We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience! ‌Links to Paul: Instagram: @‌paul.haze30 [https://www.instagram.com/paul.haze30/] Website [https://www.paulhaesemeyer.com/newsletter] To sign up for newsletter [https://www.paulhaesemeyer.com/newsletter] Links from Paul Pace yarn [https://www.facebook.com/dundagaswool] Article on Modern Daily Knitting [https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/a-knitters-weekend-riga/] The common sheep breed is known as the Latvian Blackface. These local sheep begin to appear in the mid-19th century and were improved by breeding with Oxford, Shropshire and Hampshire breeding rams. To read more, see this highly technical article [https://llufb.llu.lv/conference/economic_science_rural/2014/ESRD_34_2014_Productions-163-171.pdf].

What's happening in the world of Arctic Edits and What Tech Tools am I using Today? The season opener looks at what has been going on while away, and what this year should bring.

Today I let you know what's coming in the near future, talk about a new book on my bookshelf, and give a little insight into the trip I just returned from. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook [https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VKKIOO57N4KH&keywords=knitting+pattern+writing+handbook&qid=1699040080&sprefix=knitting+pattern%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1], Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth  https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Pattern-Writing-Handbook-Patterns/dp/1635866243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VKKIOO57N4KH&keywords=knitting+pattern+writing+handbook&qid=1699040080&sprefix=knitting+pattern%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 Tech Tip Talk  https://www.youtube.com/@techtiptalks Taronga Zoo, Sydney  https://taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens https://gardens.rtbg.tas.gov.au/ Majacraft Spinning Wheels  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/ Majacraft Luna  https://www.majacraft.co.nz/?page_id=3371 Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/

What steps does one go through to write a pattern? How do you go from idea to selling so that others can make your design? I look at some steps involved in the process of Design and Pattern Writing.

I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She's a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting.

I explore ways to boost and view the creative process and how it applies to fiber design. I also look at my own struggle with creativity and how in recent months I have worked to improve it.

Today I talk with Clare of Sister Mountain. She is a knitwear designer and she teaches the Sweater Design Workshop.

We all feel it sometimes, or at least I do. I look at my own feelings of imposter syndrome and talk about how I handle it.

Lisa gives an update on what's coming and then shares her favorite knitting/editing-related books.

Nicky and I chat with Wolf Graf. This man has more knitting and sewing expertise than should be humanly possible and a philosophy of sharing that you won't want to miss!