The Crafty Fawkes
Knitting Technical Editor
A Knitting Technical Editor plays a crucial role in the world of knitting pattern publishing. Our primary responsibility is to review and refine knitting patterns to ensure they are clear, accurate, and easy to follow. This includes checking for proper terminology, verifying stitch counts, and ensuring that the instructions are coherent and logical for knitters of various skill levels.
Additionally, a knitting technical editor may provide feedback on the design elements of the pattern, making suggestions for improvements or adjustments. Their expertise helps prevent errors that could lead to confusion and frustration for knitters. By collaborating closely with designers, technical editors help bring more polished and user-friendly patterns to the market, ultimately enhancing the knitting experience for enthusiasts around the globe.
What exactly do I check?
Yarn weight, colour codes and fibre detail
Material list
Tension
Abbreviation list and consistent usage throughout pattern
Row by row stitch count and pattern repeats
Finishing instructions
Measurements against written pattern and industry standards
Consistency of language, punctuation and formatting
Any charts match the written instruction and vice versa.
Chart writing
Grading
Additional Services.
What are the benefits for designers?
Having patterns tech edited brings numerous benefits that enhance both the efficiency and quality of the design process. First and foremost, tech editing ensures that patterns are accurately aligned with industry standards, which helps eliminate errors and inconsistencies. It also assists clearer communication between designers and end users, ensuring that the vision of the designer is able to be realized in the final item. It will also allow you to create a style guide to follow consistently through all your patterns making them aesthetically pleasing as well as easy to follow.
Contact me:
If you want to chat about how I can help you please book a one to one call with me or email me at email@thecraftyfawkes.com