Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Clare Mountain-Manipon is the owner and creator of Sister Mountain, a website devoted to teaching knitters how to design, and sell their patterns in multiple sizes.
Her blog is full of invaluable information.
You can find her here - sistermountain.com
She also has a YouTube channel which you can find here - youtube.com/channel/UCxB2EkvniZaIVa7cnDjw3Pw
Time stamps for 1-15-2022
0:00—introduction, Clare tells us about herself
3:13—Clare tells us about studying knitting/fashion design in college
7:57—how Clare’s training could lead her in many possible directions
9:28—what came between the swatch studio and Clare’s blog
12:17—what led Clare to handknitting?
16:56—Clare tells us about courses she offers
19:07—how does Clare conduct her courses?
23:59—are the courses self-paced or on a set schedule?
25:45—Suzanne talks about how her Boot Camp courses can prepare someone for Clare’s courses
29:11—Clare shows us some of her designs, starting with the sweater she is wearing
30:05—a hat that was Clare’s first design
30:44—miniature sweaters in various styles
31:57—two sweaters with interesting textures on them
35:48—Clare’s first published design and another sweater with interesting edgings/trims
41:35—how to sign up for Clare’s blog
43:54—is the class time based on the UK time zone?
46:45—how much do you need to change a basic shape to call it your own design?
51:51—the “Trust Me Sweater”, with some fun and technical details
53:26—a pair of socks, with a story about the yarn choice
56:40—how do you achieve mock ribbing?
If you would like to be added to Suzanne's email list click here - youtube.com/channel/UCxB2EkvniZaIVa7cnDjw3Pwhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ieNEW4F
Where to find Suzanne:
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
#offthecuffwithsuzanne
#claresistermountain
#suzannebryan
Clare Mountain-Manipon is the owner and creator of Sister Mountain, a website devoted to teaching knitters how to design, and sell their patterns in multiple sizes.
Her blog is full of invaluable information.
You can find her here - sistermountain.com
She also has a YouTube channel which you can find here - youtube.com/channel/UCxB2EkvniZaIVa7cnDjw3Pw
Time stamps for 1-15-2022
0:00—introduction, Clare tells us about herself
3:13—Clare tells us about studying knitting/fashion design in college
7:57—how Clare’s training could lead her in many possible directions
9:28—what came between the swatch studio and Clare’s blog
12:17—what led Clare to handknitting?
16:56—Clare tells us about courses she offers
19:07—how does Clare conduct her courses?
23:59—are the courses self-paced or on a set schedule?
25:45—Suzanne talks about how her Boot Camp courses can prepare someone for Clare’s courses
29:11—Clare shows us some of her designs, starting with the sweater she is wearing
30:05—a hat that was Clare’s first design
30:44—miniature sweaters in various styles
31:57—two sweaters with interesting textures on them
35:48—Clare’s first published design and another sweater with interesting edgings/trims
41:35—how to sign up for Clare’s blog
43:54—is the class time based on the UK time zone?
46:45—how much do you need to change a basic shape to call it your own design?
51:51—the “Trust Me Sweater”, with some fun and technical details
53:26—a pair of socks, with a story about the yarn choice
56:40—how do you achieve mock ribbing?
If you would like to be added to Suzanne's email list click here - youtube.com/channel/UCxB2EkvniZaIVa7cnDjw3Pwhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ieNEW4F
Where to find Suzanne:
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
#offthecuffwithsuzanne
#claresistermountain
#suzannebryan
