Phew. So many interviews, so many new ideas and my queue has definitely tripled since before the Indie Design Gift Along started. You have been reading about only 13 of the 300 plus designers participating in the GAL and I hope you have found one or two new favourites. I know I certainly did! And I’m glad to see that some of you managed to win a new favourite pattern during the giveaways. See, it’s definitely worth signing up for…
As a toy lover and designer I can hardly walk past other designer’s cute creations and Cilla’s adorable creations need to be shown here, too! My next project for the GAL2017 is Bigglesworth the Bat (cover picture) and I cannot imagine anyone who wouldn’t love to have one, so It’ll be a tough choice to whom to give it for Christmas… But read more about Priscilla Webb (aka Slaatje on Ravelry), England Priscilla is 33 years old and living in…
Intriguing construction, fabulous colour combination and excellent product photography make Lee’s patterns stand out by miles (Cover picture – Hólm). It would be a shame not to include Leethals amazing designs in this series of interviews. I am incredibly happy to se e that Lee seems to have the same yarn-problem as me! Now I will gladly present you Lee Meredith (aka leethal on Ravelry), USA Lee will give away two coupon codes for $6 off any pattern or ebook in…
I must say I am exhausted. Just seeing all the incredible designs during the Gift Along my brain starts entering a meltdown phase already! When am I supposed to knit this all? BUT! Andrée’s absolutely stunning designs just HAD to be mentioned here, too. Two of her lovely shawl patterns went into my queue right away and I aim to cast on at least her incredible Dragon Breath Shawl (cover picture) during the Gift Along. Andrée Beddoe, USA Andrée lives in…
For some reason colourful design always grab my attention first. And if they are featuring an interesting construction and unusual shape I can’t resist. So of course LISMI’s wonderful patterns (Farfalla – cover picture) caught my attention right away and it’s a pleasure to present her to you. She is not only a great designer but also fun to talk to! Meet Christiane Burkhard (aka LISMI on Ravelry), Germany Christiane will give away two of her incredible patterns to two…
When scrolling through the lovely designs on offer for the Indie Design Gift Along This lovely pattern jumped at me: Sara Schira’s Telephone Poles. I love the simplicity and clear lines and also the colour contrast of this pattern. Naturally I had to check out the other designs and wanted to get to know the person behind the design, so I asked her for an interview. Meet from Manitoba, Canada: Sara Schira (Imaginedlandscapes) At Imagined Landscapes Sara designs knitting patterns that are bold,…