The Hidden Problem With Detailed Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns have changed dramatically over the years. What used to fit on a single page can now stretch to 15 or 20 pages, complete with tutorials, photos, and links to videos.

In this video, I’m taking a thoughtful look at why that shift happened — and what it means for knitters today.

This isn’t about shaming anyone for loving detailed, hand-holding patterns. Knitting doesn’t owe anyone difficulty. But it is about exploring how patterns shape our confidence, our skills, and our willingness to adapt designs to suit our own bodies, yarn, and preferences.

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   • How to Create a One-Page Knitting Pattern ...  

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Knitting in the Past
03:19 Knitting today
04:19 Where Confidence Went
05:55 Digital Help
09:11 Size inclusivity
13:56 Seams vs. Seamless
16:40 Why I Hack Patterns
18:23 Make Your Own Version
20:12 Poll Results