So if charts are provided, you'd like written instructions as well?

I agree with TheSockKnitter if only to help explain the chart. I like both but can use either.

everything spelled out for her very clearly - step by step.

had to look up what the heck ""keeping 1 st at each side in st st" meant. Thank God for Google.

knit-spot patterns, and thinks it might be because: a) keys to charts are on the same page, b) pattern notes are all set off with...

...boxes, and c) there are written instructions and lots of pictures.

easily confused, and likes it when designers are very very clear to keep her from getting in her own way.

Which begs another question . . . do you think most knitters want a just the facts sort of pattern or do they want to be educated by it?

I think I'll start another Plurk on that subject.

likes to be informed of any tricky bits early on.

I find charts and schematics more preferable to written instructions, especially line by line instructions (but people tend to like those)

I like patterns organized so there is minimal flipping between pages. Group similar stuff together if possible.

I like patterns that describe a stitch then say work in pattern for x cms. (Again not a fan of lots of line by line - but in the minority)