📄 **Think your pattern has all the answers? Not so fast.**
In this masterclass, we're digging into the fine (and sometimes *missing*) print of knitting patterns. I’ll walk you through how to *actually* understand the structure of a well-written pattern — and how to survive the not-so-great ones. We’ll compare examples from designers like Tin Can Knits, Patty Lyons, and Thea Colman to show what good patterns do right, and what you need to watch for when they don’t.
You’ll learn:
* What a pattern *should* include (and why many don’t)
* How to spot construction clues and “at the same time” traps
* Where to find the real meat: schematics, stitch counts, and tutorial links
* What to highlight before you even cast on
* How to outwit charts with tools like Stitchmastery (if your brain rebels)
* And yes, how to survive The Infamous Pattern Repeat™
This is the video that’ll save you from mid-project meltdowns, second-guessing the designer, and shouting “WHY IS THIS ARMHOLE WRONG?!” into the void.
🧶 You’ve got the yarn. You’ve got the pattern. Let’s make sure you also have the plan.
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SHOW NOTES:
What I'm wearing: Caol Ila by Thea Colman
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/KnicoleKnits/caol-ila
Tin Can Knits Flax Worsted:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flax-worsted
Tin Can Knits App:
https://tincanknits.com/app
Seagate by Patty Lyons:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seagate
Patty Lyon's Education Site:
https://education.pattylyons.com/
Mastiha by Thea Colman (BabyCocktails):
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mastiha
Video links:
Running markers
https://youtu.be/db5zciHFDlI
Tin Can Knits App
https://youtu.be/Hg2iogvfk6E
Brain Tricks for Charts
https://youtu.be/U1bfXaYYa98
Pattern Blueprint
https://youtu.be/F-sP2JCShAE
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Anatomy of a good pattern
03:39 Good pattern examples
09:48 At the same time instructions
11:14 Tips for Charts
12:52 Tips for pattern prep
14:59 Repeats