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The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook by Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth (view source)
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|reviewer=Sue Magee
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|summarIf summary=If you've ever thought ''I could make that'', this is the book you need to make it reality. Clearly written and simple to follow.
|rating=4.5
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|aznus=1635866243
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''I quickly discovered that putting words and numbers on a page wasn't enough. Creating a pattern that was correct, clear, concise, and consistent required a great deal of trial and error, patience, and perseverance.'' (Introduction byFrancoise by Francoise Danoy)
A friend recently showed me a knitting pattern for which she'd paid good money. The first line of the instructions began: ''Cast off 100 stitches...'' It was clear that no good could come of this - the instructions didn't get any better - and (finally) PayPal obliged with a refund when the seller refused as she couldn't afford the repayment. The pattern looked pretty, but the creator didn't have the basic knowledge and skills to enable her to connect with her knitters. She should have read ''The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook''.