Resources
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CONTINUE READING…: Working With Pattern Testers: A Guide for New Knit & Crochet Designers
5–7 minutesWorking With Pattern Testers: A Guide for New Knit & Crochet Designers
After facing the intense pressures of hustle culture, knitting-pattern designer Jessica Brist set out to build a career rooted in…
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CONTINUE READING…: The Art of Designer Collaboration: Success Is More Fun with Friends8–12 minutesThe Art of Designer Collaboration: Success Is More Fun with Friends
Ready to collaborate with other designers? Discover how to find the right partners, structure projects that benefit everyone, and communicate…
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CONTINUE READING…: Finding My Knitting Pattern Layout: A New Designer’s First-Hand Experience6–9 minutesFinding My Knitting Pattern Layout: A New Designer’s First-Hand Experience
Multigenerational knitting designer Paul Haesemeyer has a strong interest in knitting as a storytelling medium. A lifelong knitter who has…
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CONTINUE READING…: Sample Makers vs. Pattern Testers: What Pattern Designers Need to Know11–16 minutesSample Makers vs. Pattern Testers: What Pattern Designers Need to Know
Understand the difference between sample makers and pattern testers! Learn when to hire each, how to work with them effectively,…
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CONTINUE READING…: Standing Out in the New Search: How Creators Can Thrive in the Age of AI3–5 minutesStanding Out in the New Search: How Creators Can Thrive in the Age of AI
Search engine optimization (SEO) isn’t dead. It’s just growing up. And with AI now creating more content faster than ever,…
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CONTINUE READING…: Vogue Knitting: A Knitting Legacy2–3 minutesVogue Knitting: A Knitting Legacy
Discover the history of Vogue Knitting and its impact on the world of fashion. Explore its legacy of iconic designs…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Price Crochet Patterns7–11 minutesHow to Price Crochet Patterns
Learn how to price your crochet patterns with confidence! We provide simple tips and practical advice for setting the right…
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CONTINUE READING…: Beyond Followers: Building Community as a Knit or Crochet Designer8–12 minutesBeyond Followers: Building Community as a Knit or Crochet Designer
Carolyn Zick of CouleeCraft has been designing crochet patterns since 1999 and knitting patterns since 2013. She creates projects “for…
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CONTINUE READING…: The Vogue Knitting Signature: Handcrafted High Fashion7–10 minutesThe Vogue Knitting Signature: Handcrafted High Fashion
Explore the signature style of Vogue Knitting, known for its high-fashion influence, luxurious materials, and timeless designs.
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CONTINUE READING…: Join GoSadi at Vogue Knitting LIVE! NYC 20263–4 minutesJoin GoSadi at Vogue Knitting LIVE! NYC 2026
We’re beyond excited to return to Vogue Knitting LIVE! in New York—one of the most vibrant, creative, and welcoming weekends…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Build a Successful Email List That Grows Your Knit or Crochet Pattern Design Business7–10 minutesHow to Build a Successful Email List That Grows Your Knit or Crochet Pattern Design Business
Knitting pattern designer turned business mentor Jessica (Snickerdoodle Knits, Full Circle Entrepreneurship) has spent the last several years helping creative…
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CONTINUE READING…: Technical Aspects of an Excellent Crochet Pattern: 6 Key Technical Considerations & Pattern Writing Qualities7–11 minutesTechnical Aspects of an Excellent Crochet Pattern: 6 Key Technical Considerations & Pattern Writing Qualities
We’re excited to welcome Julie Desjardins, the designer and educator behind ACCROchet, as our latest GoSadi guest blogger. Julie designs…
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CONTINUE READING…: Where to Sell Your Knitting Patterns Online9–14 minutesWhere to Sell Your Knitting Patterns Online
Discover the best platforms for selling your knitting patterns online. Let’s compare Etsy, Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and more to help you…
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CONTINUE READING…: Crafting High-Quality Crochet Patterns9–13 minutesCrafting High-Quality Crochet Patterns
Ready to design high-quality crochet patterns that sell? This guide provides essential tips for crafting patterns that are both beautiful…
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CONTINUE READING…: Inside the Publishing Process: How a Knitting Book Actually Gets Made5–8 minutesInside the Publishing Process: How a Knitting Book Actually Gets Made
What really happens when a knitwear designer decides to write a book? In her second guest blog post, Chantal Miyagishima…
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CONTINUE READING…: From Knitting Needles to Book Deals: What One Designer Learned Writing Her First Craft Book8–12 minutesFrom Knitting Needles to Book Deals: What One Designer Learned Writing Her First Craft Book
What really happens when a knitwear designer decides to write a book? In this guest blog post, Chantal Miyagishima of…
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CONTINUE READING…: Pricing Your Knitting Patterns: Strategies & Considerations5–7 minutesPricing Your Knitting Patterns: Strategies & Considerations
How can you price your knitting patterns fairly, while also earning a reasonable return? Discover 4 strategies and 4 attributes…
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CONTINUE READING…: Designing High-Quality Knitting Patterns8–13 minutesDesigning High-Quality Knitting Patterns
Create knitting patterns that knitters love! Learn how to design high-quality knitting patterns with clear instructions, accurate sizing, and presentation.
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CONTINUE READING…: Where to Sell Crochet Patterns: Find the Perfect Platform for Your Business8–11 minutesWhere to Sell Crochet Patterns: Find the Perfect Platform for Your Business
Discover the best place to sell crochet patterns online! We compare platforms like GoSadi, Etsy, and Ravelry to help you…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Promote Your Crochet Patterns4–6 minutesHow to Promote Your Crochet Patterns
Learn how to promote and sell your crochet patterns online. Build your crochet business with social media, content, and GoSadi…
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CONTINUE READING…: Best Practices for Building an Email List, Growing a Community, and Keeping People Engaged7–10 minutesBest Practices for Building an Email List, Growing a Community, and Keeping People Engaged
It’s important to focus on building your email list, growing your community, and keeping your people actively engaged.
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CONTINUE READING…: Knitting Pattern Submissions: How to Pitch Your Designs Successfully8–12 minutesKnitting Pattern Submissions: How to Pitch Your Designs Successfully
Discover Xandy Peters’ best tips on pitching knitting designs. Learn how to craft submissions that catch the eye of magazine…
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CONTINUE READING…: Technical Aspects of a Great Knitting Design: Swatching, Grading, Tech Editing, and More7–11 minutesTechnical Aspects of a Great Knitting Design: Swatching, Grading, Tech Editing, and More
Turn your knitwear ideas into polished patterns! Safiyyah Talley shares tips on swatching, grading, testing, and editing.
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CONTINUE READING…: Casting on a Business: Getting Started as a Knitwear Designer6–9 minutesCasting on a Business: Getting Started as a Knitwear Designer
Knitwear designer Eleanor Nesic shares her journey from job loss to building a creative business, offering 7 essential tips…
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CONTINUE READING…: Yarn Substitution: How to Successfully Swap Yarns for Any Pattern5–8 minutesYarn Substitution: How to Successfully Swap Yarns for Any Pattern
Learn how to confidently substitute yarns for any pattern with tips on weight, fiber, gauge, yardage, and more from crochet…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Plan and Pitch a Craft Class9–13 minutesHow to Plan and Pitch a Craft Class
Want to teach your first craft class or book more gigs? Knitting designer Xandy Peters shares practical tips for planning…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Get Started Selling on Ravelry (and What Comes Next)2–3 minutesHow to Get Started Selling on Ravelry (and What Comes Next)
From payments to pattern uploads, here’s your complete guide to adding your patterns to Ravelry.
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CONTINUE READING…: The 2nd Annual GoSadi x h+h americas Creator Summit6–9 minutesThe 2nd Annual GoSadi x h+h americas Creator Summit
Creator Summit 2025: Where Creators and Brands Grow Together
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CONTINUE READING…: Affiliates Are Not Dead—But We Need to Change Our Approach6–9 minutesAffiliates Are Not Dead—But We Need to Change Our Approach
Think affiliate marketing is dead? Think again. Tamara Kelly of Moogly shares why it’s time to shift strategies—not give up—…
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CONTINUE READING…: Join Us at the GoSadi Creator Summit 2025 at h+h americas9–13 minutesJoin Us at the GoSadi Creator Summit 2025 at h+h americas
Everything You Need to Know: Creator Summit 2025 Final Program & Agenda