The grapevine
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Navigating Etsy’s Optimized Pricing Tool
In the world of e-commerce, staying up-to-date with new tools is essential for designers aiming to optimize their selling strategies. Recently, Etsy introduced a new capability— the Optimized Pricing Tool. This new feature presents an opportunity to refine pricing approaches but, like any tool, should be used in a way that aligns with your business
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Your Guide to Breaking Into the Publishing Industry
For many of us designers, being published can feel like a major milestone in our careers. If the allure of magazine publishing is calling your name, this is your sign to begin taking the steps towards this goal TODAY! We’re here to be your guide, ensuring you’re well-equipped to embrace this new opportunity. It’s an
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Balancing Passion and Profitability with Jessica Brist of Snickerdoodle Knits
As stitchwear designers, our hobby is our hustle, presenting the unique challenge of balancing passion with profitability. How many times have you found yourself caught between the joy of creating and the need to sustain your craft financially? Today, we step into the world of gosadi Alpha tester Jessica Brist, the visionary behind Snickerdoodle Knits,
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Best Practices and Tips For Clearly Communicating Product Sizing
Sizing information in a knit or crochet pattern can be overwhelming for makers upon first glance. As designers, it’s important you’re communicating how your sizing works and clearly laying out the options for makers. Missing a step in the sizing process could lead to your makers feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. While well-fitting garments lead to
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Crafting Copyright Confidence for Designers
As stitchwear designers, our journey from initial idea to published pattern involves much more than just needles and yarn. Publishing patterns means navigating the intricate landscape of copyright laws and pattern policies. Today, we’re diving deep into the legal realm that shapes and safeguards our work as stitchwear designers. demystifying copyright laws for patterns The
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The Stitchwear Designer’s Guide to Self-Promotion and Earning What You Deserve
It’s time the world recognizes the incredible value you bring to the table…but that begins with you recognizing the value that YOU bring to the table. Today, we’re diving into the empowering realm of advocating for your worth and making sure you get the compensation you rightfully deserve. It’s not just about asking; it’s about
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DIY Knitting & Crochet Gifts: 12 Handmade Presents for Holiday Cheer
Embrace the magic of the season in our festive holiday roundup of Knit and Crochet gifts! We’re excited to spotlight the incredible talent within the gosadi community. As you know, each handmade creation is a labor of love, embodying the warmth and joy of the holidays but also an opportunity for us to use our
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Embrace Earthy Elegance with Lauren’s Fall 2023 Capsule Collection
Knitters, your next project just arrived and is ready for your needles and hooks! We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of one of the gosadi Alpha testers, Lauren’s @MotherOfPurl Fall 2023 capsule collection – Earth. As a dedicated alpha tester and visionary knitwear designer, Lauren brings a unique blend of artistry and intention
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ROI 101: Making Every Stitch and Penny Count!
At gosadi, we understand the importance of every stitch, every design, and every investment you make in your craft. Whether you’re a budding independent designer or an established knitting/crochet expert, maximizing your efforts is key to thriving in this vibrant community. Today, let’s dive into the world of Return on Investment (ROI), a concept that
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Embracing Authenticity with Jessica Brist of Snickerdoodle Knits
As our co-founder Michele always says, and especially in the fiber community, authenticity is not just a buzzword! In fact, it’s the very thread that weaves our community together. We recently sat down with gosadi Alpha tester Jessica Brist of Snickerdoodle Knits, a talented pattern designer, to discuss the profound impact of authenticity on her
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Stitch Tech: A Guide for New Designers
Diving into the world of pattern design is an exciting journey. In addition to gosadi and all that our platform has to offer, there are so many tools to help you achieve your goals as a designer. So we decided to highlight a few of our faves. Choosing the right software to aid in your
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Getting Started as a New Crochet or Knitwear Pattern Designer
Our favorite thing about the world of stitchwear design is that pattern design is a creative and evolving process. The best thing you can do is experiment, learn from your mistakes, and enjoy the journey of creating unique and beautiful designs for fellow makers to enjoy. Getting started as a designer can sometimes be daunting.