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  • How to Improve Community Metrics with Analytics and Data from Your Community (featuring Circle's new Analytic Hub)

    Trouble-shooting to Improve Community Metrics Building and growing an engaged community is fun and exciting! What isn't as fun is when it starts to plateau. Perhaps folks aren't sharing as much in the group, aren't attending live calls, and more. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing. It's possible that you've built out the resources and support for them that they already have access to the questions they're asking. The Struggle to Identify What the Problem is... or if There Even is a Problem! The problem is: it can be hard to know what the scenario actually is for your community without the proper analytics... which is why I'm super excited about the new analytics now provided for Circle communities (that's the platform where I host my community membership). For example, it feels like there's been less participation in my community since I moved from Discord to Circle. However, there are a lot of different things that had been happening at the same time. Here are two examples: About six months before moving platforms, I was getting extremely overwhelmed by the setup and all of the things happening in the community within the Discord platform, which is part of why I was so anxious to move to Circle. So, it's possible that reorganizing the group on Circle in a way that felt more intuitive and easier to navigate makes it feel quieter, when really it's just less overwhelming. It also means that there are less questions from distraught members who can't find a replay, a call link, etc. since it's so much easier to find now. This (approximately) six month time period was also around the time things really started ramping up on a publication project that I was heading... meaning I had less time and energy to spend interacting in the group, and I was more desperately needing some automation in my community... things like Because incorporating more automation in my business decreased my workload for maintaining the community, it makes sense that the community now would feel calmer for me! Or, it's possible that the scheduled content now has created a gap between myself and my community members. That could be a good thing (they're less dependent on me and more able to solve problems on their own), or it could be a bad thing (they're feeling less connected to me and perhaps even somewhat abandoned even though I'm still very active in the community). So, these are the concerns that have been circling in my head for a couple of years now. Did I ruin the community? Even though the transfer saved my life, did it ruin my "baby" (the community that I'd built)? I've used surveys for my community to try to find answers, but honestly, they haven't helped a lot, because the responses seemingly contradict the trends that I see in the community. But now I have data from Circle's new Analytics Hub to help answer these questions for me! Here are three simple ways I've been loving and using the analytics. Using the Analytics to Ease Your Fear of a Dying Community and Improve Community Metrics What Monthly Active Members Tells Me as a Community Host When it feels like the community engagement is dead, I can't help but wonder: have the members completely forgotten about the community? Do they read any of the weekly email reminders with an overview of information? Have they even been on the platform? Why aren't they interacting - is it because they don't find the community helpful (survey responses say it's not this), already have the answers they need in the community, have forgotten the community exists, it's inconvenient to log into Circle, or don't like the Circle platform? As we sometimes tend to do, I'd found myself spiraling into negative thought patterns of assuming the worst: nobody liked the community, nobody liked me, the community and what I offered was no longer valuable, etc, etc, etc. Even though the data I did have should have already told me otherwise - there's a healthy retention rate in the group, and folks are consistently sharing, via surveys and through messages, that they find the community helpful. But it wasn't until I saw the data in the Analytics Hub on Circle.so that I really started to believe it. I finally could see that folks are regularly logging into the community. Even in the lowest engagement month, about 50% of members are active in the group. How Circle's Popular Day & Time Data Helps Me Schedule Calls Historically, I've relied on surveys to determine when would be the best time to host calls within the community. However, I often only get a few responses to the surveys (which apply to the call times for 6-12 months), and then live attendance is very minimal. Now, I'm so excited to be able to use the data to know when people really are using Circle. This way, not only do I know they're available and thinking about the community at this time, but if they are on the platform and see the event live, they are more likely to join, even if they forgot about the event! For reference, the last survey of community members indicated (from 3 members in total, and there was never a time when all three were available) they were most available Mondays 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesdays 8 am to 11 am, Wednesdays 8 am to 1 pm, and Thursdays 8 am to 5 pm. Between the continued morning sickness I've been experiencing in my pregnancy, and my Mondays already being mostly booked, this has mostly left me with Wednesday 12-1 pm and Thursday afternoons. I'd scheduled most of the calls for Thursdays 1-2 pm, with a few Thursdays 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm and Mondays 12-1 pm or 1-2 pm. Looking at the "Popular day & time" chart from Circle's Analytics Hub, I can see these definitely aren't the worst times to be scheduling calls, but they aren't necessarily the most ideal either. Based on this information, I would make Wednesday 10-11 am the #1 call time choice, followed by Thursdays at 12-1 pm and 4-5 pm. Although I've already scheduled out the calls through the summer, I am excited to use this data for scheduling autumn and winter calls, and to see if it makes a difference in call attendance! Plus - a really nice bonus is to not have to beg my community members to complete a survey to discover the optimal call time! Using Data and Analytics Hub to Keep Your Community Healthy In this post, I've primarily talked about using the data to identify if there's a problem, and if there is a problem, to identify what the core of that problem actually is (and potential answers to know how to solve it). However, we can use this data to facilitate a beautiful community experience and avoid those problems in the first place. For example, scheduling events during optimal times for members, optimizing content based on the device(s) community members are most using, and noticing trends in members and content and identifying ways to optimize the community in response. Here are a few more examples of data that can be found within Circle.so's Analytics Hub. But even if you aren't using Circle, be sure to look for similar data in the backend of your community platform! Not using Circle (yet) but want to check it out? Here's access to a 14-day free trial! *Note: this post includes an affiliate link for Circle. Should you choose to join, I may receive some compensation for the referral. I truly love using Circle for my community, and I only share it because I do love it!

  • 5 Things Your Test Knitters Want to Tell You as the Knitting Pattern Designer

    As I was collecting information from my Instagram audience about their perspectives and opinions on test knitting and tech editing, I received several responses from test knitters for what they wanted to share with knit and crochet pattern designers who are running test knits. There were so many responses that I decided to create a blog post just with their feedback! #1: Test Knitters' Biggest Issue with Your Test Knit is the Deadline By far, the biggest complaint that test knitters have about test knits is that the test knitting deadlines are too short. They need to have plenty of time to order yarn, swatch, and knit the project; often while working around family and work duties. I followed up my survey with the timelines that I give my test knitters, and the majority of test knitters felt like these timelines were reasonable for test knitting. (So feel free to steal them!) 2 weeks for dishcloths 4 weeks for small accessories such as hats, mittens, headbands, and cowls 6 weeks for shawls* and socks *Two people shared that they'd like to have 8 weeks for test knitting fingering weight shawls that are large or have a lot of texture. At the time that I am writing this post, I haven't designed any sweaters, cardigans, pullovers, or vests. I know test knitters like to have more than 8 weeks for knitting sweaters, and it is extremely important to give plenty of time for test knitters to make the larger sizes in your pattern. One designer responded to my Instagram polls sharing that she gives 3 to 4 months for her sweater test knits. #2: Test Knitters' Second Complaint is that You Need to Communicate Better As they say, "communication is always key." (And actually, that's what one person responding to my survey said.) Specifically, test knitters are getting frustrated when test knits are lacking: a clear deadline -- and if you're using Instagram to host they test, they want to see the deadline in the chat title access to yardage and needle information prior to applying for the test knit a schematic of the design Good communication is key to any successful communication, and I figure it's better to over-communicate than to leave something unclear. Plus, this is what you want to receive from your test knitters so you aren't running into issues *after* they've finished test knitting because they made assumptions about directions that were unclear. #3: Test Knitters Want to See Clearer Expectations From You Ok, in my opinion this also falls under "communication," but there were enough specific comments about needing clear expectations that I decided it was important to make this point really clear. If there's something that you expect of your test knitters, you need to communicate with them. Do they need to complete the full project or just through a certain point? Do they need to share photos of their progress? Do they need to post finished object photos somewhere? Do they need to create a Ravelry project page linked to your pattern? Do they need to share photos on Instagram? Test knitters want to see all of the expectations clearly laid out in a list (Yarnpond actually gives you a section to share expectations!), including deadlines, required social media posts, hashtags to use, photo requirements, and more. They also want to see clear expectations throughout the test knitting process and after the pattern release. Include a progress calendar for when each stage should be completed by (helps set goals). #4: Test Knitters Want to Be Part of a Community If you've read my blog post, you know I recommend Yarnpond for new pattern designers that are feeling intimidated by the idea of hosting a test knit. And, if you use Yarnpond (or any platform that allows for group discussions, like Discord, Ravelry, or an Instagram group chat), that should take care of most of your issues around testers wanting to be a part of a community for the test knit. Based on the feedback in my survey, test knitters are wanting you to create "good community" via interactive group chat threads where test knitters don't feel alone and are welcome to share/discuss questions, concerns, and feedback. They also like to connect with each other and chat about their knitting, yarn, progress, and even a bit about everyday life. Note: If you're using email to host a test knit, it's suggested that you keep all of the details in one email thread. It'll also make it a lot easier for you to manage if your test knitters keep to that email thread as well! #5: Additional Comments from Test Knitters There were a few more comments that didn't fall into the four categories above, so I'll share those here: Test knitters want you to get your pattern tech edited prior to test knitting, because it can be frustrating for them to deal with errors in your pattern (and, remember, they're generally test knitting for free!). Not sure what the difference is between test knitting and tech editing? Read this post, "Knitting Tech Editor vs Test Knitters: Why Do I Need Both for My Knitting Patterns?" Test knitters are worried that designers are choosing test knitters based off "only aesthetically pleasing & purely knitting based" Instagram accounts. If that's you, they want you to stop that immediately. Test knitters want to remind you to share a copy of the finished pattern as a thank you for them test knitting the pattern. And I'll add to that: I recommend gifting at least one additional pattern to test knitters. They put a lot of effort into helping you! Want to learn more about test knitting? Get all of the details in my blog post, "A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Test Knitting: What, Why, and How Pattern Testing Works."

  • Using Story to Connect with Your Audience as a Knitting Pattern Designer

    Have you ever thought about how much stories connect us as human beings? I've been thinking about it a lot lately. We are each unique individuals, with different paths, different interests, different struggles, different goals. There is so much we don't know about other people and where they are, and often we think we don't share anything in common with many folks. But what I realized in college is that you'd be really surprised. Some of the folks that I felt the most distant from, I had the most in common withā€¦ when we sat down and talked about life. Our goals, ambitions, struggles, frustrations. And that's because, as humans, there is so much that we share emotionally. We often struggle with very similar feelings and concepts, even if we handle it differently. So why am I sharing this with you? It's because I think it's important to think about - and talk about - your story. Think about why you started knitting, why you started designing, and how you can connect with your audience. Talk about what you love about your patterns, the design process, and why knitters will love working with your patterns. Start to answer questions like: When will I want to knit this pattern? Why will I enjoy working on this pattern? How will this pattern fit into my life after I've finished knitting the pattern? Picture the situations and the scenarios, and share those stories. When folks in your audience realize you understand them, they will feel a greater connection with you. They'll like you and trust your work more, and will be more likely to purchase in the future. Don't be afraid to tell your story!

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    Hello Lovely, I'm so excited to help you! Clarity, confidence, alignment, and authenticity are just around the corner. Not only in your business, but also your life šŸ«¶šŸ½ Membership Are you looking for an all-in-one resource hub, learning center, and supportive community? If that's a resounding "YES!" I hear, Pattern Design Circle is for you! Inside, you receive coaching from me, course content, networking opportunities, a supportive community, and more. We cover marketing, business, mindset, designing, productivity, authenticity, and whole-life balance. It's my all-in-one offer to support you in the most complete way possible... And I can't wait to watch you uplevel with all of these resources in your pocket! Join the Community Coaching Do any of these sound like you? You're just getting into designing and you're not sure where to start You've hit a bump and don't know how to propel your business and marketing forward You know something is misaligned but you can't seem to find the path among the weeds Whatever the flavor of your problem, I'm your girl. We will work together to get you back to clarity, confidence, and authenticity in all areas: designing, business, marketing, and life. Work with Me 52 Weeks of Creativity Looking for a creative push? Whether you're in a creative rut, looking for a challenge, or needing a change in scenery, 52 Weeks of Creativity is here to ignite your creativity... for an entire year! One year from now, you'll have 52 new design ideas. Check It Out Introduction to Designing Class Whether you've started dabbling in designing or you're still trying to sort out if you even want to go there, this class is for you. Inside, you'll learn all the steps that go into designing, how to establish a design process that works well for you, and beyond. Let's Get Started! The Complete Marketing Course for Designers Struggling to market your designs (and yourself) in a way that feels authentic, sustainable, and enjoyable? From the fundamentals of marketing through strategies, platforms, and tutorials, this course teaches just about everything youā€™ll ever need to know about marketing your business! Ideal customers, branding, and authentic marketing? Check! Emails, freebies, social media, blogging, SEO, and beyond? Check! Allll the platform selling channels? Check! Trust me, I've got you covered ā˜ŗļø Sign Up Here

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    WELCOME As a passionate and empathetic guide, I empower knit and crochet pattern designers to craft their aligned and meaningful journey while upleveling their business . LEARN MORE Free Business Guide Struggling to get started? Six Essential Business Building Steps : break down creating your knit or crochet pattern design business into six manageable steps. Interactive Prompts : each step is accompanied by practical prompts to help you apply what you learn, making the process hands-on and actionable. Progress Tracker Checklist : stay organized and monitor your advancement with the simple checklist, ensuring you never miss a beat. Proven Success Tips : Benefit from the insider tips for long-term results. Download the guide now to build your pattern design business with confidence. Send Me the PDF! ABOUT ME As a fellow knitting pattern designer, I offer unwavering support, inspiration, resources, and guidance for designers seeking authentic growth and connections in their business journey. Together, we redefine success on your terms, freeing you from external expectations and embracing what truly matters to you. I help you uncover your inner desires and create the beautiful life perfect for you. Learn More DIY with Resources Uplevel with Community Receive Customized Support What Folks are Saying "Jessica is just wonderful. I need her proactive and supportive approach in my life! She is an excellent person to have in your corner. One of my favorite things about our check-ins is her thoughtful questions. She is always extending an invitation to take a closer look at things if I am glossing by too quickly or to take a step back if I am too in the weeds. I also appreciate her sharing her own ups and downs in our group, I learn as much from lessons others learn as from their successes. If you want feedback or just a listening ear, you canā€™t find a better knit designer to turn to!" Nicole Smith, Knitting Teacher & Designer Pattern Design Circle Podcast All-Time Favorite Episodes Five Pillars to Building a Successful Pattern Design Business Marketing 101: Methods, Strategies, and Why It Matters Stop Buying All the Things! That Course Isn't the Solution. Here's What You Need Instead. Moving the Needle in Your Pattern Design Business - with Shelley Brander of Knit Stars on Apple on Spotify on YouTube On the Blog... How to Decrease Tech Editing Costs: Your Knitting Pattern Editing Checklist A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Generating New Design Ideas 5 Things Your Test Knitters Want to Tell You as the Knitting Pattern Designer Using Story to Connect with Your Audience as a Knitting Pattern Designer

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    Already a member? Log in here . Pattern Design Circle the membership The resource hub, learning center, and supportive community for knit + crochet pattern designers wanting to amplify their business on their terms Elevate your knit or crochet pattern design business using strategies that are effective , authentic to you, and sustainable long-term JOIN NOW I find the Design Circle an incredibly valuable place to be with other folks, wherever we are along our own paths. Jessica continually (and helpfully) emphasizes that we are all on our own journey and reminds us to take in information at the pace that make sense for us individually. I have learned tangible, concrete things that I have been able to apply to my new business but the feeling of community, for learning and celebrating with colleagues, is perhaps my favorite aspect of being a Design Circle member. - Molly, And Such Hand Knits Imagine waking up each morning excited to work on your business with focused action that feels good . Sounds pretty amazing, right? It is. On the flip side, I know how: gross it feels to follow a marketing strategy someone said you have to (or should ) use but that doesn't represent you. easy it is to get burned out when your business is misaligned. difficult it is to build a business and maintain everything else in life at the same time. Which is why I'm so passionate about helping you create a life and business that's authentic and sustainable for YOU ... all while providing the resources to support you through building, maintaining, up-leveling, and pivoting your business. Because business is about the long run and needs to fit into your whole-life picture. I'm here for you each step of the way. JOIN NOW Right now you're... lonely , wishing for community that understands your struggles and is willing to discuss solutions. stuck in comparisonitis, thinking you're missing a secret sauce while everyone else has it figured out. doubting whether authenticity, sustainability, and success can exist simultaneously. frustrated by marketing strategies you're told you have to or should use but you don't enjoy. These feelings lead to burnout and hinder the energy and mindset you bring to your business. They're forcing you to look at other designers as competitors rather than collaborators, friends, and cheerleaders. And it leaves you feeling empty and hopeless. It's time to stop navigating this journey on your own. You are worthy . You are enough . You will achieve your goals; you just need clarity, strategy, and support. JOIN NOW Hello! I'm Jessica, knitting pattern designer and business coach. I'm passionate about supporting knit and crochet pattern designers so they feel empowered, confident, and excited about their perfect-fitting business. As a designer myself, I struggled to find other designers I could build strong connections with, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of wholistic support available to pattern designers. I craved a group where I could feel supported in my business, marketing, mindset, designing... and life as a whole. I wanted to find a group of designers who understood, were positive and supportive, and were also striving for success themselves. After years of learning from amazing coaches outside the fiber industry, I finally created the group I was looking for: Pattern Design Circle. With a foundation of collaboration and community support, Pattern Design Circle empowers you to choose the best path for your business, acknowledges the nuances of our industry, and provides resources to support you... even as your needs and business change. For me, it's all about support when you feel like quitting, reassurance you are never alone, reminders of your unique value, finding alignment in business and life, and growing in ways you'd never expected. which is why- I invite you to join Pattern Design Circle. A warm, welcoming designer community that encourages you to be your best self, celebrate your accomplishments, and follow your unique path. Inside, you will also find the strategies and resources to cultivate and elevate your business, through coaching, courses, community, and beyond. JOIN NOW With Pattern Design Circle, you receive: Strategy Through guest discussions and course lessons, learn the strategies to uplevel your business, mindset, marketing, and designing. Coaching Via live group coaching, receive follow-up support to authentically and sustainably implement the strategies you learn. Community With community and accountability support, connect with fellow designers, ask questions, share your journey, and celebrate your wins. Pattern Design Circle lives up to what it advertises - and that's a rarity in fiber groups that promise community and support, especially for designers. The resources are great, but not being alone on this journey and having a mentor-coach-friend who wants to see each person succeed on their path are really the things that set Pattern Design Circle apart. - Beth, Fig & Filament What if you had a resource center where you could... learn marketing and business strategies as they apply to you access a step-by-step roadmap to amplify your business ask for help receive individualized guidance for business, marketing, and design share what you're struggling with, and be understood That's support , empowerment , and confidence . You belong here. JOIN NOW What members are saying... TRISH It's an amazing group of very talented designers who function as a brain trust, sounding board, and friends all at the same time. One of the best choices I've made for my design journey. MEMBER I'm loving Pattern Design Circle. I haven't been able to interact as much as I would like but please know I've found it valuable to my knitwear business. IZA It's a lovely designer community where successes can be celebrated and you can get advice to all things business! The Reality of Entrepreneurship Here's the thing: Pattern Design Circle is the resource center and community hub for knit and crochet pattern designers. Inside, we have loads of resources and content , supportive community members, and regular activities to participate in. But you're running a business. While many programs expect you to dedicate several hours a week, I get where you are. You're marketing, operating a business, designing, and juggling life all at the same time. You can't spend hours gathering resources, finding community, and learning how to grow and scale your business. I believe in running a sustainable business that fits into your life. Support for Every Phase No matter who you are, how successful your business is, or how long you've been at this, you will go through seasons. There are different seasons for: accountability answers implementing learning That's why Pattern Design Circle is an all-in-one community. JOIN NOW Join Pattern Design Circle The resource center + community hub for knit and crochet pattern designers Choose the support level that best fits your needs. Tier Levels Networking Expand your business and design sphere $4.99 /month $45 /year Features: monthly networking guests with other business in the industry list of open calls for design submissions list of networking events in the industry discussion space to organize collaborations early bird pricing to Pattern Design Circle networking events Community Hub Connect with designers for support and answers $27 /month $297 /year Features: everything in Networking, plus: coworking sessions accountability check-ins discussion spaces for questions and feedback quarterly design challenges annual design along Full Access Elevate your business with authentic-to-you strategies $47 /month $497 /year Features: everything in Community Hub, plus: 50 guest replays group coaching calls all Pattern Design Circle courses resource lists for business and designing priority status for all Pattern Design Circle events JOIN NOW $4.99/month JOIN NOW $27/month JOIN NOW $47/month I'm learning so much in Pattern Design Circle and I appreciate your feedback and inputs on weekly discussion, I'm implementing either right away or write in my "ideas notebook" [...] for your advice it was a no brainer. I'm so happy I found you and Pattern Design Circle! Iza, Whileberry Creative Jessica is just wonderful. [...] I need her proactive and supportive approach in my life! She is an excellent person to have in your corner. One of my favorite things about our check-ins is her thoughtful questions. She is always extending an invitation to take a closer look at things if I am glossing by too quickly or to take a step back if I am too in the weeds. [...] If you want feedback or just a listening ear, you canā€™t find a better knit designer to turn to! -Nicole Smith As someone who works by herself, one of the hardest things about running my own business is not having a team to work with and bounce ideas off. Jessicaā€™s ability to build community and invite people in to those communities has been invaluable in helping me solve that problem. In our group that she drew together Iā€™ve gained a set of friends who I can trust to listen when I need to vent, provide suggestions when Iā€™m stuck and celebrate my wins with me. Plus Jessicaā€™s ability to actually keep our conversation on track is amazing. -Kat, Oliphant Kat Marketing Social Media Branding Mindset Designing Learning how business works for you will inspire and empower you in ways you'd never imagined. Additional Details on What's Inside Group Coaching Guest Discussions Courses Accountability Workshops Design Challenges Networking Guests Discussion Spaces Group Coaching Join monthly group coaching calls. It's like a short 1-on-1 coaching call with me, but you also get to learn from others' questions and experiences! How it works: Submit your questions - about anything related to your business - ahead of time to receive individualized support and clarity. Can't attend live? Want to refer back to past coaching calls? Don't worry - all coaching calls are recorded and available for replay. Note: Due to current members' needs, group coaching currently takes place every other month instead of every month. Group coaching calls are available to all Full Access tier members. Workshops Attend monthly workshops to receive collaborative feedback specific to your business and bounce ideas with other designers. How it works: Attendees share questions, ideas, and suggestions around the topic, leading to honest conversations filled with helpful tips, tricks, and feedback. All workshops are recorded and replays available to re-watch. Note: due to the needs of current members, new workshops are currently on pause, but 22 workshop replays are available to watch. Workshops are available to all Full Access tier members. Guest Discussions Dive deeper into business, marketing, mindset, and designing with monthly guest speakers who share their expert knowledge in the areas you're looking to grow. Attend sessions live and watch nearly 50 past discussion replays. Not sure where to start with past discussions? Don't fret! Inside you'll find a Skills Assessment that directs you to the content you need right now. Guest discussions are available to all Full Access tier members. Note: New guest discussions are currently on pause, due to current members feeling as though they have plenty of content to work through between past guest replays and the courses currently being built out. Have a specific guest or topic you'd like to see featured? Just let me know, and I'll do my best to get it on the schedule if it aligns! Design Challenges Expand your creativity and work alongside other designers with quarterly and annual design challenges. Creativity Bursts Creativity Bursts are week-long quarterly design challenges that encourage you to develop at least one design idea per day, using a prompt and my signature Creative Thought Journey process. Design Along Annual Design Alongs are your opportunity to create a full design from start to finish alongside fellow designers. It's a great chance to push yourself to try something new, knowing you'll have a group of designers to lean on for extra support! Design Challenges are available to all Community Hub and Full Access tier members. Accountability Whether you struggle to make time for your business, have difficulty focusing and following through on your plans, or you'd just like to have some company, Pattern Design Circle is here to support you. Regular check-ins give you the opportunity to declare what you will be working on and reflect on how it went. It helps you keep focused while maintaining a big picture view. Coworking provides a dedicated space to focus on your priority tasks and goals while working alongside others. Accountability is available to all Community Hub and Full Access tier members. Networking Guests Connect with businesses in the industry that are collaborating with or providing services for knit and crochet pattern designers. This can include yarn companies, publications, platforms for designers, and beyond. How it works: On our networking guest calls, you will meet the guest, learn about their business and how they work with designers, discover what they are looking for in designers, and ask any questions you have for the guest. Networking guest calls are available to all members. Have a specific guest or topic you'd like to see featured? Just let me know, and I'll do my best to get it on the schedule if it aligns! Discussion Spaces Join monthly group coaching calls. It's just like a short 1-on-1 coaching call with me, but you also get to learn from others, and they get to learn from you! How it works: Submit your questions - about anything related to your business - ahead of time to receive individualized support and clarity. Can't attend live? Want to refer back to past coaching calls? Don't worry - all coaching calls are recorded and available for replay. Note: Due to current members' needs, group coaching currently takes place every other month instead of every month. Group coaching calls are available to Full Access tier members. Courses Learn marketing, business, mindset, and design strategies through comprehensive courses that walk you through each stage from the beginning. Note: The marketing course is currently being created, to be completed in 2024, and the remaining courses will follow. Courses are available to all Full Access tier members. Exapand each section for additional information JOIN NOW Alright, lovely, it's time for a heart-to-heart chat. You've scrolled to the bottom of this page. Clearly you're looking for something. You feel like something is missing, even if you're not quite sure what it is . You know you need help. You want support, community, and success. You're tired of chasing trends and looking for the secret sauce . And you're ready to settle in and commit to the long haul by securing your business foundations and building up sustainably and authentically. Maybe you see other designers you think are super-successful, and you doubt you'll ever be able to make it. Sometimes you even feel like giving up. Are you caught in the weeds, struggling to see a different perspective, holding yourself back with your own frustration and limiting beliefs? Don't worry; we all do it. That's why we can't afford to work in a silo . This is your opportunity to: receive support participate in Community Over Competition (re)align your life and business I give you the permission you won't give yourself, to: live a life of joy. change your definition of success. define your future. take your time. find what rejuvenates you . This is your time to shine, to clean up any messes from the past and create a beautifully aligned business that fits you and feels good . A business that doesn't lead to overwhelm, frustration, and burnout; but instead fills your cup, brings you joy, and will last for the long haul . So what's holding you back? JOIN NOW Q: I am a knitter thinking about learning how to design patterns. Will Pattern Design Circle walk me through the design process? A: No, Pattern Design Circle will not teach you how to design. Pattern Design Circle provides the resources to help designers fine-tune and enhance their design processes, including the design challenges, which foster creativity and design inspiration. Beyond designing, Pattern Design Circle provides resources to uplevel your marketing strategies and grow your business. If you are brand new to designing, my 1-on-1 coaching sessions will be a better fit for you right now. Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join Pattern Design Circle? A: Absolutely! The principles of designing and running a pattern design business apply to both knitting and crochet. In fact, I love to see knitters and crocheters working together in Pattern Design Circle to create some fun and unique collaborations! Q: Will Pattern Design Circle enable me to create a full-time income with my designing business this year? A: Creating a full-time business takes a time and effort, especially in the knitting pattern design business. There are a lot of factors that come into play: where you're at in your business, what marketing strategies you're using, your mindset, and so much more. So, no, I can't promise you will end the year with a full-time income from designing. What Pattern Design Circle does include, however, are the resources and support system to grow your design business in a way that is authentic to you and will provide long-lasting success. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle not for? A: Pattern Design Circle is not a good fit for designers that are uninterested in putting work into their business, or are expecting a magical secret to overnight success. It is also not a good fit for designers who prefer to dwell in overwhelm and negativity. And Pattern Design Circle is not for designers who are disrespectful or unkind to others. Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to Pattern Design Circle content? A: Within a few minutes of submitting your payment, you will receive an email that includes the access link to create an account on Circle, Pattern Design Circle's platform. Once inside, you will find a welcome video, which walks you through the platform, as well as next steps for getting involved. If you ever have any questions, you are more than welcome to email me. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle for? A: Pattern Design Circle is for crochet and knitting pattern designers who are ambitious, motivated, and passionate about transforming their pattern design business into an income. They are already running a pattern design business, and they are craving the support, connection, and resources that will help them reach the next level. These are designers who desire to run a business that is unique and authentic to them. They're tired of fitting into the mold of "everyone else" and as a result, fitting into their business rather than their business fitting into them. And these are designers who value collaboration. They are eager to support and work with other designers. They don't want to view their peers as their competition, and they treat all humans with kindness and respect. Q: If I get into Pattern Design Circle and decide it's not for me, may I get a refund? A: Inside the Design Circle, we want designers who are excited about their business, ready to ask questions, and interested in growing. If you have any questions before joining, please contact me. Because you receive immediate access to several resources inside the Design Circle, I am not able to offer a refund on your purchase. However, you are welcome to cancel your subscription any time. When you join, you may choose between a monthly subscription and an annual subscription. Q: What is the approximate worth of Pattern Design Circle? A: While it's impossible to put a number to the value of confidence and clarity in your business (characteristics that will serve you for your entire life), here is a breakdown of what you receive inside Pattern Design Circle: 1-3 guest speakers each month, providing educational resources with actionable and applicable steps, plus an opportunity to get your questions answered by an expert in their field. Weekly, monthly, and quarterly accountability check-ins. Weekly coworking calls to help you stay focused and get your work done. Monthly live coaching calls for live individualized support. Monthly workshops that allow you to receive live feedback and support from fellow designers. Quarterly design challenges that inspire creativity and a new way of generating design ideas. Annual design alongs that encourage collaboration with and learning from fellow designers. 24/7 access to a community of fellow designers that deliver support, understanding, collaboration, answers, and unique perspectives. Accountability and focus groups that provide in-depth and individualized feedback and support with goals, achievements, and setbacks. Resource lists for designing, business, collaborating with yarn dyers, finding a tech editor, and beyond. Access to the content from all past guest discussions, workshops, coaching calls, reflection prompts, and design challenges. JOIN NOW Here's the truth of the matter. I'm tired for you. I'm tired of you wasting your time trying to chase down what you need. I'm tired of your FOMO , thinking you have to follow the latest trend. I'm tired of your overwhelm , feeling like you have to do everything. So I beg you to focus. Focus on what you need in this season. We're in this for the long haul. The resources aren't going anywhere. There's no need to feel overwhelmed or frantic. As a member inside Pattern Design Circle, you can slow down, utilize what you need in this season, and rest assured we have you covered in the next season, too. 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