Tech editing and grading

I have worked as a pattern wrier and tech editor for more than 15 years and specialise in grading, writing from spec, stranded colourwork, yokes of all construction types and fisher ganseys. I also restyle patterns for different international markets, with a focus on German, Scandinavian, French and Spanish publishers.

Most recent major projects have been Modern Danish Knitting by Mie Firring, Knit by Alice Hoyle and Dee Hardwicke’s seminal book, The Knitted Fabric.

I have worked on many more books as a pattern writer and tech editor in partnership with my regular collaborator, style expert Amelia Hodsdon. This extensive portfolio includes; Neons and Neutrals (Aimée Gille), Fair Isle Weekend (Mary Jane Mucklestone), Texture (Erika Knight), Knitting from Fair Isle (Mati Ventrillon), Shetland Wool Adventures Journal Vol. 1-5 (Various), Knit with Attitude: A 10 Year Celebratory Collection (Various) and Marlisle: A New Direction in Knitting (Anna Maltz). Amelia and I have also worked on individual patterns for Fyberspates, Donna Smith, Susan Crawford, and more.

I am part of the technical team for The Knitter magazine and work regularly with a number of other yarn companies and independent designers.

I take a collaborative, long-term approach to technical work. As well as tackling the pattern in question, my aim is always to help the designer I am working with improve their overall pattern writing skills and accuracy.

I offer tuition in grading and pattern writing to regular clients and also mentor several up and coming designers.

My available services include:

      • Technical editing
      • Grading, to CYC standards, my standards or your in-house set
      • Pattern writing from a single size spec to house style
      • Vintage pattern re-writes, grading and technical editing
      • Book/pamphlet layouts (InDesign)
      • Image editing (Photoshop)
      • Charts (Illustrator, Stitchmastery)
      • Schematics (Illustrator, Inkscape)
      • Proofing
      • House style creation or reformat

My current rate is £40 to £45 per hour, depending on the complexity of the work. I am happy to provide estimates and to discuss fixed fees for larger projects.