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Tech Editing Services for Knitting & Crochet Patterns

Hey, designers. You’re awesome.

Being a knit or crochet designer is so rewarding. You have created something amazing from your beautiful brain, and want to share your passion with the world.

But it can also be hard work. As well as being a really exciting moment for you, getting ready to publish your pattern can bring up feelings of dread and anxiety.

Is my pattern actually ready for the world to see? Are people going to like it? What if there are errors and people get upset that they've wasted their time trying to make the item and now have to rip it back? What if these mistakes ruin my pattern designing career? Maybe I shouldn't publish it just yet...
- your brain, probably

You may have released your pattern to testers, who came across an issue in the pattern that prevented them from finishing the item. You might be kicking yourself for missing it, or feel bad for wasting the knitter or crocheter’s time.

A Tech Editor may be the answer you're looking for

A tech editor is like your trusty sidekick.

Things a tech editor will look for:

  • Spelling and grammar
  • Consistent use of abbreviations
  • Charts and written instructions match
  • The gauge aligning with the final measurements
  • Increases and decreases are mathematically correct
  • All notions and set-up instructions are included and accurate

Essentially, the goal for the tech editor is to make sure that the pattern instructions would accurately produce an item that matches your images.

Meet Kadi the Tech Editor

Hi! I want to empower designers to make the most of their creative skills, and provide the best experience for knitters and crocheters.

  • Knitting since 2005
  • Crocheting since 2011
  • Spinning since 2023
  • Lover of spreadsheets and combining an analytical mindset with that of creativity and fibre crafts.
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What other designers are saying

She was very accurate and offered a ton of useful information, some things that never crossed my mind and benefited me a great deal.
Rhonda
Key Knits
Her attention to detail led to the smoothest test knit, and testers commenting on what a positive experience it was. She also noticed some details in my pattern writing that I had never fully considered ... I am really looking forward to taking my designing to the next level, and collaborating with Kadi to get there!
Eileen
Cniotáil Láimhe Designs
Kadi's recent tech edit was extremely thorough and helpful, flagging up typos, stitch count errors, formatting queries and suggestions for better wording. I would definitely recommend Kadi to anyone wanting to make sure their work is error-free and professionally presented!
Anna
WombleKnits