KnitML Standardizes Knitting Patterns

Finally, a proposal for a universally standardized way of writing knitting patterns!

Imagine being able to do the following for any KnitML-based pattern:

• Render a pattern in either written directions or a chart, dependent on a preference setting
• Render a pattern in any language, using conventions familiar to that language and dialect
• Validate that a pattern is physically possible to knit (eliminating some types of errata)
• Automatically convert English measurements to and from metric measurements
• Size a pattern up or down to any size, not just the sizes that come with the pattern
• Recalculate a pattern for your gauge rather than the one that came with the pattern
• Explicitly write out mathematically complex directions (e.g., “increase 34 stitches evenly over 171 stiches”)
• Alter the pattern using an easy-to-use graphical editor (or create new KnitML-based pattern from scratch)
• Preview the result of a pattern using graphics
• Integrate into your favorite knitting software (such as Sweater Wizard)
• Digitally sign the pattern to guarantee original authenticity

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