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10 Hand-Stitched Treasures from Rhinebeck Weekend
Every third weekend of October, fiber enthusiasts from around the world converge on a picturesque corner of Upstate New York for a long weekend of fiber-filled shenanigans at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival, lovingly known as “Rhinebeck”. This year, team gosadi hit the road to meet old and new friends all while admiring
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Boost Your Pattern Marketing with Ravelry Pattern Attributes and Categories
Our first Selling Channel integration, Ravelry, offers a golden opportunity for designers like yourself to showcase your talent. But to succeed in the world of pattern marketing on Ravelry, you need to understand the power of Attributes and Categories. In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll explore how these essential tools can supercharge your patterns ensuring that
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Working With Yarn Companies Part 2: pitches that close
Collaboration should be a two-way street! In Part One, we discussed finding the right fit and what the yarn companies need to bring to the table. Now it’s time to package what you are bringing to the table for them. prepare your pitch We believe that the crafting industry is built on relationships, so consider
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Embracing Mistakes And Learning From Setbacks: growth in the design journey
Whether you’re just starting as a designer or have been at it for years, one universal truth stands strong: mistakes and setbacks are not roadblocks; they are stepping stones. BUT we also know that doesn’t make things easier when you’re in it. In this guide, we’ll explore how shifting your mindset and embracing these challenges
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Holiday Insights For Stitchwear Creators
As the seasons change and we step into sweater weather, it’s time to unwrap the trends that will shape our knit and crochet world this holiday season. To guide you through this exciting journey, we’ve tapped into the wisdom of Hilary Cerbin, co-founder of gosadi and owner of the yarn shop Nina Chicago. Her insights
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Working With Yarn Companies Part 1: How to choose which yarn partnerships are right for YOU
We’re here with some insightful tips to help make navigating yarn company partnerships a little easier! In part one, we’ll teach you where to start and how to determine if the brand collaboration of your dreams is actually a good fit. In part two we’ll teach you the elements you need to perfect your pitch.
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October Opportunities for the Stitchwear Community
October is going to be packed with exciting events and opportunities that you won’t want to miss out on. Whether you’re a designer, yarn retailer, or simply a crochet and knitting enthusiast, there’s something for everyone this month. Let’s dive into what’s in store: 1. participate in CGOA’s crochet holiday shopping guide If you’re a
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Standing Out In A Crowded Market: Finding Your Unique Voice As A Stitchwear Designer
After pushing through the hard work that comes with creating your pattern, having the opportunity to share your designs with an audience of makers is the reward at the “end” of your design process. But reaching that audience is one of the most significant challenges facing designers today. That’s why, today we’re giving you tips
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Process for Product, Tips For Creating a Daily Process As a Knit and Crochet Designer
As a new knit or crochet designer, the creative journey ahead of you is both exciting and complex. With so many hats to wear, from photographer to pattern writer and market researcher, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. By creating a process and checklist of action steps you can start to look at each manageable piece
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Unlocking the Power of Pinterest for Stitchwear Designers
Whether you’re releasing patterns on Selling Channels such as Ravelry and/or Etsy or sharing your passion on your blog, you’re already part of a vibrant online community. But have you considered the untapped potential of Pinterest to boost your online presence, increase website traffic, gain followers, and even sell more patterns? In this guide, we’ll