwork #patreon #kofi #knitsharelove #knitallthethings #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knitspo #ravelry

I try very hard not to work on the weekends but this week it could not be avoided. My son had a severe allergic reaction on Monday so I spent much of the day in the emergency room. He’s fine, but he gave us a fright and the rest of my week just wasn’t as productive as I would have liked.⠀ .⠀ That said, I didn’t want the weekend to go by without opening up some additional tech editing spots. I’ve been slowly expanding my schedule as I adjust to working mom life and I’m pleased to say that I am now able to take on a few new clients!⠀ .⠀ I am a Computer Science graduate and have been working as a tech editor since 2016. In addition to the obvious problem-solving and math skills that follow from my technical background, I am a detail-oriented perfectionist with a keen eye for consistency. I have also completed Joeli Kelly’s Learn to Tech Edit course, which has given me a lot of skills specific to editing knitting patterns.⠀ .⠀ My philosophy:⠀ ✨Your work reflects on you, and your reputation is important.✨ I can help you feel confident that you are providing the best possible product to your customers; they will learn to love and trust the quality of your patterns.⠀ ✨Self-published doesn’t mean unprofessional.✨I can help you put yourself on a level playing field with designers who publish professionally through 3rd party publications.⠀ ✨It is impossible to effectively edit one’s own work.✨ I work with you to make your pattern as consistent and error-free as possible. I check all math and grammar, make suggestions about style and consistency, ensure all charts and schematics are accurate and identify any layout issues. ⠀ ✨First impressions are the most lasting.✨ New designers who start off professionally will be viewed as professional.⠀ ✨Your patterns are unique.✨ I can help you hone your pattern-writing style and produce consistent patterns that will be recognizable as yours.⠀ .⠀ So, designers! If you are looking for a detail-oriented tech editor to help polish your next pattern in preparation for test knitting or publication, get in touch (via the link in my bio or the form on my website). I love working with both new and experienced designers. Spaces are limited.

Here's another #tbt to one of my very first patterns... the Avalon socks, released in 2016.⠀ .⠀ I really need to knit up a new sample of these and take some better photos. My original sample was worn completely out because I didn't take them off, and then I knit up a second sample and ended up gifting them to my step mother (she is very knit worthy and also wore them to death)... these socks are just too awesome to leave sitting around in pristine condition!⠀ .⠀ My favourite feature of these is the ribbing. It just gives them such a nice, snug fit without stretching out and getting loose like some hand knit socks have a tendency to do. And they work great without the striping/contrasting heel/toe, too. They're just a really great basic, ribbed sock.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ This pattern, like all my self-published designs, is available for purchase in my @hi.ravelry shop (link in bio).⠀ .⠀ #avalonsocks #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #knittingpattern #throwbackthursday #sockknitting #sockknitter #handknitsocks #sockknittersofinstagram #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knitspo

Happy Friday! Just wanted to quickly address something I've had a few questions about recently - my Patreon page.⠀ .⠀ I've had billing paused for a while as I don't want to charge Fan Club tier patrons on months when I am unable to offer all the promised rewards. I am still in the planning stages of getting the design side of my business back up and running so it'll be a couple of months before I have new patterns to offer.⠀ .⠀ However, pausing billing means I also miss out on lower tier pledges, even though those patrons don't receive pattern rewards. For example, there are patrons who generously pledge $1 or $2 a month without expecting patterns in return. When I pause billing, it pauses those pledges as well as the ones tied to pattern rewards.⠀ .⠀ All this to say... billing will remain paused while I'm working on a solution. Patreon is such a great way for artists to earn guaranteed monthly income from fans of their work, but I have to make sure I am able to deliver what I promise.⠀ .⠀ Thanks to all who have inquired. I truly appreciate the support! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Designs pictured from L to R:⠀ Top row: Corner Brook shawl, Avalon socks, In a Fog mitts⠀ Middle row: Intercoastal hat, Rowe baby blanket, Sleet hat⠀ Bottom row: Little Heart's Ease mitts, Birchy Lake cowl, Chance Cove shawl⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #thegrindisreal #selfemployed #creativeentrepreneur #solopreneur #shawlknitting #knitalltheshawls #sockknitting #knittersoftheworld #knits #instaknit #knittinglove #knitspo #patreon #cornerbrookshawl #avalonsocks #inafogmitts #intercoastalhat #rowebabyblanket #sleethat #littleheartseasemitts #birchylakecowl #chancecoveshawl

Here's a little #tbt for you. The first pattern I ever published... the Bertha tea cozy. Way back in 2012 (!!). This was long before I had thought seriously of becoming a "designer", although I guess technically one becomes a designer as soon as one designs something. 🤷⠀ .⠀ This one came about when I was trying to find a cozy pattern for a cylindrical, french-press-shaped tea pot I had. Spoiler alert: I couldn't find one. This is how most of my patterns have come about (especially the early ones); I had an idea for something that I wanted to knit and couldn't find a pattern that exactly fit the vision in my head, so I made one myself.⠀ .⠀ I now have 36 published patterns. Lot of people will tell you there's nothing new in knitting, but I seem to keep wanting to knit things that don't exist yet!⠀ .⠀ All my patterns are available on Ravelry (link in bio).⠀ .⠀ .⠀ The sample for this one was knit in @spudandchloe (now @blueskyfibers) Sweater Worsted. I wanted cotton for absorption/washability b/c of potential tea spillage.⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #knittingpattern #spudandchloe #blueskyfibers #berthateacozy #throwbackthursday #knitting #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knitspo

Designers! If you watch my stories you may have seen that I've been adding links to my past designer newsletter topics so that you can have them all in one easy place for reference (without having to leave IG).⠀ .⠀ Well it looks like a couple of them never did make it to Instagram. So for completeness, I'm posting graphics here for the two that were missed so that I can link them up (swipe to see the ones that were missing).⠀ .⠀ There's now a link in my bio to a dedicated "Designer Resource" page on my website, which contains a directory of past newsletter topics and PDF resources I've created, and you will soon be able to check my story highlights for a quick overview.⠀ .⠀ Let me know if you have any questions, or if there are any particular topics you'd like me to cover in the future!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #techeditor #techediting #lifeofatecheditor #techeditorforhire #techeditorsofinstagram #thegrindisreal #selfemployed #entrepreneurlifestyle #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #workfromanywhere #solopreneur #techeditingtuesday

***Promo has ended!*** . Thank you so much for your warm response to my Red Cliff cowl pattern! Just a reminder that the 15% off coupon code expires TONIGHT at midnight PDT. ⠀ .⠀ Check out the link in my bio + use coupon code REDCLIFF to purchase on Ravelry!⠀ .⠀ Have a great weekend!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #redcliffcowl #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #newknittingpattern #knittingpattern #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #tukuwool #knitting #knitsharelove #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittinglove #knitspo

Word! My September Designer Newsletter went out this morning. In it I discuss my return to work and how I have been setting boundaries in an effort to maximize my efficiency and minimize both the amount of time spent on admin tasks AND the personal/family time spent distracted by work.⠀ .⠀ The big takeaways: ⠀ 🔥I do not have to be constantly available on every platform to provide good customer service⠀ 🔥 Setting clear expectations, and meeting them, is paramount⠀ 🔥 Eliminating distractions is a great way to boost productivity⠀ 🔥 I used to waste a lot of time 😑 ⠀ .⠀ For those not on my mailing list, I've created an accompanying blog post (link in bio) so head over there for a read if this topic interests you! ⠀ .⠀ If you're a knitwear designer, or interested in becoming one, be sure to sign up for my newsletter (link *also* in bio) to have monthly tips (and my editing availability) delivered to your inbox monthly. I've only got a handful of tech editing spots left for September, so get in touch ASAP if you'd like to reserve one!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #techeditor #techediting #lifeofatecheditor #techeditorforhire #techeditorsofinstagram #thegrindisreal #selfemployed #entrepreneurlifestyle #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #workfromanywhere #solopreneur

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