Technical Editing
Ensures clarity and accuracy. The technical editing of a knitting pattern elevates the craft, promoting a positive and enjoyable knitting journey for your customer.
Duration & Approximate Cost
I will provide a personalized quote based on your specific knitting pattern. I offer my expertise at a rate of £20 per hour, with billing done in convenient 15-minute increments.
Timings usually vary from between 2 hours for a simple pattern, to 4 hours for something more complex.
I am open to discussing the timing for the return of your pattern, taking into account my current workload as well as your deadlines. It is important to me to be flexible and accommodating to your needs, and I will do my best to meet any specific requirements you may have.
What I Need From You
To provide an accurate initial quote, I require access to the pattern that needs editing. Once the quote is accepted and the work is set to begin, I will also need either a knitted sample or photographs of the finished item. This process ensures that I fully understand the scope of the project and can deliver the best results. Clear visuals of the pattern and the completed piece help me to align my work with your expectations, ultimately leading to a successful collaboration.
I am also happy to have a video call to ensure that I fully understand your requirements.
What's Included
Your design will be meticulously reviewed to ensure clarity and accuracy including the stitch counts and measurements, consistency in terminology, abbreviations, as well as gauge discrepancies, and suggested needle sizes. Finally, a thorough proofread is conducted to catch any grammatical or typographical errors, ensuring the final pattern is polished and ready for publication. Included in the quotation will be a review of the changes once made.
Yarn Calculation Services
In knitting, the correct calculation of yarn is crucial for achieving a successful project. By taking the time to carefully plan and calculate yarn needs for you, we can ensure that the knitter can enhance their crafting experience and produce beautiful, well-finished pieces that reflect your skill and creativity.
Duration & Approximate Cost
I will provide a personalized quote based on your specific knitting pattern. I offer my expertise at a rate of £20 per hour, with billing done in convenient 15-minute increments.
Timings usually vary from between 1- 2 hours, depending on complexity and number of sizes.
I am open to discussing the timing for the return of your pattern, taking into account my current workload as well as your deadlines. It is important to me to be flexible and accommodating to your needs, and I will do my best to meet any specific requirements you may have.
What I Need From You
To provide an accurate initial quote, I require access to the pattern in question and details of the sizes required. Once the quote is accepted and the work is set to begin, I will also need either a knitted swatch or a sample knitted item in one of the sizes included in the pattern.
Although I am happy to offer this as a standalone service. I would prefer for this to be an additional to my technical editing service, to ensure, the I fully understand the pattern and is correct prior to the calculation of the yarn required. I am also happy to have a video call to ensure that I fully understand your requirements.
What's Included
I will calculate the yarn requirements for multiple sizes for your pattern, considering the dimensions and stitch patterns of each size. Once I have determined the yardage needed for the smallest size, using a gauge swatch to ensure accuracy, I can calculate the yardage for the other sizes. It's also important to account for variations in stitch types, as more complex patterns may require additional yarn. This careful calculation ensures that each size is adequately supplied with yarn, allowing for a seamless and successful knitting experience across all variations of the design.
Pattern Grading Service
When designing a knitting pattern, offering a range of sizes is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of knitters. Utilizing a service that streamlines the sizing process can save valuable time for you, as a designer. Allowing you to focus on creativity and innovation.
Duration & Approximate Cost
I will provide a personalized quote based on your specific knitting pattern. I offer my expertise at a rate of £20 per hour, with billing done in convenient 15-minute increments.
Timings usually vary from between 2-4 hours, depending on complexity and number of sizes.
I am open to discussing the timing for the return of your pattern, taking into account my current workload as well as your deadlines. It is important to me to be flexible and accommodating to your needs, and I will do my best to meet any specific requirements you may have.
What I Need From You
To provide an accurate initial quote, I have a template that would require completion (unless you have a similar one that you currently use), which gives me the full information around your base size, along with a schematic of the design .
I am also happy to have a video call to ensure that I fully understand your requirements.
What's Included
I can help with all the mathematical calculations involved in grading your knitting pattern. Adjusting the stitch counts, row length & shaping elements, to create multiple sizes while maintaining the intended fit and style. Providing you with a spreadsheet of the required numbers to include in your pattern. Ultimately, successful grading results in a well-fitting garment that caters to a diverse range of body types, allowing more knitters to enjoy the finished product.
Chart Creation Services
By transforming complex stitch instructions into visual representations, these charts make it easier to follow patterns and understand the construction of various projects.
Duration & Approximate Cost
I will provide a personalized quote based on your specific knitting pattern. I offer my expertise at a rate of £20 per hour, with billing done in convenient 15-minute increments.
Timings usually vary from between 2-4 hours, depending on complexity and number of charts.
I am open to discussing the timing for the return of your pattern, taking into account my current workload as well as your deadlines. It is important to me to be flexible and accommodating to your needs, and I will do my best to meet any specific requirements you may have.
What I Need From You
To provide an accurate initial quote, I require access to the pattern that needs the chart and full details of the areas that require plotting.
Although I am happy to offer this as a standalone service. I would prefer for this to be an addition to my technical editing service, to ensure, that the pattern is correct prior to building the chart. I am also happy to have a video call to ensure that I fully understand your requirements.
What's Included
We ensure that each chart includes a comprehensive key, making it easy to understand and follow, providing a final product that aligns perfectly with your vision. Let us help you bring your concepts to life with our expert chart creation services. We have access to several software solutions that we use to bring you a professional image for inclusion into your pattern.
Customer Reviews
See what our clients say about our knitting pattern editing services.
I’m so happy I’ve found Jaci, she’s a great Tech Editor, providing suggestions, corrections and - most importantly - ensuring the ‘sums’ add up as regards increases/decreases. The first pattern she edited was a quite complicated mosaic design: absolutely no problem. Next two were jumpers, one again with mosaic bands. Sorted! She’s absolutely my go to person now!
Iris
Knitterish Designs
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