Happy Friday! Just wanted to quickly address something I've had a few questions about recently - my Patreon page.⠀
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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.⠀
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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.⠀
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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.⠀
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Thanks to all who have inquired. I truly appreciate the support! ⠀
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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⠀
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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.⠀
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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 😑 ⠀
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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! ⠀
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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!⠀
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🎉 Giveaway! 🎉⠀
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To (belatedly) celebrate the two patterns of mine that were published by @knit_picks while I was away on maternity leave, I’m giving away two copies of the collection eBook!⠀
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“Outrageous Insteps” contains 18 beautiful sock patterns. It would make a great addition to any sock knitter's library!
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There are TWO chances to win this awesome prize, so make sure you enter on Facebook and Instagram to increase your chances of winning.⠀
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Here's how to enter here on IG:⠀ ✅ Follow @Kniterations on Instagram⠀ ✅ Leave a comment on this photo (tell me who you'd knit either pattern for, or what #knitpicks yarns and colours you'd use, anything at all!)⠀
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Check out the Kniterations facebook page (link in bio) for another way to win.⠀
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Contest closes this Thursday, August 29th at midnight and winners will be announced the following day. (Giveaway is in no way affiliated with/endorsed by Instagram)⠀
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Good luck and happy knitting!⠀
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