Student Reviews

5 star rating

Absolutely Worth It!

Alissa Head

I learned so much in this course. I will never look at a knitting pattern in the same way again. Carol is a great teacher. It was like I went back to college...

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I learned so much in this course. I will never look at a knitting pattern in the same way again. Carol is a great teacher. It was like I went back to college for 5 weeks. I feel ready to the take the next step as a Knitting Tech Editor!

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Thank you for the wonderful course

Agnes Kroner

Carol and Paula, thank you for the wonderful course. It was very well built and organized. I learnt a lot about tech editing and Carol's excellent performanc...

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Carol and Paula, thank you for the wonderful course. It was very well built and organized. I learnt a lot about tech editing and Carol's excellent performance skills made me look forward to the class every day and I enjoyed each module and each assignement. I look forward to try my tech editing skills in real life.

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Why not join us ?

and get started on creating your own dream business

This course will give you your best chance to become a qualified tech editor

I have known for a while that tech editing is a perfect career for someone who wants to take control of their time and still earn money without retiring.

I started 12 years ago when my full-time job was becoming a bit unbearable, I would come home and just knit or crochet, that was my way to relax.

I always had an eye for detail and regularly spotted mistakes in books and magazines and it was via a chance conversation that I realised that what I was doing (checking patterns before I made something) was actually a job.

What Do We Cover

I know that knitting isn't just one pattern or one skill level... so the course covers a whole host of techniques and checks...

Garments: drop shoulder, set-in sleeves, raglan, yoke and more
Accessories: hats, shawls, socks and more
Techniques: Colour, lace, mosaic, slip stitch, brioche and more
Style sheets: often provided by clients
Schematics: from the client or provided by you
Charts: software available & recommendations
Setting Up In Business Bonus
Setting Up Socials for Business

Who is this for ?

We know that this training can be accomplished by anyone who has the want, need or desire to change something in their lives using their skills and a passion for knitting...

Maybe you are an Ashley, a Mum with young children who understands the stress of a 9-5 isn't feasible for her. To be able to take her passion and create a business seemed a million miles away, she now has a busy tech editing business based around her young children and away from the evilness of her previous day job...

Or maybe Elisabetta who wanted to use her knitting skills in a new way in her retirement. Elisabetta did lots of research about Knitting Tech Editing and after the Workshop knew that Carol was the right person to guide her through the learning. Whenever you learn something new, learning from someone who you have a rapport with is always easier... this is why we love meeting people live on the workshops and main courses. 

One thing we know is that no two people are alike, each person has their own reason for wanting to upskill and change careers.


So, what is your story?


One thing I know for sure, I haven't read your testimonial yet, but I look forward to it.

Jump in and join us and start your tech editing story today.

We pride ourselves on helping you build a successful business!

Knowing we have your back and feeling supported is the reason we still host a live version of this course.

We ensure you get - 

  • Individually Marked Assignments by Carol
  • Real-time feedback & support throughout the 5 weeks
  • Working together sessions - discuss with other students how you get on with a particular tech edit and share the experiences, helping that learning journey a bit more!
  • A Facebook Group to connect with other students outside of the live calls.
  • Real-time support during the live sessions, ask Carol as you go!
  • Real-time tech support from Paula, if something isn't working just message her and she will help.
  • Once the 5 weeks are finished, having access to the Cool Wool Community and the Chat with Paula Membership will help you stay on track and accountable to launch your business - these people have walked your path already!

You Also Get 8 Bonuses

Maths Bonus on Measurements

Designed to help you get to grips with calculating measurements where you are given minimal information. Yes, areas and Pythagoras come into this section but Carol will be holding your hand the WHOLE way, so that you can confidently work out the schematics for any item.

Masterclass on How To Work Out Yarn Amounts

Using pattern & schematic information you can work out accurate yarn requirements for all sizes based on a sample size, not all designers can calculate these figures for themselves, so this gives you an extra string to your bow!

Grow Your Connections and Business with the Cool Wool Community

Joining The Cool Wool Community will help you grow your business quickly with support from those who have already walked your path. You will be amongst other designers and tech editors in the industry, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the Curated Collection!

Tech Editors Checklist - You Can Use This To Make Your Own!

Using my checklist you can make sure you have covered every check required on any assignment, which will help build your reputation. Use during a discussion with the designer to agree on what will be checked. For example, they may not want you to check charts if they have produced them from software.

Setting Up Socials for Business

Paula (our resident techie) will introduce you to all things social media, business updates and what is needed, why it's important to register your business on all the channels. She will also cover security (to stop fraudsters) and why you need to have your own black box!

Planning & Estimating Template

Keep the stress levels down! Carol is not a great organiser (as Paula will vouch for) but she has come up with a simple template using spreadsheets to keep abreast of what work is coming in and when it needs to be completed.

Swipe Files To Launch Your Business Quickly

Carol has compiled emails that she hands over to you, so once you are ready you can just use her words to email potential clients in the industry - pick up and play!

Setting Up In Business Bonus

Carol will walk you through how to get all the business assets set up that you will need. She will also discuss how to get clients, she also covers how to price your work and estimating.

Your Instructor - A Designer, Tech Editor and Trainer

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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:

Yes!

We have ensured that a copy of the Workshop is available for you to look over again (foundations are very important). Also, the Practical Grading Course is included for FREE, this is a great course to help you develop as a pattern writer & give you another potential income stream by helping clients to grade their designs.

We understand and therefore we offer payment plan options, as long as the course is paid in full before we start then you will not pay more than £1497, there is a button under the pay in full button to let you explore this option.

Doesn't everything that appeals to us sound too good to be true?

We are not offering a get-rich-quick business, we are not offering an easy 5-week laid-back course that you can pay no attention to and just pass at the end... no!

We offer you the opportunity to learn from the best in the business, and yes, you will have to complete assignments and have them marked by Carol - the only way to graduate is to give the assignments your best shot! 

That certificate at the end has Carol's name and business on it, she won't give it away easily... 

If you show up, and after the first day of the course, you feel as though we haven't delivered much more than the value of your ticket in done-for-you resources, teaching, guidance and Q & A's, we will happily refund your investment in full. No questions asked.

Just email [email protected] by 11am on Day 2 for a full refund.

Use your lunch break to make a big change in your life - just 1 hour a day! And don't forget you have replays available. 

You can take as long as you want to finish the course as you have access for one year to the live replays and after that you have pre-recorded videos available as a reference library,  but my challenge to you is to get your business up and running within 6 months.

As each assignment is marked, you will have my direct feedback on each.  I don't just give you a sample solution - I comment on each query or comment you have made in a tech edit.

I will not pass an assignment unless it is up to scratch! 

You will also get a free REVIEW by me of your first tech edit for a client.

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  • 5 Weeks of Live Training
  • Private Facebook Group Included
  • 20 Live Zoom Sessions (available as replays after the session finishes)
This course also includes:
  • Real-time feedback & support
  • Working together sessions to help you dig deep into particular issues
  • You can discuss queries with other students in the Facebook group when not on the live sessions. This helps you build a community of students from the same cohort - invaluable for support when launching your tech edit career
  • Real-time support for your tech edit assignments from Carol and any tech issues from Paula
  • 1-hour support booking link with Carol for any tech editing queries for use anytime within 6 months of completing the course
  • 1 hour support booking link with Paula for any business support within 6 months of completing the course
  • Free access to the Cool Wool Schools Practical Knitting Grading course to enable you to upgrade your tech edit knowledge by adding grading to your repertoire.
  • A FREE REVIEW by Carol of your first tech edit for a paying client to give you an extra confidence boost!
  • 1-year FREE membership to the Cool Wool Community - includes fortnightly chats via Zoom with guests from the industry, access to other tech editors and designers in the community, reduced prices on techniques courses, opportunity to showcase your designs in the exclusive Curated Collection booklet and more
  • 1-year FREE membership to the Chat with Paula Membership - twice weekly Zoom calls to help with everything from business tech to mindset, a support group of small business owners who are walking the same path as you