i knit my dream tank top & it took 6 months 😵‍💫 | design with me!

in today’s video, i take you along as i design my very first garment, the groovy tank! this process took me about six months in total (including a month for experimentation & swatching). i hope you enjoy seeing my design process, and make sure to follow me on my socials below to be notified when the pattern is officially released!
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🔗 WHERE TO FIND ME
instagram: / midsummer.knits
ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/midsum...
newsletter: eepurl.com/ik-j69
tiktok: / midsummerknits
email for business inquiries: [e-mail]
🧶 PATTERNS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
groovy tank (pattern isn’t released yet, but when it is i’ll link it to this ravelry project!): www.ravelry.com/projects/mids...
beekeeper's quilt: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
maid you look top: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
the one that i want crop: www.ravelry.com/projects/mids...
📚 CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
01:44 my early design process
06:44 july 22nd
08:33 august 1st
08:52 august 5th
09:36 august 11th
10:12 august 12th
14:14 august 13th
14:55 august 14th
15:07 august 22nd
15:49 august 24th
16:10 groovy tank reveal!
16:24 reflections on the design process
20:33 outro
💓 ABOUT ME
hey! i'm emma, a 24-year-old knitter, designer, and taylor swift enthusiast. i post videos about my knitting process, knit with me vlogs, and more! if you're interested in knitting, DIYs, or having a more sustainable wardrobe, i hope you'll check out my videos 🤠

[@HowardKiProductions]

your dedication and commitment to the *process* is insane and so admirable

[@midsummerknits]

thanks howard :') I love the finished result of knitting but enjoying the process is so important!!

[@sydssong]

I showed my daughter a bunch of summer tees and tanks that I want to knit. She picked your design! So really hoping you get to release your pattern- I’ll be buying! It’s beautiful!

[@midsummerknits]

aw thank you so much! i know it's taking me forever to finish the pattern but i'm nearly done size grading at this point so definitely making some progress 🥰

[@cmyocum]

Who knew how much is involved in designing a pattern? The attention to every detail is fascinating to consider. You have an impeccable eye for design.

[@midsummerknits]

thank you so much! i really appreciate the kind words 🥰

[@rebekahevelyn]

Ohmygosh, it looks so good, Emma!!! 😍💖💖 love seeing video footage of it too! 😂 (both in progress and finished 😄)

[@midsummerknits]

thank you so much rebekah!! 🥰

[@Timbitvader1]

This turned out so pretty! You did an amazing job 💕💕💕

[@midsummerknits]

thank you so much, natalie!!

[@msy6487]

This top is so gorgeous, you did an amazing job. It looks so feminine. I'll definitely be buying the pattern when it comes out 🙂

[@mowoe]

It looks amazing!! I recently saw your posts on reddit and found your videos through that :) Thanks for sharing your process!

[@midsummerknits]

thank you so much!! I really appreciate you checking out my work :')

[@rislachius]

It turned out so amazing!!!

[@midsummerknits]

thank you so much!!

[@ari1788]

have you decided not to release this pattern, i would love to try it! turned out so great!

[@midsummerknits]

i'm working on the pattern now (although i know it's been taking quite a while, sorry!). i'm aiming to have it out by spring or summer of this year since it's a tank top pattern 🥰 & thank you so much!!

[@szikszaicsenge2003]

I've been designing a few things too and want to release them. I was wondering where do you search for tech editors?

[@midsummerknits]

that's super exciting, I'd love to see your designs!! I asked for tech editor suggestions & got suggested these two tech editors on Instagram if you want to check them out: @teganshepherdson and @anthroknits. I'll probably work with one of them once my pattern is getting closer to completion :)

[@szikszaicsenge2003]

@@midsummerknits thank you so much!!!