What steps does one go through to write a pattern? How do you go from idea to selling so that others can make your design? I look at some steps involved in the process of Design and Pattern Writing.

I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She’s a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting.

I explore ways to boost and view the creative process and how it applies to fiber design. I also look at my own struggle with creativity and how in recent months I have worked to improve it.

Today I talk with Clare of Sister Mountain. She is a knitwear designer and she teaches the Sweater Design Workshop.

We all feel it sometimes, or at least I do. I look at my own feelings of imposter syndrome and talk about how I handle it.

Lisa gives an update on what’s coming and then shares her favorite knitting/editing-related books.

Nicky and I chat with Wolf Graf. This man has more knitting and sewing expertise than should be humanly possible and a philosophy of sharing that you won’t want to miss!

Nicky and I chat about Grading, history, how-to’s, and the things we can’t do. For even more on grading, listen to Episode 7.

Nicky and I chat with Kirsten Jordan of Perfectly Imperfect Social about our social media profiles; what to do, what not to do, and where to do it.

Nicky and I welcome a special guest, Michelle Hazell, a tech editor from the UK. We talked about how we approach the more challenging editing jobs we see and our overall philosophy of working with independent designers.