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Free Creative Design Challenge March 9 - March 11 A free 3-day design challenge to cultivate your creativity, generate new design ideas, and connect with fellow designers Sign Me Up! This Design Challenge is for you if: You enjoy the creative process You're interested in expanding your creativity in new ways You struggle to generate new & unique design ideas that you love Inside, you will receive: daily creative design prompts tips for cultivating your creativity beyond this challenge access to live calls (and replays) where we work through the prompts and share ideas It is also for you if... You're tired of using the same ideas over and over again, struggling to create new design ideas, or out of touch with your creativity in general. The unique design prompts inside this challenge will help you reframe your creative process and generate ideas without pressure for it to be perfect. Creativity that's unique to you. Oh hi there! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits and facilitator of the Design Circle. I design knitting patterns and mentor budding pattern designers. My college degree is in Architectural Engineering; and I worked in architecture, construction management, and interior design before discovering my passion for designing patterns and mentoring pattern designers. I love DK weight yarn and create designs that share the relatable stories of living. And this is my co-host, Beth. Beth is the crochet designer, tech editor, architectural designer, and mama behind Fig & Filament. She firmly believes that the creative brain is a muscle that can be targeted and developed like any other as she’s spent the last decade doing just that, both personally and professionally. She appreciates the details of a well designed artifact, whether that's a building, a work of yarn, or still a figment of imagination. From engineering to architecture to pattern designing, we have a combined 10 years of formal design training and 8 years of practical design experience. We invite you to join the free Design Challenge. Inside you will find a warm, welcoming designer community that encourages you to be your best self, love your designs, value your accomplishments, and unleash your unique creative journey. Join the Free Challenge How It Works The Design Challenge encourages you to develop at least one design idea per day based on a given prompt that will make you think "outside the box." These aren’t your typical design prompts. You won’t receive any prompts that tell you what to design, or even what kinds of shapes or techniques to use in your design. Instead, the design prompts give you inspiration from things, places, people, concepts, and emotions that are familiar to you. You won’t immediately have a design idea. Instead, you’ll be led on a creative thought journey, guided by your brain’s response to the prompt, which often seems entirely unrelated to knit and crochet pattern designing. The process to create your design idea takes about 30 minutes in total and will occur during the daily video calls. Here's what folks say about the design challenge: So. Much. Fun. AND I've got several legit ideas I will be using! I didn't quite get the chance to do all of them but I have the ones I didn't get to saved to work through later. Can't wait for the next one!! Trish I’ve worked my way through a few series of creativity prompts with Jessica now, both in the Design Circle and as part of 52 Weeks of Creativity. I love the intentionality of setting aside a small block of time for design on whatever day I approach them. The prompts are great too, but a little guidance while establishing the mindset that it’s worth making time for yourself to just sit and be creative - with no deadlines, goals or pressure - is irreplaceable. Beth (yes, that's my co-host!) I participated in Creativity Burst for the 1st time. It was very interesting, fun, and unusual for me, and definitely different from my routine of creating design ideas. After a week of prompts, I got 5 solid ideas that I plan to convert to patterns. If you have never done it before, it's worth the try to look at the creative process from a different angle. Natalia I had so much fun thinking outside of my typical 'box.' I found it really interesting to pay attention to my thought process, and then identify ideas that fit me/my brand - and ideas that don't fit my brand. The problem is I now have a few design ideas I really love... and I already have all my pattern spots filled for the next 2 years. I might have to do some rearranging... Jessica (yes, that's me!) Join the Free Challenge Now FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I join even if I'm not a designer (yet)? A: Absolutely! The Design Challenge will be a great opportunity to explore design ideas without needing to know "how" the design would come to life. The Design Challenge prompts are applicable to any creative interested in generating new ideas! Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join the Design Challenge? A: Yes, please join us! The principles for creativity and design are the same for knitting and crochet. Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to the Design Challenge? A: After joining the free Design Challenge, you will receive an email from me confirming that you're signed up for the challenge. In that email, you will receive the call schedule for the challenge. The Design Challenge, including the prompts and live calls, will begin Thursday, March 9. 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Free Marketing Challenge for Pattern Designers March 29 - March 31 Learn how to market your knit and crochet patterns in a way that feels genuine to you and resonates with your audience Sign Me Up! The Free Marketing Challenge is for you if... You feel like marketing is hard You struggle to understand where and how to show up You're not sure what to share about your patterns You aren't clear on what makes your work unique You feel like marketing is a lot of "should's" and "have to's" You want to market your patterns in a way that feels good and genuine to you Inside this free challenge, we will uncover: What makes you, your brand, and your work unique The who, where, and how to your marketing strategy 3 unique marketing stories your audience will love How to market genuinely in a way that feels good Sign Me Up! A look inside... The challenge will be packed with content, explaining the strategies and giving you action items to work through during the event. The content will be delivered live March 29-31 on Circle at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Replays each day will be available. CHANCE TO WIN To recognize your hard work and dedication to your business, I'm going to give one Free Design Challenge participant one month free to the Full Access tier of Pattern Design Circle. The Schedule Day 1 (Wednesday, March 29): Deeply Understanding Yourself + Your Business Day 2 (Thursday): Who, Why + How You'll C onnect with Your Audience Day 3 (Friday): Cre ating Your Customized Feel-Good Marketing Strategy Sign Me Up! Hello! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer and business coach behind Snickerdoodle Knits and Pattern Design Circle. I'm passionate about supporting knit and crochet pattern designers so they feel empowered, confident, and excited about their business. As a pattern designer myself, I struggled to find other designers that I could build strong connections with, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of wholistic support for 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 who were 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 as your needs and business change. For me, it's all about support when you feel like quitting, reassurance that you aren't alone - no matter what you're facing, reminders of your unique values, goals, and s trengths, and growing in ways you'd never expected. Sign Me Up!

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for knitters and crocheters interested in designing knit or crochet patterns Intro to Knit & Crochet Pattern Design Explore the pattern design process + gain the tools to write your first pattern. Sign Me Up! Are you curious about knitting and crochet pattern design? Wondering if it would be a good fit for you, and if so, where in the world you should start? Or maybe you already know that you are ready to take your love of knit and crochet to the next level by designing your own patterns, but you're not sure where to begin? From the "outside," the design process can feel a bit elusive. You might be asking yourself questions like: What actually happens in the design process? What steps do I need to take to create a real crochet or knitting pattern? Is designing even something that I can do? Don't worry; I've got you! This course is designed for makers who are eager to bring their unique designs to life but feel unsure where to begin. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this course will guide you through each crucial step of the design process—from inspiration to publishing your final product. Inside the class, we explore your innate creativity and walk through the entire design process. With this low investment opportunity, you'll have the tools you need to confidently choose whether you want to give designing a go (no more what if's!) and create your first knit or crochet pattern design. There's nothing to lose! Take the Class for $27 Imagine being able to… Take your creative ideas and transform them into fully formed, market-ready patterns. Navigate the entire process with confidence—from writing and editing your patterns to preparing them for publication. Stand out in the world of pattern design by mastering both the creative and technical sides of the process. Within this class we cover: Finding Design Inspiration : Learn how to uncover unique ideas that resonate with your audience. Design Idea Storage : Discover different methods for storing your design ideas to refer back to when you need them Writing the Pattern : Step-by-step guidance on how to create clear, error-free patterns that makers can follow with ease. Fundamentals of Designer's Math : Learn the basic math skills that you will use over and over again as knit or crochet pattern designer. Test Knitting/Crocheting : How to work with testers and use their feedback to refine your design. Technical Editing : Learn the ins and outs of working with a tech editor to ensure your pattern is practically flawless. Preparing for Publication : The ins and outs of getting your patterns ready for submission to magazines, independent publishing, or online shops. Amazing - Sign Me Up! Hello lovely! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits, founder of Pattern Design Circle, and coach behind Full Circle Entrepreneurship. I've been designing knitting patterns for over 6 years and mentoring knit and crochet pattern designers for the past 4.5 years. It's my passion to connect with fellow pattern designers (and potential designers!) to share my love of designing, business, and marketing; support them in their journey; and provide them with the resources to build the aligned, sustainable business of their dreams. I know the journey can feel lonely, and it's my mission to help you know you aren't alone. I look forward to seeing you in class! Why might you choose to design patterns? I asked some fellow designers why they design. Here's what they shared! When I started knitting, every new project was a way to explore another technique—and that was before YouTube! Now as a designer and teacher, I get to learn a whole new set of skills and then pass my knowledge on to other knitters. I love the logic and math involved in writing patterns, and the opportunity to show techniques visually in my linked tutorials. Mary Beth Kelso I design knitting patterns to use creativity to test and express ideas that are analytically inspired. I love the opportunity this provides to other makers who want to be challenged and learn new skills while making something they'll be proud to wear or gift. Yvonne Poon, Gamer Babe Knits I started designing because I wanted to create financial freedom for myself. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and with knitwear design I can combine my desire for self-employment and my physical need to create. Megan, Pip & Pin Designing fulfills my creative urge. I love to knit and crochet, but living now in a climate that does not require much knit/wooly clothing, so designing is my ‘excuse’ to dive into creating/making more pieces, in this case not for me, but for others. I like to solve puzzles, and the ‘math’ part of the pattern plus finding the best way and solution for some tricky parts, definitely drives me to do it again and again. In the end, it’s so nice to see how my idea and my instructions transform into someone’s project. @natalia_yarncraft Love It! Sign Me Up! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I join even if I'm not a designer (yet)? A: Absolutely! This is an introductory class to give you a taste of what designing is like ~ and give you the tools to create your first knitting or crochet pattern design if you choose to give it a try. Q: What happens after I sign up? How will I access the class? A: After signing up for the class, you will receive a confirmation of payment and a link to access the class as a course on Thrivecart Learn. You will have lifetime access to all the course materials, including future updates and additions. Q: Do I need to bring anything with me to class? A: Just your listening ear, a pen or pencil, and something to write on! You don't need to have anything prepared to bring with you to class. Start Designing Your Own Patterns Today! Don’t wait to take the next step in your creative journey. Click the button below to get started and begin creating patterns that showcase your unique style and creativity. With the right tools, guidance, and support, you’ll be on your way to becoming a confident pattern designer in no time. I'm ready! Sign me up!

EMAIL UPDATES From my patterns and tutorials to the Design Circle, thank you so much for your support of my work! For Real. It means a ton to me! If you signed up for email updates using the pop-up on my website, you will receive any of my "knitting patterns" emails. But, wait, there's more! Interested in design tips + resources or test knitting? You can sign up for that too! What's Included in the Emails? Designing: Are you a knitting pattern designer or an aspiring pattern designer interested in finding resources to help you elevate your patterns and business? This list is for you! Knitting: When you sign up for my Knitting emails, you will receive a weekly Snickerdoodle Knits email. These emails include pattern release information, exclusive discounts, knitting inspiration, designs in progress, and more! Test Knitting: Interested in knitting my patterns for free -- before they are even released? When you sign up for test knitting updates, you will receive an email every time I have a pattern that is ready for test knitting (there are usually a couple per month, depending on the projects I'm working on)! Pen Pal Swap: Want to connect with fellow fiber enthusiasts? I host a {completely free} quarterly pen pal swap. When you sign up for pen pal swap updates, you will receive email reminders to sign up before each swap begins.

Free Business Guide for knit + crochet designers 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!

Hello Lovely, I'm so excited to share these free (and practically-free) resources with you! For navigating the tools of the industry, organizing your work, and jumpstarting your momentum 🫶🏽 My Favorite Tools Check out my favorite knitting, designing, office, photography, and craft fair supplies Amazon Storefront Favorite Design Tools: Blog Post Favorite Business Tools: Blog Post Checklists & Organizers Organize, schedule, and prioritize your day, week, and month with downloadable and printable worksheets. For digital and printed use and available in 17 different themes! Download Now The Blog Love to read or research? Check out the blog for all things business, designing, and more. Read the Blog The Podcast Prefer to listen with audio? I've got you covered! Tune into the Podcast More of a video person? That's an option too! Podcast on YouTube Design Challenge Join this free design challenge to... Let's Get Started! Marketing Challenge Join this free marketing challenge to... Let's Get Started!

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