Your patterns, translated by a professional translator specializing in knitting and crochet.

  • Fixed price agreed before we begin
  • Delivery date confirmed when you order
  • High-quality translation guaranteed

I translate your knitting or crochet patterns from English into French, with the precision this kind of technical content demands. Fixed quote based on pattern length, delivery date confirmed when you place your order.

Order a translation See how it works
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For independent designers and businesses in the industry

You publish patterns in English, and part of your audience knits or crochets in French, whether you're an independent designer or an established business with a full catalogue already.

Trust your English-to-French pattern translations to a professional, and give your French-speaking audience patterns they can follow without a second thought:

  • stitches are called by the French names knitters and crocheters actually use,
  • abbreviations are the ones they're used to reading,
  • and stitch counts stay accurate.

I draw on a specialized knitting/crochet corpus built up over years of translation work, on my professional expertise, and on my in-depth knowledge of these crafts.

From one pattern to the next, your terminology stays consistent across your entire catalogue.

I offer a proven translation process and a working relationship built on trust, communication, and our shared passion for the fiber arts.

Revision

Already have a French translation of your pattern, but you're not happy with the result, or you've had feedback about its quality? I also offer revision of existing translations, so your text lives up to the quality of your design work.

  • ENk2tog FR2 m. ens.
  • ENyo FRjeté
  • ENsc FRm. serrée
  • ENRS FRendroit
  • ENWS FRenvers
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How an order works

You send me your pattern

PDF, Word or LibreOffice Writer, PowerPoint or Impress. Other formats on request.

Fixed quote, right away

Based on the pattern's length tier, shown in the pricing table. A 30% deposit confirms your order and reserves your slot.

I translate your pattern

A complete, stitch-by-stitch translation, with the precision this kind of technical content demands, plus a report flagging points in the original pattern worth double-checking.

Delivery, with a quality report

You receive the final translation and the quality report on the source pattern, on the agreed date. The balance is paid on delivery.

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What the quality report also covers

Translating a pattern means reading it extremely closely. I use that close reading to flag anything in the original pattern that deserves a second look: ambiguous technical terms, stitch counts that contradict each other, possible mix-ups between US and UK crochet terminology.

You receive this report along with the translation, even when everything checks out: it's a record of what I verified in your original pattern.

For a revision, the same principle applies to the existing translation: the report delivered with your corrected file details the differences between the original and revised versions, as well as the errors found in the original translation.

This report is a linguistic check only, not technical editing (“tech editing”): stitch counts, grading between sizes, and the pattern's technical schematics are not part of it.

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Translation pricing

What a translation covers

I translate your entire pattern from English into French: everything it contains, from the introduction to the finishing instructions, including notes, stitch guides and abbreviation lists. You get a French pattern your customers can follow as if it had been written in French from the start.

Fixed prices based on the pattern's length, counted excluding numbers and size charts. Agreed before we begin, no surprises on delivery. Every tier includes the pattern's complete translation and its quality report.

  • Small pattern

    €120

    Under 1,500 words.

  • Standard

    €200

    1,500 to 2,500 words.

  • Large pattern

    €320

    2,500 to 4,000 words.

  • Extra-large

    €480

    4,000 to 6,000 words.

A 30% deposit reserves your slot; the balance is invoiced on delivery.

Beyond 6,000 words, for several patterns at once, or for an entire catalogue: request a quote, mention it in the form and I'll get back to you as soon as possible with a custom rate.

Revision pricing

What a revision covers

Does your pattern already exist in French? I revise that version: I improve its style, harmonize the terminology and correct any errors. If you send me the English original, I can refer to it whenever something is unclear. You get a reliable, refined French version.

Fixed prices based on the length of the translation to be revised, counted excluding numbers and size charts. Agreed before we begin, no surprises on delivery. Every tier includes the complete revision of the translation and a report of the corrections made.

  • €75Small pattern, under 1,500 words.
  • €125Standard, 1,500 to 2,500 words.
  • €200Large pattern, 2,500 to 4,000 words.
  • €300Extra-large, 4,000 to 6,000 words.

Beyond 6,000 words, for several translations at once, or for an entire catalogue: request a quote, mention it in the form and I'll get back to you as soon as possible with a custom rate.

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About

I specialize in the creative arts, knitting and crochet in particular, because I'm passionate about them myself: I knit and crochet, which lets me understand your patterns from the inside, not just on paper.

Velaine Studio is an extension of my broader work as a professional translator in other fields (translationspirit.com). Here, I offer a service aimed directly at knitting and crochet pattern designers, with its own dedicated ordering process. I'm also the creator of Rowtine, a free Android app for knitting and crochet that I develop as a personal project close to my heart, and which I'm glad to offer to the international community of knitters and crocheters.

A technical English-to-French translator since 2018, I've translated, revised, or written nearly 4 million words over the past eight years. I hold a Master's degree in English-to-French technical translation.

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Frequently asked questions

What pattern formats can I send?

A PDF, a .docx (Word) or .odt (LibreOffice Writer) file, a .pptx (PowerPoint) or .odp (LibreOffice Impress) file, whichever format you sell it in. The price is estimated automatically as soon as you upload it. Older binary formats, .doc and .ppt (Word/PowerPoint 97-2003), as well as .indd/.idml (InDesign), are accepted but without an automatic estimate for now: I'll send you a quote by email. Other formats can be supported on request. You get your translation back in the same format as your original file.

How long does it take?

It depends on the pattern's length and my schedule: the process can take a little while, thank you for your understanding. For a fixed price (per the pricing table), the delivery date is confirmed promptly, once the deposit is paid, which validates your order. For a custom quote (several patterns, a full catalogue, or a batch revision), the date comes with the quote, before any payment. Need it urgently? Mention it in the notes field on the form.

Does the quality report guarantee my pattern is correct?

No. It's a list of points worth double-checking in the original pattern, on top of the translation itself. Useful, but it's not a complete technical audit of the original pattern.

Do you also do technical editing of the pattern (tech editing)?

No. A tech editor checks stitch counts, grading between sizes, technical schematics, and the mathematical consistency of the original pattern: that is a separate profession. Velaine Studio translates and revises the pattern's language, not these technical aspects.

How do you handle US and UK crochet terms?

These are two incompatible terminology systems: “double crochet” refers to different stitches depending on which one is used. Please specify the system used in your pattern; otherwise I'll ask before translating.

My patterns are under copyright. What happens to the files?

Your files are used only for the service requested and are never shared with anyone else. A file uploaded just for a price estimate is deleted immediately after analysis. A pattern submitted for an order is kept for the duration of the work, then according to the retention periods detailed in our privacy policy.

How does payment work?

After you place your order, I confirm the exact price and delivery date. The 30% deposit is paid by card via PayPal (with or without a PayPal account). The balance, on delivery, is paid by bank transfer or card, via a payment request sent by email.

I want several patterns translated, a whole catalogue, or I represent a business. Is that possible?

Yes. Choose “quote” in the form and specify the volume (number of patterns, full catalogue, etc.) in the notes: a group rate is worked out case by case, based on volume and timeline.

Do you also offer revision of existing translations?

Yes. If a French translation of your pattern already exists but doesn't satisfy you, I revise it rather than starting from scratch: you gain quality without paying for a full translation. Pricing follows the same length tiers as translation (see “Revision pricing”).

Your patterns, translated by a professional translator specializing in knitting and crochet.

  • Fixed price agreed before we begin
  • Delivery date confirmed when you order
  • High-quality translation guaranteed
Order a translation