Read the Pattern FIRST - Here's What They're Not Telling You

📄 *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/Knic...

Tin Can Knits Flax Worsted:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Tin Can Knits App:
https://tincanknits.com/app

Seagate by Patty Lyons:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Patty Lyon's Education Site:
https://education.pattylyons.com/

Mastiha by Thea Colman (BabyCocktails):
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

Video links:
Running markers
   • Running Markers Hack That Will Change Your...  
Tin Can Knits App
   • Tin Can Knits: This App Will Make Your Kni...  
Brain Tricks for Charts
   • Brain Tricks for Knitting with Charts!  
Pattern Blueprint
   • How to Create a One-Page Knitting Pattern ...  


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