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[@ruthyoung7599]

Rebecca, something I really appreciate about you and your designs is that you really take into consideration both the knitter and the wearer, sometimes one and the same person and sometimes one person knitting for another. I also appreciate that you include multiple options in your pattern. Experienced knitters can usually figure out how to modify patterns, but especially for new or inexperienced knitters, having a pattern with several different options that take into consideration different body types is a wonderful gift to your customers. Thank you!

[@abakers1374]

More than value for money, the options you provide in your patterns have helped me understand garment construction better.

[@KnitwithJess]

One designer that came straight to mind when you were talking about interesting constructions was wool and beyond!! She takes ready to wear techniques and applies them to knitwear in a way I’ve not seen other designers doing

[@nikitinaknits]

oh I love wool and beyond!

[@JenniferRoughOut]

Re: "basics" that are interestingly constructed, I can recommend Teti Lutsak's square-neck, modular patterns: the Bifurca Vest and Blouse and the Drevo Sweater. Her next pattern, the Candelaria Blouse, continues this design approach, adding a very interesting shoulder construction. I put basic in quotes, because Bifurca and Candelaria are colorwork and Drevo has some cables and all-over ribbing, so they're not exactly "basic", but the underlying constuction is fascinating to knit and think about! They have really expanded my mental horizons re: how to design for fit. Excited for all of your fall and early winter designs! Thanks for sharing your process-- I am such a process nerd 🤓💛

[@mimarimani]

I think Yamagara Luminos Tee is pretty interesting as well :)

[@metasymphony]

Totally agree! I’m knitting the Bifurca now and bought the Drevo pattern as well. I also wanted to recommend Tiffany Liew as having some really clever constructions.

[@bg7491]

Happy birthday, Rebecca! 👑🎁🎂🥳 The 30's and 40's are wonderful, so enjoy going into a new decade! Hope that your puppy heals quickly. 🤗

[@sues4370]

Yes and thanks for showing us your dear puppy!

[@myndolin]

Though I've not yet knitted one of your patterns, I had loads in my wish list and scooped them all up during your sale. Thank you! But, I fall deeper in love with your Kip every time you show it, so I'm 99% sure I'm waiting for that. So, so excited for it!

[@kathleentanti4387]

I am in awe of how your brain comes up with all these great designs. Love the cable, Henley and rib pattern ideas.

[@the.creabea]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimashizawa1835]

I bought my first pattern from you (Lauder), and need to tell you: You rock! What an amazing pattern - both in detail as well as the additional versions you include. What a departure from other designers who 'tweak' small thing in order to sell related patterns. Thank you for your scientific level detail in your patterns as well as your obvious generosity.

[@karynspertzel207]

I knit a lot of Thea Colman patterns and her texture work, I think, is second to none. The way she increases and decreases within those textures shows a lot of thought. Happy birthday and good luck with the move! Enjoy your thirties. Things really do get easier and more fun as you get older!

[@the.creabea]

Thea Coleman has been on my list for a long time!

[@FourPinesKnitting]

Skeindeer uses a lot of interesting construction methods including steeking (neck and arms in addition to just the front) and bottom-up puff sleeves. She also knits patterns from other designers that use unique construction. She showcases one on her latest podcast.

[@kate-emvintage]

I really enjoyed this insight into your design process, thank you for being so open with how you handle each stage. Looking forward to all the new designs.

[@suecaseysuecquilts4301]

Thanks for taking us through your design process. An incredible amount of effort, imagination and work goes into your designs. Have a wonderful birthday. Oh to be 30 again!! 🙂

[@lindaturner2980]

Happy birthday on the 26th! Thank you for a really interesting podcast - we all have so many new designs to look forward to! Hope your puppy is well again soon.

[@ErynnMann]

Happy Birthday. You are so young. Enjoy!

[@teresabenson7759]

I just love hearing how your brain works!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@HappilyKnitted]

Wow, thank you so much for taking us along your process! This was so interesting and I am looking forward to your upcoming designs!

[@ruthswarthout1115]

Thank you so much for your wonderful patterns and I so appreciate how you give us so many choices in your patterns. Hope your puppy feels better and have fun with your moving into your new house. 😊

[@heatherroach7817]

Happy Birthday!🎂 Good news about the offer on your patterns. Just looked at the clock. Oh dear it's midnight on Monday night!😂

[@jeanerthekeener]

Happy belated birthday! I really like how Heidi Kirrmaier creates her designs. I think they are elevated casual knits with different construction methods that worknn😊

[@CurlySue1]

Happy Birthday for Monday, and hope Puppy gets over his little op quickly. Thanks for the discount code, very generous❤

[@soandiesews]

This was a fantastic episode thank you so much ❤️

[@addy5335]

Haha, listening to you talking about grading patterns, maybe school Maths was useful! Thanks so much for your podcast.

[@the.creabea]

It's most definitely the most I've ever used my school Maths as an adult!

[@VirgsB]

🎉Happy birthday Rebecca! I wish you continued success!

[@xusblasco5563]

Happy birthday, Rebecca!! I hope you had a lovely welcome to your thirties 🧶💐☀️💕

[@bburke6650]

Happy Birthday, Rebecca, and I hope your house move is easy! Thanks for the interesting insight into your design process.

[@LeesaRe223]

Happy late bday! Hope you had a wonderful day. So many ideas~ Holy Cow! Looking forward to all your coming pattern releases.

[@diannemassie2169]

Great to see you you again, wishing you well as you start your new adventure. New location looks beautiful!

[@kymdelmar9304]

I just knit my first garment from Amy Sher and enjoyed it very much. If you don’t already know her designs, check them out. I purchased your Tolsta Tee. Thanks for the discount, and Happy Birthday! The 30s are the best!

[@ChanelBlanc15]

I know I’m late, but happy birthday! As someone who is new to knitting, I cannot express how much I appreciate the options your patterns offer. It’s like taking a class on tailoring for knitting. Which makes me feel like I can take what I learn from the different necklines in lauder and apply it somewhere else. Personally, I absolutely hate anything around my neck, so the v-neck option in the lauder is a godsend. (because the lauder is just gorgeous btw) but now I’m eager to try turning another sweater pattern into a v-neck. Thank you for all your hard and amazing work!! ❤❤

[@knittedbywhitney]

There are SO many amazing size-inclusive designers that I feel should be getting more attention. Some of my favourites that I've made or am planning to make are: 03 Rib Cami by Eleanor Alice; Pillars Tank by Claire Jackson / Perfectly Knotted; Into the Woods, Through Shadows, and Wildflowers Path by Melody Hoffmann; pretty much anything by Herbgarden Knitwear; and anything by Tricot Design MCL / Marie Christine Lesveque. Claire Jackson has a newly released pattern called the Market Henley if you're still looking for a Henley sweater option.

[@stephanienorwicz1366]

Happy Birthday early and thanks for sharing a birthday discount with us! I have to tell you I really like all your modifications added to your patterns, it makes knitting the same pattern but with another modification so much fun especially for a beginner. Living in FL I also appreciate your thinking of fingering weight yarn for lighter weight garments. Thank you and have fun tonight!

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Happy birthday Rebecca!! 🎉🎉🎉This was a very interesting and educational podcast, thank you for sharing your process flow and inspiration sources.

[@kathleeng4493]

Hooded Henley?!!! 😍 So excited about the new designs to come! I’m swatching right now for my first Stick Season🎉 the long sleeved Tolsta and Lauder I knit are the best fitting garments I’ve ever made! You’re amazing ❤

[@jenniferoden9343]

Happy birthday 🎉. Thanks for sharing your planning and design process. I find it fascinating. Can't wait for the wrap...and to see how the Henley hoodie design turns out.

[@bevabberley1524]

Rebecca you are a canny Scot so your patterns are great value to us all. Thank you Happy Birthday 🥳

[@juliamorrisey5541]

I am excited for the cable garments. My favorites are the green swatch and the one on the pink blocking mat. You have such a creative and organized brain. I for sure feel like your designs are classic and offer so much opportunity to personalize the garment to the knitter.

[@EllenKunkel]

When you said your plan for the brown/orange sweater was a saddle shoulder Henley I literally exclaimed YES out loud as that is EXACTLY what I have been trying to find a pattern for 👏🏻 🎉 can’t wait!!

[@carolb8073]

Happy Birthday to you !!! I hope your day is great ! Thank you for the discounts. I love your patterns.

[@maddyearhart]

Happy birthday!! Love hearing your thought process with all of these designs!

[@nellispinelli9]

Oh my gosh the largest cable swatch is stunning 😍

[@sandrajmorriss]

Happy Birthday, Rebecca! I hope it’s a beautiful day!

[@heathersella8449]

Happy Birthday! Thank you for your generous gift on YOUR birthday! I purchased the Sanna Cardigan. It is so lovely, but it was hard to decide. You have a lot of really lovely patterns. Thank you again!

[@hstahlbrandt]

Happy birthday tomorrow, and good luck with the move, how exciting! I hope your puppy gets well soon. ❤

[@bradibergesen8272]

Happy birthday! I love your design process and I'm excited you are planning a hoodie!

[@beckyyoung1519]

Happy Birthday Rebecca! I always really enjoy watching your podcasts. Thank you for taking the time to record them! As far as interesting construction designers, I love Susanne Muller. She is very classic in her makes, but with unique structural techniques that make her designs very tidy and beautiful. I’m currently knitting her Maxime sweater and the sleeve construction is different from any other pattern I’ve knit. Hope that’s helpful! Becky

[@christinaredmond5546]

Happy birthday 🎉 I'm going to get done more of your patterns. I hope that your puppy feels better soon.

[@susanjohnke3575]

Happy Birthday! Im SO excited for the Nyx!!!! It’ll be my first color work sweater and I can’t wait to cast on! 🎉

[@macleanknits]

I really enjoy Lily Kate Make's designs; I find they're made to fit well and she puts a lot of thought into her design elements. I also find her instructions are well written.

[@terrydavid4654]

Happy Birthday and many joyous returns of the day. ❤️

[@fishcove5]

Happy Birthday! I am off to look at patterns. I want to knit the Lauder vest as well as the cardigan. I look forward to all of your new designs. I hope puppy is feeling better soon.

[@kirstymcleod6647]

What a fun episode! Happy birthday for Monday 🎉. I’ve enjoyed knitting patterns by Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches - lots of interesting construction . Hope Nuggle feels better soon - that was a very soulful “poor me” look he gave us!

[@Anji2866]

Happy Birthday Rebecca. After watching this episode I am your big big fan. I don’t think I have seen a more generous sharing about what entails in designing knitwear. The herringbone design sweater looks very interesting. I know I am going to buy it when you release it. But I plan to modify it into a vest for my brother in law. Best wishes

[@pamlilley3475]

Happy birthday for Monday. If you loved being 20 something you will love being 30 something you will still be you- just maybe a little wiser. Very interesting episode. Thank you for the offer of the discount but I already have all your patterns :) and love them . I adore the grey cable on the pink mat.

[@jessicalila3712]

I would like to add Jennifer Parroccini to your list of designers with interesting and thoughtful designs. I knit her Soft Structure for Adults this year and really loved it! I am planning to knit another one of her designs in the future, the Classic Colorblock. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of the Kip Sweater!

[@carolbergson1570]

A very happy birhtday to you. It's been so much fun to watch you grow as a designer these past few years. May you have many more.Seems like I'm only knitting your designs these days too. Thanks for the opportunity to buy two more patterns wioth your birthday discount. Now I have nearly all of them. Working on Stick Season as I watch this today. BTW, I knit the stitch pattern as a hat for my swatch. My hubby didn't want the hat, but a girlfriend is pleased as punch that he didn't! A quick recovery for the pup.

[@noelleparris9451]

Happy birthday! I hope you have a super birthMONTH! I am looking forward to working on a couple of your designs, you are so talented.

[@Kera.S.]

Thank you for the birthday discount. I took advantage of it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND I BOTH ❣️ I got some patterns for my birthday on the 6th!

[@lindseywhite3371]

I was watching the Knitters kniche podcast the other day, and Bobby was reviewing vests. I was very pleasantly surprised to see the Lauder on her list, and she was very happy with all of the variations you offer in your designs. It made me think, "how do more people not know about Rebecca's patterns?!" Lol. Thanks for the code, yes I've bought the Lauder! Have a wonderful birthday weekend. I hope your lovely boy is better soon, belly rubs for him from me xx

[@margreetvandewetering1979]

Happy birthday Rebecca! I bought 5 patterns , In case I don 'thave enough😊 . I follow you since the beginning of your podcast. My english is /was not the best but through you and also Amy Palko my english is now much better. I go this weekend to Scotland for 2 weeks, so I can practis. I also go to the scottish yarn festival to buy a lot of wool 😅 I've got a smile on my face when you speak Dutch😊. Have a great time with your friends from Holland. Groetjes uit Holland🤗

[@jilliankonig2759]

Your focus on value in patterns makes so much sense. Your experience as a sewer (sewist) says that it's the same pattern if just the collar, neckline or fabric changes. I'm looking forward to your texture sweater. I've been looking for a horizontal textured sweater that is not drop shoulder, since I don't think that looks good on me because I'm so small. The Ultimate All-Around Stitch Dictionary has stitch patterns written differently if you're knitting top-down, bottom-up or in the round. I wasn't obvious until I tried to create a texture from an old stitch dictionary and realized it wouldn't work for knitting in the round. Happy Birthday! Fear not! Your 30's will be great!

[@tanyaprestwood9225]

I've done quite a bit of test knitting for Slow Knits by Elina & she has some LOVELY details & finishings in her patterns. She has a great way of explaining the techniques & making them VERY approachable

[@user-kr1vd8pk9n]

Have a very Happy Birthday weekend . Thank you for discount Hope puppy feels better Thanks again

[@hookedonaard]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I audibly gasped when you said that the warmest day you've had was 22 degrees C... I'm from South Africa and a 22 degree day calls for a cardigan and maybe even a scarf - that's our winter weather - LOL. I love watching your podcasts and your design process and plans always fascinate me! All the best with the release of Kip, Nyx and Cara - I look forward to seeing all the versions.

[@louisewall7100]

Happy 30th birthday! Hope you have a lovely day xxx

[@Macasmum]

Thanks so much for a masterclass in designing for beginners. I can't wait for the hooded Henley to be reality. My son wants an oversized hoodie but I can't find a pattern for him. He is a 6xl . I fully intend to hack it, split the front and grade it up. I love that you are size inclusive but it's almost impossible to find modern mens patterns that I can knit for him. Bring it on👩‍🌾🐑

[@melissaanderson9929]

The value-add of variations is a big selling point for me! I would love to see a cardigan with an option to knit flat or to knit in the round and steek - I haven't seen both in one pattern before! :) Happy birthday!

[@gillianmorris9507]

Happy birthday! Welcome to the 30's! Just purchased a couple of patterns that I'm eager to cast on. I am working on a couple of Morecaknit patterns and finding them so interesting and engaging. Specifically, the Paul Cardigan is super fun.

[@the.creabea]

They're so beautiful but I wish they covered a wider size range!

[@ByTresja]

Hieperdepiep, hoera, Happy Birthday! I liked this video al lot. All the sneak peaks and plans and explanations on why you do things a certain way in the design proces.

[@KatarzynaSzmigiel-Rawska]

Happy Birthday! And thank you so mutch for the discount. I added Tolsta Tee to my queue today and I started to watch your video learning about the discout! I think it must be fate thing ;) I will make it in the most luxurious yarn in my stash - cardiff cashmere classic :)

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Happy birthday!! I'm SO EXCITED about the stick season cardigan. I'm currently living in a climate where knitwear will be a necessity during Autumn/Winter/possibly Spring, but I'm originally from Australia where I will be returning to. So, what I mean to say, is that sweaters are not that practical in Western Australia (similar climate to Brisbane, but less humid), I think cardigans will be more versatile for both climates. Also thank you for being so thoughtful about adding variations to give your customers bang for your buck! ❤

[@beverlyfusfield8709]

Hi Rebecca and happy birthday! I enjoyed hearing about your design process. I thought you were talking right to me as I’m hacking my way through a faux-gansey, top-down tee. I’m a plus size, very large breasted lady, and when I split for the arms, I found that the back was huge and there would be a ton of fabric under my arms in the back. I had to rip back and resize the back while also adding short rows in front. Clearly, this style top is not a good one for me. I have been successful with raglan and set-in sleeved tops, so I think my next one will be your Tolsta tee but with either 3/4 or long sleeves. It looks like it’s a great basic shape that I can easily adapt to fit properly, especially since you include directions for an F cup! I also love the ribbed swatch. The raglan design is so interesting! I’m looking forward to seeing the finished sweater.

[@Karoknits4]

This sounds like a fun knit along. I still have my pressed flowers pullover on the needles. Hoping to finish the sleeves soon 😅

[@nanaangela1963]

Have a fab birthday 🎉 loved the podcast all the work involved in designing made my brain hurt 😀 bring on the henley without hood for me love all your patterns just finished a tolsta tee hope pup better soon

[@amandaanderson6242]

Thanks for sharing your birthday celebration with us. I have just bought the Rhue pattern and am planning to use vintage mohair I’ve been collecting in mauves and purples. We’re heading into spring now in Australia so I will make it first as a cotton linen short sleeve top, maybe with a Lacey sleeve ( depending on how adventurous I’m feeling when I cast on)

[@mschroer8853]

Happy Birthday, and many thanks for the weekend discount; I took full advantage. I very much appreciate your aesthetic & the value added additions to your patterns. Relating to "basics" construction, I'd recommend looking at Ysolda Teague's patterns (KZbin videos). Like you, she goes at a sweater pattern construction from a garment pattern perspective. This matters most as you grade up into larger sizes. I recently knitted her Anyday Sweatshirt; it s the **BEST** fitting pullover I've knit to date! I usually knit an XL size, but at about this size patterns often get out of hand, especially drop shoulders. You appear to have the right idea with your sleeve cap short rows; Ysolda also decreased a bit under the arm at the start of the sleeve in the afore mentioned pattern which keeps the drop shoulder from becoming a batwing thing for those who need a longer yoke before splitting. She is the first designer I've found that rather than just grading up, took each size into consideration and made the necessary adjustments to flatter as sizes increased, thus my garment is perfect, not a boxy batwing looking thing one too often gets at larger pattern sizes. I also appreciated a realistic sized armhole for the size I'm knitting. Her patterns are worth a look see. I also had good luck with Natasja Hornby's pattern, Malin; another use of short rows in the sleeve cap. Plus, she's quite the creative designer. Anyway, you seem to be doing just fine on your own; your patterns are all quite lovely.

[@heikefuchs4630]

Thank you for this very interesting podcast; I love your swatches (especially the cable swatches!). I was wondering if there is a programme or an app that converts bottom-up-constructions into top down-instructions. I bought the pattern for a really lovely cardigan that is knitted in five separate pieces, which are then sewn together; I don't feel like doing that... 😇 Have a great birthday on Monday!

[@karenalbery2773]

Happy birthday! Hope your pup feels better soon!

[@binarystar11235]

The Niamh sweater by Isabell Kraemer has a contiguous construction with very beautiful small touches of shaping in the neck and shoulder fit that makes it fabulous

[@wooling.around]

For interesting constructions I definitely recommend Wool and Beyond. She uses a lot of techniques that look like ones you would use with sewing, but translates them to knitting. Sideways yokes, ruffles and interesting finishing details. Another good one is LilyKateMakes! She’s the best at making perfect fit items with tons of short rows (even short rows within double knitting) while creating timeless designs

[@bjrudin]

You probably know Thea Colman and Veronika Lindberg, but I think they both have very interesting patterns. I'm going to try out your ideas on learning design techniques. Thank you and Happy birthday!!

[@elainekidd5442]

Love your variations 😂 …. Go check out moonstruck knits…. She has super different construction! And so much fun to knit

[@marie-noellelegault549]

This winter I knot the Eurus sweater by Aegyo Knit, the construction was very interesting; essentially it's a drop shoulder cable knit sweater but you knit it from sleeve to sleeve

[@TrickyNight24]

2nd pattern I’ve picked up of urs in 2 months lol happy birthday to you for sure! It’s mine in a few weeks too, so why not right!?! Love seeing what ur up to! Still looking forward to the Kip release!

[@gracec.4399]

Happy Birthday! Hope the puppy feels better soon.

[@anniep5518]

Carol Feller’s Camira Cardigan has a very interesting construction. I’m almost finished with mine and I’m really enjoying it!

[@anneb.8633]

Lovely idea for a podcast, very very interesting❤

[@glendagriffin7056]

Happy birthday Rebecca! My birthday is the day after yours. Enjoy watching your videos ver much. Glenda in 🇨🇦

[@the.creabea]

Happy birthday for tomorrow!

[@zumocrafty]

Happy birthday! I’m nearing the end of my 20s, and I really feel like the 30s are going to be some of the best years. Wishing you all the best in them :) Thank you for the discount code, I picked up Lauder :) I’m still working on the Tolsta Time KAL (very little knitting time lately means slow going) but I am enjoying it, and just have the sleeve ribbing left to do on the vest!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Happy Birthday 🥳 🎉 🎂 This was so interesting thans !

[@ryanjones1434]

Belated birthday wishes , just wondering if the Mega swatch is a bit like the Mega pint 😂 . You’re doing awesome xx

[@i_just_think_its_knit]

I would definitely love to see that grey cable in a design!

[@juliaabernethy2500]

Ankestrick and Junko Okamoto though the latter makes sweaters that are not always so wearable. Happy Birthday and thank you for generous discount on everything!

[@the.creabea]

Junko Okamoto amazes me with their work!

[@GladysBerkemeier]

Happy birthday Rebecca!! 🎈🎈

[@susanbarbier5053]

Love Rauma Vams!

[@catstricklin]

A designer who’s been doing basics that I adore is Claire Jackson. The kal cardigan in particular, but I also have knit the market Henley and the way her patterns are structured really work for my brain

[@michelleharris9670]

I love the way Indigodragonfly (Kim Mcbrien Evans) designs. She has worked for years in size inclusivity. I love the Edgeways cardigan I have made with the offset stripes and lovely fall cardigan collar.

[@knotyourcup0ftea]

Laughed out loud when you started showing the swatches for broken rib, because at the moment I am working on a broken rib Tolsta Tee because I love the look of the Friday Tee, but need the fitting assistance that the bust shaping update offers.

[@the.creabea]

That's so cool!

[@elainekidd5442]

Love your variations 😂

[@MayaSimone-zy7jp]

🎉wow same day as my daughter ❤❤❤ hapoy happy Bday🎉

[@alecsgirl]

Regarding the hood-my favourite/ best-fitting hood I’ve ever knitted was from Andrea Mowry’s Traveler. She used short rows to shape the hood and it made it both very comfortable and actually useful as a hood. If you’re familiar with a short row heel, I’m sure you can make the concept work for your hoodie design 🙂

[@the.creabea]

I watched Knitty Natty talking about how interesting the construction was in one of her most recent episodes. It looked so clean.