Lots of knitters have design ideas they’d like to see published, but they might not know how to get started publishing patterns with third-party publications like yarn company websites, magazines and books.
Knit and crochet designer and mentor Tian Connaughton has produced a free six-part video course with Knit Picks and We Crochet that aims to help new and aspiring designers get started.
Get Published covers the following areas:
- Things to do before submitting a design proposal
- How to submit a design proposal
- What to do when your design is accepted
- What to do when your design is rejected
- How to communicate effectively
- How to receive yarn support
The course is free and open to all but was specially designed to empower Black, Indigenous and People of Color who might not see themselves in the knitwear design industry.
It also includes interviews with new and established designers to help inspire aspiring designers to get started.
I’m watching it right now; if you check it out I’d love to hear what you think!
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