Kate Atherley generously sent me a copy of her book Pattern Writing for Knit Designers. I had thought about buying it when it came out in 2014, but I wasn’t quite ready to dive into redoing my patterns. Also, since I have a slightly different viewpoint than many designer on what should be included in…
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Pattern Refreshing: My Catalog
I’m embarking on a project pattern refreshing some unsung heroes in my pattern catalog. So much happens after the publication of a design as a pattern that, aside from how how great the original was, it may benefit from pattern refreshing. I have put off even thinking about this for a while because it is a daunting task….
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…
