I love using track changes in Microsoft Word when editing patterns. It’s so easy to mark a typo, or select a stitch count and add a comment like “I didn’t get the same number as you.” This presents the designer with a document where she (he) can see exactly what needs to be addressed. The […]
A little chat about accuracy. I learned this in college. There is a difference in precision and accuracy. Imagine you’re shooting 5 arrows at a bulls-eye. If you land 5 arrows in all different locations all over the place your precision is off. If you land all 5 arrows in the SAME place, then your […]
Are your crochet pieces turning out the wrong size? Did you follow instructions but your adult hat barely fits a child? Did you write a pattern for size small and now your customer wants size large? You need to measure your gauge!!! But how do we measure gauge correctly? Why does it matter? If you’re […]
Basically, she’s a guardian angel for crochet designers. That’s what Pam (the messy bun lady) has to say in her latest post over at Crochetpreneur. Not only is she recognizing tech editors and their importance, but she is speaking about me!!! I am so honored. Check out this great article she has that honestly tells […]
In today’s post about how to write crochet, we are going to be discussing the repeat punctuation. I did a lesson as a live video over on my facebook page and called it “Learn your A, B, P’s” for asterisks, brackets, and parentheses. I’ve been advertising this presentation from my instagram account for a while. […]
In this second installment of the Meet the Tech Editor series, I’d like to introduce you to Jean Clement of Desert Rose Fiber Arts. You can find the first installment right here. I met Jean through a tech editors group and she’s been a kind, valuable and generous resource through that group whenever I, or […]
UPDATE 4/27: I heard from Craft Yarn Council, Downloadable symbols are Basic, Easy, Intermediate, & Complex. In this first edition of the Tips from a Tech Editor series, learn the truth to Project Level definitions. It’s about stitches, not skill. The article previously published by Novella titled What’s in a Skill Level? written by yours truly […]
Gorgeous pictures and lacey designs are often overwhelming for me to attempt to stitch. Find out how I overcame that anxiety and made several pieces from this book. This post contains affiliate links. When you use links, I receive a minor commission. This helps support my blog and free content to you and it doesn’t […]
For both designers and stitchers, I have a guest post over on Made by Novella, that is all about that “skill level” that’s listed on patterns. This post is part of her series on “How to read a crochet pattern.” Be sure to check it out and show Novella some love! While you’re there, check […]
Technical editors and designers, we are both people who need people. But we are often so different in our personalities and levels of introvert vs extrovert that we don’t travel in the same circles. Designers are often the people that are bubbling over with awesome new ideas and frequently claim that they aren’t “math people” […]
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