Knitting Technical Editing

How I help you create the best patterns possible

The basics

Hi there, I’m Ádám! Don’t worry about those accents above the As, feel free to pronounce my name as Adam. Now that we’ve got the hard part out of the way, I’m so happy you’re here!

Are you a knitwear designer looking for someone to edit your pattern, and perhaps create a chart or two for it as well? Great! I would love to help. Read on, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Why work with me?

I am a detail-oriented editor who loves working on interesting and complex projects, and who double-checks everything to avoid any mistakes. I have a degree in library and information science, so researching things is something I’m very familiar with. I am also an accomplished literary translator and editor—I have worked over 90 books in the last 10+ years.

In 2024, I completed the technical editing course offered by the lovely people at The Tech Editor Hub. I’m currently working toward earning my TKGA certification. I am also an avid knitter, constantly learning new techniques, and I love a challenge.

Feel free to check out the list of my publications, or my tech editor portfolio to see all the patterns I’ve edited so far. I also have a list of my finished knitting projects that showcase my skills.

What do I do as a tech editor?

I check stitch counts and measurements. Does the math of the pattern work? Is the pattern reasonable when held up to some sizing standard? Are the measurements converted correctly? Can a knitter achieve the measurements the pattern gives?

I check schematics and charts. Do the instructions match the chart(s)? Are the chart keys given and correct? Are the necessary schematics included? Does your schematic accurately represent the finished object?

I check grammar and style. Are your instructions clear and accurate? Is your style consistent? Are there any typos in the pattern? Does the layout make sense?

I can also create custom charts and schematics for your pattern if you wish.

The process

You email me your pattern, your proposed deadline, a photo of your finished item, and anything else you feel is relevant. I reply with a quote, including my turnaround time and fee.
If we agree, we sign an agreement, then I start to edit your pattern and draw any requested charts and schematics. When I’m ready, I’ll send everything back to you for review.
After the third round (or once the pattern feels ready), you publish the pattern or send it to your test knitters.
I send you my invoice, payable via Wise or Stripe in 15 days.
Once the test knitters are done, I do a final pass for free to catch anything we may have missed.

What Others Say About Me

Testimonials from clients and colleagues

Each time Ádám works on one of our books, whether it needs translating or editing, I know it’s in safe hands. He has an outstanding sense of language and style, and it’s great to see the dedication and care he devotes to each project. Additionally, his work on decidedly lengthy novels is always of exceptional quality. I consider him one of the most talented professionals among his younger peers.

Zoltán Velkei

Chief of Publishing

Agave Könyvek

When I am designing, my brain is all over the place. I am thinking about dozens of design elements, stitch patterns, knitting techniques and how they affect each other, so their combination becomes a unique design piece and they eventually form a knitting pattern that is easy to follow but exciting to knit at the same time. It is such a relief to know that I can wander freely in all this creative chaos and I do not have to worry about spelling, wording or punctuation because I have Ádám to create perfect order at the end!

Mici Harangozó

TKGA Certified Knitwear Designer

Gynka Knitwear

Ádám was my colleague in the Hungarian Central Statistical Office Library, and we stayed friends even after we eventually moved on to work in separate (but related) creative fields. I often turn to him for advice, as he always provides excellent insights. He is thorough, willing to double-check everything. Remarkably patient and generous. He even made this website from scratch - I’m always impressed by his versatility!

Balázs Farkas

Writer

Official website

When it comes to accuracy and literary style, Ádám is an exceptionally meticulous and precise translator, who reliably meets his commitments and deadlines. He is an expert at his craft, and his linguistic ingenuity and creativity are combined with remarkable organisational skills. He puts all his heart into his work while remaining flexible and collaborative during the publishing process. It’s a pleasure working with him. He is consistent in his editing work, always striving to reach consensus, and is more than happy to help the development of colleagues who are open to his guidance.

Erika Barsiné Gál

Writer, editor, literary translator

Delta Vision

Pricing

Are you a knitwear designer? Let me help you with my services

Knitting tech editing

My editing rate is €0.05 per word. It includes three rounds of editing, and a final check. The final check is free if no changes are needed or if they take less than 30 minutes.

For the first two patterns I edit for you, you’ll receive a 25% discount, so my per word rate will only be €0.0375.

I’ll use your original file to calculate my fee, this way you’ll know exactly how much my services will cost you. (See FAQ for more info.)

Payments can be made via Wise or Stripe. (Wise preferred.) My rate was calculated based on an hourly rate of €35 and the editorial rates listed by the Editorial Freelancers Association.

Charts & schematics

My charts and schematics cost a flat fee:

Service	Cost per item
Simple chart	€10
Complicated chart	€15
Schematic	€20

You can hire me only for these services, but if I am the tech editor of your knitting pattern, then the 25% discount will apply for these items as well. (For your first two patterns.)

My rate includes three rounds of revisions. Payments can be made via Wise or Stripe. (Wise preferred.)

Are you ready to dive in?

Contact me for a free quote!

FAQ

If you have any questions, please start here

Anything Microsoft Word or Pages can handle is good (.docx, .rtf or .pages), and I accept PDFs as well.

If you send me a Word or Pages document, I will use “Track changes” and Comments to tech edit your pattern. (This is my preferred method.)

For PDFs, I am familiar with Adobe Reader’s annotation tools, so you can easily import my comments into InDesign.

During the editing process, I won’t change or rewrite the text of your pattern without your knowledge. I will give you my notes and suggestions, and you can decide what to incorporate and what not to.

If you send me a Word or Pages document, I’ll use the program’s built-in word count tool. If you send me a PDF, I will copy the text into Word, and then check the word count.

Note: Converting text from PDF to Word may slightly inflate the word count, as formatting issues can occasionally split words. To ensure an accurate count and avoid overcharging, I recommend sending your file as a Word or Pages document whenever possible.

I won’t rewrite your work for you, but I will flag any areas that may need substantial revision and offer clear suggestions to help you improve them.

If your pattern still needs editing after three rounds, additional work is billed at €35/hour, in 15-minute increments. However, I will always check in with you if we need to move beyond the original scope of the project.

I will keep our every e-mail and file confidential, and I will never send or say anyone anything about our work, unless you instruct me to. In return, I ask you to do the same.

This obviously doesn’t apply to the fact that I edited your pattern: I will proudly share the news of its publication on social media, and will include its photo in my portfolio (with your permission, of course), as well as a link to your website or Ravelry store.

While it’s not necessary to do so, I would be over the moon if you would credit me in the colophon of your pattern. I think it’s generally a nice thing to do, and including my name also gives credibility to your work, showing people that this pattern was professionally tech edited. If you credit me, you will still retain all the intellectual property rights of the pattern.

If you're still unsure about some things, I would be happy to answer your questions.

I have a question