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How to Size and Shape a Neck for a Garment

Design the perfectly sized and shaped neckline for your sweater, top or dress by following these tips and guidelines.

How to, Tutorial, Research, ExperienceMargaret HolzmannFebruary 6, 2020neck size, body measurement, neck measurement, neck circumference, neck design, neck shapes Comments

Technical Editing of Knitting Patterns

Wondering whether you should have your knitting patterns reviewed by a Technical Editor? Read about my experiences working with a Technical Editor on my book of knitted blankets.

How to, Experience, Free DownloadMargaret HolzmannOctober 6, 2019Technical Editing, Technical Editor, Edit, Editing, Knitting Pattern, errors, mistakes, Style Guide, rules, review, correct Comment

Writing Knitting Patterns

Get a free Knitting Pattern Template and Style Guide and tailor it to your own needs. Learn how to use standard computer tools to increase productivity and accuracy.

Experience, Free Download, How to, TutorialMargaret HolzmannOctober 5, 2019pattern writing, knitting pattern, style guide, technical editor, knitting gauge, knitting abbreviations, illustrations, knitting chart, knitting yarn, knitter supplies, knitting calculations, how toComment

Getting Yarn Support for a Knitting Pattern:

Learn how to write a yarn support request. See an example proposal and how to determine the amount of yarn to request. This process was used to get yarn support for 30 large knitted blankets for the book I am working on.