So you want to be a knitwear Designer…
But you’re not quite sure where to start.
Maybe you’ve got a design idea but you’re not sure if it’s “good enough” to publish.
Maybe you don’t know how to actually write your pattern and get it tested so it’s error-free.
Maybe you’re just intimidated by the whole process and scared to take the leap to try it.
Whatever the case, you know you’re sick of sitting on the sidelines…..
Introducing…
POWERFULLY PUBLISHED
A four-week group course to help you overcome your fear of creating your own knitting patterns, build your confidence as a knitwear designer, and comfortably and successfully publish your patterns so you can become the respected and established knitwear designer you want to be.
Imagine selling patterns people love to buy every single day.
Imagine if you could confidently and consistently take a design idea and transform it into a published pattern every single time you were inspired.
Imagine if you had a community of people anxiously counting down the hours until they could purchase your next pattern and knit your beautiful design.
Imagine selling enough patterns each and every month to cover your massive yarn addiction and build a successful business based on something you absolutely love to do.
I was just like you…
I used to knit up huge piles of my own scarves, hats, cowls, and sweaters but never hit publish on my designs because I had no idea if they were good enough and I was scared no one else would want to make them.
I had no idea how to take my ideas and translate them into amazing patterns that people could clearly understand and I was scared that errors would ruin my reputation as a designer.
I was clueless on how to run the test knitting process and didn’t know how to find people to try out my designs. I was scared to try because I was afraid to fail.
Fast Forward to today…
Now, I know how to create and publish designs that I absolutely love and I make pattern sales in my sleep.
I have a fun and supportive community of knitters who can’t wait to cast on my projects every single time I release a pattern.
I continue to grow my business every single day because I have the confidence in my ability to design, publish, and share my knowledge with knitters who are deeply excited about what I have to offer.
I made this shift using a process that helped me get over my fears, design with confidence, and publish with ease every time I get inspired.
I want this for you, too. That’s why I created Powerfully Published.
What’s covered
In Powerfully Published, I’ll take you through my four-step process to design with confidence and publish with ease so you can establish yourself as a well-respected knitwear designer and start building a profitable business you love. We’ll work together over the course of four weeks to take your design concept for an accessory (i.e., scarf, hat, cowl) to a fully published pattern.
Week 1
Overcome + Design
Figure out what’s at the root of your design fears and overcome them so you can confidently take the leap into drafting something beautiful that knitters won’t stop talking about.
Use my tried and true design tips and tricks that will help you avoid frustration and enjoy the design process so you can keep moving forward, avoid burnout, and fully publish your pattern.
Use creative ways to find design inspiration so you can uncover your style and create a pattern that’s uniquely yours.
Week 2
Create + Draft
Draft and review your pattern using all the essential elements and necessary details in a beautiful format so your customers will keep coming back for more.
Create a professional-looking pattern that clearly and beautifully presented using my very own pattern templates
Learn the best way to go through the editing process so your designs are error-free for your customers
Week 3
Test + Finalize
Run the test knit process from start to finish in a way that feels comfortable for you and gives you the feedback you need to make your pattern publish-worthy.
Overcome design setbacks and learn how to take criticism with grace so you can release the best possible design and build a community of devoted test knitters.
Week 4
Publish + Market
Determine your sales strategy so you can build a loyal following to sell to every time you publish a pattern.
Release your pattern on multiple platforms to build your customer base and create a community that wants to buy.
Creatively market your pattern using proven techniques to drive traffic and engage your audience so you can make continuous sales.
What’s included
Video Lessons: You’ll get access to a private membership site with detailed video lessons that will guide you through my exact process for designing with ease and publishing patterns with confidence.
Four LIVE Group Sessions: I’ll go live each week in our Facebook Group to help you get all the support you need. Feel free to ask me questions and get group feedback so you can get the most out of the course. Don’t worry, if you can’t make the live sessions, you can ask me questions in our private Facebook Group. The exact dates and times will be determined.
Facebook Community: During the four weeks of the program, you’ll have access to a private Facebook Community where you can get additional questions answered, get feedback on your design, and get support from others going through the course with you.
Additional Materials: Lessons will include additional tools like checklists, workbooks, guides, and even my pattern template to help you work through the details and stay accountable.
Pattern Review: If you submit your pattern within the four weeks of the course, I will personally review your pattern and provide high level suggestions so you can confidently send your design out for editing and testing.
Access to My Community: Need help finding testers? Want to market your pattern to a large audience? I’ll help you get the exposure you need by reaching out to my followers and those on my email list to help you on your journey. You can use my knitting community to build yours.
BONUS—Hat, Scarf, + Cowl Design 101: I’ll teach you basic hat, scarf, and cowl design concepts and give you some ideas on how to be more creative.
BONUS—Pattern Design Photography Tips: I’ll walk you through exactly how I take beautiful product pictures that sell the design themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be an experienced knitter to join the course?
No, all levels are welcome! However, I recommend that you have some experience making what you want to sell.
Do I have to design a hat, scarf, or cowl?
I encourage you to start designing something simple—that’s why I’m suggesting you focus on publishing a pattern for a hat, scarf, or cowl for your first design. However, feel free to design anything you can successfully make.
I REALLY want to design a sweater, should I still take this course?
Of course! While I encourage you to make something simple if this is your first pattern, please feel free to design whatever you would like. Please note, however, this course won’t provide instruction on sweater design and construction—it focuses on the process. If you do decide to design a sweater, please know that I’ll be happy to review your pattern, but I won’t be able to provide a full technical edit.
What if I’m not ready to publish a design but I just want to learn the process?
Feel free to still join us! I would love to see you take the steps to move forward with actually publishing a pattern but if you’re using this course to just watch and learn, that’s totally okay too.
Should I take the course if I’ve already published a pattern?
Sure! Maybe things didn’t go so well the first time and you want to improve your design and publishing process so you can be more successful next time.