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5–8 minutesread
Inside 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 of Knitatude shares what she learned from saying yes to her first publishing deal and navigating the process from idea to finished copy. Click here to read part one about her journey to publish, “Sweater
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8–12 minutesread
From 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 Knitatude shares what she learned from saying yes to her first publishing deal and navigating the process from idea to finished copy. Known for her approachable designs and unfiltered humor, Chantal gives readers an honest
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5–7 minutesread
Pricing 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 to consider.
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7–10 minutesread
Best 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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4–7 minutesread
Crafting a Colorful Brand Identity
The colors you choose for your brand are often the introduction to your visual brand story. If done right, your colors will be a qui…
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3–4 minutesread
Crafting Success: The Essential Guide to Building Your Media Kit
Ready to level up your marketing game and expand your audience? Whether you are pitching brands for partnerships or looking…
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3–4 minutesread
Design Unleashed: Francoise’s Must-Have Toolkit for Designers
We’re all familiar with the challenge of staying organized in the midst of the creative design process. Today, we’re excited to hea…
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6–10 minutesread
From Passion to Profit: Turning Your Stitchwear Hobby into a Thriving Business
As a maker, it’s easy to daydream about turning your hobby into a hustle. But have you actually considered taking those next…
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2–3 minutesread
Navigating Etsy’s Optimized Pricing Tool
In the world of e-commerce, staying up-to-date with new tools is essential for designers aiming to optimize their selling strategies…
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2–4 minutesread
Your Guide to Breaking Into the Publishing Industry
For many of us designers, being published can feel like a major milestone in our careers. If the allure of magazine publishing is calling your name, this is your sign to b…
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5–7 minutesread
Best Practices and Tips For Clearly Communicating Product Sizing
Sizing information in a knit or crochet pattern can be overwhelming for makers upon first glance. As designers, it’s important you’re communicating how your sizing work…
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2–4 minutesread
ROI 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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Getting 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 best thin…
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2–4 minutesread
Changing 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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3–4 minutesread
Tips 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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3–4 minutes
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What 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 just…
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3–5 minutesread
The Power of Style Guides: A Key Player in Successful Branding and Tips on creating your own
When you think of successful global brands like Apple or Dunkin’ Donuts, there are certain visual elements and tones of…
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4–5 minutes
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5 Things To Do Before Launch: Designer Tips
Launching a new design can be an exciting process. We know you’re eager to make your pattern available for people to enjoy and…
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3–5 minutesread
A Beginner’s Checklist For Pattern Uploading
You’ve created your first pattern and are ready to upload it to a Selling Channel. First of all, congratulations! You’ve done the work. Now we’re here to guide you through and g…
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6–9 minutes
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Marketplaces vs. Platforms: Which is Right for Your Business?
The options for where you can sell your patterns online are endless! New selling channels pop up every day and it can feel…
