Having worked as a pattern writer, tech editor, and copy editor for more than 15 years, in both knitting and crochet, I am comfortable with most garment construction styles, types of stitch patterns, and pattern formats. I prefer to work with sustainable businesses – if you’re an independent designer, yarn company or publisher we’re more likely to be a good match.
I specialise in grading, writing from spec, stranded colourwork and Fair Isle, yoke constructions and fisher ganseys. I lay out patterns for my regular clients, and can draw charts and schematics to your requirements. I use Adobe software as standard, along with Stitchmastery for all but the largest charts. I also restyle patterns for different international markets.
I regularly work with well known designers, including Mary Jane Mucklestone, Dee Hardwicke, Erika Knight, and Jeanette Sloan and I also tech edit and grade patterns for The Knitter magazine. I create knitwear and crochet collections for a number of yarn companies under my own name and as a ghost pattern writer for other designers.
You can see some of the books I have worked on below – click each image to explore these titles in more detail.
Available services:
- Tech editing
- Grading; to CYC standards, my detailed sizing standards or your in-house set
- Pattern writing from a single size spec to house style
- Vintage pattern re-writes, grading and technical editing
- Layouts, charts and schematics
- Copy editing and proofing
- House style creation or reformat
Rates:
- Tech editing, pattern writing and grading: £45 per hour
- Copy editing and proofing: £40 per hour
- Drawing charts and schematics £38 per hour
- Pattern layouts: £38 per hour
I am happy to provide estimates and to discuss fixed fees for larger projects.
Recent projects (a mix of pattern writing, grading, tech editing, proofing, and design consultancy):
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