Resources
A list of useful (and mostly free) online resources, tools and reference books for designing and writing knitting patterns.
Standard Body Measurements
Ysolda’s sizing chart for knitwear designers (Free download)
Craft Yarn Council Standard Body Measurements (Free)
ASTM Standard Tables of Body Measurements
Alvanon Standard Body Measurements (regionally specific) (Free downloads)
Grading
How to Grade Knitting Patterns Using a Spreadsheet – Blog post by Sister Mountain.
Accessibility
Accessible Patterns Index – Guidelines for creating patterns for “blind and print challenged crafters”.
Pattern Writing
“The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns” by Kate Atherley.
Test Knitting
Yarnpond – Online platform for finding test knitters.
Charts & Schematics
Stitch Fiddle – Online tool for creating charts. (Free and premium versions available)
Krita – Open source drawing program. I use this for creating schematics. (Free)
Tech Editing
Publishing/Selling Patterns
Payhip – Online platform for selling digital downloads.