Knittyspin Style Guide, v1
Please ensure your pattern submissions follow this format EXACTLY.
My e-mail address:
My Paypal account address:
Pattern name
by Designer Name
Difficulty [Mellow, Tangy, Piquant, Extraspicy]
Description of pattern, design features/inspiration, unusual spinning techniques
Photo credit [model/photographer, if applicable]
SIZE
XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size ??)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: # [#, #, #, #, #, #] inches
Length: # [#, #, #, #, #, #] inches
MATERIALS
Fiber:
[MC] CompanyName [fiber content; putup, i.e. roving, top, batt]; color: ColorName; # [ #, #, #] ounces , URL if available
[CC] CompanyName [fiber content; putup, i.e. roving, top, batt]; color: ColorName; # [ #, #, #] ounces, URL if available
Commercial alternative:
[MC] ManufacturerName [fiber content; yd/m per XXg skein]; color: ColorName; # [#, #, #] skeins
[CC] ManufacturerName [fiber content; yd/m per XXg skein]; color: ColorName; # [#, #, #] skeins
# set(s) US #XX/Xmm double-point needles
# set(s) US #XX/Xmm straight needles
# length-inch US #XX/Xmm circular needle
notions required [list all]
GEARBOX
- Spinning tool (specify wheel or spindle brand/size); [double drive, scotch tension, bobbin drive] (choose the appropriate wheel system, delete the others)
- niddy noddy (brand, size)
- lazy kate (brand, model)
- any other spinning tools used – specify brand and model if applicable
WRAPS PER INCH
XX
DRAFTING METHOD
XX
GAUGE
# sts/# rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Any specific stitches to your pattern or necessary notes
PATTERN
Pattern Item [back, front, sleeves, etc]
Patt details
FINISHING
Finishing details
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Short bio goes here, please. Don't forget to include your headshot!
Additional notes:
· Knittyspin patterns use CYC standard sizing. Full details can be found here: http://www.yarnstandards.com/sizing.html
US spellings are our standard. Watch for "ou"s where they don't belong.
· Abbreviations that begin a sentence should be capitalized
· Use "inches", not inch symbol ["] universally
· Use "work" [not "knit"] when describing following a specific pattern for a specific measurement.
· For multiple instructions, indicate as follows: 12[13, 14, 15]
note: no space between first number and square bracket
· Do not use fractions – they get lost in transit to our technical editor. Please use decimals or write the fractions in words (i.e. one-quarter or .25)