Knitting Pattern Writing and Editing Services
Crochet Pattern Writing and Editing Services
Technical Editor for Knitting and Crochet
Yarn companies – working from your samples and measurements, I can write a pattern collection in your house style, I also offer maths checking and editing on first or final proof patterns
Designers – if you’re working towards a season collection or to a publishing deadline, I can work from your samples or finished garments to write instructions, or maths check and edit your patterns
Magazines – instructions maths checked and edited, also patterns rewritten in your editorial style
Book publishers – technical editing on knitting and crochet patterns on first or final layout, or pattern writing support for your authors
Experience
- 30 years working in the knitwear and needlecraft industries
- Hayfield (UK yarn company): writing and tech editing knitting and crochet patterns for men, women, children and babies, also home items
- DMC (UK): charting cross stitch and needlepoint from artwork, and designing embroidery
- Self-publish a range of knitting and crochet patterns
- Author of knitting and crochet books, working with craft publishers FW Media (David & Charles)
- Magazines including part-works
- Teaching knitting and crochet design and pattern writing
Knitting & Crochet Pattern Writing and Editing Services
- clear, concise instructions from one size to multiple sizes
- maths checking & tech editing
- converting from UK to US crochet terms, and vice versa
Technical Editor for Knitting and Crochet
- maths checking
- yarn amounts
- inclusion of all information in clear, concise text
- proficiency in a wide range of knitting techniques including cables, lace, entrelac, modular knitting, intarsia
- proficiency in a wide range of crochet techniques including motifs, lace, colour patterns, texture stitches
Fees: Per hour or batches by negotiation.
Please contact me for a schedule of fees, or for a quote, or to discuss your requirements in the strictest confidence. Examples of knitting and crochet patterns available on request.
Please note, this is not a design service, or a sample garment knitting service, nor are the services available for private individuals.
