Most sewists make alterations, but observing fabric on the body is the key. Here's how to interpret fabric behaviour & identify alterations. The post Pattern Alterations: How to Interpret the Language of Fabric for Guaranteed Success appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

When it comes to knitting pattern skill levels, I'd say this: Learn whatever you need to learn to knit whatever YOU want to knit. The post Knitting pattern skill levels: Why I dislike labels appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

Three key skills for sweater knitting that go beyond the happiness of finishing a project. Don't forget about garment fit and comfort! The post Three key skills for successful sweater knitting appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

NEW | Knitwear design short courses are now available in my shop for those who want to design knitting patterns. Choose from taster courses in drawing/visual communication, design development, pattern drafting and pattern grading. The post Introducing short courses in knitwear design appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

The Aneeta wrap cardigan is one of my most popular knitting patterns, so I'm bringing her to the blog to show you how this design and pattern comes together. The bust darts in this design are one of the reasons why Aneeta's a favourite, so it's time to tell you more about her! She solves a lot of fitting problems for knitters who work hard to get their garments to fit beautifully. The post A case study in hand knitted darts | The Aneeta wrap cardigan appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

Five ways in which my difficulty with counting affects me - but definitely doesn't stop me - from designing knitwear. If you struggle with maths, this is especially for you; and for everyone reading, I hope this helps you to see your brainpower in a new light. The post The knitwear designer who couldn’t count appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

The equinox is approaching, and with it a quick post about something that’s ready to harvest: Studio Spotlights! I’ve been working in the background on my design course offerings, which has been (and still very much is) a long process, The post Introducing Studio Spotlights appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

I hope you’re all enjoying your summer so far! This is a very quick (scheduled) post to share a highlight from February: being a guest speaker inside of Sarah Walworth’s Tech Editor Hub community. Those who’ve been around for some The post In Conversation | Knitwear design innovation with the Tech Editor Hub appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

Gaspra is a seamless cardigan knitting pattern perfect for layering. It was designed for The Fibre Company and uses their Cirro yarn. The post The Gaspra cardigan | A seamless knitting pattern appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more

Visual communication & drawing is important for knitwear design, but there are 3 separate applications: sketches, illustration, technical. The post Visual Communication for Knitwear Design | Three must-have drawing styles appeared first on Natalie in Stitches ..read more