Translate your knitting & crochet patterns

Knitlingo's translation service draws on a multilingual knitting & crochet glossary of over 300 terms, curated by a professional knitter and designer with over 20 years of experience, alongside native speakers. We apply our own editorial standards, style sheet, and preferred terms and abbreviations. Each translation is prepared by a professional translator with the help of AI, then carefully reviewed by a knitting expert to ensure the highest quality while preserving the original style of the pattern. For the best results, we recommend having your pattern reviewed by a technical editor before translation.

Knitlingo's knitting pattern translator starts at just $0.01 per word per target language. For InDesign files, the rate is $0.02 per word per target language. You only pay for what you need—no subscriptions, minimums, or hidden fees. Our pay-as-you-go model is up to 10 times more affordable than traditional translation services. Visit the translator page and upload your pattern to receive an instant quote.

You will receive an email with the translation within 5 business days of completing the payment. You will also be able to review and download previous translations from the Translation History page in the user menu. For larger projects—such as batches of multiple patterns, books, or magazines—the delivery time depends on the languages involved, and we typically discuss it on a case-by-case basis.

We currently support English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, and Italian. If you are interested in another language, please let us know.

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy with the quality of the translation, we'll work with you to make it right or provide a full refund.

We currently support Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Google Docs, Google Slides, InDesign Package (.zip), LibreOffice (.odt, .ods), and Excel (.xlsx, .xls), allowing us to preserve the original layout, images, and formatting of your documents. We also support PDF (.pdf) so knitters can enjoy knitting their favorite patterns in their preferred language. If you need help translating other file formats, such as Apple Pages, or Canva designs, please contact us.

While we normally apply our own editorial standards, style sheet, and preferred terminology, we also offer custom translations for clients who prefer to use their own terms or follow a specific writing style. This option is ideal for designers, publishers, and brands who need consistent language across multiple patterns or collections. Because custom translations require us to adapt our workflow and review process, they are priced differently from our standard word rate. We handle these projects on a case-by-case basis to understand your requirements and provide a tailored quote. If you're interested in this option, please contact us.