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Tasha Could Make That

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It’s time to come clean

October 4, 2013 by Tasha 46 Comments

Friends, it’s time I come clean about a little secret I’ve been keeping for a couple of months now.

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It’s been more difficult to keep this a secret as I’ve gotten further along in the process and more people are getting involved, so I thought it was time to let the cat out of the bag. You knew something was up, but not what.

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It’s just a small little thing. But it’s a big deal to me.

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And it’s been really time-consuming. Oh holy holy, has it been time-consuming!

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Yes, my dear readers, soon I’ll be releasing my first knitting pattern!

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Let me just say right off the bat: no, it’s not a sweater. 🙂

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And actually, I’ve designed two patterns! The first one will be released next month in conjunction with something else knitterly, vintagey and exciting, with the second pattern to follow in early December. (At least, that’s the current plan.)

I guess you can only ignore people saying “you really should design” so many years until you have to do something about it. There’s an enormous amount of time, effort, research, and frustration that goes into learning how to produce a professional-quality knitwear pattern for self-publication. (And time, did I mention time?! Time. Oh, and pain, literally–it was the source of the shoulder and back problems I was having!) That’s not even including the fun parts!

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My respect for knitwear designers knows no bounds, especially after going through the very fledgling stages of this journey myself now. I’m pretty sure I’ll produce more patterns in the future, but it might not be often. I really have no idea, so only time will tell!

Right now, things are getting polished and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. There’s no turning back.

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In the meantime, stay tuned for lots more relating to the release of my very first self-published pattern! I’m thrilled to finally get this secret off my chest and share it with you.

I’m so excited I’m about to burst! 🙂

 

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  1. jane at the flight platform says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:09 am

    that’s super fabulous!x

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  2. zilredloh says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Woooot! Congrats Tasha. So very exciting…

    I’m sorry producing something so lovely & exciting is giving you back pain. Hope you’re able to relax and take a well-deserved break soon. 🙂

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  3. Jeanette says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Exciting! I’m looking forward to seeing the designs. x

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  4. Ashley says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Yayyy! Congrats! I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with 🙂

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  5. Jessica Cangiano says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:58 am

    That is so awesome, Tasha, I am over-the-moon happy for, and proud of you!!! Way to go – I’m sure it was anything but easy to keep such exciting news under cap. Way to go, girl – can’t wait to hear more about both of your patterns!

    Tons of happiness filled hugs,
    ♥ Jessica

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  6. Carla says

    October 4, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Oh my goodness Tasha, that is super exciting!!! I’m going to have to save up for yarn for your pattern now!! Can’t wait to see it, then knit it up =D

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  7. Anthea says

    October 4, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Congrats!

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  8. Miss Crayola Creepy says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    TASHA!!!!! This is amazing!! I can’t wait to see what you have designed! And I will buy all the patterns you put out, promise! xoxo!! (can you tell how excited I am by all the “!”?)

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  9. Gail says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    That’s awesome, Tasha! Congratulations!

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  10. Aneta says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Oh my, what a wonderful news! I am really looking forward to your creation!
    Good luck with your work. 🙂
    Aneta

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  11. Lucy - 1940s Style For You says

    October 4, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    That is fantastic! Can’t wait to see what you have created.
    Very best wishes
    Lucy x

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  12. jacqueline says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Congratulations!!! I’m so excited for you. I love all the sweaters plus the hats, bonnet, and mittens you have made and continue to make. Now your own design, I am thrilled and excited for you, wow! I can’t wait. Please let us know if you will be featured in any magazines as I would love to buy the issue.

    xx,
    Jacqueline

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  13. Andi says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Congrats on your first designs! It’s always exciting to get them out there, but it’s even more fun when people start adding pictures of their finished projects on Ravelry.

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  14. Jenn says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Looking forward to seeing your new designs! I’m sure they will be beautiful.

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  15. ljhs says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Oh how wonderful. I hope the pattern will be available for an over 42″ chest size. There are so many great patterns out there with such small chest sizes, so unless you are able to size them up then you have no hope. Love your blog

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  16. Crow says

    October 4, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Fantastic news Tasha, I hope it’ll be fabulously ‘ vintagey’ and can’ t wait to knit it!

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  17. Emily says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    SO cool! Congrats!!

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  18. Chrissy says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    That’s really exciting! Congratulations!

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  19. Giusy says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:27 am

    Congrats!! I understand you perfectly! The time to create and design is never enough!! Can’t wait to see what you will release, in the meaning time enjoy the process and the excitement of a new pattern 🙂 xoxo, Giusy

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  20. Veronica Darling says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Congratulations! How in the hell do you even begin designing a knitting pattern, and I bet it’s going to be quite complex too!

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  21. Christy says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Now that’s cool!….New to your blog and I LOVE it! Congratulations! 🙂

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  22. Andi B. Goode says

    October 5, 2013 at 3:32 am

    Oh wow. That’s so exciting!!! 😀

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  23. Elena Knits says

    October 5, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Congratulations, Tasha! Really looking forward to the big reveal 😀

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  24. Shelly says

    October 5, 2013 at 6:11 am

    Wow! That’s awesome Tasha!! I can’t wait to see them. Congratulations!

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  25. Jenn says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Congratulations! Fabulous news! I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up 🙂

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  26. Rachel says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Oooh how exciting! I’m sitting here guessing with myself about what it could be! And if it is what I *think* it is… I might just be making myself something soon 😉
    Congratulations! I can’t wait!

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  27. Kelly says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Congratulations!! How exciting. I can’t wait to see what it is, but I’m sure it will be very tempting!

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  28. Rosie Wednesday says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Oh my goodness, congratulations!! Maybe this will give me a reason to finally knit a garment from start to finish! I’m sure the patterns will be spectacular!

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  29. Ivy Black says

    October 5, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Hurrah! Well done..I can’t wait to see it. It’s going to be fab I know.xx

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  30. Brittany_VaVoomVintage says

    October 5, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    You’re such a tease!! I can’t wait to see it when its finished. From the sneaky peek, it looks amazing! I’ll h ave to hurry up and finish my current project so I can make yours!

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  31. Honora says

    October 6, 2013 at 3:52 am

    Rah! Rah! Sissssss boom bah! Lets get Mel and have a party! Very exciting and exhausting all at once . You get to wear the sparkly Wonder Woman shirt for a whole week!
    P.S. how is ther perm?

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  32. Evie says

    October 6, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Yay!!! So exciting!

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  33. Tina Vines says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    HOW EXCITING!! Congrats Tasha! I will be eagerly awaiting further updates…

    xoxo,
    Tina

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  34. Lisette says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Congratulations, how exciting! It took me months to design a simple fingerless mitt pattern, so I can only imagine what you’re going through! I’ll bet your design is really lovely though. Maybe it’s a really fun tea cosy?

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  35. LandGirl1980 says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Oooooh weeeeeeee! Exciting! I still cannot knit – but I am excited nonetheless!

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  36. Liz says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Wow, that is super exciting. I am sure all the pain, physical and mental will be all worth it once it is released. Congratulations!

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  37. Tracy says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Really pleased and excited for you Tasha! Well done. I shall look forward to knitting it 🙂

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  38. Julie Mari says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Wow! Congratulations!

    I’m really looking forward to it’s release 🙂

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  39. Rebecca says

    October 8, 2013 at 6:49 am

    So excited for you and it’l be so worth all your efforts i’m sure. I only wish I knew how to knit haha, I have a feeling your pattern will make me want to learn!!

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  40. KristenMakes says

    October 8, 2013 at 7:33 am

    That is so exciting! I agree with Andi, it is so exciting to see people coming up with their own versions of your design… Congratulations!

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  41. Debi says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Oh! I am so excited! This just might be the push I need to learn how to knit!! Well done!!

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  42. Rochelle New says

    October 10, 2013 at 11:56 am

    No one is more excited for this pattern than me!!!! I’m pretty really excited 😉 😉 You’re a knitting wizard.

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  43. Kate-Em says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:03 am

    How exciting! Must have been a steep learning curve. Looking forward to seeing your pattern.

    Reply

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