I was recently asked where I’m heading with my business. I’ve been thinking a lot about that, and I believe I have some early answers! I get hung up in doing what I want because I see so many obstacles that I don’t know how to overcome. Odd coming from someone who gets as idea…
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Blog Series Recap
Blog Series Recap: Obstacles in Knitting I’m not sure what my exact intention was when I started on this blog series back in December of 2015. I set out five topic areas that were bugging me, and I began writing. It turned out that much of what I wanted to discuss couldn’t be covered in…
Devil in Details: Obstacles in Knitting
The typical knitter wants a brief pattern that reveals all the details they need to know in a clear and concise manner. Sounds good, but it isn’t what we can deliver in the current knitting pattern format. I’ve gotten some specific questions to previous posts in this series, which I’ll try to address. Details: Why There Should…
Intent: Obstacles in Knitting
I believe it is the intent of all pattern writers to create a pattern that will allow a knitter to create the item shown. That we all fall short in some manner is probably not news to anyone. I want to look at the how and why we fall short of that intent. I find it easier to…
Momentum: Obstacles in Knitting
Momentum is what we hope for when we start a knitting project is that there will be strong momentum from beginning to completion. Because there rarely is strictly forward momentum, I think it might be useful to look at the things that interfere with the momentum that propels us forward. Initial Momentum Initial momentum is what catapults us…
Obstacles in Knitting
I’ve worked two projects (and am ready to start a third) by other designers. A funny thing happened on the way. It made me think about running into obstacles in knitting. Let Me Explain I have mostly picked up these “foreign” projects to get some relief from knitting that is always related to my business. I have…
