• Episode 50: Saving $ on Editing
    Jun 4 2024

    Lets look at a few ways you can save time and money on the editing of your pattern.

    —Check spelling
    —Double check your abbreviations. Make sure that you are consistent with their use and that all abbreviations are in your glossary.
    —Double check notions to ensure that if it's mentioned in the pattern, it's listed.
    —Give yourself some time and then double check your numbers. Do stitch/row counts create size suggested.
    —Check that Hyperlinks work. Make sure to give credit where credit is due.

    Additional information on my website: Arctic Edits

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    20 mins
  • Episode 49: Stephan Browne-Blackman
    May 21 2024

    I had a wonderful time talking with Stephan Browne-Blackman of Steph Made That. He’s a new crochet and knit designer with amazingly creative ideas. Steph is new, but well worth keeping an eye on.

    To find Stephan:
    Instagram
    YouTube
    Ravelry
    Pinterest

    Mentioned by Stephan:
    TL Yarncrafts Intsagram

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 48: Sizing and Schematics
    May 7 2024

    I share a little about sizing information that should be included on your pattern.

    Grading Resoursces:

    • Inclusive Size Resources for Designers - Kim McBrien Evans
    • Sizing With Spreadsheets — Swanky Emu Knits
    • Jill Wolcott Knits
    • Ysolda Teague
    • Craft Yarn Council
    • Woolly Wormhead

    Size Charts for Purchase, ASTM—American Society for Testing and Materials

    • Standard Tables for Body Measurements for Plus Women's Figure Type, Size Range 14W – 40W
    • Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Adult Female Misses Figure Type, Size Range 00–20
    • Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Young Men Type, Size Range 32 – 48
    • Standard Tables for Body Measurements for Mature Big Men Type, Size Range 46–64
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    18 mins
  • Episode 47: Gary Boston
    Apr 16 2024

    This month I talk with Gary Boston, another avid Aids Lifecycle supporter and budding knit designer. Here about his Aids Lifecycle and design journey.

    Gary's Designs on Ravelry
    Gary's Ravelry Group, KAL's and CAL's are run here
    Gary's Instagram: @‌gary_knits_gary_rides
    @‌Destash4Good
    My AIDS/Lifecycle Page
    End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ
    AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage

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    56 mins
  • Episode 46: The Supply List
    Apr 2 2024

    I take a dive (can’t say it’s deep) into what should go into your supply list on your pattern.

    Resources
    The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make, by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth

    The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, by Kate Atherly

    TKGA Pattern Writing Course

    The Basics of Writing a Knitting Pattern, Sister Mountain

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    20 mins
  • Episode 45: Eli Saetnan
    Mar 19 2024

    I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 44: Why Tech Edit?
    Mar 5 2024

    I share my research on the benefits of having your writing tech edited.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 43: Paul Haesemeyer
    Feb 20 2024

    We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience!

    ‌Links to Paul:
    Instagram: @‌paul.haze30
    Website
    To sign up for newsletter

    Links from Paul
    Pace yarn

    Article on Modern Daily Knitting

    The common sheep breed is known as the Latvian Blackface. These local sheep begin to appear in the mid-19th century and were improved by breeding with Oxford, Shropshire and Hampshire breeding rams. To read more, see this highly technical article.

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    45 mins