Date
Friday, 17 April 2026
Time
13:00 - 17:00 (4 hours)
Price
£45
Age guidance
16+
Calling all designers! Do you wish your pattern-writing process would run a little more smoothly? This workshop is designed to help you write better patterns, whilst making the process speedier and less stressful.
In this workshop, you'll learn:
What are the hallmarks of a "professional" pattern?
What do knitters and crocheters look for in a pattern?
Setting yourself up for success: building a style guide and a copy flow process
Quick wins to make your life easy - tricks and cheats for simplifying your pattern-writing
Pros and cons of different publishing formats (independent, magazines, books, yarn companies)
How to avoid common mistakes in pattern-writing
Materials required
Please bring:
a notebook and pen.
Optional: laptop or tablet with access to Google Sheets
About Kate Heppell
With a career spanning over a decade, Kate’s passion for and knowledge of all things yarn knows no bounds. After a few years dabbling in knitwear design and selling hand-dyed yarn, Kate’s woolly career really took off in 2011 when she assumed the role of editor at Knit Now magazine, an internationally-distributed publication priding itself on providing patterns and inspiration for knitters of all skill levels. Since leaving this role a couple of years ago she has continued to design and teach, sharing everything she learned as a knitting magazine editor.