The grapevine
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Technical Aspects of a Great Knitting Design: Swatching, Grading, Tech Editing, and More
Author: Safiyyah Talley GoSadi user and guest blogger Safiyyah Talley is a knitwear designer, educator, and author of the best-selling book, “Knit 2 Socks in 1.” Lovingly known as The Drunk Knitter, Safiyyah has built a loyal following as a teacher, blogger, and podcaster. Drawing on her background in fashion design and English, she combines
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Casting on a Business: Getting Started as a Knitwear Designer
Eleanor Nesic, the designer behind Knitpurlfect, is known for sharing fun, playful, and clearly-written knitting patterns that makers can follow with ease. After moving to Croatia from the UK, Eleanor fell in love with knitting socks, as the summers were far too hot to knit sweaters. In the span of two years, Eleanor navigated job
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Yarn Substitution: How to Successfully Swap Yarns for Any Pattern
Author: Courtney Whitehead Crochet designer and educator Courtney Whitehead is the owner and designer of Creations By Courtney, which offers size-inclusive crochet patterns for garments and accessories. Courtney’s website is a great place to find helpful crochet tips and crochet stitch tutorials.Because of her years of experience in crochet design, we asked Courtney to break
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How to Plan and Pitch a Craft Class
Author: Xandy PetersKnitting designer and teacher Xandy Peters is best known as the innovator of the stacked stitch technique and for the popular Fox Paws pattern. A former footwear and product designer, Xandy turned to knitting as a way to explore textiles and surfaces beyond factory production and has since built a thriving career publishing
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How to Get Started Selling on Ravelry (and What Comes Next)
If you’re a designer looking to sell your knitting or crochet patterns online, chances are you’ve thought about Ravelry. As one of the largest platforms for digital patterns, Ravelry makes it easy to get your patterns in front of an engaged community of makers and GoSadi makes it easy to get your patterns on Ravelry.
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The 2nd Annual GoSadi x h+h americas Creator Summit
We’re still buzzing from the energy and inspiration of the 2nd Annual GoSadi x h+h americas Creator Summit! Held on the Tuesday before the official kick off to h+h americas, this year’s event proved once again that when creators and brands come together, our industry only gets better. At GoSadi, our mission is to educate,
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Affiliates Are Not Dead—But We Need to Change Our Approach
Designer and crochet instructor Tamara Kelly is the creator of Moogly Blog, the author of Quick Crochet for the Home, and a leading industry expert.We’ve invited Tamara to share the lessons she’s learned from growing Moogly into a go-to resource for makers worldwide. Her insights are a must-read for anyone looking to build authentic, long-term
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Standing Out in the New Search: How Creators Can Thrive in the Age of AI
There’s a lot of noise out there about AI changing everything—and sure, in some ways it is. Search is shifting. Platforms are evolving. But at the end of the day, WHAT people search for shapes the responses search engines deliver. So what does that mean for those of us who blog, post, and share? It
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Join Us at the GoSadi Creator Summit 2025 at h+h americas
Join GoSadi for the second annual Creator Summit, a full day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connection—designed specifically for content creators, fiber artists, and industry-leading brands. Held in conjunction with h+h americas, this exclusive summit is your gateway to insight, inspiration, and partnership. Featuring industry insiders, subject matter experts, and successful designers, creators, and authors,
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Marketing & Promoting Knitting Patterns
So, you’ve designed beautiful knitting patterns, put them up for sale, and are waiting for the orders to roll in. But despite your best efforts, you’re not getting the traction you’d hoped for. What’s missing? Marketing! Even the most stunning and well-crafted knitting patterns need visibility to sell well. With millions of patterns available online,
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How to Start Selling Your Knitting Patterns Online
For budding designers, navigating the world of online sales can initially feel a bit overwhelming. By following this designer series, you’ll gain all the tools and knowledge you need to take on the world of online pattern sales and build your creative business. Let’s knit your dreams into reality! Selling knitting patterns online opens up
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GoSadi Grotto 2025: Building a Photo-Worthy Installation
Hey Fiber Community! We just unveiled our new GoSadi grotto at Vogue Knitting LIVE 2025 and thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes to learn how it all came together. As anyone who does these shows knows— prepping for a trade show or market display booth takes a lot of thought,