Books like Publish your patterns! by Nancy Restuccia

The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design equips knit and crochet designers of all levels with practical strategies for creating, marketing, and selling their work to magazines, publishers, and consumers.

"All over the world, creatives are turning their hobby into their livelihoods--and Crafter's Market offers the competitive edge you need to make your craft your career. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to a new world of possibilities for taking your craft to the next level. To help you on your journey, this edition is updated with fresh resources, such as: over 250 new listings for complete, up-to-date contacts and submission guidelines for more than 1,500 craft market resources, including craft shows, publishers, marketplaces, and more; informative, inspirational articles on building your brand, customer communication, teaching classes, getting press coverage, photographing your goods, and more, from successful craft business owners; Actions you can take today to grow your business now, no matter your creative medium--quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercraft, or jewelry making! Whether you're looking to expand your online presence or you're just beginning to think about how to turn your weekend hobby into a side business, Crafter's Market is the complete resource for creative professionals"--

A pictorial history of one hundred years of classic surface design, showcasing patterns from textiles, wallpaper, furniture and ceramics arranged by color across decades and continents.