Jen Hurley
Knitting Tech editor & designer
AT RAINY DAY KNITS
Jen Hurley
technical editing
I am not taking on new clients for tech editing at this time. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to be added to my waiting list for tech editing. In the meantime, if you are in need of a tech editor, I highly recommend the Tech Editor Hub’s find-a-tech-editor service.
Counter-editing & Proofreading
Need someone to counter-edit or proofread your knitting pattern,
or proofread your newsletters / website / blog posts? I can help! Please reach out to me via email ([email protected]) and tell me about your proofreading or counter-editing needs. I look forward to hearing from you!
Pattern Support for designers
Do you wish you had more time for designing but don’t want to give up providing excellent customer service to your customers? I would love to help.I have 10+ years of experience assisting customers with their pattern-related questions. If you are seeking assistance with your business’s pattern support, let’s talk and see if I can help support you by providing excellent pattern support for your customers.
testimonials
for technical editing
“Jen is meticulous in finding errors and style consistency. She communicated along the way with any questions and we were able to collectively come up with solutions. With her editing I have a final pattern I feel confident in selling.”
~ Ellen Coy, @knithow, knithow.com“The test knit process for this design has been exceptionally smooth, a credit to your editing skills! I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation without emails or questions about math or instructions and I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. Thank you again for your outstanding work!”
~ Samantha Guerin, @samantha _ guerin _ design, samanthaguerindesign.com“Jen’s attention to detail is incredible and her ability to guide a knitter through the 'garment pattern process' in a gentle, kind, and knowledgeable way makes her quite approachable and truly a pleasure. I highly recommend her!”
~ MaDonna Marie, @madonna.marie“My experience working with Jen Hurley has been an absolute pleasure and enabled me to take my sock patterns (and business) to another level. Jen's extensive knowledge and skill as a tech editor is above and beyond. Her incredible attention to detail, her patience with the editing process and her ability to make me, the pattern writer/designer, feel understood and heard is outstanding. Jen is also very willing to share her knowledge and provide resources to make the pattern writing process as productive as possible. It's not just about getting the pattern done but helping me as a designer provide the instructions in a simple, clear and concise format. If you are in need of an exceptional tech editor, Jen Hurley is the one!"
~ Denise DeSantis, @EarthtonesGirl, earthtonesgirl.com
for Proofreading
“Jen Hurley is a careful, thorough, and professional editor. I’ve been delighted to have her copy editor’s eye on a number of my patterns. She clearly has a great deal of experience with knitting patterns and I’ve been so impressed by her detailed notes and thoughtful responses to my questions. I’ve been working professionally in the fibre industry for over ten years and I can strongly recommend Jen as a great professional to make your patterns better!”
~ Andrea Rangel, @andrearangelknits, andrearangel.com
Jen Hurley
AT RAINY DAY KNITS
designs
Shop my published patterns here.
(The link will take you to Ravelry; if you are interested in shopping my patterns but do not use Ravelry, please contact me for an alternate venue.)
Jen Hurley
About
I work and knit from home in beautiful Portland, Oregon.Knitting has been my primary creative outlet since the mid-1990s and it became my primary vocation when I joined the team at Brooklyn Tweed in 2015. While at BT for six+ years, I gained a love for supporting customers with their pattern questions while managing Customer Service and honed my knitting pattern proofreading skills while serving as BT's Pattern Production Director. In 2022 I left to become an independent contractor and now absolutely love supporting independent designers with their work.Whether assisting others with their knitting designs or crafting my own, I bring an acute level of attention to detail to every aspect of my work. I strive to provide the most accurate support possible, always served with a side of warmth and care.
Jen Hurley
Contact
[email protected]
sunnydayknitter on Ravelry & IG
www.rainydayknits.com
Portland, Oregon USA 97214