This week I got to spend the most wonderful evening with three lovely and inspiring women, amongst them my talented tech editor Frauke @urbanyarning 🧶 Everyone in the group has a passion for knitting. I felt surrounded by friends immediatly, even though Frauke was the only one I had met before. We talked about how difficult it is to find a way to make a living - or even just a little money on the side - out of the one thing that you love and how one is still struggling even after several years. This platform enables us to see pictures from lovely knitters and designers from all over the world. And even though that is exacly what I love about it, I must also admit that there are times when I feel very intimidated and unable to keep up. I published my first pattern in December 2019 and since then released about one pattern per month. Even though I put A LOT of work into each and every pattern, I am still not selling enough copies to even cover the costs I had making them (my own working hours not included). In other words, I am actually spending money to be able to publish patterns. And to be honest, it is absolutely frustrating. Why am I telling you this? Because I noticed how much strength and hope the mentioned evening gave me. While everything seems bright and shiny on the internet, I sometimes forget that there are people out there who are in a similar situation, who understand my fears and who work and fight for their dreams just as much as I do. I am - and you are - not alone in this! Sometimes things can be tough, but we have this lovely community of knitters and fiber lovers to support us. If you ever like to chat, my inbox is open. Drop me a message. It is most likely that we made similar experiences and can help each other by sharing our hopes and worries. Thanks for the wonderful evening, Ladies! 💕 Warm regards Hanna ______ pattern: Vivyen Sweater #vivyenSweater #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessstruggles #designstruggles #knitweardesigner #knittingsupport #knittingcommunity #knittersarethebestpeople #knittersarethebest #herbgardenknitwear #knittingthoughts #dontknitalone #knitterfriends #knit https://www.instagram.com/p/CcV2cTIontQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
