Power Purls Podcast - Conversations With Savvy Knitwear Designers And Everyday Knitters With Compelling Back Stories

In this episode, Kara puts on her editor's hat to talk about the top 10 mistakes new designers make so you can avoid them! In her experience as editor of Creative Knitting magazine, there are several of common proposal issues she would encounter. As you'll learn, some are very simple and easy to implement, but ... often easy to forget!    The world doesn't need another boxy sweater pattern. Tell the unique story behind your design. You are your own best marketing machine, and the design proposal is your best first impression. [Tweet "I'm listening to how to avoid the 10 common mistakes new #knit designers make on #PowerPurlsPodcast!"] Episode highlights: The 10 common mistakes, how you can avoid them if you follow these steps: Tell a story - share the vision behind your design and sell the editor on it! Clearly illustrate your idea through sketch or photo State the design skill level DON'T list yarn as "generic" - be specific! Know your yarn! What's ho