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The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How To Write Great Patterns That Knitters Will Love To Make

Storey. Sept. 2023. 176p. ISBN 9781635866247. $20. CRAFTS
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Tech experts and Tech Tip Talk cohosts Walworth and McGrath have taken the advice from their popular video series to effectively create the ultimate reference volume for knitwear designers. Covering everything from pattern components to sizing and formatting charts, the book is a compilation of all of the information new or experienced pattern designers might need. Each section contains helpful “Tech Tips,” checklists, and short Q&As. There’s also a good discussion of the differences between tech editing and test knitting. The authors strongly advocate for accessibility and size inclusivity, important factors for designers to keep in mind. With helpful style sheets and extensive resources for knitwear designers of all levels, the authors seem to have addressed everything that pattern designers question and consider.
VERDICT Good for public libraries with robust craft collections. Many readers might view this as a compact reference book.
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