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 AIDS/Lifecycle Page
End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ
AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage

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 Kate Atherly

TKGA Pattern Writing Course

The Basics of Writing a Knitting Pattern, Sister Mountain

I talked with Eli Saetnan, a knitter and designer that devotes her knitting to charity.

I share my research on the benefits of having your writing tech edited.

We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience!

‌Links to Paul:
Instagram: @‌paul.haze30
Website
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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 the mid-19th century and were improved by breeding with Oxford, Shropshire and Hampshire breeding rams. To read more, see this highly technical article.

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.

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  https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VKKIOO57N4KH&keywords=knitting+pattern+writing+handbook&qid=1699040080&sprefix=knitting+pattern%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1

Tech Tip Talk  https://www.youtube.com/@techtiptalks

Taronga Zoo, Sydney  https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens https://gardens.rtbg.tas.gov.au/

Majacraft Spinning Wheels  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/

Majacraft Luna  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/?page_id=3371

Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/

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.