When you run into a problem with a knitting problem, you don’t have to stay stuck - you can ask the designer for help. Whether it’s clarifying instructions or fixing errors, “pattern support” is the term for the help designers provide to knitters. This post tells you how to find a designer’s contact information and what to say when you reach out so that you can best get the help you need.

Learn everything you need to know about mystery knitalongs: what they are, why knitters join them, and how to join one yourself. With a mystery knitalong, your next knitting project can feel like opening a surprise gift every week. Get to know other knitters, learn new techniques, and interact directly with the pattern designer and feel the support of other participants as you cheer each other on. By the end, you’ll know the answer to “What is a mystery knitalong?” and be ready to join the adventure.

Test Knitting: How it works and how to get started

New to test knitting? Learn what it is, why it matters, and how you can join the world of test knitting in just a few easy steps.