Tech Editing

Kristen TenDyke has professional experience as a technical editor since 2006, beginning as the in-house tech editor at Classic Elite Yarns. Additional clients include Interweave Press, Swans Island Yarns, Fairmount Fibers, The Fibre Co., Marly Bird, Carrie Bostick Hoge and many more. Kristen has been a prolific knitwear designer with designs published in a variety of magazines, books and yarn companies and is the author of Finish-Free Knits (Interweave Press, 2012), Knitting Maine (Caterpillar Knits, 2013), and No-Sew Knits (Interweave Press, 2014).

What is Technical Editing?

• Your pattern is checked for mathematical accuracy and for simple and precise wording.
• An Excel spreadsheet is used to verify math which will be provided upon request, at no additional charge.
• Charts and schematics can be drawn in Adobe Illustrator.
• Finished measurements are checked to be sure they will fit comfortably onto the intended body sizes and suggestions are offered if necessary.
• To be sure the knitter has everything they need within the pattern, a list of abbreviations and detailed written instructions are provided for the commonly used techniques used in the pattern.

Cost Estimates:

Technical Editing:

I ask for an hourly fee of $44/hour.

Typically a knitted sweater pattern can take approximately 2–6 hours.

Single size knit accessory patterns generally don't take very long—usually less than 2 hours.

Of course, each pattern is different, and the length of time will vary depending on the number of sizes, and the complexity of the stitch patterns, etc… And if I have a model on hand to look at, it will generally save some time.

For Grading and Pattern Writing:

Grading and pattern writing generally takes a bit longer than tech editing, as there's more to do.
For a knitted garment, this can range between 3–7 hours, depending on the complexity of the pattern, and how many sizes are desired.

Contact

Do you have a pattern that needs tech editing? Get in touch. I'd love to work with you!