Blog · 2 Jun 2026
Designing the beating heart beanie
How one misheard lyric turned into a DK beanie with a folded brim, lace hearts, and far more whiteboard thinking than originally planned.
#knitting-design#beanie#projects
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Guide · 2 Jun 2026
How to be a good pattern tester
Everybody wants to get involved testing designers patterns, but what does that mean?
#pattern-testing#test-knitting#guides
Pattern testing · 2 Jun 2026
How to run a good test project
Running a pattern test is not just about finding people to make your project before release.
#pattern-testing#design-workflow#test-knitting