Tech Editing Checklist

  • Make sure that all materials are included in the materials list, including needle size, type, and length
  • Check that stitch counts are correct after each increase and decrease, and that shaping fits into available rows
  • Check that stitch and row gauges are included, and make sense for the yarn weight, stitch pattern, and needle size
  • Check that stitch pattern multiples fit into given stitch counts
  • Check that sizes are evenly graded, and conform to common sizing standards
  • Check for consistency of abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and phrasing
  • Check that all abbreviations are defined and defined correctly, and that all abbreviations are used
  • Check that photos, charts, and schematics match written directions
  • Check that pattern is laid out in logical steps and all steps are included
  • Check that pattern conforms to style sheet and/or typical pattern standards
  • Check that chart begins and ends in the correct number of sts for the repeat, and that all stitch patterns fit into the stitch counts
  • Check that written directions match charts by request only
  • Check that all hyperlinks work and that tutorials match the pattern description
  • Check that all measurements are correct according to stitch/row counts and gauge
  • Check header and footer for pattern title, page numbers, and copyright