How To Create a Business Based On Your Knitting Knowledge!

An introduction to Knitting Pattern Editing (known in the biz as Tech Editing)

An Online Workshop To Help Those Who Love To Knit

Learn how to tech edit knitting patterns so you can turn your knitting knowledge into a profitable business.

This workshop is designed to help you get crystal clear on what a tech editor does and whether it is for you.

We will be covering some of the maths involved when you are checking whether a pattern is correct, and I will show you how to tech edit a simple pattern. By the end of our time together, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what tech editing is and be ready to go on to learn more, so you can finally stop thinking about starting that knitting business and actually start doing - by landing clients, making money, and living that freelancer life!

Wouldn't you love to set your own working hours, work from home and create your own schedule based around KNITTING – that thing that is 'just a little hobby' 😊 !!!!!

Do you ever wish you could make a profitable career out of knitting?

Maybe you have already tried to earn money from your knitting passion using some of the 'traditional' ways such as .......................

Designing and selling your own patterns

Undertaking knitting commissions

Getting patterns published in magazines

Writing a blog

Making instructional videos on YouTube

Teaching knitting workshops

Well my friend, I am going to let you in on a secret! THERE IS ANOTHER WAY...

Now don't get me wrong. Many people have created very successful businesses in these areas but I know that none of these quite worked for me - and I have tried most of them.

Do you feel the same way?

If you're new to me... nice to meet you! My name is Carol Ibbetson, and I'm a leading pattern editor in the knitting and crochet world.

I have the honour of editing for some of the top names in the industry, including yarn companies such as Rowan, Stylecraft and Sirdar, magazines such as The Knitter, numerous books - you can see some of these below - and let's not forget the many lovely independent designers such as Karen at twistedknitwear.com I have worked for along the way. You may also have seen me teaching on Yarn Lane TV.

How did I get here?

It was only when I was working on a blanket for a particular yarn company and found mistakes in the pattern (which I pointed out to them), that I first came across the term 'tech editor' .

'Oh thanks so much' they said, 'We have been looking for a tech editor for all the patterns in this book but we are having difficulty finding one... do you know any?'

Woah - LIGHTBULB moment.........

I found out the basics of what a tech editor does and thought to myself 'I really could do that - this is what I have been looking for!'

I did some more research and found that there was nobody out there who could really teach me about tech editing. So I decided to contact the yarn company and after a long chat with them we agreed that I would do some sample edits for them for free and if they were happy they would use me as a tech editor for this initial small publication.

THAT WAS IT... I was off ... but not yet running !

The rate was small initially and believe me when I say there was not much help available at that time, but despite that, I knew it was something I could do well. As I improved and got more confident, I secured more clients and after a long, steep learning curve I had created the business I always wanted.

Fast forward a few years...

I ditched my 9-5 in the IT industry and am now fully employed with my tech editing and training business and I have not looked back since.

Remember when I said there was not much help available when I started out.

Well that is about to change for you.....

What if you could dip your toes into the tech editing world to see if you like it?

Here are three questions I often get asked....

Do you need to be good at maths? Well, the answer is you have to be happy using arithmetic, but remember - this is not an exam - you are allowed to use calculators!
Do you have to knit each item? To which the answer is a definite no. A pattern tester knits the item. A tech editor checks the pattern with a fine tooth comb to make sure it is correct, consistent, clear, concise, complete and in-style.
Wow - that sounds fantastic - but don't you have to be a super advanced knitter to do that? The answer to that question may surprise you. Think about it - just as there are different levels of complexity in knitting so there are different levels of complexity in patterns! It stands to reason right? Many tech editors like to concentrate on the simpler items which is absolutely fine! You are in control of the work you take on as a tech editor and so you decide what level you want to work at in terms of pattern difficulty.

An opportunity for independence...

Hi, Carol. I know you're very busy, but I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I have enjoyed the course and how much hope it has given me in my current day job in the court's criminal justice sector.

I am constantly surrounded by negativity and evilness, quite frankly, I've been looking for a way out for years but nothing really called to me until now. Knitting has always been an escape for me to potentially be able to leave the stress and the psychological damage of the courts behind and take a leap into the knitting industry is so exciting yet terrifying.

At the same time, you are not only teaching skills. You're also giving people a chance for much-needed change and an opportunity for independence. Thank you.

Ashley Nabuurs

You Get...

12 Months of Unlimited Access

Daily Live Zoom Sessions

Downloadable Notes

Downloadable Resources

Replays through your portal with 24/7 access

Online quizzes with instant results

Revisit any lesson as many times as you like

Access from anywhere across multiple devices

Your Instructor - A Designer, Tech Editor and Trainer

Carol Ibbetson

Experienced Tech Editor & Trainer

I have over 12 years experience as a tech editor working for indie designers, magazines, yarn companies and book publishers. I love passing on my knowledge to other knitting and crochet enthusiasts and helping them set up their own businesses as tech editors via Cool Wool School ®

Frequently Asked Questions:

The live sessions are all happening within Zoom and inside our pop-up Facebook group. You also have access to a training portal with all the resources used on the workshop

Each Zoom session is up to 1 hour long and the replays are accessible from the workshop portal if you cannot make the live sessions.

Absolutely not! Although we would love to meet you on the live sessions, they can all be watched later at your own convenience via replays.

However, we would love you to participate in the Facebook group so that you can connect with other students and with Carol and the Cool Wool team.

Absolutely! I'll be available within the pop-up Facebook group to answer any questions you have throughout the workshop. I'll also be hosting a few Q&A sessions!

Totally! This workshop is designed for those looking to start their business, and that's because you need to get the basics under your belt first.

This is an introductory workshop to see whether tech editing is something you enjoy and have an aptitude for.

A further in-depth course with assessments testing many areas of knitting tech editing will be available after the workshop to enable you to become confident in your abilities and create a profitable business as a tech editor .

Live via Zoom £47 Join Self-Study £37

One FREE Placement On The Complete Tech Editing Course Awarded During This Workshop *Worth £697*
Next LIve via Zoom Workshop after October will be in Spring 2026
Live via Zoom Workshop with Access to Replays Included
Private Facebook Group
Sunday @ 1pm Special Intro Session, Welcome In + What To Expect
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday @ 1pm UK Time

This workshop also includes:

Friday's Fab Session: Meet Previous Students and Facebook Winner Announced
Free PDF Workshop Notes To Keep For Future Reference
Crochet Glossary for Tech Editors
Useful Reference Materials for Tech Editors
365 Days Access To Recordings
2 Bonus Recordings In The Workshop Portal
Money Back Guarantee

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What Our Students Say

I'm amazed at what I'm learning

Carole Lettuice

I'm amazed at what I'm learning about patterns etc. It's really going to help with my pattern designs. It's helping me to know what I need to add to my patterns and more. I'm so glad I signed up for this course.

Can see areas where I need to develop

Elisabetta Renwick

Day one was excellent. I learned a lot and can see areas where I need to develop my TE skills. I'll be watching the rest of the course via the replays to fit in better with my sleep patterns. 1 p.m. in the UK is midnight in New Zealand

I enjoyed the real Tech Edit yesterday

Hanna Byrne

I thoroughly enjoyed the real Tech Edit yesterday. I am now looking through my patterns to see, which one I can take tech edit for practice.

I'm having so much fun!

Natercia Custodio

I'm learning so much, so many important things that I'm I'll surely consider also as a pattern designer. I'm having so much fun!

You have a wonderful way of teaching

Teri Wareham

I've completed Zoom meetings and training sessions in my current job and in previous jobs and I've never had such detailed notes. Carol, you have a wonderful way of teaching and a voice. I could listen to you for hours. Thank you. Can't wait for tomorrow's session!

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Extraordinary!

Susana Monge

It opened my eyes to what tech editing really is. I always tought it was all about maths, but it's much more and so interesting!

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Worth every penny and more!

Emily Hetherington

This short course has given me so much insight and confidence in just a few short days. Carol is an excellent teacher and both her and Paula are incredibly m...

This short course has given me so much insight and confidence in just a few short days. Carol is an excellent teacher and both her and Paula are incredibly motivating and empowering. They want you to succeed and they show it every day. I've come away even more eager to learn more and start tech editing, and I even feel confident about tech editing small, simple patterns straight away! Absolutely well worth it, even if, like me, you're pretty sure you want to do the full course anyway. Do the introduction course whether you're sure about the full one or not. You won't regret it!

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