Craft. Design. Edit. Sleep. Repeat

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 [https://arcticedits.com/]

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 [https://www.instagram.com/stephmadethat/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@stephmadethat] Ravelry [https://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephmadethat-] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/stephmadethat/] Mentioned by Stephan: TL Yarncrafts Intsagram [https://www.instagram.com/tlyarncrafts/]

I share a little about sizing information that should be included on your pattern. Grading Resoursces: * Inclusive Size Resources for Designers - Kim McBrien Evans [https://kimmcbrienevans.ca/majority-doesnt-rule-2/] * Sizing With Spreadsheets — Swanky Emu Knits [https://www.swankyemuknits.com/sizing-with-spreadsheets] * Jill Wolcott Knits [https://tinyurl.com/58exw9dj] * Ysolda Teague [https://tinyurl.com/yc7jbmbj] * Craft Yarn Council [https://tinyurl.com/2p8upsp5] * Woolly Wormhead [https://www.woollywormhead.com/blog/2009/9/26/hat-sizing-guide?rq=size%20chart] 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 [https://tinyurl.com/2s7scc5u] * Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Adult Female Misses Figure Type, Size Range 00–20 [https://tinyurl.com/2v2jryr5] * Standard Tables of Body Measurements for Young Men Type, Size Range 32 – 48 [https://tinyurl.com/42v2f7rm] * Standard Tables for Body Measurements for Mature Big Men Type, Size Range 46–64 [https://tinyurl.com/2p8jx5fm]

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 [https://www.ravelry.com/designers/gary-knits-designs] Gary's Ravelry Group [https://www.ravelry.com/groups/end-aids-kal-cal], KAL's and CAL's are run here Gary's Instagram: @‌gary_knits_gary_rides [https://www.instagram.com/gary_knits_gary_rides/] @‌Destash4Good [https://www.instagram.com/destash4good/] My AIDS/Lifecycle Page [http://pagegiving.aidslifecycle.org/participant/garyknitsgaryrides] End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ [http://faqdocs.google.com/document/d/1WpnaKsn0NkISonUftsz6owJO0M3Fq6_kOOEyHFdCe1o/edit?usp=sharing] AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage [https://www.aidslifecycle.org/]

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243], by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns [https://kateatherley.com/beginners-guide-to-writing-knitting-patterns/], by Kate Atherly TKGA Pattern Writing Course [https://tkga.org/education/pattern-writing-course/] The Basics of Writing a Knitting Pattern [https://www.sistermountain.com/blog/writing-knitting-patterns?rq=pattern%20writing], Sister Mountain

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

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

We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience! ‌Links to Paul: Instagram: @‌paul.haze30 [https://www.instagram.com/paul.haze30/] Website [https://www.paulhaesemeyer.com/newsletter] To sign up for newsletter [https://www.paulhaesemeyer.com/newsletter] Links from Paul Pace yarn [https://www.facebook.com/dundagaswool] Article on Modern Daily Knitting [https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/a-knitters-weekend-riga/] 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 [https://llufb.llu.lv/conference/economic_science_rural/2014/ESRD_34_2014_Productions-163-171.pdf].

What's happening in the world of Arctic Edits and What Tech Tools am I using Today? The season opener looks at what has been going on while away, and what this year should bring.

Today I let you know what's coming in the near future, talk about a new book on my bookshelf, and give a little insight into the trip I just returned from. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook [https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VKKIOO57N4KH&keywords=knitting+pattern+writing+handbook&qid=1699040080&sprefix=knitting+pattern%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1], Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth  https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VKKIOO57N4KH&keywords=knitting+pattern+writing+handbook&qid=1699040080&sprefix=knitting+pattern%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 Tech Tip Talk  https://www.youtube.com/@techtiptalks Taronga Zoo, Sydney  https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens https://gardens.rtbg.tas.gov.au/ Majacraft Spinning Wheels  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/ Majacraft Luna  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/?page_id=3371 Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/

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.