The Tech Editor Hub/Learn To Tech Edit Crochet

  • $497 or 4 monthly payments of $129

Learn To Tech Edit Crochet

This video course teaches you the skills you need to edit crochet patterns and supplies the information to start your business and get your first clients.

7 weeks of instruction with new modules on Mondays.

Do you enjoy crochet + math + grammar?

A crochet tech editing business may be right for you!

  • Have you been crocheting for a long time and you always find errors in the patterns you work?

  • While you are crocheting, do you find yourself thinking about how to word things more clearly or organize the pattern info so it is easier to work?

  •  Are you a crocheter looking for ways to start making money from it?

  • Are you a knitting tech editor that wants to add crochet to your services?

  • Or are you a designer looking to diversify your income?

Introducing Learn to Tech Edit Crochet

This online course teaches you the skills you need to tech edit crochet patterns, gives you the knowledge to start your business and get your first clients. It takes you step-by-step through how to tech edit patterns, and after you work through Learn to Tech Edit Crochet, you can become a tech editor designers will trust with their patterns.

What Learn to Tech Edit Crochet teaches you:

  1. You’ll learn how to completely tech edit a crochet pattern, top to bottom, using a thorough checklist and existing, published patterns from top crochet designers.

  2. You’ll be guided through your own tech edit of a real pattern you can download, and by the time you complete this course, you’ll have edited that whole pattern.

  3. You’ll learn the process, start to finish, of what a crochet tech editor does and have your own system for checking patterns started.

  4. You’ll receive basic tips for starting your own business and landing that first client.

This course is for you if:
You know how to crochet and follow a pattern, are able to spot grammatical errors and check math, and are willing to put in the work to build and grow a business. 

This course is not for you if:
You cannot crochet and follow a crochet pattern, you hate math and/or grammar, you are looking for an “instant-career”.

Contents

Module 1: Welcome!

Start Here
Welcome Video
What is a Crochet Tech Editor?
Course Syllabus and Schedule
Submit your Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 2: The Tech

This module goes over the hardware and software choices in order to tech edit a pattern for a client.

Module 2: Video Lesson
Module 2: Slides
Module 2: Homework
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 3: Start to Finish

The Start to Finish module goes over the questions that will need to be answered when deciding how to set up a tech editing business. This module also gives a brief overview of the instructor’s business model. 
Module 3: Video Lesson
Module 3: Slides
Module 3: Homework
Invoice Sample.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 4: The Information Page

This module discusses everything to be included on the page where all of the necessary information needed to make the item is given. This includes yarn, gauge, hooks, and more!
Module 4: Video Lesson
Module 4: Homework
Summer Sweater Pattern - Student Copy
Learn To Tech Edit Crochet Checklist
Summer Sweater Pattern - Answer Key 1
Difficulty Levels PDF Download
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 5: Pattern Sections

This module covers checking the overview of the pattern. We will check if all of the main sections of the pattern body are present, including variations of the pattern, and the “about the designer” section. 
Module 5: Pattern Sections
Module 5: Homework
Summer Sweater Pattern - Answer Key 2
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 6: Consistency and Clarity

This module checks the understandability of the pattern. We will check that the layout and direction of work is clear, the pattern wording is logical and uniform in its usage, stitch patterns are presented precisely and accurately, and that all stitch counts needed are present in the pattern. 
Module 6: Consistency and Clarity
Module 6: Homework
Summer Sweater Pattern - Answer Key 3
Teresa McWilliams Spreadsheet
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 7: Numbers

This module is where we pull out our calculators (or spreadsheets in today’s world) and check that all of our numbers in the pattern are accurate. We also touch on grading and sizing fit and include some bonus modules with tips and tricks!

Module 7: Video Lesson
Module 7: Homework
Teresa McWilliams Spreadsheet
Summer Sweater Pattern - Answer Key 4
More Spreadsheet Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonus Lesson: Spreadsheet tips and tricks
Bonus Lesson: Checking stitch counts

Module 8: Wrapping It Up

This module covers all of the leftover bits of the pattern that need to be checked, including how to check for abbreviation consistency. 
Module 8: Video Lesson 1
Module 8: Video Lesson 2
Module 8: Homework
Chart Making Software
Crochet Terms and Abbreviations
Summer Sweater Pattern - Answer Key 5
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 9: Putting It All Together

This module provides a final practice pattern to test your tech editing skills.
Module 9: Homework
Minerva Lace Pullover
Minerva Lace Pullover Answer Key
Frequently Asked Questions

Module 10: How to Get Hired

This module takes the wisdom and experience of many established tech editors and shares with you their thoughts on the best way to find clients. 
Module 10: Video Lesson
Module 10: Slides
Module 10: Homework
Social Media

Extra Practice Patterns

EXTRA PRACTICE: Tulip Bandana
EXTRA PRACTICE: Aurora Nox Shawl
EXTRA PRACTICE: Bowie Bag

Bonus Material

Differences Between Knit and Crochet Patterns
Style Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions

When You've Finished!

When you have completed every module and homework, check in here!
Watch this!
What's next?

Question & Answer Session Recordings

All the recordings for our live Q&A sessions are listed below. We covered a lot of topics, so feel free to watch just the clips that interest you!

Recording: Live Q&A 8/5/2022
Recording: Live Q&A 11/11/2022
Recording: Live Q&A 3/23/2023
Recording: Live Q&A 6/22/2023
Recording: Live Q&A 8/2/2023
Recording: Live Q&A 11/9/2023
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