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Knitwear Design 101

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For Designers: How to Get Started with Size Charts

Screenshot of an Excel spreadsheet, colour-coded with sizing information.

If you care about inclusive sizing and creating garment patterns that fit well, you’ll need a size chart. Here are some tips and resources to get you started.

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 11 October 202319 February 2026 A designer's life, Knitwear Design 101 3 Comments Read more

My Grading Story

My Grading Story

How my background in woven pattern cutting and garment construction has helped me as a knitwear designer; specifically, with grading.

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 26 July 20236 January 2025 A designer's life, Knitwear Design 101 2 Comments Read more

A Quick MROUND the Block | More Excel Tips for Knitting Pattern Design

A Quick MROUND the Block | More Excel Tips for Knitting Pattern Design

Since MOD and QUOTIENT went down well a few months ago, I’m back with another Excel formula for knitting: MROUND. This is a great one for setting and calculating pattern repeats.

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 12 July 202319 February 2026 Knitwear Design 101 1 Comment Read more

Three Thoughts about Grading

Three Thoughts about Grading

For me, grading is a design solution with a technical outcome and a practical application. Here are three ways of applying creative problem solving to the process of grading knitting patterns.

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 28 June 202319 February 2026 A designer's life, Knitwear Design 101 No Comments Read more

MSG: The Secret Sauce of Knitting Patterns

MSG: The Secret Sauce of Knitting Patterns

Knitters who’ve tried to customise patterns will have had a taste of MSG. This abbreviation is how I teach the maths needed for calculations.

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 10 May 20236 January 2025 Knitwear Design 101 No Comments Read more

An Ode to Squared Paper

An Ode to Squared Paper - why squared paper is so useful for knitwear design

I posted about my love of squared paper on Instagram a couple of years ago, but I’ve decided it’s worth sharing to the blog. I made sure that everyone who signed up for the last round of my knitwear design

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 8 February 202323 October 2024 Knitwear Design 101 8 Comments Read more
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