Here is where I share my tips and tricks for knitwear designers, as well as longer form content digging into the details of Knitting Pattern Tech Editing.

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A Knitwear Designers introduction to the wonderful world of Tech Editing

Tech Editing for knitting patterns can seem daunting if you’ve never been through the process before. There are so many things you may be thinking about What is Tech Editing? What do I need to send to an editor? How much will it cost? How will I work with the editor? How do I know who the right editor for me is? It can be overwhelming, believe me I have been there myself as a Knitwear Designer. In this series of blog posts I am going to cover some of these questions in detail to provide some reassurance that Tech…

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I am a brand-new Knitwear Designer – What is a Style sheet and do I need one to be professional?

Written By Aimee Lee The Importance of a Style sheet for Knitwear Designers A style sheet is an essential tool for every Knitwear Designer during the Tech Editing process. It contains: Here’s why developing a style sheet is important for you as a Knitwear Designer. Consistency Across Patterns A style sheet sets your personal style and approach to terms, formatting, and instructions in your patterns. You use it to define specific terms, abbreviations, and set out your personal writing style for techniques. This allows you create a consistent look and feel that helps knitters follow your designs easily. It also helps…

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