Posts from: June 2021

I want to revisit something a few test knitters mentioned recently. In their responses to my recent question about red flags that scare them off, some test knitters reported experiences …

This month, I’ve talked a lot about the test knitter experience and how a test knitter is different from a tech editor. To round things out, I thought it would …

Hey designers: your test knit requirements may be throwing up all sorts of red flags. If you’re thinking about how to structure a good test knit to draw in the …

The Geniality Sweater is a top-down raglan sweater with lacy sleeves and a stockinette body. It’s graded to nine sizes, so you’re more likely to find one that’s a good …

There’s a lot of confusion in the knitting world about the differences and similarities between tech editing and test knitting. Some people use the terms interchangeably because there is some …

It’s June, and the roses are fading after their first flush here. Rose season starts early in Ventura, and the first flush is usually well underway by early April. Of …

I’ve been thinking a lot about test knitters lately. In particular, I’ve been puzzling over what makes for a good test knit experience and what can sour the experience. I’ve …

I’ve got a test knit opportunity for you! You see, I have three socks coming out this summer in collaboration with Camellia Fiber Company, and I need some help test …

I love indie-dyed yarn. There’s just one problem: it can be hard to keep track of all the upcoming indie yarn shop updates. That makes sense, really, when you think …