I thought a little recap of this past year's pattern releases would be fun. During 2017, I focused on publishing more than ever and the results was overwhelimg and higher than expected. In total, I published 15 new designs, the most in one year every for me. I had three new opportunities to work with yarn companies, plus one new knitwear magazine. It's been a year of hard work but well worth it. The new relationships developed with those in the industry have been a highlight. Continuing to connect with knitters through social media or at yarn festivals was also a big pleasure this year.
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I spent most of my summer away and traveling which also meant away from my blog. Now that I'm back into my working mode, it's time to start blogging again! Many might think I take a break from knitting in the summer, the hot temperatures and wooly garments don't really seem like the best combination. However, I'm often very busy at this time. I'm focused on designing upcoming winter garments and also preparing for the launch of autumn pieces. This summer was particularly special since it marked the release of my first sweater designs! This past January I started branching into larger projects and I'll talk about my first two sweaters in this post.
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