Design a Hat in 5 Days
Ready to dive into knitting pattern design? Designing a hat is a fantastic way to start.
Over five days, you'll learn essential knitwear design skills, build confidence in your ideas, and join a warm, supportive community of aspiring designers.
This isn't just a course; it's the beginning of your exciting journey into designing your own knitting patterns!
Yes, I'm ready!Start Your Journey to Becoming a Designer in This 5-Day Hat Challenge
Monday 12th - Friday 16 August '24
Join me for a five-day adventure, during which I'll guide you step-by-step through designing your first beanie pattern.
If you find yourself asking questions like:
- How do I know what sizes to design my hat in?
- How much negative ease should I use?
- How can I calculate the sizing for different heads?
- What's the right number of stitches and rounds?
- How do I turn my pattern calculations into an actual hat pattern?
...then, you're in the right place! This challenge is made for you. I'll cover all of this and more in the course.
By the end of our five days, you will not only grasp the essentials of hat design but also have the first draft of your very own hat pattern written and ready for tech editing!
Let's make your design dreams a reality!
Boost Your Confidence
Knitting pattern design can feel daunting.
That's why we start with something as small and simple as a hat.
It's the perfect first step to gaining confidence before diving into more complex designs!
Grasps the Basics of Grading
Grading is your key to designing size-inclusive patterns.
Starting with a hat allows you to learn these fundamental skills in an approachable way.
Gear Up for Greater Challenges
There’s nothing like the thrill of turning a simple idea into a real pattern within five days.
It’s a boost that says, "You've got this!"
Ready for bigger projects? I think so, too.
Here's What You'll Learn in 5 Days...
Day One
Planning Your Sizing
On Day One, we kick off by laying the groundwork for your hat pattern.
Before we jump into pattern numbers and shaping, we tackle a crucial step: sizing.
Whether you're designing a pattern to fit a range of sizes or just for yourself, I'll show you how to get your sizing just right.
Day Two
Determining the Ease
On Day Two of our challenge, I delve into the crucial concept of negative ease.
Ever wondered just how much negative ease is needed for that perfect fit? Look no further!
I'll guide you through the process of determining the ideal negative ease for your hat design, regardless of the size you're designing it for.
Day Three
Calculating Your Desired Finished Measurements
On Day Three, we tackle a fundamental step in hat design: determining your desired finished measurements.
To ensure accuracy in your pattern's stitch and round counts, it's crucial to have a clear plan for your hat's final size.
Join me as I break down the three key measurements you'll need to calculate, allowing you to shape your hat exactly as you envision it.
Day Four
Creating Your Pattern Spreadsheet
With your desired finished measurements in hand, it's time to bring your vision to life by creating your pattern spreadsheet.
By the end of Day Four, you'll be equipped with all the necessary pattern numbers and shaping information to draft your very first hat pattern.
Day Five
Writing Your First Draft
As we reach the end of our journey, Day Five marks the exciting moment when all your hard work will come together into the first draft of your hat pattern.
I'll share invaluable tips and techniques for writing and structuring your knitting pattern with precision and clarity.
By the end of the day, you'll have a draft ready for tech editing and test knitting.
Get ready to celebrate your achievements as you take this final step towards becoming a knitting pattern designer!
"Although I was unavailable during the live course, I downloaded the workbook later and found it incredibly helpful and thorough. Using it, I designed the 'Yuya' hat in collaboration with Woolissime Yarns. I love this hat so much that I keep creating new versions!"
Océane LM (@oceane.l.m)
Design a Hat in 5 Days
£97 GBP
- Gain lifetime access to the video classes and workbook, teaching you all the essential hat design information you need to know and sparing you the frustration of endless Googling.
- Enjoy five days of personalised support directly from me inside our private Facebook group for the duration of the challenge.
- Join a like-minded community of knitters embarking on their knitting pattern design adventure alongside you.
Designing a Hat Changed My Life
When I started out as a knitting pattern designer back in 2016, the road ahead seemed dauntingly uncertain. Where do you even begin?
Thankfully, I started by designing a simple hat pattern, and it turned out to be a pivotal choice. It provided a solid foundation for building my confidence and dipping my toe into pattern design.
I offered that first hat pattern as a free download to those who subscribed to my weekly newsletter and let's just say that the response greatly exceeded my expectations...! By the end of launch day, I had 500 new subscribers to my email list.
But the impact went beyond numbers. That humble hat pattern not only sharpened my design skills but also built connections with a community of fellow knitters who were interested in buying my future patterns.
From those modest beginnings, my passion for knitting pattern design flourished, leading to numerous self-published patterns and collaborations with companies like Woolfolk, Laine Magazine, Making Stories, and The Fibre Co.
That first hat pattern became the spark that ignited my knitting pattern design journey, laying the foundation for the business I run today.
And now, in this course, I'm excited to share the techniques and insights that will help you design your first hat, too!
Clare Mountain-Manipon
"I really enjoyed the course! Clare is a brilliant teacher, demonstrating a calm presence and an excellent ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and understandable way. I particularly appreciated Clare’s detailed, step-by-step guidance through the grading process in Excel, ensuring that no detail was overlooked. The course materials are highly supportive of the lessons and serve as a valuable reference even after the course has ended."
Irene Nielsen (@_irene_nielsen_)
Pictured: Virginia Headband
Design a Hat in 5 Days
£97 GBP
- Unlock lifetime access to video classes and a workbook, which will equip you with all the essential hat design knowledge you need, without having to Google things every five minutes.
- Experience five days of personalised support directly from me within our private Facebook group throughout the challenge.
- Become part of a supportive community of fellow knitters embarking on their knitting pattern design journey alongside you.
