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Craft. Design. Edit. Sleep. Repeat
by Lisa Conway
Craft. Design. Edit. Sleep. Repeat is a podcast for knit and crochet designers, tech editors, and crafts people to encourage and educate about the design process and the businesses of designing and technical editing.
Episodes
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Episode 50: Saving $ on Editing
Lets look at a few ways you can save time and money on the editing of your pattern. —Check spelling —Double check your abbreviations. Make sure that you are consistent with their use and that all abbreviations are in your glossary. —Double check notions to ensure that if it's mentioned in the...
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Episode 49: Stephan Browne-Blackman
I had a wonderful time talking with Stephan Browne-Blackman of Steph Made That. He’s a new crochet and knit designer with amazingly creative ideas. Steph is new, but well worth keeping an eye on. To find Stephan: Instagram YouTube Ravelry Pinterest Mentioned by Stephan: TL Yarncrafts Intsagram
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Episode 48: Sizing and Schematics
I share a little about sizing information that should be included on your pattern. Grading Resoursces: Inclusive Size Resources for Designers - Kim McBrien Evans Sizing With Spreadsheets — Swanky Emu Knits Jill Wolcott Knits Ysolda Teague Craft Yarn Council Woolly Wormhead Size Charts for…
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Episode 47: Gary Boston
This month I talk with Gary Boston, another avid Aids Lifecycle supporter and budding knit designer. Here about his Aids Lifecycle and design journey. Gary's Designs on Ravelry Gary's Ravelry Group, KAL's and CAL's are run here Gary's Instagram: @gary_knits_gary_rides @Destash4Good My...
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Episode 46: The Supply List
I take a dive (can’t say it’s deep) into what should go into your supply list on your pattern. Resources The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make, by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, by...
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Episode 45: Eli Saetnan
I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity.
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Episode 44: Why Tech Edit?
I share my research on the benefits of having your writing tech edited.
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Episode 43: Paul Haesemeyer
We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience! Links to Paul: Instagram: @paul.haze30 Website To sign up for newsletter Links from Paul Pace yarn Article on Modern Daily Knitting The common sheep breed is known as the Latvian Blackface. These local sheep begin to appear in…
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Episode 42: Updates and Tech Revisited
What's happening in the world of Arctic Edits and What Tech Tools am I using Today? The season opener looks at what has been going on while away, and what this year should bring.
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Episode 41: Updates and Book Review
Today I let you know what’s coming in the near future, talk about a new book on my bookshelf, and give a little insight into the trip I just returned from. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook, Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth...
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Episode 40: The Process of Design and Pattern Writing
What steps does one go through to write a pattern? How do you go from idea to selling so that others can make your design? I look at some steps involved in the process of Design and Pattern Writing.
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Episode 39: Jacky Doyle
I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She’s a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting.
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Episode 38: Exploring the Creative Process
I explore ways to boost and view the creative process and how it applies to fiber design. I also look at my own struggle with creativity and how in recent months I have worked to improve it.
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Episode 37: Clare of Sister Mountain
Today I talk with Clare of Sister Mountain. She is a knitwear designer and she teaches the Sweater Design Workshop.
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Episode 36: Imposter Syndrome
We all feel it sometimes, or at least I do. I look at my own feelings of imposter syndrome and talk about how I handle it.
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Episode 35: Updates and Lisa's Favorite Books
Lisa gives an update on what’s coming and then shares her favorite knitting/editing-related books.
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Episode 34: Wolf Graf
Nicky and I chat with Wolf Graf. This man has more knitting and sewing expertise than should be humanly possible and a philosophy of sharing that you won’t want to miss!
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Episode 33: Grading Myths
Nicky and I chat about Grading, history, how-to’s, and the things we can’t do. For even more on grading, listen to Episode 7.
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Episode 32: Kirsten Jordan, Perfectly Imperfect Social
Nicky and I chat with Kirsten Jordan of Perfectly Imperfect Social about our social media profiles; what to do, what not to do, and where to do it.
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Episode 31: Editing Out-of-the-box Designs
Nicky and I welcome a special guest, Michelle Hazell, a tech editor from the UK. We talked about how we approach the more challenging editing jobs we see and our overall philosophy of working with independent designers.
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Episode 30: Paul Haesemeyer
Nicky and I had a wonderful chat with Paul Haesemeyer, theater costumer and knitwear designer from Canada. We talked about how being a knitter influences his theater work and vice versa.
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Episode 29: AI and Pattern Writing
Nicky and I took a bit of a dive into how AI works and if it could write knitting or crochet patterns. What we found was both helpful and hilarious.
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Episode 28: Helene Dehmer, Happy Go Knitty
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Helene Dehmer from Happy Go Knitty, a popular indie dyer in New Zealand about her dye processes and working collaborations with designers.
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Episode 27: Accessibility and Announcements
Nicky Jensen and I make a big announcement and talk accessibility in pattern writing.
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Episode 26: Julie and Paul Monk
Today we are talking with designer and indie dyers Julie and Paul Monk of Harnie Hoolie's Designs, Indie Dyer’s and knitwear designer. Hear their unique perspective on participating in two sectors of the yarn world.
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Episode 25: Tech Tools
I discuss the software used by designers and tech editors, sharing my knowledge and research into what works and what doesn’t.
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Episode 24: Nicky Jensen
Talking with Nicky Jensen, tech editor and designer in both knit and crochet. Nicky lives and works in Ontario, Canada.
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Episode 23: Updates and Tech Editing Info
Podcast updates for 2023 and discussion about tech editor services and training.
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Episode 22: Techniques, Socks 1.0
Lisa and Tiffany talk all things socks: how to knit or crochet them, and how to write that into patterns.
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Episode 21: Asia Martinez
Tiffany and Lisa talk with new Tunisian Crochet designer, Asia Martinez, from Florida. She also makes beautiful stitch markers.
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Episode 20: A Good Pattern, Maker Edition
Tiffany and Denise talk about what they would like to see in every pattern as makers.
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Episode 19: Katherine Gibbs
Tiffany and Denise talk with Katherine Gibbs, Jojodabom, a knit and crochet designer, about her design process and inspiration.
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Episode 18: Gauge
Tiffany and Lisa talk all things gauge, from gauge swatches, to imperial to metric (or vice versa) conversions, to why gauge matters.
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Episode 17: Sarah Larrieu
Tiffany and Denise talk with Sarah Larrieu, crochet designer from the Pacific Northwest.
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Episode 16: Tool Talk 2.0
Denise and Tiffany dig deep and explore all the other tools (besides yarn, needles, and hooks) that we yarnies love and use to create our projects.
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Ep 15: Trish Hernacki
Tiffany and Denise talk with Trish Hernacki, a new knit designer from Indiana and get a unique view on entering the design field.
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Ep 14 Tool Talk
Denise and Tiffany talk tools of the trade including: how to choose yarn, needles, and hooks, and a little something special at the end. You can find complete show notes at https://arcticedits.com.
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Ep 13: Test vs Tech Edit
Tiffany and Denise talk about testing vs. tech editing. They cover how they differ, when and why it's important to do each, and their experiences with testing.
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E12: Episode 12 Lily Chin
Denise and Lisa talk with Lily Chin, well-known Crochet and Knit designer, teacher, and author about her career, training, and experiences in her career. You can find complete show notes at https://arcticedits.com
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Ep 11 2 Tech Editors Talk
Listen while Tiffany and I ramble our way through a comparison of knit and crochet crafts, especially as seen through the eyes of tech editors. Show notes can be found at https://articedits.com.
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Episode 10: Roeska Blankevoort
Denise, Tiffany, and I talk with Roeska Blankevoort. Roe is a Tunisian Crochet designer from the Netherlands.
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Episode 9: Introduction to Tiffany
Today we introduce you to our new podcast partner, Tiffany Wooten. Tiffany is a Crochet and Tunisian Crochet Tech Editor with a good many management skills that we need here at Knit Design Edit Sleep Repeat. Hear Tiffany describe her planner page printables as well as other services she provides,...
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Episode 8 Jill Wolcott
We talk with Jill Wolcott of Jill Wolcott Knits, knitwear designer and teacher about her career, new methods of creating multi-sized patterns, and her current and future class offerings.
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Episode 7: Grading
We talk pattern grading, what it is, how it's done, and what it takes to learn how to do it. I suggest sources for size charts and courses, as well as, discuss what to expect if you wish to hire some one to do the job.
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Episode 6: Erin Clayton, Erineen Designs
We talk with Erin Clayton, knitwear and graphic designer. She works with other fiber artists to create logos and branding as well as designing beautiful knits. Erin has recently added teaching into the mix. Listen in and learn more of what she has available.
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Episode 5: Design Process
I ask Denise questions about her process for creating the two one-of-a-kind wedding dresses she has made in the last few years. We discuss where the inspiration came from, as well as how she decided on materials, stitches to be used, and how she made all the decisions regarding shape and design....
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Episode 4: Randy Finley
Denise and I interview her husband, Randy, a former Intellectual Property Attorney about his research, based on US copyright law, on what is and is not copyrightable about patterns, what needs to be in a copyright statement to make it defensible, and what actions you may need to take should there...
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Episode 3: Style Sheets
I try to answer “What is a Style Sheet”, how you create one, and when you may want to use one.
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Episode 2: Nathan Taylor
Denise and I chat with Nathan Taylor, the Sockmatician, about his knit and design story, his inspirations, and his many knit innovations.
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Episode 1: What is a Tech Editor
We discuss what a tech editor is, what skills they use, and where you might find training to become a tech editor that works with knit and crochet designs and other forms of writing.
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Craft. Design. Edit. Sleep. Repeat is a podcast for knit and crochet designers, tech editors, and crafts people to encourage and educate about the design process and the businesses of designing and technical editing.
HOSTED BY
Lisa Conway
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