You Decide. I Design.
Hello my crochet friends!
I've decided to do something new. I want you to help me come up with one of my next crochet desings,
Here's how it works:
At each phase of the design process I am going to ask you a one question with 3 - 5 multiple choice answers. You cast our vote in the comments below.
Voting on each phase will last for one week. I will then tally up the votes and then either ask another round of questions or perform the necessary work.
When the project is completely finished, I will have it tested, provide you with the PDF for free, and then host a crochet-along (CAL) showing how to crochet the design.
Now, there is one catch.
In order to receive the free PDF and join in the CAL you have to:
- Be one of my newsletter subscribers by signing up below:
Cast your vote in the comments below, take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list.
~ AND/OR ~
2. Be on my Instagram "Close Friends" list.
So, how do you get into this special crochet list on Instagram?
Easy!
Cast your vote in the comments below, take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post and add you to the list
Are you game?
GREAT! LET'S BEGIN.
WEEK 1
VOTING IS CLOSED
What would you like me to design?
A. Home Decor (Ex. pillow, blanket, hot pad, etc.)
B. Garment (Ex. sweater, top, skirt, cardigan etc.)
C. Accessory (Ex. bag, scarf, head band, gloves, etc.)
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 1 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post and add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list.
VOTING RESULT
B - Garment is the winner!!!
WEEK 2
VOTING IS CLOSED
What season should the garment be designed for?
A. Spring (Ex. tank tops, skirts, lightweight cardigans, lightweight pullovers )
B. Summer (Ex. tank tops, skirts, lightweight cardigans, lightweight pullovers, swimsuit covers, dusters)
C. Fall (Ex. pullover sweaters, vests, medium weight cardigans, hoodies, medium weight coats)
D. Winter (Ex. pullover sweaters, turtlenecks, vests, thicker cardigans, thicker coats)
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 2 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
VOTING RESULT
C - Fall is the winner!!!
WEEK 3
VOTING IS CLOSED
Now we know that we are designing a Fall Garment, What specific garment should our design be?
A. Pullover Sweater/Top
B. Cardigan
C. Poncho
D. Sweater dress
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 3 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.
Thank you for voting!
VOTING RESULT
B - Cardigan is the winner!!!
WEEK 4
VOTING IS CLOSED
Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Cardigan! Now, I have a ton of ideas running through my mind and I am loving all your suggestions. I think in order to narrow down the style of our Fall Cardigan I need to know this question:
What length should our cardigan be?
A. Short (hem falling somewhere between between the belly button and the hips)
B. Medium (hem falling somewhere between between the hips and the knees)
C. Long (hem falling somewhere between between the knees and the ankles)
This an important question because I am not sure all cardigan styles look good at all lengths and some cannot be done unless they are a specific length, so I think length is a determining factor in the design path our cardigan will take.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 4 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.
Thank you for voting!
VOTING RESULT
B - Medium length is the winner!!!
WEEK 5
VOTING IS CLOSED
Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Cardigan! So, I've narrowed it down to 3 design ideas. Keep in mind that the pictures below are just EXAMPLES. The final cardigan will NOT look EXACTLY like these photos. These photos are simply main IDEAS, are for INSPIRATION only, and are subject to change throughout the design process.
What EXAMPLE cardigans below would you like the design to most be like?
NOTE: To avoid Copyright Infringement issues I may remove photos after the voting period.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 5 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.
Thank you for voting!
VOTING RESULT
A - Basic cardigan with options is the winner!!!
WEEK 6
VOTING IS CLOSED
Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Basic Cardigan with options for hood, pockets, etc.
Now it's time to pick our color(s)! Since this is a fall cardi, I have picked a few color schemes. I will do my absolute best to find yarn within the chosen color palette with as little variation as possible, but do keep in mind it will depend on what I can find. Right now, I am just trying to get a general IDEA of what we want.
What color palette for our cardigan would you most prefer?
NOTE: We have not decided on the number of colors used yet - that is coming. Right now I just want to get a general color scheme in mind.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 6 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.
Thank you for voting!
VOTING RESULT
A - Autumn colors is the winner!
WEEK 7
VOTING IS CLOSED
Okay so we are crocheting a Fall Medium-length Basic Cardigan with options for hood, pockets, etc. in autumn colors.
Now I am basically trying to figure out the general pattern style so I know how many yarn colors to order.
Remember: The photos below are just EXAMPLES. The final cardigan will NOT look EXACTLY like these photos. These photos are simply main IDEAS, are for INSPIRATION only, and are subject to change throughout the design process.
What design idea (plus corresponding color amounts) would you most prefer?
NOTE: Please remember that there are literally hundreds of ways to do color block (B) and stripes (C) -- there can even be color block patterns that look like stripes. So, if either of these are the winner, the final product may look very different from what you see here. Again, I am trying to narrow down a general style so I know how many colors of yarn to order.
CAST YOUR VOTE IN COMMENTS BELOW: Please write - Week 7 and provide the letter/word(s) of your choice.
Remember if want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
If you are a newsletter subscriber: take a picture of your vote, and email it to me at [email protected] so I can find you in my subscribers list. If you want to be added to my special Instagram crochet group: Take a picture of your vote, and be sure to tag me @itchinforsomestitchin so I can see your post or message me with your IG tag so I can add you to the list.
NOTE: If you have previously messaged me your IG handle, you do not need to send a picture with your vote or provide your IG handle again, as you've already been added to my close friends list.
Thank you for voting!
VOTING RESULT
B - Color block (2-3 colors) is the winner!
Week 2 - C
Hi Darlene,
I have your choice marked down and I am so glad you came out to vote!
Sincerely,
RaeLynn
Week 2 - C Fall
Hi Taralyn,
Your vote has been tallied. Thank you so much for taking the time to vote!
Best wishes,
RaeLynn
Week 2-A
Hi Kay,
Your vote has been jotted down. Thank you very much for taking the time to come and cast it!
Sincerely,
RaeLynn
C - fall
Hi Sophie,
Thank you for voting! I have marked down your choice. 🙂
Best,
RaeLynn
C. Something fast and fun! You have my IG.
Hi Kami.
Sorry for the late reply! I got you! Thanks so much for taking the time to vote!
Best,
RaeLynn
Hey there 🙂 I dont do IG, and will vote for B, and hope for a cardigan pattern 😀
Hi Frances,
That's totally fine. IG is not required to do this. :). I appreciate your vote - I love designing cardigans! We'll see what happens!
Best,
RaeLynn
B Garment
Hi Diane,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Week #1:
B. I am interested in you designing a garment: a rectangular shawl.
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Week 1 - C
Hi Darlene,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Vote for A. Pillows are fun.
Hi Jacqui,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Week 1 Garment
Hi Sri,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Hi, I would like C please. Some gloves or a bag might be nice.
Hi Helen,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
I would like to vote for "C"
Hi Brie,
Thank you so much for voting! I found you on my email list and I’ve added you to my close friends list on IG. 🙂
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
I vote for C.
Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
B please.
Hi Elsa,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
C - accessories
I don’t have a big concentration span, so these are the best kind of project for me (and make great gifts too, so I fill up the gift box all the time!)
Hi Kathlyn,
Thank you so much for voting! I found you on my email list and I’ve added you to my close friends list on IG. 🙂
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
A
Hi,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
Week 1 - A, Home Decor
Hi Catherine,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
A scarf with texture, style with mustard and raspberry colours maybe a touch of grey or cream
Hi Debbie,
I love that! - very specific! Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn
C- Bag, Scarf
Hi Zohra,
Thank you so much for voting! I did find you on my email list, however, if you want to be added to my close friends list on Instagram be sure to message me with your IG handle either via email ([email protected]) or on IG.
Sincere thanks,
RaeLynn