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As a fellow knitter, I understand the frustration that can arise from poorly written patterns. That's where I come in as your dedicated technical editor, here to assist you in crafting a pattern that showcases your incredible designs. My focus is on enhancing the layout, refining the mathematical details, and ensuring utmost clarity, making your pattern a breeze for others to follow. This crucial step in the pattern-writing process ensures that your customers can embark on their knitting journey with confidence. 

Services

As standard I will check:

  1. Size and Fit: Ensuring sizes align with expectations and schematics, and all sizing information is accurate.
  2. Yarn Details: Verifying that all yarn information is complete and correct. 
  3. Gauge: Confirming clarity and presence of gauge information.
  4. Needles and Notions: Checking accuracy and consistency of needle and notions details.
  5. Abbreviations: Ensuring a comprehensive list of abbreviations is included and consistently applied throughout.
  6. Charts/Pattern Panels: Checking accuracy of charts/pattern panels, including abbreviations.
  7. Grammar and Spelling: Scanning for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors to maintain clarity.
  8. Completeness: Verifying all necessary parts, including assembly instructions, are included.
  9. Image Accuracy: Confirming the accuracy of any included images relative to the pattern.
  10. Mathematical Accuracy: Checking mathematical calculations, such as stitch counts after increases and decreases. 
  11. Language and Terminology Consistency: Ensuring overall consistency in language and terms.
  12. Pattern Flow: Assessing the pattern's flow for user-friendliness.

Optional Extras

  • Adding metric/imperial measurements.
  • Generating written instructions from your chart(s).
  • Generating a style sheet/template from your pattern.
  • Working with you to create a style sheet before you start the pattern writing process. 

The Process

1. Questionnaire:

2. Quote Creation:

2. Quote Creation:

To begin the process, I'll ask you to complete a straightforward questionnaire. This step ensures that we're aligned on your vision and goals for your pattern.

2. Quote Creation:

2. Quote Creation:

2. Quote Creation:

After receiving your completed questionnaire, pattern, and any additional information, I'll generate a quote and estimated timeframe for my services. You can choose between an hourly rate or a flat fee, depending on your preference.

3. First Edit:

2. Quote Creation:

4. Annotated Pattern:

Once you've agreed to the quote, I'll start the first edit. During this phase, I may reach out with any additional questions or clarifications. If you've opted for an hourly rate and I anticipate going over the estimated time, I'll consult with you before proceeding.

4. Annotated Pattern:

4. Annotated Pattern:

4. Annotated Pattern:

I'll return the pattern to you with detailed annotations, highlighting corrections and suggested changes.

5. Second Edit:

4. Annotated Pattern:

5. Second Edit:

After you've made the necessary corrections and adjustments, I'll perform a second edit. This step ensures that all changes are correctly implemented and helps catch any remaining errors.

6. Invoice:

4. Annotated Pattern:

5. Second Edit:

Along with the final edited pattern, you'll receive an invoice. Payment is due within 7 working days.

Coming Soon

Pattern Grading

Creating Schematics

Pattern Grading

Creating Charts

Creating Schematics

Pattern Grading

Creating Schematics

Creating Schematics

Creating Schematics

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