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

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:InstagramYouTubeRavelryPinterestMentioned by Stephan:TL Yarncrafts Intsagram

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 WormheadSize 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

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 RavelryGary's Ravelry Group, KAL's and CAL's are run hereGary's Instagram: @‌gary_knits_gary_rides@‌Destash4GoodMy AIDS/Lifecycle PageEnd AIDS KAL/CAL FAQAIDS/Lifecyle Homepage

I take a dive (can’t say it’s deep) into what should go into your supply list on your pattern.ResourcesThe Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make, by Kristina McGrath & Sarah WalworthThe Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, by Kate AtherlyTKGA Pattern Writing CourseThe Basics of Writing a Knitting Pattern, 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.haze30WebsiteTo sign up for newsletterLinks from PaulPace yarnArticle on Modern Daily KnittingThe 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.

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, 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=8-1Tech Tip Talk  https://www.youtube.com/@techtiptalksTaronga Zoo, Sydney  https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zooRoyal 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=3371Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/