Hmmm, wonder if I could do this for money? I solemnly vow to apply these rules rigorously to everything I design henceforth.

What is technical editing for knitting?

• Checking all math.

• Checking all sizing/grading.

• Ensuring all stitch counts are correct.

• Ensuring stitch multiples are set up accurately.

• Checking that the dimensions are accurate based on gauge and instructions.

• Checking the pattern numbers against the schematic measurements.

• Checking the schematic for accuracy.

• Checking chart(s) for accuracy.

• Checking the pattern against the chart(s).

• Ensuring all conversions are correct (ex. inches to centimetres).

• Measurements are rounded appropriately and consistently.

• Checking yarn requirements for different sizes.

• Ensuring any tutorials and/or special instructions are logical and easy to follow.

Other things I check:

• Formatting of headings/subheadings/body copy is consistent and logical.

• Body copy is easily understandable and grammatically correct.

• Style, language and phrases are consistent.

• Rows are noted as rows and rounds as rounds.

• Punctuation is correct; rows/rounds end with a period.

• All supplies are listed.

• Gauge is always done in x sts by y rows = 4 in.

• Gauge is available for both Stockinette stitch and any pattern stitches.

• Use of fractions or decimals is consistent.

• Use of abbreviations & capitalization is consistent.

• All abbreviations are listed.