Episode with Knits ‘N Knots

For this second season’s first episode, we chat with Janine Myska, a knit + crochet indie designer and blogger from Winnipeg, Canada. Her maker business is Knits' ‘N Knots , and Janine shares how and why she launched on a very ambitious Plan A-only mentality, how she has evolved her career as a knit and crochet wear designer, her new Modern Crochet Sweaters pattern book, and what she’s learned about crafts and fiber arts post-pandemic. She talks about taking an industry leap of faith and how to manifest knit and crochet business opportunities.

Connect with Janine and her maker life: | @knitsnknotswpg | knitsnknots.ca

Timestamps:

(10:33) The path of yarn amid uncertainty
(15:30) Can the maker business be full-time, part-time, and/or unique?
(20:30) Modern Crochet Sweaters, 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear
(26:34) Starting 500, Janine’s book pattern testers
(32:34) Why Modern Crochet Sweaters is beginner-friendly, effortless and technique-focused
(40:10) Types of patterns in Modern Crochet Sweaters
(42:54) Janine’s post-pandemic advice for aspiring designers
(46:08) Why working to manifest is essential, plus WIPS and future projects!

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