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Each and every number in the pattern is checked to make sure that they are correct and none are missing.

• Are all the stitch counts correct?

• Do the finished measurements given match what the gauge and instructions would yield?

• Do the yardages listed make sense?

• Do numbers provided in both metric and imperial match? (includes measurements, yardages, needle sizes)

• Are numbers provided for every size?

All instructions are checked for completeness and accuracy.

• Are there any missing sections or instructions?

• Do the photos of the sample match what the instructions will yield?

• Do the written instructions match any charted instructions provided?

• Are all symbols used in charts defined in the chart key?

All sections are edited for clarity and uniformity.

• Do the instructions make sense?

• Are they clear, easy to follow, and unambiguous?

• Are abbreviations defined clearly and used consistently?

• Are there any typos, spelling, or grammatical errors?

• Is the same language used consistently? (e.g. do you use “cast off” in one place and “bind off” in another?)

Pattern style is checked for consistency.

• Is US or UK spelling and grammar used consistently throughout?

• Are numbers always provided using the same formatting? (e.g. round vs square brackets for multiple sizes, or imperial always followed by metric)

• Is the formatting consistent? (e.g. are all row instructions started with a capital or lower case?

• Are the abbreviations consistent with one another and between charts and written instructions? (e.g. are they always written with all lower or all upper case letters?)

Creation of charts using Stitchmastery for lace, cable and colourwork motifs.

• Can be created based on hand-drawn charts, Excel spreadsheet charts or from written instructions

Collaborating to establish a style sheet that you can use for all your patterns.

• A list of sections to include and the order in which to place them

• Standard wording and formatting to use for common sections such as Yarn, Needles, Gauge and Finishing.

• Examples of how to format: numbers for multiple sizes, measurements in more than one set of units, etc.

• Sample wording for how to handle repeats, instructions for only certain sizes, etc.

• A list of abbreviations to use and the corresponding definitions to provide in the pattern

• Document format: fonts, font sizes, location and format of page numbers, etc.

Creation of schematics for garments or accessories using Inkscape available in a variety of file formats.

• File formats available: .svg, .pdf, .eps, .png, .jpg

Working with you to ensure your template is organized so that it flows well, and will result in a finished product that is not only attractive, but is also easy to read and use.