Experience & Authority:

• Featured on television (Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, Raise the Roof Productions, 2021).
• Appeared on leading industry podcasts and video channels (Fruity Knitting, The Crimson Stitchery, Knit on with Patty Lyons).
• Keynote speaker (From Fleece to Fashion, University of Glasgow, 2022)
• Served as a guest judge and expert commentator on technical craft challenges.

Formats Offered:

• Keynote Presentations (45–60 minutes)
• Technical Workshops (90 minutes to a half-day)
• Panel Discussions (As an expert commentator)
• Live/Pre-recorded Podcast & Video Interviews

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Core topics include, but are not limited to:

• Design Development (idea generation, personal style, brand identity)
• Technical Design and Risk Mitigation (fit, sizing, product development, grading)
• Ethics and Quality Control (sourcing, marketing, product specifications)

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“I wanted to say a massive thank you for being part of the series. We are all thrilled with how well the Jumper and Stocking episodes went, and your crafts and judging were such a highlight. Thank you for all the prep you did for us, and creating your beautiful placemat and headband. It was wonderful spending the day with you and getting to see your creative process up close. I’m sure our audience will be as thrilled and impressed as we were while filming you.”

– Raise the Roof Productions

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Some recent papers have included:

Creative and Community Practices

From Fleece to Fashion conference keynote | University of Glasgow, September 2022

This paper explored the evolving economic relationship between small businesses and the crafting communities they serve. It is partly a follow-on from the author’s From Needle to Needle series, particularly the final two posts, ‘Economies of Knitting Pattern Production’ and ‘Towards a Caring Economy of Knitting’, and partly a discussion of the ways in which value propositions are changing. Examples were drawn from independent sewing and knitting pattern designers, and opportunities for problem solving and future directions were highlighted. More about From Fleece to Fashion here.

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Vogue Knitting | New York, January 2024

Out of One, Many: Strategic Idea Generation for Scalable Knitwear Design

This presentation delivered a framework for maximizing core design concepts to generate an entire, cohesive collection. Learn practical methods for design scalability, efficient variation, and leveraging a single motif across multiple marketable garments and accessories. We explored how to build a diversified portfolio from a single seed idea, essential for commercial viability and brand growth. Prepare to sharpen your creative strategy and transition your inspiration into a systematic product roadmap.

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