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A quick MROUND the block

A quick MROUND the block

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 in Stitches July 12, 2023June 6, 2023 Knitwear Design 101 No Comments 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 in Stitches June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Knitwear Design 101, My two cents 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 in Stitches May 10, 2023May 4, 2023 Knitwear Design 101 No Comments Read more

Book Review | Sharon Rothman, The Fashion Designer’s Sketchbook

Book Review | Sharon Rothman, The Fashion Designer’s Sketchbook

The edition I’m reviewing has the following details: Bloomsbury, 2016 | ISBN 978-1-4725-6729-1. There is a newer edition here. I’ve written a smidgen about design development before, but somehow not yet got around to showcasing this book on the blog. 

Natalie in Stitches February 22, 2023February 15, 2023 Favourite books 2 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. It fits in nicely with my current pilot course on Design Development, and I made sure

Natalie in Stitches February 8, 2023February 2, 2023 Knitwear Design 101 5 Comments Read more

MOD and QUOTIENT: An Excel tip for knitwear design

MOD and QUOTIENT: An Excel tip for knitwear design

Some Excel nerdery for you today. I’m sharing two handy functions: MOD and QUOTIENT. This tip is very useful if you use Excel for knitwear design and grading. Strap in!

Natalie in Stitches November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Knitwear Design 101 1 Comment Read more
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