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Pattern Design Circle Where clarity replaces chaos, Intention meets creativity, And your design business grows sustainably. A complete, self-paced resource vault for knit and crochet designers -- covering every stage of pattern design, branding, marketing, and business strategy. Build your business your way, with expert guidance for every step. ACCESS THE VAULT 🌿 Welcome to Pattern Design Circle 🌿 A self-paced, lifetime-access vault for knit and crochet pattern designers who want to confidently market their work, grow their business, and build a creative life they love; without burnout, pressure, or busywork. Inside, you’ll get: 💡 Expert support without the noise 🧵 Tools that simplify your strategy ✨ Confidence to design and market your work 🌿 Systems that respect your energy, values, and life No more second-guessing. No more hustle. No more chasing what doesn’t align. WHAT MAKES PATTERN DESIGN CIRCLE DIFFERENT? Other programs and courses overwhelm you with content and pressure to keep up. Pattern Design Circle is different. This isn’t hustle; it’s home. ✔️ Self-paced ✔️ Zero pressure to “show up” ✔️ Lifetime access; no expiration or monthly fees ✔️ Designed just for knit and crochet designers ✔️ Support that meets you where you are You’re not behind. You’ve just never had the right tools... until now. 💛 ACCESS THE VAULT Right now you might be... spinning your wheels with half-finished patterns, inconsistent sales, and no clear direction. shouting into the void with your marketing - or worse, mimicking trends that don't feel like you. drowning in endless to-do lists , but nothing actually moves the needle. constantly second-guessing your next steps , unsure of where to focus your energy. 🌱 But that doesn’t have to be your forever. With Pattern Design Circle, you will: confidently design and release patterns that reflect your voice and serve your people. have a marketing strategy that feels doable and authentic ... not draining. stop wasting energy on what doesn’t work; instead, focusing on what truly moves the needle. feel grounded, supported, and inspired as you build a business that fits your life. The support you'll receive: MARKETING CLARITY Ditch the algorithm overwhelm. Show up in ways that feel good, clear, and true to you without selling your soul or sanity. Includes: Defining your ideal customer Choosing aligned platforms Creating content that resonates Building a strategy you can actually stick with BUSINESS STRATEGY TO FIT YOUR LIFE Build a sustainable business without becoming a full-time content creator, using strategy that honors your energy, values, and vision. Includes: Defining success on your terms Values-based goal setting Accounting, taxes, & legal basics Adding revenue streams intentionally KNIT & CROCHET PATTERN DESIGN Confidently move from idea to publish-ready pattern while learning how to make your designs more accessible, inclusive, and professional. Includes: Writing and formatting patterns Yarn support & publishing Sizing charts & sleeve construction Grading, tech editing, and more 🌟 You're Invited 🌟 Pattern Design Circle is a thoughtfully curated vault of resources, tools, and expert guidance; all designed to help you grow your pattern design business with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Inside, you’ll find grounded support to follow your unique path, clear direction to keep moving forward, and strategies that reflect your priorities and season of life. ACCESS THE VAULT Meet your mentor I’m Jessica, a knitting pattern designer and business coach who's passionate about helping other designers feel empowered, clear, and supported as they build businesses that actually fit their lives. Like you, I struggled to find other designers I could truly connect with, and I was frustrated by how little holistic support existed for our kind of creative business. I wanted guidance for the full picture: business, mindset, marketing, and design. A space that got the fiber industry. A space that felt safe, grounded, and aligned. And still acknowledged "real life" happening behind the scenes. So that's exactly what I created. Pattern Design Circle is the space I was looking for: expert guidance, clarity tools, and support that evolves as you do. It’s where strategy meets soul, and where your creative business can finally feel like home. What to Expect: Pattern Design Circle lives up to what it advertises - and that's a rarity in fiber groups that promise community and support, especially for designers. The resources are great, but not being alone on this journey and having a mentor-coach-friend who wants to see each person succeed on their path are really the things that set Pattern Design Circle apart. - Beth, Fig & Filament Whether you’re feeling unsure about how to show up online, struggling with a pile of shoulds and have-to’s, or spinning your wheels on what steps to take next, this is the space where clarity and alignment begin . Inside Pattern Design Circle, designers: Let go of the pressure to follow every trend Build a business strategy that feels authentic and personalized Market in a way that makes sense for knit and crochet designers Go from invisible to visible, from hesitant to confident, and from confused to clear Imagine waking up with a clear next step. No more guessing. No more Googling. Just expert tools, quiet confidence, and a business that finally fits your life — without burning out or doing it alone. What you'll find inside the vault: A creative business toolkit designed just for knit and crochet pattern designers. No fluff, no noise; just clarity, strategy, and support that fits your life. ✓ Stop second-guessing every move ✓ Say goodbye to marketing dread ✓ Build a business that feels like you You’ll get the structure, clarity, and expert support you’ve been missing, and all without the noise, pressure, or burnout. Intro to Design Class From idea to publish-ready pattern, without the overwhelm ✔️ A beginner-friendly class that walks you step-by-step through the full design process ✔️ Includes checklists and my Creative Thought Journey method to support your workflow → So you can design with clarity and confidence, even if you're just getting started. 50+ Guest Trainings Expert-led sessions on business, marketing, legal, and more ✔️ From tech editing to third-party publishing, and content planning to accounting and taxes ✔️ Featuring voices you trust: Gaye Glaspie, Sarah Walworth, Amy Bradbury, Kiffanie Stahle & 40+ more → So you can stop Googling and start making smart, informed decisions Custom Roadmap Your next step, mapped out ✔️ Take the quiz and get a clear, customized learning path ✔️ Focus only on what matters for you and your business → So you’re never stuck wondering what to do next or wasting your time on content that isn't impactful for you Everything you need to design with clarity, market with ease, and grow with purpose - without burning out or doing it alone. What Sets Pattern Design Circle Apart 🌱 Aligned Growth Discover strategies that honor your individuality. Whether you're neurodivergent, multi-passionate, or simply seeking the right path, I help you align your business with your energy, values, and goals. 📚 Guidance from Industry Experts Access over 50 guest trainings - plus masterclasses, templates, and tools - on design, marketing, legal, accessibility, and more. Get trusted insight when you need it. 🧭 Personalized Pathfinding Cut through the overwhelm with the Skill Assessment Quiz and Custom Roadmap Tool. You'll get focused direction based on your goals, time, and experience, so you can stop spinning your wheels and move forward with clarity. Count me in, I'm ready for aligned growth! Who It's For Pattern Design Circle is for you if: You’re a knit or crochet designer (or aspiring to be) You’re done chasing trends, algorithms, or strategies that don’t feel like you You want to build a creative business that reflects your energy, values, and season of life You’re craving clarity, direction, and space to grow—on your own terms You don't need a big audience or a perfect brand. Just a clear path, steady support, and space to grow at your own pace. Who It's Not For This vault may not be the best fit for you if: You’re looking for 1:1 coaching or frequent live calls You prefer high-touch group interaction or active community chats You want a quick fix or overnight success Pattern Design Circle is designed for calm, self-paced growth that's grounded in clarity, intention, and sustainability. You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need the right tools, at the right time. You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong. If you’ve been struggling to gain momentum, it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because you haven’t had the clarity, structure, or support to build your business in a way that actually fits you. Pattern Design Circle was created for exactly that. So you can stop spinning, start aligning, and finally design with confidence, market with intention, and grow a business that feels like home. Let’s build the creative business you’ve been dreaming of. 💛 Join Pattern Design Circle the creative business vault for knit + crochet designers Stop spinning. Start growing. Build the business that truly fits you. ACCESS THE VAULT Pricing INSIDE THE VAULT You’ll get immediate, forever access to: Introduction to Pattern Design Class A beginner-friendly, step-by-step course to take you from idea to publish-ready pattern with clarity and confidence. Personalized Roadmap Tool Take a short quiz to create a custom learning path based on your current stage and focus, so you always know what to do next. 50+ Guest Expert Sessions Learn from tech editors, accessibility pro, marketing coaches, and other specialists in our expert trainings. No fluff; just practical insight. Creative Thought Journey Prompts 64 self-paced prompts to help you reconnect with your creativity, get unstuck, and design with clarity. Designer Roundtables Replays from past community mastermind sessions where I facilitated honest, strategic conversations, so you can learn from designers who get it. Tech Tutorials Beginner-friendly support for improving your photos, creating polished brand visuals, and showing up online in a way that feels authentic. Business, Marketing, and Design Tools Explore strategy-focused resources like self-audit checklists, planning prompts, and content guides, designed to help you take efficient action. Monthly & Quarterly Support Content ideas for each month of the year and a 12 week success kit to accomplish your quarterly goals. The support, clarity, and strategy you’ve been missing. Everything you need to design with clarity, market with ease, and grow with purpose - without burning out or doing it alone. One payment. Lifetime Access. LIFETIME ACCESS FOR $497 Need payment options? Select Klarna at checkout. What You’ll Walk Away With: ☀️ A clear, custom plan for your design business ☀️ Confidence to market in a way that feels good ☀️ Support to move forward without second-guessing ☀️ Creative momentum that actually lasts Ready to Transform Your Design Business? You don’t need more noise. You need clarity, strategy, and support that actually fits. Inside Pattern Design Circle, that’s exactly what you’ll get. This is your time. Sign me up, I'm ready for aligned growth! I'm learning so much in Pattern Design Circle and I appreciate your feedback and inputs on weekly discussion, I'm implementing either right away or write in my "ideas notebook" [...] for your advice it was a no brainer. I'm so happy I found you and Pattern Design Circle! Iza, Whileberry Creative Jessica is just wonderful. [...] I need her proactive and supportive approach in my life! She is an excellent person to have in your corner. One of my favorite things about our check-ins is her thoughtful questions. She is always extending an invitation to take a closer look at things if I am glossing by too quickly or to take a step back if I am too in the weeds. [...] If you want feedback or just a listening ear, you can’t find a better knit designer to turn to! -Nicole Smith As someone who works by herself, one of the hardest things about running my own business is not having a team to work with and bounce ideas off. Jessica’s ability to build community and invite people in to those communities has been invaluable in helping me solve that problem. In our group that she drew together I’ve gained a set of friends who I can trust to listen when I need to vent, provide suggestions when I’m stuck and celebrate my wins with me. Plus Jessica’s ability to actually keep our conversation on track is amazing. -Kat, Oliphant Kat 🌿 This is what you know… You love to work with yarn. Designing patterns lights you up. You dream about your next creation while pouring your morning coffee. But when it comes to marketing or growing a business? You feel unsure. Invisible, even. And maybe a bit scared to show up. Pattern Design Circle helps you change that. So you can spend more time creating, less time second-guessing, and finally build a business that feels like home. ✨ Now, imagine this instead. You wake up… Excited to work on your pattern design business, Knowing you have a clear plan, calming support, And the tools to turn your passion into something thriving and sustainable. No more second-guessing. No more burnout. Just aligned, steady growth and a business that finally feels like you . Why join now? What's the cost of waiting? Wasting more time second-guessing your every move Spending more energy on marketing strategies that don’t feel right Losing momentum to comparison, confusion, or burnout Pushing your creativity aside while chasing all the “shoulds” ...instead of focusing on what really matters: ✨ Creating beautiful, meaningful designs ✨ Sharing your work confidently with the world ✨ Connecting with passionate makers who can’t wait to stitch your patterns ✨ Building a business that feels aligned, spacious, and true to your values I created Pattern Design Circle to help you stop spinning and start aligning: to get unstuck, move forward, and finally build a business that feels as good as your art. This is your moment. Let’s go. YES, I WANT IN! Alright, lovely, it's time for a heart-to-heart chat. You've scrolled to the bottom of this page. Clearly you're looking for something. You feel like something is missing, even if you're not quite sure what it is . You know you need help. You want support, community, and success. You're tired of chasing trends and looking for the secret sauce . And you're ready to settle in and commit to the long haul by securing your business foundations and building up sustainably and authentically. Maybe you see other designers you think are super-successful, and you doubt you'll ever be able to make it. Sometimes you even feel like giving up. Here's the truth of the matter. I'm tired for you. I'm tired of you wasting your time trying to chase down what you need. I'm tired of your FOMO , thinking you have to follow the latest trend. I'm tired of your overwhelm , feeling like you have to do everything. So I beg you to focus. Focus on what you need in this season. We're in this for the long haul. The resources aren't going anywhere. There's no need to feel overwhelmed or frantic. As a Pattern Design Circle member, you can slow down, utilize what you need in this season, and rest assured I have you covered for the next season, too. Count me in, I'm ready for aligned growth! Frequently Asked Questions Q: I am a knitter thinking about learning how to design patterns. Will Pattern Design Circle walk me through the design process? A: Yes, Pattern Design Circle does include my Introduction to Pattern Design Class. Beyond designing, Pattern Design Circle provides resources to market your patterns and grow your business. Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join Pattern Design Circle? A: Absolutely! The principles of designing and running a pattern design business apply to both knitting and crochet. In fact, I love to see knitters and crocheters working together in Pattern Design Circle to create some fun and unique collaborations! Q: Will Pattern Design Circle enable me to create a full-time income with my designing business this year? A: Creating a full-time business takes a time and effort, especially in the knitting pattern design business. There are a lot of factors that come into play: where you're at in your business, what marketing strategies you're using, your mindset, and so much more. So, no, I can't promise you will end the year with a full-time income from designing. What Pattern Design Circle does include, however, are the resources and support system to grow your design business in a way that is authentic to you and will provide long-lasting success. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle not for? A: Pattern Design Circle is not a good fit for designers that are uninterested in putting work into their business, or are expecting a magical secret to overnight success. It is also not a good fit for designers who prefer to dwell in overwhelm and negativity. And Pattern Design Circle is not for designers who are disrespectful or unkind to others. Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to Pattern Design Circle content? A: Within a few minutes of submitting your payment, you will receive an email that includes the access link to create an account on Circle, Pattern Design Circle's platform. Once inside, you will find a welcome video, which walks you through the platform, as well as next steps for getting involved. If you ever have any questions, you are more than welcome to email me. Q: Who is Pattern Design Circle for? A: Pattern Design Circle is for crochet and knitting pattern designers who are ambitious, motivated, and passionate about transforming their pattern design business into an income. They are already running a pattern design business, and they are craving the support, connection, and resources that will help them reach the next level. These are designers who desire to run a business that is unique and authentic to them. They're tired of fitting into the mold of "everyone else" and as a result, fitting into their business rather than their business fitting into them. And these are designers who value collaboration. They are eager to support and work with other designers. They don't want to view their peers as their competition, and they treat all humans with kindness and respect. Q: If I get into Pattern Design Circle and decide it's not for me, may I get a refund? A: Inside the Design Circle, we want designers who are excited about their business, ready to ask questions, and interested in growing. If you have any questions before joining, please contact me. Because you receive immediate access to several resources inside the Design Circle, I am not able to offer a refund on your purchase. However, you are welcome to cancel your subscription any time. When you join, you may choose between a monthly subscription and an annual subscription. YES, I WANT IN! Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Full Circle Entrepreneurship 2024-2025

Free Creative Design Challenge March 9 - March 11 A free 3-day design challenge to cultivate your creativity, generate new design ideas, and connect with fellow designers Sign Me Up! This Design Challenge is for you if: You enjoy the creative process You're interested in expanding your creativity in new ways You struggle to generate new & unique design ideas that you love Inside, you will receive: daily creative design prompts tips for cultivating your creativity beyond this challenge access to live calls (and replays) where we work through the prompts and share ideas It is also for you if... You're tired of using the same ideas over and over again, struggling to create new design ideas, or out of touch with your creativity in general. The unique design prompts inside this challenge will help you reframe your creative process and generate ideas without pressure for it to be perfect. Creativity that's unique to you. Oh hi there! I'm Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Snickerdoodle Knits and facilitator of the Design Circle. I design knitting patterns and mentor budding pattern designers. My college degree is in Architectural Engineering; and I worked in architecture, construction management, and interior design before discovering my passion for designing patterns and mentoring pattern designers. I love DK weight yarn and create designs that share the relatable stories of living. And this is my co-host, Beth. Beth is the crochet designer, tech editor, architectural designer, and mama behind Fig & Filament. She firmly believes that the creative brain is a muscle that can be targeted and developed like any other as she’s spent the last decade doing just that, both personally and professionally. She appreciates the details of a well designed artifact, whether that's a building, a work of yarn, or still a figment of imagination. From engineering to architecture to pattern designing, we have a combined 10 years of formal design training and 8 years of practical design experience. We invite you to join the free Design Challenge. Inside you will find a warm, welcoming designer community that encourages you to be your best self, love your designs, value your accomplishments, and unleash your unique creative journey. Join the Free Challenge How It Works The Design Challenge encourages you to develop at least one design idea per day based on a given prompt that will make you think "outside the box." These aren’t your typical design prompts. You won’t receive any prompts that tell you what to design, or even what kinds of shapes or techniques to use in your design. Instead, the design prompts give you inspiration from things, places, people, concepts, and emotions that are familiar to you. You won’t immediately have a design idea. Instead, you’ll be led on a creative thought journey, guided by your brain’s response to the prompt, which often seems entirely unrelated to knit and crochet pattern designing. The process to create your design idea takes about 30 minutes in total and will occur during the daily video calls. Here's what folks say about the design challenge: So. Much. Fun. AND I've got several legit ideas I will be using! I didn't quite get the chance to do all of them but I have the ones I didn't get to saved to work through later. Can't wait for the next one!! Trish I’ve worked my way through a few series of creativity prompts with Jessica now, both in the Design Circle and as part of 52 Weeks of Creativity. I love the intentionality of setting aside a small block of time for design on whatever day I approach them. The prompts are great too, but a little guidance while establishing the mindset that it’s worth making time for yourself to just sit and be creative - with no deadlines, goals or pressure - is irreplaceable. Beth (yes, that's my co-host!) I participated in Creativity Burst for the 1st time. It was very interesting, fun, and unusual for me, and definitely different from my routine of creating design ideas. After a week of prompts, I got 5 solid ideas that I plan to convert to patterns. If you have never done it before, it's worth the try to look at the creative process from a different angle. Natalia I had so much fun thinking outside of my typical 'box.' I found it really interesting to pay attention to my thought process, and then identify ideas that fit me/my brand - and ideas that don't fit my brand. The problem is I now have a few design ideas I really love... and I already have all my pattern spots filled for the next 2 years. I might have to do some rearranging... Jessica (yes, that's me!) Join the Free Challenge Now FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I join even if I'm not a designer (yet)? A: Absolutely! The Design Challenge will be a great opportunity to explore design ideas without needing to know "how" the design would come to life. The Design Challenge prompts are applicable to any creative interested in generating new ideas! Q: I am a crochet pattern designer. May I join the Design Challenge? A: Yes, please join us! The principles for creativity and design are the same for knitting and crochet. Q: What happens after I sign up? When will I have access to the Design Challenge? A: After joining the free Design Challenge, you will receive an email from me confirming that you're signed up for the challenge. In that email, you will receive the call schedule for the challenge. The Design Challenge, including the prompts and live calls, will begin Thursday, March 9. You will receive the design prompts and are welcome to exchange design ideas on the live calls. If you are unable to attend the calls live, replays and prompts will be available for a limited time. Join the Free Challenge Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Disclaimer © Snickerdoodle Knits 2023