{"id":3863,"date":"2019-04-12T11:56:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T11:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.christineguestdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=3863"},"modified":"2023-04-22T17:54:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T17:54:09","slug":"interview-with-katya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christineguestdesigns.com\/blog\/interview-with-katya\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Katya Gorbacheva, KatyaGKnits on Ravelry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I got to interview Katya Gorbacheva, KatyaGKnits on Ravelry<\/a>. Her website is http:\/\/katyusha-knitting.blogspot.com\/<\/a>, and her instagram is at @katyaknits76. <\/a><\/strong>I’ve linked all the photos of her work to their Ravelry urls.<\/p>\n

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My process for developing motifs goes like this: Pick a reference, chart the reference, knit the swatch, compare the swatch to the reference, alter the chart, repeat from 12 to 18 times. Whenever I whine, my husband asks which iteration I\u2019m on. If it\u2019s less than 12, he says, oh, you have a few more iterations to go that\u2019s all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is your process like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My process is a little easier. I\u2019m a very impulsive person. First, I get the idea. I then sketch and chart that idea so I can begin to see my vision take shape. Next, I edit and rework the sketches and the charts until my idea comes to life. Finally, I am ready to knit swatches! Do they look like I thought they would? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Maybe I am ready to write this pattern, or maybe the idea needs to go on vacation. Or, maybe my brain needs a vacation from the idea! But all vacations end and I usually go back to failed projects in a few months and finish it.<\/p>\n

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How do you choose your subjects and name them<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Most of my design ideas drop into my brain from outer space. I can\u2019t explain why I suddenly get in my head the outline of a shawl or sweater. I try to draw it. And voila! It has worked.  But is very difficult with names. I can\u2019t figure out the designs names even in my native (Russian) language, let alone in English. I wouldn\u2019t mind to get a random words generator to facilitate the name choosing. Many Ravelry designers must have such a name generator, but they hide it from me.<\/p>\n

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I love how your motif relates to the object, the proportions are harmonious. Does this make it hard to grade?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for your words. Yes, it\u2019s true, grading is not difficult for me. I can grade almost any motif, but I must remember to be kind to the knitter and their set of skills. I have taken sewing courses and I can make a body pattern for any measurements But I don\u2019t want to complicate the knitting process for others. So, I don\u2019t use very difficult motifs and it makes the grading process easy for me.<\/p>\n

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I love the In a Field Pullover.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks! You know, the first sample with this motif was knitted in October 2011. After that I changed the chart a little. Then I went to Stitches West 2015 and I brought some beautiful skeins of The Plucky Knitter yarn. So was born Winter Weeds cardigan. And finally, I bought the gorgeous Ysolda blend no. 1 , by Ysolda Teague , at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017. I used this yarn for In a Field pullover. I hope, it was last sample with that motifs.
\nActually, I love to design motifs with plant, flower and etc. I love nature and this is reflected in my projects.<\/p>\n

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Photography is one area I struggle with as a designer. Any tips?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oh, any tips? A good camera, a good lens, a good husband and nerves of steel<\/p>\n

I never like myself in photographs. But, my wonderful husband likes them all! He is not a professional photographer and this is a recipe for discord. I have been in the middle of a divorce every time we make a photoshoot. Thank God that my husband is a very calm person. He tolerates me because he\u2019s my best friend. We usually make a quick photoshoot (20-30 pictures) and then I take pictures of some details of the design.<\/p>\n

Of course, the best way is to use the services of professional photographer. I recently tried this and I got perfect pictures. I will make knitting tests for those designs very soon (watch my Instagram).<\/p>\n

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