Works of Our Hands

Tag: knitting designer

  • Coffee & Final Checks

    Coffee & Final Checks

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    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…

  • Pros, Cons, and Hourly Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 2)

    Pros, Cons, and Hourly Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 2)

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    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,…

  • Pros, Cons, and Fixed Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 1)

    Pros, Cons, and Fixed Pricing: Newbie Tech Editor (Part 1)

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    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,…

  • 2 Stitch Counts in Every Row/ Round

    2 Stitch Counts in Every Row/ Round

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    The math involved in designing a knitting pattern can be quite detailed. In this article, I explain the 2 stitch counts that every row/ round of a knitting pattern has. Hello everyone! When designing a knitting pattern, technically, every row/round of a knitting pattern has 2 stitch counts! Being able to identify these 2 stitch…