What is the true job and responsibility of the technical editor of patterns? I thought our job was to make sure the pattern was correct as written, that what was printed on the page worked out mathematically and was easy to follow, and it is that—but is that all? Are they the numbers the designer wants, just because the math works out? Is it our job to know what the designer wants, to question what is in front of us?

How do I grade for larger sizes?

How do I make sizes for bodies that don't look like mine?

Don't be intimidated! It's not as hard as it seems. Grading for larger sizes is the same as grading for any size in the range of sizes you want to use in your pattern. The principles and grading steps are exactly the same. This article walks you through some tips to get you started on the mindset to size up your patterns.

What do you do if you feel like you don’t have enough information or confidence to grade patterns for yarn well? This article walks you through some steps that you can apply now to increase your success in grading patterns for knitting and crochet.

What is pattern grading? The Tech Editor Hub explains the process and how it is different in sewing and knitting and crochet patterns and how to know if a pattern has been graded well.

The truth is, you can become a tech editor no matter what your current work/life situation is and no matter what your background is.