ravelry knittersofinstagram crochet knitting handmade yarn crochetersofinstagram knitstagram instabusiness keenecrafts yarnlove igknitters knittingdesign strikk crochetpattern fiberart instaknit knit knitallthethings afghans crochetgirlgang garnmani handdyedyarn icelandicknitting icelandicsweater icelandicwool istex knitinstagram knittersofravelry knittinginspiration bulky
my very first pattern is now ready on Ravelry. It's called First Bloom and it's under my name: Benja Kirk #knittersofinstagram #knittingaddict #knittersoftheworld #knitting #knitting_inspiration #knittinglove #knitstagram #knitters #knitted #ravelry #ravelrypattern #babyfashion #babyshop #babystyle #babystrikk #babygirl #babyboy #Iloveknitting #firstbloom #handknit #hygge #handmade #hjemmestrik #strik #strikk #strikket #strikkedilla #shoplocal
The Whakahoahoa Shawl is now live on Ravelry! (Link in my bio). This is a triangular shawl knit side-to-side, featuring a simple and easy to memorize lace diamond motif pattern that is perfect for that single skein of variegated yarn hiding in your stash. I’ll share more about the story of this precious design tomorrow because I want to talk about an experiment I’m running with this release: a “Pay What Works” model.
•
Over the past few days there have been a lot of great discussions about sustainability: as a maker or as a designer. How can I make more thoughtful purchases? How can I build a business that doesn’t require me to burn myself out and be able to pay myself adequately for the work I and others put into a single pattern release?
•
The answer: raise pattern prices. However I think this is a partial solution because another, just as important issue arises: accessibility and inclusion.
•
The price that Whakahoahoa is listed on Ravelry is $12. This much better reflects the time and energy that went into creating this design, and results in a much more thoughtful purchase. However, not everyone can afford a $12 pattern. Which is where the “Pay What Works” model comes in. I’ve been using this model for a while now, for my SWATCH Studio Circle offering and the Fibre Muse Initiation Workshop. And so far, it has worked well for me on those fronts. So it’s time to bring it to my patterns.
•
EDIT: made some changes!! Starting at $6, you can chose how much you wish to pay for the pattern. $6 is less than what I would originally charge for the pattern but still enough for me to be comfortable with.
•
And there are plenty of other ways to support indie designers such as myself: through ko-fi or Patreon.
•
I’ll be sharing the results of this experiment later on. Fingers crossed! In the meantime, you can pick up this springtime pattern through the link in my profile
#arohaknitsdesigns #spreadingaroha #transformyouryarn
When I began choosing yarns for the Mix & Match – Rivers collection, @edencottageyarns was the first and obvious choice. I have a not so secret love affair with Victoria’s yarns and colours. For Elbe, I chose Bowland 4ply in Robin Egg. And I think it’s a perfect match! Have you cast on yours yet? Link in bio.⠀
#woolenberry #yarnlove #edencottageyarns #ravelry
I can’t get enough of #newleafsweater, the latest pattern by @knit.love.wool. The delicacy of the tendril-like design is so pretty. My version adds a second contrast colour, and I love it!
#knittersgonnaknit #knittersofig #knittersofravelry #knittersofinstagram #knitters #testknit #jennifersteingass #yokesweater #sweaterknitting #briggsandlittle #nevernotknitting #ravelry #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork
Test knitters needed! EDIT: Found! Thanks everyone!
Would you like to knit this beauty right now? I have a few spots left for the following sizes: XL(46½), 2XL(49), 3XL(53½) inches. It’s knitted in fingering weight and the due date is the 15th of June. If you are interested, leave a comment under this post with the size you’d like to knit.
#onceandfloralsweater •
•
•
•
•
#knittersofinstagram #knitter #knit #knitting #instaknits #menwhoknit #yarn #yarnspirations #tricot #tricoteur #design #colorwork #colorworkknitting #knittingpattern #knitsweater #knitwear #ravelry #davidrose #roses #flowers #floral
I’m so thankful to all the testers who whipped up Newleaf in just 17 days or less! Swipe to see short and long sleeved examples and makers are tagged on each picture. Lots more test projects are on @hi.ravelry and the pattern is 20% off with code KNITLOVE - Link in bio. #knitlovewool #newleafsweater #knittersofinstagram #handmade
Kaleidoscope tee... in progress...
.
Pattern available in our #ravelry store link in bio
.
#cardiffcashmere .
#knittingforbreakfastdesigns
.
#yarn #yarnlove #yarnaddict #knitting_withlove #knit #knit_inspiration #knitstyle #knitallthethings #knitfashion #strikking #strikk #knitters #best_knitters #ourmakerlife #igknitters #knitfashion #knittingofinstagram #knitdesigner #knittersgonnaknit #lavoroamaglia #knitknitknit #knitinglove #knittingpattern #knittingismyyoga #knittingproject #knittingtherapy .