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The beginner's guide to writing knitting patterns : learn to write patterns others can knit / Kate Atherley.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Blue Ash, OH : Interweave Press, [2015]Description: 127 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781632504340
  • 1632504340
Uniform titles:
  • Pattern writing for knit designers
Subject(s):
Partial contents:
Pattern structure & elements -- The actual knitting instructions -- Charts -- Grading -- Formatting & layout -- The process -- Selling online -- Copyright -- Basic pattern template.
Summary: Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter.
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Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell!

Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns , knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter. You'll also find details on-

.Pattern structure and elements
.Formatting and layout
.How to go from test knitting to a final publication
.Online platforms, processes, and good business practices
.An introduction to important copyright laws
A basic pattern template and resources are also provided. Whether you're looking to share a project with a close friend or your growing online customer base, The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns is the comprehensive guide that can help you translate your project into a set of instructions that any knitter can follow.

"Originally published as Pattern writing for knit designers: everything you didn't know you needed to know by Kate Atherley/Wise Hilda Knits, Toronto, Canada."--Page 127.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-119) and index.

Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter.

Pattern structure & elements -- The actual knitting instructions -- Charts -- Grading -- Formatting & layout -- The process -- Selling online -- Copyright -- Basic pattern template.

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