{"product_id":"the-knitting-pattern-writing-handbook","title":"The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Knitting patterns are notorious for inaccuracies in measurements and confusing directions—but no more! \u003ci\u003eThe Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through each must-have component of a thorough, well-written pattern, including how to devise and present gauge, charts, and sizing information that is correct and easy-to-follow. With a focus on how to make patterns accessible to contemporary knitters—especially beginning knitters—this much-needed reference book is destined to become a classic in an industry that is beginning to professionalize after decades (even centuries!) of informal and home-based instruction. With 90,000 patterns being sold annually on the popular knitting community site Ravelry, there's a burgeoning group of indie knitwear designers eager for this guidance, provided by authors Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth, who host a monthly live broadcast on the technical aspect of knitting design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Storey Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43163908800690,"sku":"9781635866247","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/O_feb9984f-3a36-4e42-931b-1ad36c49a23b.jpg?v=1771770395","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/the-knitting-pattern-writing-handbook","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}