#knittingthoughts

[jill-knits]

Blog comes out this week. I have two unrelated topics I plan to cover (which could end up being two blogs). As I mull that, I am enjoying the changing colors of spring. We now have over 12 hours of light. Check the link in bio at 5:15 pm on Friday. 📝🔆😍 #knittingblog #knitweardesigner #knitweardesign #knitters #knitting #knittinglife #knittingtricks #knittingthoughts #knittingthoughtsonpatterns #knitters https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJxwP6JxjE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[herbgardenknitwear]

This week I got to spend the most wonderful evening with three lovely and inspiring women, amongst them my talented tech editor Frauke @urbanyarning 🧶 Everyone in the group has a passion for knitting. I felt surrounded by friends immediatly, even though Frauke was the only one I had met before. We talked about how difficult it is to find a way to make a living - or even just a little money on the side - out of the one thing that you love and how one is still struggling even after several years. This platform enables us to see pictures from lovely knitters and designers from all over the world. And even though that is exacly what I love about it, I must also admit that there are times when I feel very intimidated and unable to keep up. I published my first pattern in December 2019 and since then released about one pattern per month. Even though I put A LOT of work into each and every pattern, I am still not selling enough copies to even cover the costs I had making them (my own working hours not included). In other words, I am actually spending money to be able to publish patterns. And to be honest, it is absolutely frustrating. Why am I telling you this? Because I noticed how much strength and hope the mentioned evening gave me. While everything seems bright and shiny on the internet, I sometimes forget that there are people out there who are in a similar situation, who understand my fears and who work and fight for their dreams just as much as I do. I am - and you are - not alone in this! Sometimes things can be tough, but we have this lovely community of knitters and fiber lovers to support us. If you ever like to chat, my inbox is open. Drop me a message. It is most likely that we made similar experiences and can help each other by sharing our hopes and worries. Thanks for the wonderful evening, Ladies! 💕 Warm regards Hanna ______ pattern: Vivyen Sweater #vivyenSweater #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessstruggles #designstruggles #knitweardesigner #knittingsupport #knittingcommunity #knittersarethebestpeople #knittersarethebest #herbgardenknitwear #knittingthoughts #dontknitalone #knitterfriends #knit https://www.instagram.com/p/CcV2cTIontQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[casalena1975]

Sometimes I just want to carry the yarn up along the side....is that so wrong! #KnittingThoughts #acasalena_crafted #NewIdea #NewDesign #Knitstagram #Instaknit #MenWhoKnit #GuysWhoKnit #MaleKnitter

[jill-knits]

What is the value of your craft to you? Do you want to grow & stretch or broaden & deepen your understanding? Can you find joy in every stitch? Do you ponder the why's of knitting? How do you make sure you are knitting what you should be knitting? Join me at my Second Studio Chat (link in profile) on 11/2 at 5 pm PDT. I'd love to share thoughts. #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knittingthoughts #knitting #knittingaddict #knitting_inspiration #knittingismytherapy #knittinginspiration #knittersoftheworld #knittersgonnaknit #knittinglove https://www.instagram.com/p/CHCDARaJAWj/?igshid=4zmd5wz8p72f

[jill-knits]

Interesting Things 3/ I love to swatch. For me it is like doing research and I always find interesting things while doing it. When I was a student I hated doing research in the library. It was such a linear process and I like to be doing things, and finding things, and seeing where this goes, and that. I am never bored. I can always think about things I have been observing, and consider possibilities that have revealed themselves. I rarely knit my samples because I don't remember to follow directions. #identitykal #interestingthingsaboutme #knitweardesigner #alwaysthinkingknitting #knittingthoughts #knittersofinstagram #knittersofravelry #knittersgonnaknit #knittersoftheworld #knittersknit #knittingexpert #knittingresearch #knittingpatterns #knitpatternwriting #knittingpatternwriter #alwaysknitting https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DWCA9poj0/?igshid=grqr5lanpc19