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An old-school craft blog since 2022.

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So What Actually Happens at H+H? (with video!)
Tech Editing, Craft Business Whitney Steen 5/29/25 Tech Editing, Craft Business Whitney Steen 5/29/25

So What Actually Happens at H+H? (with video!)

If you think it’s just for craft stores and people who want to sell products to them, you’ve only scratched the surface.

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Technical Twists: Thank You, Next (Row)
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 4/3/25 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 4/3/25

Technical Twists: Thank You, Next (Row)

A series looking at tricky tech editing problems and how I solved them. In this post, we look at a case where “next rows” while technically correct, caused a problem with the pattern’s clarity.

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You Have a Stylesheet - Now What?
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 2/6/25 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 2/6/25

You Have a Stylesheet - Now What?

Stylesheets 201: How to use a style guide to make your pattern writing and proofing easier.

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The 5* Biggest Fears about Tech Editing (Pt. 2)
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 10/31/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 10/31/24

The 5* Biggest Fears about Tech Editing (Pt. 2)

Part 2 of a two-part series exploring what scares knit and crochet designers the most about tech editing.

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The 5* Biggest Fears about Tech Editing (Pt. 1)
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 10/24/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 10/24/24

The 5* Biggest Fears about Tech Editing (Pt. 1)

Part 1 of a two-part series exploring what scares knit and crochet designers the most about tech editing.

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Technical Twists: The Ridge That Wasn’t
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 9/26/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 9/26/24

Technical Twists: The Ridge That Wasn’t

A series looking at tricky tech editing problems and how I solved them.

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My interview on The Tech Editor Hub!
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 8/26/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 8/26/24

My interview on The Tech Editor Hub!

Get to know me and my journey to tech editing through my interview with the Tech Editor Hub.

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Technical Twists: The Case of the Goofy Gauge
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 4/11/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 4/11/24

Technical Twists: The Case of the Goofy Gauge

A new series looking at tricky tech editing problems and how I solved them.

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Ever wonder what it’s like going through a tech edit?
Tech Editing Whitney Steen 2/29/24 Tech Editing Whitney Steen 2/29/24

Ever wonder what it’s like going through a tech edit?

One of my recent clients made a vlog that might answer your questions!

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Proofing 101: The Index
Proofing 101, Tech Editing Whitney Steen 1/18/24 Proofing 101, Tech Editing Whitney Steen 1/18/24

Proofing 101: The Index

All the Proofing 101 posts in one place for easy searching!

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