Resources
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CONTINUE READING…: Embrace Earthy Elegance with Lauren’s Fall 2023 Capsule Collection
2–3 minutesEmbrace Earthy Elegance with Lauren’s Fall 2023 Capsule Collection
Knitters, your next project just arrived and is ready for your needles and hooks! We are thrilled to announce the…
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CONTINUE READING…: ROI 101: Making Every Stitch and Penny Count!2–4 minutesROI 101: Making Every Stitch and Penny Count!
At gosadi, we understand the importance of every stitch, every design, and every investment you make in your craft. Whether…
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CONTINUE READING…: Embracing Authenticity with Jessica Brist of Snickerdoodle Knits2–3 minutesEmbracing Authenticity with Jessica Brist of Snickerdoodle Knits
As our co-founder Michele always says, and especially in the fiber community, authenticity is not just a buzzword! In fact,…
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CONTINUE READING…: Stitch Tech: Our Guide to the Best Knitting and Crocheting Software for New Designers6–8 minutesStitch Tech: Our Guide to the Best Knitting and Crocheting Software for New Designers
Diving into the world of pattern design is an exciting journey. In addition to gosadi and all that our platform…
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CONTINUE READING…: Getting Started as a New Crochet or Knitwear Pattern Designer3–4 minutesGetting Started as a New Crochet or Knitwear Pattern Designer
Our favorite thing about the world of stitchwear design is that pattern design is a creative and evolving process. The…
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CONTINUE READING…: Essential Steps for Building and Growing Your Email List3–5 minutesEssential Steps for Building and Growing Your Email List
In the world of small businesses and digital marketing, email remains one of the most effective channels for engaging with…
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CONTINUE READING…: Writing Powerful Etsy Product Listings: a guide to crafting SEO-driven listings4–6 minutesWriting Powerful Etsy Product Listings: a guide to crafting SEO-driven listings
Etsy, is where creativity meets entrepreneurship and as designers it is one of our best opportunities to start selling…
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CONTINUE READING…: gosadi Team Member Abbey Goes to Rhinebeck10–15 minutesgosadi Team Member Abbey Goes to Rhinebeck
Abbey here to share my gosadi Rhinebeck experience with you all. To be transparent, I found it difficult to write…
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CONTINUE READING…: A Guide to Mastering Affiliate Marketing3–4 minutesA Guide to Mastering Affiliate Marketing
As designers, we are also content creators and often find ourselves multi-hyphenated small business owners. Affiliate marketing is…
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CONTINUE READING…: Creativity and Connection: Hilary Cerbin’s Unforgettable First Trip to Rhinebeck5–8 minutesCreativity and Connection: Hilary Cerbin’s Unforgettable First Trip to Rhinebeck
In all my years of knitting, crocheting, and owning my own yarn shop, I had never made it to the…
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CONTINUE READING…: 10 Hand-Stitched Treasures from Rhinebeck Weekend1–2 minutes10 Hand-Stitched Treasures from Rhinebeck Weekend
Every third weekend of October, fiber enthusiasts from around the world converge on a picturesque corner of Upstate New Yor…
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CONTINUE READING…: Boost Your Pattern Marketing with Ravelry Pattern Attributes and Categories3–4 minutesBoost Your Pattern Marketing with Ravelry Pattern Attributes and Categories
Our first Selling Channel integration, Ravelry, offers a golden opportunity for designers like yourself to showcase your talent. But to…
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CONTINUE READING…: Working With Yarn Companies Part 2: pitches that close7–10 minutesWorking With Yarn Companies Part 2: pitches that close
Collaboration should be a two-way street! In Part One, we discussed finding the right fit and what the yarn companies…
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CONTINUE READING…: Embracing Mistakes And Learning From Setbacks: growth in the design journey3–5 minutesEmbracing Mistakes And Learning From Setbacks: growth in the design journey
Whether you’re just starting as a designer or have been at it for years, one universal truth stands strong: mistakes…
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CONTINUE READING…: Holiday Insights For Stitchwear Creators3–4 minutesHoliday Insights For Stitchwear Creators
As the seasons change and we step into sweater weather, it’s time to unwrap the trends that will shape our…
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CONTINUE READING…: Working With Yarn Companies Part 1: How to choose which yarn partnerships are right for YOU5–8 minutesWorking With Yarn Companies Part 1: How to choose which yarn partnerships are right for YOU
We’re here with some insightful tips to help make navigating yarn company partnerships a little easier! In part one, we’ll…
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CONTINUE READING…: October Opportunities for the Stitchwear Community2–3 minutesOctober Opportunities for the Stitchwear Community
October is going to be packed with exciting events and opportunities that you won’t want to miss out on. Whether…
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CONTINUE READING…: Standing Out In A Crowded Market: Brand Strategies for Finding Your Unique Voice As A Stitchwear Designer4–6 minutesStanding Out In A Crowded Market: Brand Strategies for Finding Your Unique Voice As A Stitchwear Designer
After pushing through the hard work that comes with creating your pattern, having the opportunity to share your designs with…
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CONTINUE READING…: Process for Product, Tips For Creating a Daily Process As a Knit and Crochet Designer4–6 minutesProcess for Product, Tips For Creating a Daily Process As a Knit and Crochet Designer
As a new knit or crochet designer, the creative journey ahead of you is both exciting and complex. With so…
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CONTINUE READING…: Unlocking the Power of Pinterest for Stitchwear Designers3–4 minutesUnlocking the Power of Pinterest for Stitchwear Designers
Whether you’re releasing patterns on Selling Channels such as Ravelry and/or Etsy or sharing your passion on your blog, you’re…
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CONTINUE READING…: The Stitchwear Designers’ Checklist For Magazine Submissions2–4 minutesThe Stitchwear Designers’ Checklist For Magazine Submissions
We know submitting your creative ideas and designs to a magazine can be daunting. Any time we put ourselves out…
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CONTINUE READING…: How to Overcome Creative Burnout: Rediscovering the Joy and Happiness of Designing4–6 minutesHow to Overcome Creative Burnout: Rediscovering the Joy and Happiness of Designing
If you’re a knitwear or crochet pattern designer, you know that turning your passion into a side hustle or even…
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CONTINUE READING…: Changing Your Layout2–4 minutesChanging Your Layout
Sometimes we need a refresh and sometimes we need a rebrand. Our businesses grow and change over time. Our…
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CONTINUE READING…: Celebrating Creativity: New Knitting Pattern Launch by Xandy Peters on gosadi2–3 minutesCelebrating Creativity: New Knitting Pattern Launch by Xandy Peters on gosadi
We are thrilled to announce the release of a new knitting pattern, the “Trypophobia Shawl,” by talented designer and gosadi…
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CONTINUE READING…: Tips To Improve Efficiency In Your Fiber Business3–4 minutesTips To Improve Efficiency In Your Fiber Business
If you’re a passionate knitter, crocheter, or digital pattern creator, you know that managing your fiber business efficiently is…
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CONTINUE READING…: Introducing Designer Landing Pages: Benefits of a DLP vs a Traditional Website4–6 minutesIntroducing Designer Landing Pages: Benefits of a DLP vs a Traditional Website
Now that our testing period is open, we can finally start to share what we’ve been working on. First up,…
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CONTINUE READING…: Pattern Writing For Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Patterns8–12 minutesPattern Writing For Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Patterns
Congratulations–you’re almost ready to put your first pattern out into the world! You’ve written it, worked up a sample, and…
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CONTINUE READING…: Pattern Skill Level4–7 minutesPattern Skill Level
Oftentimes, designers are asked about the skill level of their products. How many times has someone said, “I’m new, I…
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CONTINUE READING…: Adapting to Changing Trends: Staying Relevant as a Knit or Crochet Designer3–4 minutesAdapting to Changing Trends: Staying Relevant as a Knit or Crochet Designer
Hey, gosadi makers! Today, let’s dive into the wonderful world of design and how you can adapt to ever-changing trends…
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CONTINUE READING…: What Kind of Business Do You REALLY Want to Have? A Guide for Knitters and Crocheters Selling Patterns3–4 minutesWhat Kind of Business Do You REALLY Want to Have? A Guide for Knitters and Crocheters Selling Patterns
Today we want you to ask yourself the question…what kind of business do you REALLY want to have? Whether you’re…