It's #ThrowbackThursday at #FiberArtCamp and the prompt is to show our all-time favourite project! 🧶

I honestly don't know if I have a *favourite* favourite, but I sure do like the Passing Days hat. I fell in love with the yarn (ShirstyCat Just DK Superwash) as soon as I saw it, and IMO the stitch pattern really shows it off nicely. Especially those little pops of yellow.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/passing-days-hat

#knitting #KnittingPirate #KnittingDesign

Because it came up in a conversation: my knitting pattern stylesheet reminds me to explain every abbreviation used in the notes, and I just came up with a quick explanation for this.

Knitting patterns are supposed to help people knit things, they aren’t meant to be word puzzles.

(There’s a bunch of reasons why even the most “obvious” abbreviations aren’t.)

I suppose if the knitting pattern were overtly a word puzzle, that would be another matter!

#knitting #KnittingDesign

I'm currently working on two patterns: a picnic outfit for my toys (which includes the pink dress in the photo), and an updated version of my Mama Bunny. It's taking me a while, because spring is busy with so many things, but I think it's cute so far! #knitting #KnittingToys #KnittingDesign

I got a rather rude email yesterday, from someone complaining that my knitting pattern didn't have loads of photos showing every step of making the toy. I explained that the pattern was made many years ago, when 3-4 photos was about the limit of what most people could download, and I have lots of pics elsewhere.

But I've been thinking: this is one of my most popular patterns. Maybe it's time I update it? It's so much work for an old design, tho.
#KnittingDesign

I am begging you, knitting designers, please take photos of your design on a body or form, so you can get the 3D effect, but also take really clear pictures of the overall structure of the piece so that you can see what the pattern is made up of as a whole, not just the corner of it or one side or the edging by itself. I love the artsy pictures, too, but a few good contrast overview shots would be very helpful. #knitting #KnittingDesign

Tasty, tasty thread about textures when combining just knits and purls in different ways by @gannet More please!
https://wandering.shop/@gannet/109835253426440401

Things like this remind me that the idea of knitting as 1s and 0s is a false simplification. Knitting takes something 1D worked in 2D to make something in 3D. You work in discrete steps to make something continuous. Stitches pull on each other, building a complex network.
Knitting designers are wizards!

#Knitting #KnittingDesign #Texture #Design

This came up in my photo memories. The mittens were made for a friend who plays Ingress and Pokemon, so she didn't have to take her mitts off all the time. There is a flip top. Pattern my own. Yarn is handspun. She loves them so much that she put them on strings inside her coat so she doesn't lose them. #handspun #yarn #mittens #knitting #KnittingDesign #FibreArts @knitting @fibrearts

Have you found the Knitty Submission Guidelines page an overwhelming thing to read? Don't blame you. I've had a go at reworking it and I think it's an improvement.

Take a look here:
https://knitty.com/subguide.php

@knitting @crochet

#submissionGuidelines #knittingDesign #crochetDesign

I'm getting ready to announce my mystery knit-along later today 🤩 I didn't run one last year, so I'm extra excited. It's always so fun to see what everyone knits, and what their guesses about the project are.
I've had a hard time sourcing yarn for my own version (hence the complaining about no LYS yesterday). Hopefully this isn't a big issue for anyone who wants to join in, but we can all work together on creative solutions!
#knitting #KnittingToys #KnittingDesign

Not having a LYS (local yarn shop) is really difficult when you're a knitting designer. Not only can I not browse and get inspired by something new, but I can't drop in when I need something quick or specific.
I found the perfect yarn for a new project from an online shop, only to find out they don't ship to Quebec. The colour I need is sold out in other places. It's so weird to have this problem, when living in one of the biggest Canadian cities.
#knitting #KnittingDesign

Thow-back Thursday: The Silky Seal toy was originally designed to go with my mermaid doll, and published in a collection of toy patterns by Interweave in 2016. Later, I released the two patterns separately, with a few little updates. I'm still pretty happy with how the flippers are done, and used a similar method for the walrus toy. If I had time, I'd love to try knitting one in a really fluffy yarn!
#tbt #knitting #KnittersOfMastodon #KnittingToys #KnittingDesign

I'm feeling better today, so you get a free pattern! The Walnut Shell Basket is meant as an accessory for my wee toys, with the small size working well as a holiday ornament. They're quick and so cute, I hope you have time to knit one!
https://www.fuzzymitten.com/post/free-pattern-walnut-shell-basket
#knitting #KnittingDesign #KnittersOfMastodon

Friends, I have a new holiday pattern for you, but it’s not going to ready for today as I’d hoped 😞
I got a stomach bug from somewhere, and just can’t manage all the last bits I needed to finish. It’s a sweet little accessory to go with my wee wuzzies and other small creatures, so you can at least knit those while I get better. Hopefully it will only be a day or two 😊 #KnittingDesign #KnittersOfMastodon

I'm slowly getting the last few things in order for the new holiday pattern, and will hopefully get the photos done after lunch. If the photo shoot goes smoothly, the pattern will be up on my blog this evening.
(Slightly hampered by not feeling 100% this morning, but pushing through anyway. Sometimes I wish I had help, and didn't have to do all the things myself).
#KnittingDesign

Opening a file to knit a little toy to go with the holiday ornament, and see the last edit was 9 years ago. It's still one of my most popular designs, and I've knit a bunch over the years as gifts.

I may have stumbled into #KnittingDesign without any experience, intending to just do it for a bit between other jobs, but I think I've done some good work over the years. 😊
#knitting #KnittersOfMastodon

I'm working very hard on the new holiday pattern. I've got all the sizes knit, except for one piece, which I have to re-knit because I'm not happy with the first try.
I really want to get this ready by the end of the week, but the other stuff in my life is taking huge bites out of my knitting time. 🦈 Plus, I still have to take photos. 😓
#KnittingDesign

I've been a knitting designer for 16 years, and actually got a new complaint today! Someone is disappointed in me because they downloaded their purchase, but can't find the file on their computer. 🤦‍♀️ #KnittingDesign

Finishing up the smallest size of the new holiday pattern I'm working on. I make cute stuff all the time, and even I am a bit surprised how cute it is. Hopefully I can get it all ready for release by the end of the week. #KnittingDesign

I'm writing up a very quick pattern for a little holiday ornament, and am reminded yet again of how hard it can be to add pattern/texture to tiny things, especially if I'm using worsted weight yarn. I think it will work out, but I've got to knit it first! #KnittingDesign

I love doing #TBT because I have so many great photos from years ago. This cute pic is from November 2010, when my son was just 2 years old (he is now huge, and a wonderful and interesting person, but maybe not cute in the same way).
I've only designed 2 hat patterns, having decided I was much better at toys. Still, I learned a lot from designing them, and some of the samples still get worn. #KnittersOfMastodon #knitting #KnittingDesign