Donna Estin Designs LLC

I've updated the popular blog article about 2026 Sweater Trends (add link) for designers who design for the handknitting community. Some designs are completely visual, but others require technical knowledge to pull it off. If you're designing and writing patterns for hand knitters, read on to find out how to create the fabrics that are trending this fall. Classic Cardigan Look f...

We're living in a time when authentic creativity is more valuable than ever. The certainty that when you looked at an image and knew it was real, is now being questioned. I made the decision years ago to NOT use AI in knitwear design. I don't use it in photos, patterns, on social media, or anywhere in the process of design. Hiring a local photographer, local models, and using di...

Sweaters are making their appearances on the runways and definite trends are emerging. There is a difference in Trendy and Trends and you don't need to be trendy to follow emerging trends in sweaters. "Trendy" is popular right now. It might or might not be around tomorrow. But "Trends" can last for years and years. A few trends show more staying power than others. When several t...