Author: Hannah
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Coffee & Final Checks
In the last year, I’ve discussed various topics related to the process of tech editing knitting patterns. Unfortunately, I realized I haven’t touched on one of the last, but valuable, phases offered to all those whose patterns I tech edit. Let me introduce you to the Final Check! Hello everyone! This lovely October morning, I…
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Cardigan for a Little Sister
I had enough skeins of yarn remaining after finishing an adult-sized sweater for myself to knit my younger sister her own cardigan. I picked a pattern I’ve knit several cardigans from over the years and discovered very special buttons to add on as well. Read on to learn all the details of this completed knit.…
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Finding My Editing Style
Fellow tech editors have discussed their favorite types of knitting patterns to tech edit. Sometimes, this is referred to as a tech editor’s style. In this post, I share about the types of knitting patterns that make me jump with excitement when I open my email inbox for tech editing. Hello everyone! I love tech…
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A Sweater in June
On the first of summer in 2023, I casted off a sweater. This post includes the details of the pattern, materials, and lessons learned from my Buttonside Sweater. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in color, Evergreen Pattern: Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular…
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Pros, Cons, and Hourly Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 2)
In my first months of tech editing knitting patterns, I dismissed the idea of charging hourly for my services. Over 6 months later, I switched from my old pricing system to an hourly rate. This post details the pros and cons I’ve observed from my hourly rate so far! Hello everyone! In my last post,…
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Garlic Scape Pesto
What are garlic scapes? Are there health benefits that can be derived from eating them? What is a delicious way to use an abundance of garlic scapes? This article contains answers to all 3 questions. Hello everyone! Have you ever heard of garlic scapes? Scape was a new word for me until we started planting…
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Wish You Were Here Socks
A new pair of socks has been casted off my needles! Do want to know the details, lessons learned, and thoughts? If so, this post is for you. Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn in color, Kris Pattern: Wish You Were Here by The Kitchen Sink Shop Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed needles What I Enjoyed: What Bothered…
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Pros, Cons, and Fixed Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 1)
Are you curious about what it’s like to charge a fixed rate price for your services that help create knitting patterns? Are you just curious about the nitty gritty behind why I used this pricing system as a beginning tech editor? This post should answer both those questions! Hello everyone! In the fall of 2022,…
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It Fits: Size XS to 5XL
In the last couple years, I’ve been growing in my knowledge of creating a knitting pattern that will fit all the included sizes consistently the same way. This article shares points I’ve learned. Hello everyone! When you purchase a knitting pattern, likely, you pick the size that best correlates to your body measurements, or the…
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Abbreviations: Helpful or Not?
In this article, I share my thoughts on how abbreviations can be helpful or cause confusion depending on how they are used in a knitting pattern. Also, I give the list of details I check for when tech editing concerning abbreviations. Hello everyone! Abbreviations! Most knitting patterns I encounter use K2tog instead of knit two…