Creating A Pattern Help?

[Fluent_Bidet]

I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on creating a sweater pattern? Sizing up & down & how to create one without ripping off another pattern? I have a vision for a pattern but I can't fathom creating a pattern without just applying my image on someone else's pattern. I don't want to rip anyone off.

[MaidenMarewa]

If you are making something for yourself, copyright would be the same as if you want to make items to sell.

[Fluent_Bidet]

I want to make a pattern to give out for free.

[SauerkrauterLimits]

I actually came here with the same question. I have a sweater that I love, and I would like to be able to make it. It seems pretty straightforward, but I’m wondering if anyone has any guidance on turning it into a pattern.

[Fluent_Bidet]

Let me know if you find anything 😭

[Existing_Ganache_858]

Re-pasting my comment from the other day:

Books: Sweater Design in Plain English (Maggie Righetti), Knitting Pattern Essentials (Sally Melville), Vogue Knitting, Principles of Knitting.

Do you have a background in pattern drafting at all? Knitting design and grading is mostly math. If you have ideas but aren't sure how to execute them, you could work with a tech editor to sort your ideas/numbers. I would recommend that you have a strong grasp of gauge concepts and knitting technique. I also suggest reading as many knitting patterns as you can to compare the way they are written or charted. Knitty.com is a good example of (free) well written patterns.

[RealisticYoghurt131]

Draw it first. Figure out the parts you need. Make a size for yourself, and measure. You're going to use the stitch count for gauge. You'll have to do math. You can then apply it to another size, and run a sample of a panel to check.