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Happy new year! My January Designer Newsletter went out this morning, and in it I included a roundup of all the previous topics I’ve covered. I hope having all these resources linked in one place will be helpful. If you're not signed up, you can click the link in my profile to see the accompanying blog post. A few highlights:⠀ .⠀ ✔️ Top 10 pattern mistakes and how to avoid them⠀ ✔️ Writing patterns with both charts and written instructions⠀ ✔️ 10 Apps to help streamline your design workflow⠀ .⠀ This will be my last newsletter for a little while. As many of you know, I'm going on maternity leave starting next week. I’ll be back with brand new content in April or May, so if you have suggestions for future newsletters, please send them along at any time!⠀ .⠀ Happy knitting!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #techeditor #techediting #lifeofatecheditor #techeditorforhire #techeditorsofinstagram

***Promo has ended*** . Last chance to get 15% off the Daya headband pattern! Coupon code DAYA expires tonight at midnight PST. Click the link in my profile to download your copy!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram⠀ #newknittingpattern #knittingpattern #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #dayaheadband #knitpicks #knit_picks #knitpickstuffpuff #giftknitting #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits

Hopping on the bandwagon and posting my #topnine on my final work day (😱) of 2018! . 2018 was an incredible year of growth for my business and I owe it all to this community. Every like, comment, and pm means the world to me. 🙏 . Looks like my #whitecapsocks and #wreckhousecowl got lots of love! Pictured: . 💕Top row (L to R): Whitecap socks, Corner Brook shawl, Wreckhouse hat 💕Middle row (L to R): Frost mittens, Wreckhouse cowl, Whitecap socks (!!) 💕Bottom row (L to R): Whitecap socks (!!!), Avalon socks, Wreckhouse cowl . . . #kniterations #twitter #topnine2018 #knitdesign #knitweardesign #cornerbrookshawl #wreckhousehat #frostmittens #avalonsocks

***Promo has ended*** . Hi all! I'm happy to announce that I am re-releasing the Daya headband pattern this week as an individual Ravelry download, just in time for that last minute gift knitting! Get 15% off until Saturday at midnight PST with coupon code DAYA (link in profile).⠀ .⠀ This pattern was originally published in the @knit_picks Under 200 collection back in 2016. It's been converted to my standard pattern template and is now available as an individual PDF download on Ravelry. This super bulky weight headband can be knit in an hour, making it a great gift knit!⠀ .⠀ The pattern is free for Fan Club tier patrons (your December reward!). To check out my Patreon page or sign up for my mailing list (and get 25% off all future pattern releases), click the link in my profile. ⠀ .⠀ Happy knitting!!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #dayaheadband #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram

My December Designer Newsletter went out yesterday, and in it I talked about some newer and lesser-known features of Ravelry Pro that I find useful as a designer:⠀ .⠀ ✔️Using a PayPal micropayments account to save on PayPal fees⠀ ✔️Linking test knitters' projects to a pattern before it is published⠀ ✔️A few new features in the "promotions" section that make them even more customizable than before (I didn't think that was possible, either!)⠀ .⠀ If you missed the newsletter, I've shared all the information in a blog post on my website (link in profile). Be sure to sign up (link also in profile) so you don't miss out next month!⠀ .⠀ I also shared my tech editing availability for the rest of December/first two weeks of January, so be sure to get in touch if you've got a pattern in need of editing! Spots always fill up in advance, and I expect that to be the case even more so than usual this time. 😉⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ @hi.ravelry #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #techeditor #techediting #lifeofatecheditor #techeditorforhire #techeditorsofinstagram #thegrindisreal #selfemployed #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #wednesdaywisdom #knitsharelove #knitknitknit #knitoholic #knitlife #knitlove #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram

***Promo has ended*** . ✨ New pattern release! ✨⠀ .⠀ My Red Cliff mitten pattern is now live on Ravelry, and 15% off all weekend! Click the link in my profile + use coupon code red-cliff-mittens at checkout to get your copy.⠀ .⠀ 💥Patrons! This is your November pattern reward, so be sure to head over to Patreon and snag your free copy.⠀ 💥Newsletter subscribers! There was a problem with the coupon codes not appearing in the first email I sent out last night. I just sent out a second email that should contain your code (🤞🤞🤞). Let me know if you have any trouble redeeming!⠀ .⠀ This is one of my favourite designs in a while. Here are a few of my favourite features:⠀ .⠀ ✔️Fingering weight yarn makes them lightweight but still very warm⠀ ✔️Bold, geometric colourwork pattern that looks great in highly contrasting colours (as pictured) but would also work in a more subtle colour combination. I'm dying to see what these would look like in a self-striping sock yarn paired with a solid!⠀ ✔️Thumb gusset = great fit⠀ ✔️Available in 4 sizes ⠀ .⠀ Some chart-reading experience is recommended, as this pattern uses multiple charts simultaneously. 🌶️🌶️🌶️⠀ .⠀ I love seeing your WIP and FO photos, so be sure to tag me @kniterations and use hashtag #redcliffmittens!⠀ .⠀ The sample was knit in @tukuwool Fingering from @castoncastoffnl in "Hohka" and "Auri". A little birdie told me they just got a new shipment of this stunning yarn, with lots of colours to choose from!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #newknittingpattern #knittingpattern #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #tukuwool #castoncastoff #castoncastoffnl #wool #lovewool #knitallthethings #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #ravelry

The Indie Design Gift-A-Long runs until the end of December, but today's the last day of the pattern sale!⠀ .⠀ Use coupon code giftalong2018 at checkout to get 25% off thousands of patterns (6113, to be exact) by hundreds of indie designers (349, actually!) on Ravelry (including 20 offerings by yours truly). Wondering which patterns are included? Click the link in my profile to check out the GAL group on Ravelry where you can find all the info.⠀ .⠀ Looking forward to knitting along with everyone all month long!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #gal2018 #giftalong2018 #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram

Pattern feature: the Corner Brook shawl.⠀ .⠀ This shawl pattern was published in January 2017 and is my best selling pattern to date. I couldn't not include it in my GAL sale bundle!⠀ .⠀ About the pattern:⠀ "Growing from the centre outward, decreasingly wide stripes of simple lace and plush garter stitch alternate to form this cozy square shawl. Knit in a worsted weight yarn, this is an impressive piece with a surprisingly simple construction. Wear it over a coat as the ultimate cold weather fashion accessory, or snuggle up underneath its significant size at home."⠀ .⠀ Finished size: 122 cm/48” square, after blocking⠀ Yarn required: 1206 m/1320 yd worsted weight yarn⠀ .⠀ Reminder: While the GAL continues to the end of December, the sale only lasts a week. Be sure to checkout before midnight EST on November 29th (that's tomorrow!!) to get 25% off with coupon code giftalong2018!⠀ .⠀ #gal2018 #giftalong2018 #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #cornerbrookshawl

So I missed the #sharethelove prompt by a day, but one of my favourite things about the Indie Design Gift-A-Long is the overwhelming sense of community and support from knitters and designers alike. So I'm going to do it today. :) Scroll through to see some of the beautiful sale patterns that caught my eye (all 25% off until Thursday night)!⠀ .⠀ Page 1: Garments! Clockwise from the top left: Alpine Valley by @christallittlek, Veronika by @soveryshannon, Journeyer by @bluepeninsula, and Hiplee by @neulisti.⠀ .⠀ Page 2: Shawls! Clockwise from the top left: Loop by @casapinka, Blaise by @ambahobrien, Super Asymmetry by @maryannarella, and Colourful Geometry by @pipaknits.⠀ .⠀ Page 3: Baby! Clockwise from the top left: Timberline by Sarah Cooke (I couldn't find Sarah on IG - please tag in the comments if you can!), Honey Pie by @froginette, Ethan the Aviator by @danskknit, and Elwood by @vangyknits.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #gal2018 #giftalong2018 #kniterations #twitter #knitdesign #knitdesigner #knitweardesign #knitweardesigner #knitweardesigners #knitweardesignersofinstagram #patternsale #knittingpatternsale #knitsharelove #alwaysknitting #knitknitknit #knitfastdiewarm #knitoholic #knitallthethings #knitlife #knitspiration #knitlove #knittinginspiration #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #knits #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #instaknit #knittersofinstagram

Recent Posts

January Designer Newsletter: Designer Resource Roundup
Pattern re-release: Daya
December Designer Newsletter: Ravelry Pro – Beyond the basics
Pattern release: Red Cliff Mittens
November Designer Newsletter: Indie Design Gift-A-Long (GAL) 2018!

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