Master the Art of Knitwear Design.

Learn to design, market, and sell your own unique knitwear patterns.

Knitwear Design Mastery: From Idea to Pattern to Profit; 6-week comprehensive online course begins May 13th (lifetime access)

Doors closes May 10th!

Are you a knitter who would like to turn your passion into a viable income stream?

Do you dream of creating original knitwear patterns that captivate and inspire?

Would like to master the technical skills behind pattern writing?

Your journey to knitwear design mastery is about to begin!

This comprehensive online course is designed to help you to be empowered with the knowledge, skills, and the marketing support needed to turn your creative concepts into profitable patterns.

Introduction to Knitwear Design Mastery

A detailed course break down is at the bottom of this page.

Over a span of six weeks (and beyond), you will embark on a step-by-step journey that covers every aspect of knitwear design:

  • Welcome: Your Entrepreneurial Knitwear Journey Awaits!

    Kickstart your successful knitwear design venture with a comprehensive course outline, a simple guide to the Podia platform, and a warm invite to our vibrant community of fellow designers.

  • Week 1: From Conception to Creation

    Learn to translate your creative ideas into sketches and swatches, laying the foundation for your distinctive knitwear designs. Discover the perfect harmony between yarn and needle, and master the art of an accurate swatch measurement. Get an exclusive peek into my sketchbook and swatches for that much-needed inspiration!

  • Week 2: The Art and Science of Knitwear Design

    Delve deeper into the technical aspects of design. Transform your sketches and swatches into precise measurements and stitch counts. Uncover the secrets of schematics, grading for diverse sizes, and accurate yardage calculations. Plus, learn how the humble spreadsheet can streamline your design process.

  • Week 3: Crafting Your Pattern and Building Your Team

    This week, we focus on the magic behind a finished pattern and the art of piecing it together with a unified voice and vision. Understand the crucial roles of tech editors, test knitters, and yarn companies, and learn to collaborate effectively to create standout knitting patterns!

  • Week 4: The Business of Knitwear Design

    Time to shine the spotlight on your pattern! Uncover the nuances of self-publishing and third-party publishing. Dive into realistic design timelines and pricing practices to set yourself up for success.

  • Week 5: Amplifying Your Brand Presence

    Let the world hear about your fabulous patterns! Become a pro at social media and email marketing, plan engaging promotions, and generate buzz around your brand. Learn to cultivate meaningful relationships with your audience.

  • Week 6 - Live Q&A

    Prepare your questions for a live Q&A session with Megan, hosted on Zoom or YouTube Live. If you can't make it, don't worry - a replay will be available for your convenience.

  • BONUSES

    And there's more! Enjoy bonus resources, including a comprehensive Pattern Release Master Checklist and a handy Marketing Toolkit and many more!

Meet Your Instructors

The Pattern Designer

Megan Nodecker, the creative force behind Pip & Pin, is a seasoned knitwear designer whose unique designs have inspired knitters worldwide. She started her journey in 2010 and has since been committed to creating patterns that blend simplicity with style. More than just designing, Megan is passionate about empowering others. Through this course, she shares her decade-long experience to help others turn their knitting passion into a rewarding business.

The Marketing Strategist

Katie-Anne, the marketing maven of Pip & Pin, has a decade of experience in digital marketing, web development, and business strategy. She and Megan co-founded Pip & Pin in 2010, transforming their passion for knitting into a successful online knitwear design business. Katie-Anne has been instrumental in expanding Pip & Pin's online presence, reaching knitters across the globe. In this course, she uses her expertise to guide others on how to effectively market and sell their knitwear designs.

Knitwear Design Mastery is designed to be a hybrid of self-paced and guided learning with a community feel.

Each week, we’ll be unlocking new content on that week’s topics. You’ll gain access to pre-recorded instructional videos, handouts that you can download and print, worksheets and checklists to keep you on track, and various other activities you can complete on your own time.

Can’t get to all of the content in just one week? That’s okay! You have lifetime access to all of the videos and downloads, so you can work through the course with us week by week or go at your own pace—it’s up to you!

We designed this course to fit into your life, however you want to make space for it.

Exclusive Course Features & Bonuses

  • Self-Paced Learning: Join us weekly for new course material, or enjoy the course at your own rhythm with lifetime access to all materials.

  • Lifetime Access: Dive into course content anytime you need a refresher.

  • Community: Join our exclusive Podia community; a hub of entrepreneurial knitters sharing and learning together.

  • Personal Feedback: In our bonus live sessions, get valuable critiques from the instructor and peers.

  • Multimedia Learning: Engage with diverse content - video tutorials, guided audio activities, live webinars, and interactive sessions.

  • Money-Back Guarantee: Not satisfied with the content provided? We offer a full refund within the first two weeks of the workshop.

  • Marketing Toolkit: Plan marketing campaigns with our "Giveaway Planning Worksheet", "Knitalong Planning Worksheet", and "Lead Magnet Planning Worksheet".

  • Pattern Writing Module: Learn to write clear and professional patterns.

What past students are saying

  • This course demystified the pattern design process and was very comprehensive. So many great resources are provided to guide you through each step of the process.

    Mededith K

  • I have ideas, sketches, half knit projects, and the chaos of typed and scribbled patterns. This course helped streamline the process while energizing and focusing my efforts. After taking this course, my first test call will go out shortly!

    Jane D

  • I’ve been dabbling with knitwear design but struggled to find valuable information that was well laid out and covered all the topics I wanted. This course was broken down in a logical order and each topic was thoughtfully covered. Each section included many valuable resource materials. I’ve gained confidence in my ideas and now have one place with all the resources I could need in my knitwear design journey. I would, and have, already recommended this course to others!

    Tracy JM

  • Not to be all melodramatic or anything, but this workshop was life changing. Seriously. I loved knitting and had always wanted to be more creative in my knitting practice, but until I took the workshop, I didn’t have the confidence that I could just… make it up. I love designing, of course, but I’m also impressed by how much it’s changed the way I knit anything. Less fear, more freedom. It’s a total win.

    – Katie G

  • I took Pip and Pin’s design course, and it was exactly what I needed to get my first pattern published. From inspiration to developing the pattern and publishing it - and everything in between - the course is a step by step guide with great resources added and no questions left unanswered. 10/10 recommend!

    – Kerstin A

  • I just loved that there was a course created to begin with! I have searched and searched for online courses to learn how to create patterns and having the opportunity to be a part of this was amazing. I learned so much in this process, even if I never create patterns of my own, I now have a better understanding of patterns in genereal. That knowledge alone will help me knit garments in the future and I love that.

    – Abby L

  • This workshop by Pip & Pin was excellent. It has given me the confidence to take the ideas rolling around in my brain and get them into a garment and onto paper as a pattern to be shared. The course was clear, concise and comprehensive. Megan was quick to respond to questions, giving support if needed. A well thought out course.

    – Natalie W

  • This is a great resource, and I love that I can access the materials forever, not just a set but a limited amount of time like some other courses. It is accessible and engaging!

    – Ashley O

  • Megan did a great job of helping me get my design aspirations started! After the class, I learned so much and am now so eager to put my ideas to paper. The videos were clear, and helpful instructional materials really aided the process.

    – Sarah A

  • What a wonderful course! Megan has gone above and beyond by offering a course that explores all of the ins and outs of pattern design! This course was well thought out and I would recommend it to anyone!

    – Erica T

  • I searched and searched for courses to learn how to create patterns and this was perfect for beginners. The style sheet was what has always stopped my progress. I feel like this was the motivation I needed for forward motion.

    – Leah S

  • I like how everything was laid out in a very logical order, and each video was focused on that topic without a lot of bouncing around. Having it spread out over a few weeks allowed each section to be covered and not rushed past in an effort to cover so much material in a shorter span of time.

    – Rebecca G

Your investment for
Knitwear Design Mastery is $397 and we start May 13th!

Payment plan available at check out

This training, personalized mentoring, and community support provide you with everything you need to start earning passive income from your passion.

Doors closes May 10th

Detailed Course break down.

Each week the next topic is released.

Can’t get to all of the content in just one week? That’s okay! You have lifetime access to all of the videos and downloads, so you can work through the course with us week by week or go at your own pace—it’s up to you!

  • Kickstart your successful knitwear design venture with a comprehensive course outline, a simple guide to the Podia platform, and a warm invite to our vibrant community of fellow designers.

    0.1 Welcome: Embark on Your Knitwear Design Journey

    A warm welcome to the course with a detailed outline, step-by-step instructions for using the Podia platform, and fostering a community of fellow designers.

    0.2 Resources: Your Knitwear Design Toolkit

    A comprehensive list of resources that will be referenced throughout the course, ensuring you have everything you need to create your unique designs.

  • Turn your vision into reality. Learn to translate your creative ideas into tangible sketches and swatches, laying the foundation for your distinctive knitwear designs. Discover the perfect harmony between yarn and needle, and master the art of accurate swatch measurement. Get an exclusive peek into my sketchbook and swatches for that much-needed inspiration!

    1.1 Sketch: Unraveling Inspiration

    It all begins with an idea. This module is all about getting ideas from your brain onto paper. We'll be talking about inspiration and where you can find it, how to sketch your ideas out in a quick and easy way, and some tips and tricks for finding your signature design style.

    1.2 Swatch: Creating Your Foundation

    Swatching may not be everybody's favourite, but it is essential to a good design. This module is an in-depth exploration of swatching, including selection of yarn and needles, accurate measurement techniques, and real-life examples from my portfolio.

  • Delve deeper into the technical intricacies of design. Transform your sketches and swatches into precise measurements and stitch counts. Uncover the secrets of schematics, grading for diverse sizes, and accurate yarn yardage calculation. Plus, learn how the humble spreadsheet can streamline your design process.

    2.1 Measure: Blueprints of Success

    In this module, we'll be talking about design schematics and how to use one, along with gauge, to find the most important numbers of a pattern.

    2.2 Math: The Alchemy of Grading

    Comprehensive lessons on grading patterns for various sizes and calculating the required yardage, all simplified with the power of spreadsheets.

  • This week, we focus on the magic behind a finished pattern and the art of crafting it with a unified voice and vision. Understand the crucial roles of tech editors, test knitters, and yarn companies, and learn to collaborate effectively to create standout knitting patterns!

    3.1 Pattern: The Narrative of the Needle

    What makes a pattern? This module is an in-depth guide on crafting your pattern, including how to develop your unique style sheet and create visually appealing and clear patterns.

    3.2 People: Build Your Dream Team

    Who can help you make your best pattern possible? This is an overview of tech editors, test knitters, sample knitters, and their respective roles in crafting the perfect pattern. Also how to profession request yarn support for your designs.

  • Time to shine the spotlight on your pattern! Uncover the nuances of self-publishing and third-party publishing. Dive into realistic design timelines and industry-standard pricing practices to set yourself up for success.

    4.1 Publish: Your Design, Your Destiny

    Guidance on self-publishing your patterns on various platforms, understanding the process of third-party publishing, and mapping your design process timeline.

    4.2 Pricing: Strategies for Sales

    In-depth analysis of pricing practices in the knitwear industry, the costs associated with creating patterns, and how to price your patterns to reflect their value.

  • Let the world hear about your fabulous patterns! Become a pro at social media and email marketing, plan engaging promotions, and generate buzz around your brand. Learn to cultivate meaningful relationships with your audience.

    5.1 Social Media: Creating Buzz For Your Brand

    A comprehensive guide to using social media platforms effectively for promoting your designs and brand and creating a genuine connection with your audience.

    5.2 Email Newsletters: A Direct Line

    We'll be talking all about newsletters, how and where to create them, what information to include, and -the really tricky part- getting people to sign up.

    5.3 Advertising and Sales: Catch Their Eye

    Tips and strategies about the different ways you can advertise your patterns, for free and paid, as well how and when to run sales.

    5.4 Checklists: Planning for a Streamlined Process

    Checklists for pattern release, planning giveaways, and conducting knitalongs for a smooth and efficient process.

  • Prepare your questions for a live Q&A session, hosted by Megan on Zoom or YouTube Live. If you can't make it, don't worry - a replay will be available for your convenience.

Doors closes May 10th