How to write a knitting pattern

A guide for everyone who'd like to start writing knitting patterns. Including tips, tricks, do's and don'ts for designing knitwear!

Have you ever wondered how to write and self-publish knitting patterns? In this post I will walk you through the whole process step by step ...

Guidance on how to read a knit pattern, with examples. Additionally, free, printable Knitting Term Abbreviations chart available for download.

Do you want to design your own knitting charts? Here are four tools for all budgets that you can use to chart your own stitch and colourwork designs.

When you've finished writing your knitting pattern, you've only finished the first step of the process. Often the following steps, where your pattern is reviewed and edited, take even longer. If you're familiar with the design process, you're likely familiar with the terms "test knitting," but what does that mean and how does it work?

Knitting pattern designers don’t struggle in the idea generation stage of the process. Instead, the challenge is in turning those design ideas into an actual knitting pattern. In this blog post, I share the missing link that helps you to turn your design ideas into actual knitting patterns.

Learn how to read knitting patterns with this step by step tutorial for beginners! Find out what sections are included in patterns and how to read the instructions using the abbreviations!

Test knitters are essential to many designers' processes. In this post, a group of real testers share what they love and run from in a test.

How to read a written knitting pattern for beginners with step-by-step instructions and examples. Plus what common terms, abbreviations + symbols mean.

Take your knitting knowledge to the next level with this helpful guidebook from two professional knitting tech editors that sets much-needed standards for writing clear, accurate instructions--perfect for those interested in writing and selling original patterns. Knitting patterns are notorious for inaccuracies in measurements and confusing directions--but no more! The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced…