Episode
Should patterns be free?
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- Yarn Library
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- Nov 5, 2025
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- 2844
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Summary
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of pattern design in the knitting community, including recent controversies surrounding designer compensation, and the myth of exposure-as-compensation. We also touch upon the economics of pattern design, and reflect on the broader implications of craft and the pursuit of mastery in the knitting world.