Knit Stars Masterclass with Francoise Danoy: Designing Your First Pattern

In this beautiful, grounding workshop, Francoise Danoy guides you through the full journey of designing your first knitted pattern, all the way from inspiration to publishing on Ravelry. She begins by rooting the class in Māori culture and story, then shows you how to gather ideas, sketch, choose yarn, swatch with purpose, and translate your vision into clear math and structure. From there you’ll learn how to write your pattern, photograph your work, edit with support from tech editors and test knitters, and finally share your design confidently with the world. Throughout the course, Francoise encourages creativity, connection, and curiosity, reminding you that your story and your voice are powerful design tools. It’s a thoughtful, encouraging path that helps you bring a meaningful, knittable idea to life.