Guidance and consulting for tech editors and knitting designers

working with me

We all work best when we are prepared, when our toolbox is packed with the right tools for the job, when our list of what we need is all checked off, and we know what will happen next. Being prepared and knowing what to expect feels really good, and those feelings of confidence and ease trickle down to everyone who experiences our products and services, or benefits from what we do. Working in knitting as a designer or a technical editor is the best way to serve knitters, and it can be very rewarding. So we need to be at our best. I’m here to help you feel prepared, fill your toolbox, and tick the boxes.

You can book a one-on-one with me for an hour, or only a half an hour, depending on what you need. Here are the most common reasons people want to work with me. If you have something else in mind entirely, I’m here for it.

If you’re looking for sample knitting or proofreading, please contact me using the form at the bottom of this page.

pattern audit

$90/hr

You are out there designing and writing to get the best product to your knitters, and you want to get those patterns into as many hands as you can. Let’s look over the pattern and make sure it’s doing what you want it to, make sure you are coming across in a way that makes your knitters feel seen and supported, so they want your pattern. We can look over your style sheet too, or get you started working on one if you haven’t created one. You will never regret sharpening your style, writing, and layout in work as technical as a pattern.

grading check

$50/half hr

As makers we spend a lot of time and money creating clothing, and we want to feel awesome in our clothes! Make sure you’re providing that good fit for your knitters by sharing your pattern’s measurements with me. We’ll go over them all and check them against industry standards, against your fit model, and make sure they align with your vision of the design and how it should look and feel for every size. There’s a lot to double check when grading for multiple sizes, and taking a little time to make sure you’re on the right track is time you won’t be spending fielding customer service issues about poor fit.

size inclusion guide

$50/half hr

Offering a wide range of sizes for your patterns as a designer is imperative if you hope to serve all your knitters and support their needs. What does it mean to be size inclusive? What do you need to focus on and maybe change? There can be more to it than adding sizes. Bring all your questions and let’s get them answered so you can make sure your work is inclusive and supports all knitters. Tech editors, find out how to best support your clients in being size inclusive, and how to ensure that your business is recognized as a supportive place for size inclusive designers and knitters of all sizes and shapes.

policies review

$90/hr

It is our business, and the best way to feel great in it is to take control of anything that isn’t working well, and get it in shape. We do that by putting policies in place and in so doing, reclaiming our time and our energy. You decide how you will show up in your business and how to best protect your assets, including your best asset, which is you.

customized support

$90/hr, $170/2 hrs, $240/3 hours

Structure the sessions how it works best for your business and schedule! Book 1, 2, or 3 hours at a time, and use them when and how you choose. Remember to send me any files you want me to review before each session.

season of mentorship

$1000/month for 3 months

I take on one client per season for the ultimate in personal business support. It is an opportunity for as-needed and ongoing guidance as you work in your goals. This option includes:

private Zoom meetings once a week
up to 10 hours per month of Voxer voice and text support
unlimited items to submit for review via email

To get on the list for this option, please contact me using the form at the bottom of this page.

See my calendar to book your spot

what clients say

“As a still somewhat new tech editor, I was really craving some guidance and feedback from someone with loads of experience. I'd been struggling with feeling burnt out and wondering how best to keep doing the work I like without burning out completely. After meeting with Kristina, I feel much more empowered to set things up the way I want them to be, to create a business that's more in line with my goals and need for diverse types of work. I realize now that I have enough experience now to stand up for myself and trust myself, and that creating boundaries is not only good, but also imperative. I see this service as helpful for new tech editors, and designers that are struggling, new or established, to become better pattern writers and build a stronger foundation of systems and practices.”

Jessica Schwab

“I knew I needed some help because what I was doing didn’t seem to be working. Kind of like I’ve been blindly working toward an unknown goal where I work on a pattern or two and eventually release it and there’s no real CLEAR business/brand vision. I thought “hopefully she’ll be able to look at my designs and my patterns and tell me what’s off.” I didn’t really know what I needed or specifically what I was trying to gain from our chat, but Kristina was able to zero in on where my patterns were lacking and that was absolutely helpful to me. It got me motivated to take the steps I need to take to become better at doing what I love. I’d set up an annual consultation with her just for that – to reset and realign myself for the sake of consistency. Big picture branding stuff but in written pattern form.”

Kara McGrath

"I am so grateful to have found a colleague who shares my commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in the knitting world and is willing to take the time to help me realize that commitment in the instructions for my own patterns. She makes me feel less alone in my work, like I have someone in my corner who is cheering me on and sharing in the responsibility of producing a great pattern! Finally, I have been particularly impressed with the care Kristina has taken to learn my unique voice and style. She notes discrepancies between my published patterns and whatever I am currently working on, which lets me be intentional about if and how I change the way I write something. This diligence has helped me build a more consistent and professional library of indie patterns and also helped me learn and grow as a designer. Seriously, Kristina rocks!!! She is worth every penny and then some.’

Jacqueline Cieslak

"I was looking to make some changes in my business and wanted some advice from a tech editor with more experience than me. I recognized that a lot of the things I was doing were not going to lead to a sustainable business long term, so I needed to work some stuff out and set some boundaries. I got everything I wanted out of our conversation. Kristina was really good at digging into the root of the things I was struggling with and helping me come up with solutions. Thinking through my policies makes me feel more comfortable with making these changes in my business."

Jenna Sargent

contact me

You can book time with me here, or if you aren’t sure consulting is right for you, send me a message and we can book a free chat to find out!

If you are looking for sample knitting or proofreading help - send me a message about your project and let’s chat!

If you have other comments or questions for me, please use this form to get in touch. I would be happy to hear from you! I will get back to you within two business days.

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working with me

pattern audit

$90/hr

grading check

$50/half hr

size inclusion guide

$50/half hr

policies review

$90/hr

customized support

$90/hr, $170/2 hrs, $240/3 hours

season of mentorship

$1000/month for 3 months

contact me

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