MASTER THE ART OF KNITWEAR DESIGN
Design patterns that reflect your creativity, with clarity, skill, and confidence.
This self-paced course teaches you how to design, grade, write, publish, and market your own knitwear patterns.
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Are you ready to take your skills beyond knitting —and into designing?
At this point, you already know how to knit beautifully. You might have knit sweaters, shawls, socks, accessories and maybe even modified patterns here and there. You know what you like and you have ideas.
And now, you want to turn those ideas into real designs.
You’re a knitter who wants the confidence and know how to step fully into being a designer.
Maybe you’ve tried drafting a pattern before and felt stuck with grading.
Maybe you have ideas but don’t know how to structure them into a publish-ready pattern.
Maybe you’re not sure how designers write instructions so clearly, or how they price, publish, and market their work.
You’re in the right place.
This course gives you the tools, the professional techniques, and the behind-the-scenes systems that working designers use every single day.
Here’s what you’ll learn inside.
Knitwear Design Mastery takes you through the entire design process in a clear, structured way — from first idea to published pattern. This isn't beginner content. It's a professional-level roadmap for knitters who already understand construction and want to translate that knowledge into polished, intentional designs.
You’ll learn how to turn your ideas into swatches and sketches, how to grade confidently for multiple sizes, how to write clear, knitter-friendly instructions, and how to publish and market your patterns so your work reaches the knitters who’ll love it.
Each module builds on the last, giving you a repeatable system you can use for every design you create.
Expand each module to see the full course.
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WELCOME
3 lessons- Welcome Letter
- Troubleshooting
- Confidence as a Designer
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Module 1: Sketching
2 lessons- Sketch Video
- Sketching for Inspiration Activity
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Module 2: Swatching
1 lesson- Swatch Video
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Module 3: Measurements
1 lesson- Measure Video
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Module 4: Grading
3 lessons- Grading Video Part 1
- Grading Video Part 2
- Pattern Grading Walkthrough Video - Maema DK
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Module 5: Yardage
2 lessons- Yardage Video Part 1
- Yardage Video Part 2
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Module 6: Pattern
1 lesson- Pattern Video
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Module 7: People
3 lessons- Tech Editor vs. Test Knitter vs. Sample Knitter Video
- Camp Socks - Ravelry Test Knit Example
- Yarn Support Video and Sample Emails
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Module 8: Publish
4 lessons- Listing Your Pattern Video
- Uploading To Ravelry Video
- Uploading to Lovecrafts Video
- Third Party Publishing Video
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Module 9: Pricing
1 lesson- Pricing Video
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Module 10: Social Media
2 lessons- Social Media Video
- Which Social Media Platform
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Module 11: Email Newsletters
2 lessons- Email Newsletter Video
- Newsletter Walkthrough Video
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Module 12: Advertising and Sales
1 lesson- Advertising and Promotions Video
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RESOURCE BANK
3 lessons- Resource Hub
- BONUS The Knitters Guide to Passive Income Ebook
- BONUS Rainforest Knits Ebook
Plus, you’ll get these helpful bonuses.
These bonuses are designed to support you not just as a knitter — but as a designer stepping into the professional side of pattern creation.
⭐ BONUS 1: The Entrepreneurial Knitter: Your Guide to Passive Income Opportunities (E-Book)
A practical, approachable guide to earning passive income in the knitting world — tailored specifically for designers. Inside, you’ll learn:
- how designers create multiple income streams
- where your patterns can sell (and how to choose the right platforms)
- how collaborations with yarn companies work
- simple ways to expand your offerings without burning out
If you’ve ever wondered how designers “make it work,” this guide lays it out clearly and simply.
⭐ BONUS 2: Rainforest Knits: A Sample Pattern Collection
A beautifully curated set of three sample patterns — the Kali Cropped Tee, Noni Tee, and the Olena Dress.
As a knitter turned, this is incredibly valuable, as you can use these patterns to:
- reverse-engineer structure and formatting
- see how Megan organizes math, shaping, and instructions
- understand how a polished pattern is laid out
- compare your drafts to a professional baseline
It’s not just inspiration — it’s a reference library.
A clear, professional design process can turn your creativity into patterns knitters can trust and follow.
You might be thinking, “Okay… but is this really for me?”
Well, tell me if any of this rings true:
- You've been knitting for a while and want to tackle a new challenge.
- You have tons of design ideas, but aren't quite sure how to transform them into a pattern others can knit from.
- You’ve modified patterns and want to take the next step into creating your own designs.
- You’ve drafted ideas before, but weren’t sure how to structure them into a professional pattern.
- Grading feels confusing, overwhelming, or like a barrier you can’t quite get past.
- You want your designs to be inclusive, polished, and written with clarity.
- You’re ready to publish patterns, but want a reliable process so you feel confident doing it.
- You want to build trust with knitters — not just through creativity, but through accuracy and consistency.
- You don’t just want to design… You want to design well.
If any of these were a yes, this is for you.
Alright, so who’s teaching you all of this?
Hi, I’m Megan Nodecker, co-founder of Pip & Pin and your instructor for this course.
I’ve been knitting for over 25 years and designing knitwear for more than a decade, with dozens of patterns published and knit by makers around the world. My work is known for being wearable, intentional, and thoughtfully constructed — and I care deeply about helping knitters step into designing with clarity and confidence.
Over the years, I’ve taught knitters everywhere from online workshops to in-person events, guiding them through the exact technical foundations that make a pattern polished, accurate, and knitter-friendly.
Knitwear Design Mastery grew out of seeing skilled knitters with incredible ideas — who just needed a little structure and support to bring those ideas to life.
Inside this course, I walk you through the same systems I use in my own design process, so you can publish patterns you’re proud of and create a sustainable, professional workflow you can rely on again and again.
Since launching in 2020, hundreds of knitters have taken the course. Here's what they're saying
You’ve already mastered knitting — now it’s time to master the design process that supports your ideas.
Ready to join?
Choose the option that feels right for you.
You’re closer to being a designer than you think.
With a clear process and the right support, your ideas take shape with confidence — and each pattern you create becomes easier, more polished, and more intentional.
I'M READY!FAQs
Is this course live or self-paced?
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I’ve never designed a pattern before. Is this course for me?
What kinds of patterns can I design using this course?
Will I learn how to grade patterns for multiple sizes?
What level of knitting skill do I need to take this course?
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Are there any interactive parts of this course, or is it just videos?
Still deciding? That’s okay — you can start with this free checklist.
Inside The Knitwear Designer’s Pattern Checklist, you’ll find the key elements that make a pattern polished and knitter-friendly — from sizing and schematics to stitch guides, photos, and layout.
Use it every time you design to keep your patterns clear, complete, and ready to share.
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