https://knitwithandrew.com Knitting projects, knitting guides, pattern testing advice, and colourful maker notes from Andrew Willis in the UK. en-gb Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/designing-the-beating-heart-beanie/ https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/designing-the-beating-heart-beanie/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A knitting design diary about turning a silly idea into a wearable beanie pattern with lace hearts and a lot of whiteboard scribbling. Knitting design knitting-design beanie projects https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/how-to-be-a-good-pattern-tester/ https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/how-to-be-a-good-pattern-tester/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Practical advice for test knitters who want to give useful feedback and actually help a pattern improve. Pattern testing pattern-testing test-knitting guides https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/how-to-run-a-good-test-project/ https://knitwithandrew.com/blog/how-to-run-a-good-test-project/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical look at what designers need to do if they want a pattern test to be useful rather than chaotic. Pattern testing pattern-testing design-workflow test-knitting