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An old-school craft blog since 2022.
Adding Sewing Instructions to a Knit or Crochet Pattern
If you’re designing a knit or crochet pattern that requires sewing fabric or non-yarn trim, there are extra elements in the pattern that need to be double-checked.
Contrast Color Trims and Transitions
Whether you are designing a pattern with a contrast color trim or adding one on the fly to your own knitting, these tips will get you the look you want.
How Garment Construction Affects your Ribbing Instructions
Different calculations are needed to check ribbing repeats for in the round vs. flat. Here’s some things to think about if you’re putting ribbing in your next design.