This post contains affiliate links. Do you ever stumble across a blogger or designer and wonder how it is that you haven’t seen her work until that moment? This is exactly how I felt when I first saw Deborah Atkinson’s Snowcatcher blog. I literally couldn’t understand how so much time had elapsed without me being … Read more
(This post is part of my series for Knit and Crochet Design Week 2012.) Designing a Simple Knit Beanie: Day 6 Today’s Design Week theme is into a pattern. As you can see, I’m no where near finished with my beanie at this point. I mentioned before that the stitch pattern, Sandstorm, reminded me of the Dune saga … Read more
(This post is part of my series for Knit and Crochet Design Week 2012.) Designing a Simple Knit Beanie: Day 5 Today’s Design Week theme is problems. I don’t generally have too many problems until I start the project! Once you get the yarn on the needles or hook, fantasy meets reality, and all sorts of interesting things … Read more
(This post is part of my series for Knit and Crochet Design Week 2012.) Designing a Simple Knit Beanie: Day 4 Today’s Design Week theme is design process. When I’m designing something that I might want to replicate in the future (for myself, for a class handout, or for a pattern to share), I usually start by writing … Read more
(This post is part of my series for Knit and Crochet Design Week 2012.) Designing a Simple Knit Beanie: Day 3 Today’s Design Week theme is yarn. Since I already selected my yarn on Day 1, I’m focusing on measurements today. When I’m making a project for myself, I usually take my own measurements. But what about if … Read more