Are you an amigurumi designer?
Do you want to release a fantastic pattern that your customers love to crochet because it is clear and easy to follow? Ask me about pattern tech editing for your next pattern.
What do I do as a tech editor?
Edit errors
I will go through your pattern, line by line, and make sure it is free from math and grammatical errors. Do your stitch counts add up correctly? Did you convert yards to meters properly? Are all words spelled correctly? Is that comma supposed to be there? Even if you have read your pattern over and over, fresh eyes are always a good idea.
Make sure everything is included
In order to make any amigurumi without confusion, a crocheter needs to have all the correct information and components included within the pattern. Does the pattern include a list of ALL the materials required? Does the abbreviation list include every abbreviation used within the pattern (and no extra ones)? Does each section include how to start each piece and how to finish? I will check that everything the crocheter needs is there and can be found easily.
Look for inconsistencies
I love making sure a pattern is consistent throughout. I pick up on differences in abbreviations, line spacing, capitalization of letters, wording of repeating pattern instructions, etc. Want a pattern that is professional and polished? It needs to be consistent.
Make sure the pattern is clear
The most important aspect of a pattern is that it is clear and easy to follow. The crocheter buying your pattern wants to be able to make your design with ease, and not have to contact you with questions (wasting both their and your time). I will read through all the instructions in your pattern and make sure everything is easy to follow.
Let your style and voice shine
Even with all these edits and changes, I will still make sure your own voice is present throughout your pattern. Re-writing the pattern to fit my own style is NOT what tech editing is about. It will always be your pattern!
What I don’t do
I do not crochet the pattern. I highly recommend having your pattern tested by crocheters after being edited – I can even do the final edit of the pattern (included in any editing job) after the testing.
Patterns that have been tech edited will be a joy to crochet and will lead to more repeat buyers.
Why choose me?
I have been designing amigurumi patterns since 2014. They are my first love and continue to bring me so much joy. With a background in science (Masters in Biology), I have experience working with numbers and writing clearly and concisely. I have also taken the Learn To Tech Edit Crochet course from The Tech Editor Hub. Most of all, I really want to help other designers create patterns they feel proud of and can confidently release out into the world.
Testimonials
Megan walked me through my first tech edit experience with great professionalism and an eagle eye for detail. Her edits and suggestions for clarification and style were just the boost my pattern needed to be prepared for release. My testers kept commenting how well written the pattern was! I honestly did not know how valuable this step in the process would be but, after working with Megan, I see that it is INVALUABLE. She helped with general writing, crochet grammar, consistency in presentation and style, tone, and much more. Her turnaround time was great and I knew that she wanted me to succeed. I couldn’t be more grateful! You will love working with her! – Jen Moeller, happy smile crochet
I had the pleasure of working with Megan at Hookabee, and it was truly a fantastic experience. As a crochet designer going into amigurumi pattern design for the first time, I reached out to Megan for her tech editing expertise. Her attention to detail, deep knowledge of all things crochet, and swift turnaround were invaluable during this process. I’m so happy with the final results, and I can’t wait to collaborate on future projects. Thank you, Megan, for all your amazing work – Chris M, Knotty Bear
Working with Megan on my first amigurumi design was so helpful. She found things that I had missed during the year and a half I was working on this pattern. Her communication is clear and kind, both in the editing and through email. She is thorough and lets you make the final decision, but is willing to talk through the process with you. I look forward to working with Megan again in the future. – Sara Greer, Azariah’s Fibre Arts
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