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Hello Lovely, I'm so excited to help you! Clarity, confidence, alignment, and authenticity are just around the corner. Not only in your business, but also your life 🫶🏽 Membership Are you looking for an all-in-one resource hub, learning center, and supportive community? ​ If that's a resounding "YES!" I hear, Pattern Design Circle is for you! ​ Inside, you receive coaching from me, course content, networking opportunities, a supportive community, and more. ​ We cover marketing, business, mindset, designing, productivity, authenticity, and whole-life balance. ​ It's my all-in-one offer to support you in the most complete way possible... ​ And I can't wait to watch you uplevel with all of these resources in your pocket! Join the Community Coaching Do any of these sound like you? You're just getting into designing and you're not sure where to start ​ You've hit a bump and don't know how to propel your business and marketing forward ​ You know something is misaligned but you can't seem to find the path among the weeds ​ Whatever the flavor of your problem, I'm your girl. ​ We will work together to get you back to clarity, confidence, and authenticity in all areas: designing, business, marketing, and life. Work with Me 52 Weeks of Creativity Looking for a creative push? Whether you're in a creative rut, looking for a challenge, or needing a change in scenery, 52 Weeks of Creativity is here to ignite your creativity... for an entire year! ​ One year from now, you'll have 52 new design ideas. Check It Out Introduction to Designing Class Whether you've started dabbling in designing or you're still trying to sort out if you even want to go there, this class is for you. Inside, you'll learn all the steps that go into designing, how to establish a design process that works well for you, and beyond. Let's Get Started! The Complete Marketing Course for Designers Struggling to market your designs (and yourself) in a way that feels authentic, sustainable, and enjoyable? From the fundamentals of marketing through strategies, platforms, and tutorials, this course teaches just about everything you’ll ever need to know about marketing your business! ​ Ideal customers, branding, and authentic marketing? Check! ​ Emails, freebies, social media, blogging, SEO, and beyond? Check! ​ Allll the platform selling channels? Check! ​ Trust me, I've got you covered ☺️ Sign Up Here

WELCOME As a passionate and empathetic guide, I empower knit and crochet pattern designers to craft their aligned and meaningful journey while upleveling their business . LEARN MORE Free Business Guide Struggling to get started? Six Essential Business Building Steps : break down creating your knit or crochet pattern design business into six manageable steps. ​ Interactive Prompts : each step is accompanied by practical prompts to help you apply what you learn, making the process hands-on and actionable. ​ Progress Tracker Checklist : stay organized and monitor your advancement with the simple checklist, ensuring you never miss a beat. ​ Proven Success Tips : Benefit from the insider tips for long-term results. ​ Download the guide now to build your pattern design business with confidence. Send Me the PDF! ABOUT ME As a fellow knitting pattern designer, I offer unwavering support, inspiration, resources, and guidance for designers seeking authentic growth and connections in their business journey. Together, we redefine success on your terms, freeing you from external expectations and embracing what truly matters to you. I help you uncover your inner desires and create the beautiful life perfect for you. Learn More DIY with Resources Uplevel with Community Receive Customized Support What Folks are Saying "Jessica is just wonderful. I need her proactive and supportive approach in my life! She is an excellent person to have in your corner. One of my favorite things about our check-ins is her thoughtful questions. She is always extending an invitation to take a closer look at things if I am glossing by too quickly or to take a step back if I am too in the weeds. I also appreciate her sharing her own ups and downs in our group, I learn as much from lessons others learn as from their successes. If you want feedback or just a listening ear, you can’t find a better knit designer to turn to!" Nicole Smith, Knitting Teacher & Designer Pattern Design Circle Podcast All-Time Favorite Episodes Five Pillars to Building a Successful Pattern Design Business Marketing 101: Methods, Strategies, and Why It Matters Stop Buying All the Things! That Course Isn't the Solution. Here's What You Need Instead. Moving the Needle in Your Pattern Design Business - with Shelley Brander of Knit Stars on Apple on Spotify on YouTube On the Blog... How to Decrease Tech Editing Costs: Your Knitting Pattern Editing Checklist A Knitting Pattern Designer's Guide to Generating New Design Ideas 5 Things Your Test Knitters Want to Tell You as the Knitting Pattern Designer Using Story to Connect with Your Audience as a Knitting Pattern Designer

52 Weeks of Creativity by Fig & Filament x Snickerdoodle Knits Inspiring unique pattern designs shaped by your perception of the world. Sign Me Up! Finding yourself stuck in creative ruts, where you can’t seem to generate any new ideas? Feeling bored with your design ideas? Discovering that you keep using the same design ideas over and over again? ​ 52 Weeks of Creativity will get your creativity flowing again! Creative design prompts for knit and crochet pattern designers, delivered weekly for a year. By the end, you'll have 52* new design ideas. *Sometimes, when the creativity starts flowing, it's hard to get it to stop. I'll often end with 3-5 design ideas from one of the design prompts. What's cool about that is then you can choose which are your absolute favorites to turn into patterns! Not every design idea needs to be a pattern. Inside 52 Weeks of Creativity, you will receive a new design prompt each week for a year (or, if you’d rather, 52 weeks). ​ But these aren’t your typical design prompts. ​ You won’t receive any prompts that tell you what to design, or even what kinds of shapes or techniques to use in your design. Instead, the design prompts give you inspiration from things, places, people, concepts, and emotions that are familiar to you. ​ ​ You won’t immediately have a design idea. ​ Instead, you’ll be led on a creative thought journey, guided by your brain’s response to the prompt, which often seems entirely unrelated to knit and crochet pattern designing. Subscribe Now The design prompts inside 52 Weeks of Creativity will: expand your creativity encourage a different flow for your idea process allow for an endless number of ideas from the prompts Your design ideas, and your process, will be unique to you and how you perceive the world around you. Although 52 Weeks of Creativity is a brand-new program, this concept isn't new. ​ Jessica also uses this creative process in the Design Circle’s week-long Creativity Burst Challenge, and participants in the challenge give it a 5-star rating with raving reviews. ​ So. Much. Fun. AND I've got several legit ideas I will be using! I didn't quite get the chance to do all of them but I have the ones I didn't get to saved to work through later. Can't wait for the next one!! Trish I’ve worked my way through a few series of creativity prompts with Jessica now, both in the Design Circle and as part of 52 Weeks of Creativity. I love the intentionality of setting aside a small block of time for design on whatever day I approach them. The prompts are great too, but a little guidance while establishing the mindset that it’s worth making time for yourself to just sit and be creative - with no deadlines, goals or pressure - is irreplaceable. Beth (yes, that's my co-host!) I participated in Creativity Burst for the 1st time. It was very interesting, fun, and unusual for me, and definitely different from my routine of creating design ideas. After a week of prompts, I got 5 solid ideas that I plan to convert to patterns. If you have never done it before, it's worth the try to look at the creative process from a different angle. Natalia I had so much fun thinking outside of my typical 'box.' I found it really interesting to pay attention to my thought process, and then identify ideas that fit me/my brand - and ideas that don't fit my brand. The problem is I now have a few design ideas I really love... and I already have all my pattern spots filled for the next 2 years. I might have to do some rearranging... Jessica (yes, that's me!) We (Beth and Jessica) loved the Creativity Burst Challenge so much that we wanted to make the prompts available to more people and in a more consistent format... ​ and that is how 52 Weeks of Creativity was born! Oh hi there! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits and facilitator of the Design Circle. I design knitting patterns and mentor budding pattern designers. My college degree is in Architectural Engineering; and I worked in architecture, construction management, and interior design before discovering my passion for designing patterns and mentoring pattern designers. I love DK weight yarn and create designs that share the relatable stories of living. And this is my co-host, Beth. Beth is the crochet designer, tech editor, architectural designer, and mama behind Fig & Filament. She firmly believes that the creative brain is a muscle that can be targeted and developed like any other as she’s spent the last decade doing just that, both personally and professionally. She appreciates the details of a well designed artifact, whether that's a building, a work of yarn, or still a figment of imagination. From engineering to architecture to pattern designing, we have a combined 10 years of formal design training and 8 years of design experience. ​ And we invite you to join us for 52 Weeks of Creativity. ​ What Will You Receive? One email every week for the next 52 weeks (well, and we might've slipped in 4 extras with bonus content about pattern designing). In each email you will receive: The weekly creative design prompt A reminder of how to use the prompt A link to view the ideas that we created in response to the prompt Sign up for $27 Additional Details On What's Inside ​ WHAT TO EXPECT ​ The 52 Weeks of Creativity design prompts are not the kind of prompts you’d typically expect to see in a call for submissions. Instead, the prompts are open-ended and may seem completely unrelated to pattern designing. We've done that intentionally. While a magazine wants their submissions to come together as a cohesive whole, we want your design ideas to be completely unique to you and your experiences. The design prompts will give you inspiration from things, places, people, concepts, and emotions you probably don't use as a source of inspiration. ​ ​ THE FORMAT ​ You will receive one email per week for 52 weeks. The email sender will alternate between Beth (Fig & Filament) and me (Jessica / Snickerdoodle Knits). The design prompts are typically formatted as one statement, photo, or video. They intentionally don’t start with “Create a design that…” because we want you to travel on an idea journey that leads you to your design(s); we don’t want the design idea to be the first step. ​ ​ HOW TO USE THE PROMPTS ​ I encourage you to think about the prompt for a while. Get out a piece of paper and write down all of the ideas, thoughts, emotions, and associations that come to mind. Ask questions about the prompt to make you think deeper. Create stories, or record events from your experience, related to the prompt. Then, and only then, start to think about what this means in terms of making. How can you translate these ideas into shapes, textures, and fabrics? As a general goal, I recommend spending 15 minutes on brainstorming around the topic and then 15 minutes on thinking about the interpretation as a design. You don't need to do any math, figure out sizing, or even solve the "how" of the construction. The goal is not to have a finished design; the goal is to have a design idea through a process that exercised your creativity. Remember there is no right or wrong answer. Whatever you come up with is uniquely, perfectly, you. Listen to your voice. ​ ACCESS OUR IDEAS While the Creativity Bursts inside the Design Circle are held with a group of designers who are able to share their creative process and design ideas for each prompt, 52 Weeks of Creativity is an individual activity that you perform on your own time. But we found it fascinating to see how other designers interpreted each design prompts. So we responded to each of the prompts for 52 Weeks of Creativity and have shared our process and ideas with you via a link at the bottom of each email! Do not open this link until you’ve completed your response for the prompt! Are you ready to unlock new levels of pattern design creativity? ​ Join Now FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ​ ​ ​ Q: Is it $27 for the full 52 weeks? A: Yep, just (1) one-time payment of $27! No strings attached. No monthly payments. ​ ​ Q: What if I'm new to designing? ​ A: That is completely fine! You don't need to know anything about how to make the idea work in order to have ideas. And 52 Weeks of Creativity is all about the ideas! It's even possible that some makers would join just to exercise their creativity and without any intention of creating any designs (although they might fall in love with their ideas so much that they change their mind...). ​ ​ Q: What if I can't complete one design idea per week? ​ A: No worries. There's no rush and no competition. However, I recommend spending just 20-30 minutes on a prompt, so you can probably find time in most weeks! And if not, you'll have the email in your inbox to refer to when you do have time. I do recommend creating a folder in your email just for 52 Weeks of Creativity. That'll make it super easy to refer back to, whether you complete the prompts of not? ​ ​ Q: Who is 52 Weeks of Creativity for? ​ A: 52 Weeks of Creativity is for the knit or crochet pattern design who is interested in creating designs from a place of creativity that is unique to themselves. It's for the designer who wants to have fun, is willing to let go of expectations of what the idea process should look like ​ ​ Q: Who is the Design Circle not for? ​ A: 52 Weeks of Creativity is not for designers that are uninterested in exploring new and creative ideas for the pattern designs. ​ ​ Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to prompts? ​ A: As soon as you sign up, the tech wizards on the interwebs start working away to deliver your first email to you as quickly as possible. First, you will receive an email confirmation for you payment. Shortly thereafter you will receive the introduction email with allllll the welcome goodies, including your first prompt! After that, you'll receive an email from us every 7 days, each with that week's prompt. While you should receive your introduction email within a couple of minutes, we do recommend giving it up to 20 minutes. If you're still not finding an email from me, check your spam and promotions folders, and if it's not there, send me an email at jessica@snickerdoodleknits.com Note: If you unsubscribe from Snickerdoodle Knits (aka Jessica) or Fig & Filament (aka Beth) emails at any point during your 52 weeks of emails, you will be unsubscribed from their 52 Weeks of Creativity emails. If you need to change your email preferences, please email us to let us know and we’ll handle it manually so that you continue to receive your 52 Weeks of Creativity emails. Sign Me Up! Have a question? Submit it using the form below, and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Snickerdoodle Knits 2022

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Free Marketing Challenge for Pattern Designers March 29 - March 31 Learn how to market your knit and crochet patterns in a way that feels genuine to you and resonates with your audience Sign Me Up! The Free Marketing Challenge is for you if... You feel like marketing is hard You struggle to understand where and how to show up You're not sure what to share about your patterns You aren't clear on what makes your work unique You feel like marketing is a lot of "should's" and "have to's" You want to market your patterns in a way that feels good and genuine to you Inside this free challenge, we will uncover: What makes you, your brand, and your work unique The who, where, and how to your marketing strategy 3 unique marketing stories your audience will love How to market genuinely in a way that feels good Sign Me Up! A look inside... The challenge will be packed with content, explaining the strategies and giving you action items to work through during the event. The content will be delivered live March 29-31 on Circle at 12:00 pm Eastern Time. Replays each day will be available. CHANCE TO WIN To recognize your hard work and dedication to your business, I'm going to give one Free Design Challenge participant one month free to the Full Access tier of Pattern Design Circle. ​ The Schedule ​ Day 1 (Wednesday, March 29): Deeply Understanding Yourself + Your Business ​ Day 2 (Thursday): Who, Why + How You'll C onnect with Your Audience ​ Day 3 (Friday): Cre ating Your Customized Feel-Good Marketing Strategy Sign Me Up! Hello! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer and business coach behind Snickerdoodle Knits and Pattern Design Circle. I'm passionate about supporting knit and crochet pattern designers so they feel empowered, confident, and excited about their business. ​ As a pattern designer myself, I struggled to find other designers that I could build strong connections with, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of wholistic support for pattern designers. I craved a group where I could feel supported in my business, marketing, mindset, designing... and life as a whole. I wanted to find a group of designers who understood, were positive and supportive, and who were striving for success themselves. ​ After years of learning from amazing coaches outside the fiber industry, I finally created the group I was looking for: Pattern Design Circle. With a foundation of collaboration and community support, Pattern Design Circle empowers you to choose the best path for your business, acknowledges the nuances of our industry, and provides resources to support you as your needs and business change. ​ For me, it's all about support when you feel like quitting, reassurance that you aren't alone - no matter what you're facing, reminders of your unique values, goals, and s trengths, and growing in ways you'd never expected. Sign Me Up!

Already a member? Log in here . Pattern Design Circle the membership The resource hub, learning center, and supportive community for knit + crochet pattern designers wanting to amplify their business on their terms Elevate your knit or crochet pattern design business using strategies that are effective , authentic to you, and sustainable long-term JOIN NOW I find the Design Circle an incredibly valuable place to be with other folks, wherever we are along our own paths. Jessica continually (and helpfully) emphasizes that we are all on our own journey and reminds us to take in information at the pace that make sense for us individually. I have learned tangible, concrete things that I have been able to apply to my new business but the feeling of community, for learning and celebrating with colleagues, is perhaps my favorite aspect of being a Design Circle member. - Molly, And Such Hand Knits Imagine waking up each morning excited to work on your business with focused action that feels good . ​ Sounds pretty amazing, right? ​ It is. ​ On the flip side, I know how: ​ gross it feels to follow a marketing strategy someone said you have to (or should ) use but that doesn't represent you. ​ easy it is to get burned out when your business is misaligned. ​ difficult it is to build a business and maintain everything else in life at the same time. ​ ​ Which is why I'm so passionate about helping you create a life and business that's authentic and sustainable for YOU ... all while providing the resources to support you through building, maintaining, up-leveling, and pivoting your business. ​ ​ Because business is about the long run and needs to fit into your whole-life picture. I'm here for you each step of the way. JOIN NOW Right now you're...​ lonely , wishing for community that understands your struggles and is willing to discuss solutions. ​ stuck in comparisonitis, thinking you're missing a secret sauce while everyone else has it figured out. ​ doubting whether authenticity, sustainability, and success can exist simultaneously. ​ frustrated by marketing strategies you're told you have to or should use but you don't enjoy. ​ ​ ​ These feelings lead to burnout and hinder the energy and mindset you bring to your business. They're forcing you to look at other designers as competitors rather than collaborators, friends, and cheerleaders. ​ And it leaves you feeling empty and hopeless. It's time to stop navigating this journey on your own. ​ You are worthy . You are enough . ​ You will achieve your goals; you just need clarity, strategy, and support. JOIN NOW Hello! I'm Jessica, knitting pattern designer and business coach. I'm passionate about supporting knit and crochet pattern designers so they feel empowered, confident, and excited about their perfect-fitting business. ​ As a designer myself, I struggled to find other designers I could build strong connections with, and I grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of wholistic support available to pattern designers. ​ I craved a group where I could feel supported in my business, marketing, mindset, designing... and life as a whole. I wanted to find a group of designers who understood, were positive and supportive, and were also striving for success themselves. ​ After years of learning from amazing coaches outside the fiber industry, I finally created the group I was looking for: Pattern Design Circle. With a foundation of collaboration and community support, Pattern Design Circle empowers you to choose the best path for your business, acknowledges the nuances of our industry, and provides resources to support you... even as your needs and business change. ​ For me, it's all about support when you feel like quitting, reassurance you are never alone, reminders of your unique value, finding alignment in business and life, and growing in ways you'd never expected. which is why- I invite you to join Pattern Design Circle. A warm, welcoming designer community that encourages you to be your best self, celebrate your accomplishments, and follow your unique path. Inside, you will also find the strategies and resources to cultivate and elevate your business, through coaching, courses, community, and beyond. JOIN NOW With Pattern Design Circle, you receive: Strategy Through guest discussions and course lessons, learn the strategies to uplevel your business, mindset, marketing, and designing. Coaching Via live group coaching, receive follow-up support to authentically and sustainably implement the strategies you learn. Community With​ community and accountability support, connect with fellow designers, ask questions, share your journey, and celebrate your wins. Pattern Design Circle lives up to what it advertises - and that's a rarity in fiber groups that promise community and support, especially for designers. The resources are great, but not being alone on this journey and having a mentor-coach-friend who wants to see each person succeed on their path are really the things that set Pattern Design Circle apart. - Beth, Fig & Filament ​ What if you had a resource center where you could... ​ learn marketing and business strategies as they apply to you ​ access a step-by-step roadmap to amplify your business ​ ​ ask for help ​ receive individualized guidance for business, marketing, and design ​ share what you're struggling with, and be understood ​ ​ ​ That's support , empowerment , and confidence . ​ You belong here. JOIN NOW What members are saying... TRISH It's an amazing group of very talented designers who function as a brain trust, sounding board, and friends all at the same time. One of the best choices I've made for my design journey. MEMBER I'm loving Pattern Design Circle. I haven't been able to interact as much as I would like but please know I've found it valuable to my knitwear business. IZA It's a lovely designer community where successes can be celebrated and you can get advice to all things business! The Reality of Entrepreneurship Here's the thing: Pattern Design Circle is the resource center and community hub for knit and crochet pattern designers. Inside, we have loads of resources and content , supportive community members, and regular activities to participate in. ​ ​ But you're running a business. ​ ​ While many programs expect you to dedicate several hours a week, I get where you are. You're marketing, operating a business, designing, and juggling life all at the same time. You can't spend hours gathering resources, finding community, and learning how to grow and scale your business. ​ ​ I believe in running a sustainable business that fits into your life. Support for Every Phase No matter who you are, how successful your business is, or how long you've been at this, you will go through seasons. ​ There are different seasons for: accountability answers implementing learning That's why Pattern Design Circle is an all-in-one community. JOIN NOW Join Pattern Design Circle The resource center + community hub for knit and crochet pattern designers ​ Choose the support level that best fits your needs. Tier Levels Networking Expand your business and design sphere $4.99 /month $45 /year Features: ​ monthly networking guests with other business in the industry ​ list of open calls for design submissions ​ list of networking events in the industry ​ discussion space to organize collaborations ​ early bird pricing to Pattern Design Circle networking events Community Hub Connect with designers for support and answers $27 /month $297 /year Features: ​ everything in Networking, plus: ​ coworking sessions ​ accountability check-ins ​ discussion spaces for questions and feedback ​ quarterly design challenges ​ annual design along Full Access Elevate your business with authentic-to-you strategies $47 /month $497 /year Features: ​ everything in Community Hub, plus: ​ 50 guest replays ​ group coaching calls ​ all Pattern Design Circle courses ​ resource lists for business and designing ​ priority status for all Pattern Design Circle events JOIN NOW $4.99/month JOIN NOW $27/month JOIN NOW $47/month I'm learning so much in Pattern Design Circle and I appreciate your feedback and inputs on weekly discussion, I'm implementing either right away or write in my "ideas notebook" [...] for your advice it was a no brainer. I'm so happy I found you and Pattern Design Circle! Iza, Whileberry Creative Jessica is just wonderful. [...] I need her proactive and supportive approach in my life! She is an excellent person to have in your corner. One of my favorite things about our check-ins is her thoughtful questions. She is always extending an invitation to take a closer look at things if I am glossing by too quickly or to take a step back if I am too in the weeds. [...] If you want feedback or just a listening ear, you can’t find a better knit designer to turn to! -Nicole Smith As someone who works by herself, one of the hardest things about running my own business is not having a team to work with and bounce ideas off. Jessica’s ability to build community and invite people in to those communities has been invaluable in helping me solve that problem. In our group that she drew together I’ve gained a set of friends who I can trust to listen when I need to vent, provide suggestions when I’m stuck and celebrate my wins with me. Plus Jessica’s ability to actually keep our conversation on track is amazing. -Kat, Oliphant Kat Marketing Social Media Branding Mindset Designing Learning how business works for you will inspire and empower you in ways you'd never imagined. Additional Details on What's Inside Group Coaching Guest Discussions Courses Accountability Workshops Design Challenges Networking Guests Discussion Spaces Group Coaching Join monthly group coaching calls. It's like a short 1-on-1 coaching call with me, but you also get to learn from others' questions and experiences! How it works: Submit your questions - about anything related to your business - ahead of time to receive individualized support and clarity. Can't attend live? Want to refer back to past coaching calls? Don't worry - all coaching calls are recorded and available for replay. Note: Due to current members' needs, group coaching currently takes place every other month instead of every month. Group coaching calls are available to all Full Access tier members. Exapand each section for additional information JOIN NOW Alright, lovely, it's time for a heart-to-heart chat. ​ You've scrolled to the bottom of this page. Clearly you're looking for something. You feel like something is missing, even if you're not quite sure what it is . You know you need help. You want support, community, and success. You're tired of chasing trends and looking for the secret sauce . And you're ready to settle in and commit to the long haul by securing your business foundations and building up sustainably and authentically. ​ Maybe you see other designers you think are super-successful, and you doubt you'll ever be able to make it. Sometimes you even feel like giving up. Are you caught in the weeds, struggling to see a different perspective, holding yourself back with your own frustration and limiting beliefs? ​ Don't worry; we all do it. That's why we can't afford to work in a silo . ​ ​ This is your opportunity to: ​ receive support ​ participate in Community Over Competition ​ (re)align your life and business ​ ​ ​ I give you the permission you won't give yourself, to: ​ live a life of joy. ​ change your definition of success. ​ define your future. ​ ​ take your time. ​ ​ find what rejuvenates you . ​ This is your time to shine, to clean up any messes from the past and create a beautifully aligned business that fits you and feels good . A business that doesn't lead to overwhelm, frustration, and burnout; but instead fills your cup, brings you joy, and will last for the long haul . ​ So what's holding you back? JOIN NOW Q: I am a knitter thinking about learning how to design patterns. Will Pattern Design Circle walk me through the design process? A: No, Pattern Design Circle will not teach you how to design. Pattern Design Circle provides the resources to help designers fine-tune and enhance their design processes, including the design challenges, which foster creativity and design inspiration. Beyond designing, Pattern Design Circle provides resources to uplevel your marketing strategies and grow your business. If you are brand new to designing, my 1-on-1 coaching sessions will be a better fit for you right now. Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join Pattern Design Circle? A: Absolutely! The principles of designing and running a pattern design business apply to both knitting and crochet. In fact, I love to see knitters and crocheters working together in Pattern Design Circle to create some fun and unique collaborations! Q: Will Pattern Design Circle enable me to create a full-time income with my designing business this year? A: Creating a full-time business takes a time and effort, especially in the knitting pattern design business. There are a lot of factors that come into play: where you're at in your business, what marketing strategies you're using, your mindset, and so much more. So, no, I can't promise you will end the year with a full-time income from designing. What Pattern Design Circle does include, however, are the resources and support system to grow your design business in a way that is authentic to you and will provide long-lasting success. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle not for? A: Pattern Design Circle is not a good fit for designers that are uninterested in putting work into their business, or are expecting a magical secret to overnight success. It is also not a good fit for designers who prefer to dwell in overwhelm and negativity. And Pattern Design Circle is not for designers who are disrespectful or unkind to others. Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to Pattern Design Circle content? A: Within a few minutes of submitting your payment, you will receive an email that includes the access link to create an account on Circle, Pattern Design Circle's platform. Once inside, you will find a welcome video, which walks you through the platform, as well as next steps for getting involved. If you ever have any questions, you are more than welcome to email me. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle for? A: Pattern Design Circle is for crochet and knitting pattern designers who are ambitious, motivated, and passionate about transforming their pattern design business into an income. They are already running a pattern design business, and they are craving the support, connection, and resources that will help them reach the next level. These are designers who desire to run a business that is unique and authentic to them. They're tired of fitting into the mold of "everyone else" and as a result, fitting into their business rather than their business fitting into them. ​ And these are designers who value collaboration. They are eager to support and work with other designers. They don't want to view their peers as their competition, and they treat all humans with kindness and respect. Q: If I get into Pattern Design Circle and decide it's not for me, may I get a refund? A: Inside the Design Circle, we want designers who are excited about their business, ready to ask questions, and interested in growing. If you have any questions before joining, please contact me. Because you receive immediate access to several resources inside the Design Circle, I am not able to offer a refund on your purchase. However, you are welcome to cancel your subscription any time. When you join, you may choose between a monthly subscription and an annual subscription. Q: What is the approximate worth of Pattern Design Circle? A: While it's impossible to put a number to the value of confidence and clarity in your business (characteristics that will serve you for your entire life), here is a breakdown of what you receive inside Pattern Design Circle: ​ 1-3 guest speakers each month, providing educational resources with actionable and applicable steps, plus an opportunity to get your questions answered by an expert in their field. ​ Weekly, monthly, and quarterly accountability check-ins. ​ Weekly coworking calls to help you stay focused and get your work done. ​ Monthly live coaching calls for live individualized support. ​ Monthly workshops that allow you to receive live feedback and support from fellow designers. ​ Quarterly design challenges that inspire creativity and a new way of generating design ideas. ​ Annual design alongs that encourage collaboration with and learning from fellow designers. ​ 24/7 access to a community of fellow designers that deliver support, understanding, collaboration, answers, and unique perspectives. ​ Accountability and focus groups that provide in-depth and individualized feedback and support with goals, achievements, and setbacks. ​ Resource lists for designing, business, collaborating with yarn dyers, finding a tech editor, and beyond. ​ Access to the content from all past guest discussions, workshops, coaching calls, reflection prompts, and design challenges. JOIN NOW Here's the truth of the matter. ​ I'm tired for you. ​ I'm tired of you wasting your time trying to chase down what you need. I'm tired of your FOMO , thinking you have to follow the latest trend. I'm tired of your overwhelm , feeling like you have to do everything. ​ ​ So I beg you to focus. Focus on what you need in this season. We're in this for the long haul. The resources aren't going anywhere. There's no need to feel overwhelmed or frantic. ​ ​ As a member inside Pattern Design Circle, you can slow down, utilize what you need in this season, and rest assured we have you covered in the next season, too. Networking Expand your business and design sphere $4.99 /month $45 /year Features: ​ monthly networking guests with other business in the industry ​ list of open calls for design submissions ​ list of networking events in the industry ​ discussion space to organize collaborations ​ early bird pricing to Pattern Design Circle networking events Community Hub Connect with designers for support and answers $27 /month $297 /year Features: ​ everything in Networking, plus: ​ coworking sessions ​ accountability check-ins ​ discussion spaces for questions and feedback ​ quarterly design challenges ​ annual design along Full Access Elevate your business with authentic-to-you strategies $47 /month $497 /year Features: ​ everything in Community Hub, plus: ​ 50 guest replays ​ group coaching calls ​ all Pattern Design Circle courses ​ resource lists for business and designing ​ priority status for all Pattern Design Circle events JOIN NOW $4.99/month JOIN NOW $27/month JOIN NOW $47/month Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Pattern Design Circle 2024

Intro to Knit & Crochet Pattern Design Online Class: May 27, 2023 Explore the creativity and process of pattern designing + gain the tools to write your first pattern. Join the Class Are you curious about knitting or crochet pattern design? ​ Wondering if it would be a good fit, and where in the world to start? From the "outside," the design process can feel a bit elusive. You might be asking yourself questions like: ​ What actually happens in the design process? What steps do I need to take to create a real crochet or knitting pattern? Is designing even something that I can do? Don't worry; I've got you! Inside the "Introduction to Knitting and Crochet Pattern Design" class, we explore your creativity (yes, you are creative, I promise!) and walk through the entire design process . ​ With this low investment opportunity, you'll have the tools you need to confidently choose whether you want to give designing a go (no more what if's!) and create your first knit or crochet pattern design. ​ There's nothing to lose! Join the Class for $30 Within this class we cover: ​ where to find design inspiration methods of storing design ideas my signature Creative Thought Journey the complete design process , from idea to publishing fu ndamen tals of Designer's Math ​ The class is hosted live, and your questions are invited! You will also receive a link to the class replay. Hello lovely! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits and founder of Pattern Design Circle. I've been designing knitting patterns for 4 years and mentoring knit and crochet pattern designers for the past 2 years. It's my passion to connect with fellow pattern designers (and potential designers!) to share my love of designing, business, and marketing; support them in their journey; and provide them with the resources to build the aligned, sustainable business of their dreams. I know the journey can feel lonely, and it's my mission to help you know you aren't alone. Here, t here's help and support for you along the whole path. ​ I look forward to seeing you in class! I absolutely love connecting and sharing with you - and I'm an open book happy to answer all of your designing classes! Join the Class All the Details: You're Invited! W HO : a limited number of students + Jessica, the teacher WHAT : learn how to design knit and crochet patterns! ​ WHEN : Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 am Eastern Time - a video replay will be provided for all students ​ WHERE : live online class hosted on Zoom WHY : demystify the design process + choose if designing is for you ​ HOW MUCH : $30 USD Sign me up! Why might you choose to design? I asked some fellow designers why they design. Here's what they shared! When I started knitting, every new project was a way to explore another technique—and that was before YouTube! Now as a designer and teacher, I get to learn a whole new set of skills and then pass my knowledge on to other knitters. I love the logic and math involved in writing patterns, and the opportunity to show techniques visually in my linked tutorials. Mary Beth Kelso I design knitting patterns to use creativity to test and express ideas that are analytically inspired. I love the opportunity this provides to other makers who want to be challenged and learn new skills while making something they'll be proud to wear or gift. Yvonne Poon, Gamer Babe Knits I started designing because I wanted to create financial freedom for myself. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and with knitwear design I can combine my desire for self-employment and my physical need to create. Megan, Pip & Pin Designing fulfills my creative urge. I love to knit and crochet, but living now in a climate that does not require much knit/wooly clothing, so designing is my ‘excuse’ to dive into creating/making more pieces, in this case not for me, but for others. I like to solve puzzles, and the ‘math’ part of the pattern plus finding the best way and solution for some tricky parts, definitely drives me to do it again and again. In the end, it’s so nice to see how my idea and my instructions transform into someone’s project. @natalia_yarncraft FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ​ ​ ​ Q: Can I join even if I'm not a designer (yet)? A: Absolutely! This is an introductory class to give you a taste of what designing is like ~ and give you the tools to create your first knitting or crochet pattern design if you choose to give it a try. ​ ​ Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to the class? ​ A: After signing up for the class, you will receive a confirmation of payment, with a link (that you can save to your calendar if you'd like) to the call and a reminder of the date and time. You will receive a least one email reminder from me prior to the class, again with the link to the call and date and time of the class. Following the class, you will receive an email from me with the link to the replay. ​ ​ Q: Do I need to bring anything with me to class? ​ A: Just your listening ear, a pen or pencil, something to write on, and your questions! You don't need to have anything prepared to bring with you to class. ​ ​ Join the Class Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Snickerdoodle Knits 2023

Free Creative Design Challenge March 9 - March 11 A free 3-day design challenge to cultivate your creativity, generate new design ideas, and connect with fellow designers Sign Me Up! This Design Challenge is for you if: ​ You enjoy the creative process You're interested in expanding your creativity in new ways You struggle to generate new & unique design ideas that you love ​ Inside, you will receive: ​ daily creative design prompts tips for cultivating your creativity beyond this challenge access to live calls (and replays) where we work through the prompts and share ideas It is also for you if... You're tired of using the same ideas over and over again, struggling to create new design ideas, or out of touch with your creativity in general. ​ The unique design prompts inside this challenge will help you reframe your creative process and generate ideas without pressure for it to be perfect. Creativity that's unique to you. Oh hi there! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits and facilitator of the Design Circle. I design knitting patterns and mentor budding pattern designers. My college degree is in Architectural Engineering; and I worked in architecture, construction management, and interior design before discovering my passion for designing patterns and mentoring pattern designers. I love DK weight yarn and create designs that share the relatable stories of living. And this is my co-host, Beth. Beth is the crochet designer, tech editor, architectural designer, and mama behind Fig & Filament. She firmly believes that the creative brain is a muscle that can be targeted and developed like any other as she’s spent the last decade doing just that, both personally and professionally. She appreciates the details of a well designed artifact, whether that's a building, a work of yarn, or still a figment of imagination. From engineering to architecture to pattern designing, we have a combined 10 years of formal design training and 8 years of practical design experience. ​ We invite you to join the free Design Challenge. Inside you will find a warm, welcoming designer community that encourages you to be your best self, love your designs, value your accomplishments, and unleash your unique creative journey. Join the Free Challenge How It Works The Design Challenge encourages you to develop at least one design idea per day based on a given prompt that will make you think "outside the box." ​ These aren’t your typical design prompts. You won’t receive any prompts that tell you what to design, or even what kinds of shapes or techniques to use in your design. Instead, the design prompts give you inspiration from things, places, people, concepts, and emotions that are familiar to you.​ ​ You won’t immediately have a design idea. Instead, you’ll be led on a creative thought journey, guided by your brain’s response to the prompt, which often seems entirely unrelated to knit and crochet pattern designing. The process to create your design idea takes about 30 minutes in total and will occur during the daily video calls. Here's what folks say about the design challenge: So. Much. Fun. AND I've got several legit ideas I will be using! I didn't quite get the chance to do all of them but I have the ones I didn't get to saved to work through later. Can't wait for the next one!! Trish I’ve worked my way through a few series of creativity prompts with Jessica now, both in the Design Circle and as part of 52 Weeks of Creativity. I love the intentionality of setting aside a small block of time for design on whatever day I approach them. The prompts are great too, but a little guidance while establishing the mindset that it’s worth making time for yourself to just sit and be creative - with no deadlines, goals or pressure - is irreplaceable. Beth (yes, that's my co-host!) I participated in Creativity Burst for the 1st time. It was very interesting, fun, and unusual for me, and definitely different from my routine of creating design ideas. After a week of prompts, I got 5 solid ideas that I plan to convert to patterns. If you have never done it before, it's worth the try to look at the creative process from a different angle. Natalia I had so much fun thinking outside of my typical 'box.' I found it really interesting to pay attention to my thought process, and then identify ideas that fit me/my brand - and ideas that don't fit my brand. The problem is I now have a few design ideas I really love... and I already have all my pattern spots filled for the next 2 years. I might have to do some rearranging... Jessica (yes, that's me!) Join the Free Challenge Now FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ​ ​ ​ Q: Can I join even if I'm not a designer (yet)? A: Absolutely! The Design Challenge will be a great opportunity to explore design ideas without needing to know "how" the design would come to life. The Design Challenge prompts are applicable to any creative interested in generating new ideas! ​ ​ Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join the Design Challenge? ​ A: Yes, please join us! The principles for creativity and design are the same for knitting and crochet. ​ ​ Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to the Design Challenge? ​ A: After joining the free Design Challenge, you will receive an email from me confirming that you're signed up for the challenge. In that email, you will receive the call schedule for the challenge. ​ The Design Challenge, including the prompts and live calls, will begin Thursday, March 9. You will receive the design prompts and are welcome to exchange design ideas on the live calls. ​ If you are unable to attend the calls live, replays and prompts will be available for a limited time. Join the Free Challenge Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Snickerdoodle Knits 2023

Hello Lovely, I'm so excited to share these free (and practically-free) resources with you! For navigating the tools of the industry, organizing your work, and jumpstarting your momentum 🫶🏽 My Favorite Tools Check out my favorite knitting, designing, office, photography, and craft fair supplies Amazon Storefront Favorite Design Tools: Blog Post Favorite Business Tools: Blog Post Checklists & Organizers Organize, schedule, and prioritize your day, week, and month with downloadable and printable worksheets. ​ For digital and printed use and available in 17 different themes! Download Now The Blog Love to read or research? Check out the blog for all things business, designing, and more. Read the Blog The Podcast Prefer to listen with audio? I've got you covered! Tune into the Podcast More of a video person? That's an option too! Podcast on YouTube Design Challenge Join this free design challenge to... Let's Get Started! Marketing Challenge Join this free marketing challenge to... Let's Get Started!

DESIGN COACHING You're excited to explore knitwear design at a deeper level, but you're not sure what the next step is, or how to get there. I'm here to walk you through the design process step-by-step, but in a way that's customized to your needs and style. 1-on-1 design coaching for the indie knitting pattern designer that's feeling lost and overwhelmed in the business, marketing, or designing. You love the idea of designing and publishing knitting patterns. You're comfortable with knitting and you have some design ideas, but you're just not quite sure how to make it work. You feel like you're walking blindly through the dark, and you need someone to guide you through the process so you can feel confident and motivated in your process. ​ Do you question every decision you're making for your design, wondering if you're doing it right? Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to do, and you're not sure where to start? Do you need just a little bit of guidance to assure you that you're on the right path? You're not alone. Just a few years ago, I was there too. When I began designing my own patterns, everything I knew about the knitting community came from a couple of YouTube podcasts that I watched. I'd never met a designer before, I was brand-new to the online knitting community, and I didn't have knitting business friends to go to for advice. ​ It's not easy to start out as a knitting pattern designer, especially if you don't already have connections within the industry. It's hard to find the resources you need, or the right person to ask questions of. There are hundreds of marketing strategists and business coaches, but they just can't help with the "knitty gritty" of designing knitting patterns. ​ And that's why I am here, offering you guidance to make your journey easier. To show you the path, and to help you customize the path to what works best for you. Book Now "[My expectations] were met and then some. [I most enjoyed] the way you explain things and are so organized and listen to me. I am very pleased. Yes [I recommend your design coaching]! You are so nice and helpful." - New Knitwear Designer 1-on-1 Design Coaching ​ When you book a design coaching call with me, I make the experience completely catered to you and how you learn best, making sure to address all of your questions, and giving you the flexibility to create your designs in the way that you are most comfortable with. The beauty of working 1-on-1 is truly the customization aspect. Whether you're struggling with finding inspiration, manipulating the math for multiple sizes, or getting your work out into the world, I walk through the process with you. Not only does this mean you get all of your questions answered, it also means that you don't have to listen to your coach tell you everything you already know. We only talk about what you need, and I don't waste your time.​ ​ And as my clients like to say, I'm your mentor-cheerleader-friend, here for you each step of your journey. Book Now I help with most everything business and marketing related, and anything intermediate design level and below. ​ Here are a few examples of how I help new designers: ​ * Discover new sources of inspiration for your designs * Develop a design process that works best for you * Learn how to move from inspiration to design elements * Discover resources that will make your design and pattern writing processes easier * Learn how to use your gauge and sizing to do the math for your pattern * Understand the roles that tech editing and test knitting play in your design process * Begin a marketing strategy for launching your design And a few examples of how I help experienced designers: * Uncover why their business feels misaligned * Discover a marketing strategy that feels authentic and aligned * Learn how to create an aligned business that feels good * Receive support with their business, marketing, and designing * Get an outside perspective on what's working * Understand the roles that tech editing and test knitting play in your design process * Begin a marketing strategy for launching your design ​ Depending on your learning style, I will: * Chat with you via video call to walk through your process, needs, and any questions that arise for you * Record tutorials to walk you through each step of a process, especially for technical aspects of your work * Host a video chat where I can share my screen with you and walk you through each step real-time * Answer your specific questions via a video recording, or a video call The total amount of time I work with you is dependent on how much support you need. Calls are booked in 30 or 60 minute increments.​ ​ Book Now © Pattern Design Circle 2024