Title: The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make
Authors: Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth
Publisher / Publication Date: Storey, October 31, 2023, Hachette Book Group
Pages / Format: ~176 pages Hachette Book Group+1Description:
Turn your knitting ideas into clear, reliable, and professional patterns with the help of expert technical editors Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth. The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets a new bar for pattern clarity and accuracy, guiding both aspiring and experienced designers through every element of creating a pattern that knitters will feel confident making.
Inside, you’ll find step-by-step advice on:
Foundational principles: making your pattern correct, clear, concise, and consistent
Essentials of a pattern: how to present yarn & materials, sizing, schematics, abbreviations, and formatting talviknits+2Hachette Book Group+2
Working with gauge: how to knit, measure, and communicate gauge meaningfully talviknits+2Hachette Book Group+2
Charting: how to design, number, and annotate knitting charts that are accessible and usable
Sizing and inclusivity: guidance for pattern grading, measurement standards, and inclusive sizing strategies
Common sweater pitfalls: how to spot and avoid design issues like awkward armholes, mismatched necklines, and ill-fitting proportions
Collaborating with a tech editor: what tech editing entails, best practices for working with one, and how to prepare your pattern for review
Each chapter offers a checklist and a questions & answers section, drawing on real questions the authors have received over the years of editing work.