--- title: Knitlingo - Translate your knitting & crochet patterns description: Professional knitting & crochet pattern translation service for independent designers, publishers, and knitters worldwide. tags: ['knitting', 'crochet', 'pattern', 'translator', 'translate', 'translation', 'service', 'professional', 'languages', 'multilingual', 'glossary', 'dictionary', 'terms', 'abbreviations', 'spanish', 'english', 'french', 'german', 'portuguese', 'dutch', 'danish', 'norwegian', 'italian'] --- # Knitlingo - [Knitlingo (English)](https://www.knitlingo.com/): - [Knitlingo (Spanish)](https://www.knitlingo.com/es): ## Knitting & Crochet Pattern Translator Knitlingo's translation service draws on a multilingual knitting & crochet glossary of over 300 terms and abbreviations to deliver accurate translations while preserving the original style of each pattern. We apply our own editorial standards and manually proofread every translation to ensure the highest quality. If you need a custom translation workflow or help translating other file formats, such as Canva designs, please contact us. - [Knitting & Crochet Pattern Translator](https://www.knitlingo.com/knitting-pattern-translator): ### Features - Professional translations with the correct knitting terms and abbreviations - Human-reviewed by knitting experts, delivered within 5 business days - Preserves the exact layout and style of your original document - Translates text within images — like charts and diagrams - Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, and Italian - Starting at just $0.01 per word per target language, 10x cheaper than traditional translation services ## Knitting & Crochet Glossary Knitlingo's glossary is a comprehensive, multilingual knitting dictionary, featuring over 300 terms in English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, and Italian. Curated by a professional knitter and designer with over 20 years of experience, alongside native speakers, it is regularly updated to reflect the evolving language of knitting. The glossary builds on the collective knowledge found in patterns, books, magazines, blogs, forums, and other community contributions. As a free and openly available resource, it is part of a shared effort to make knitting terminology more accessible across languages. - [Knitting & Crochet Glossary](https://www.knitlingo.com/knitting-glossary) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How does the translation process work? Knitlingo's translation service draws on a multilingual knitting & crochet glossary of over 300 terms and abbreviations, curated by a professional knitter and designer with over 20 years of experience, alongside native speakers. Every pattern goes through several stages before delivery. During the initial review, we identify key terminology and flag anything that needs clarification. Then, we translate the file, and the first version goes through a linguistic quality review process, assisted with AI. After that, a knitting expert manually proofreads the full pattern to ensure the instructions are correct while preserving the original style of the pattern. For the best results, we recommend having your pattern reviewed by a technical editor before translation. ### Do you manually proofread every translation? Yes, every pattern goes through several stages before delivery. First, we do an initial review and identify key terminology. Then the actual translation happens, and the first version goes through a linguistic quality review process, assisted with AI. After that, a knitting expert manually proofreads the full pattern to ensure the instructions are correct. When something is unclear or ambiguous, we consult with native speakers to resolve it. If you have any feedback regarding your translation, please email us at contact@knitlingo.com, we are continuously working to improve our translations. ### Do you offer custom translations? Yes, in addition to our standard service, we also offer custom translations tailored to your requirements. Our professional service, designed for independent designers and publishers, includes source pattern proofreading, custom terminology and style guide, US & UK crochet terminology, metric and imperial measuring systems, flexible billing, invoicing, bank transfer payments, and more. 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. ### How long does it take to translate a knitting pattern? 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. ### How much does the translation service cost? Knitlingo's standard translation service only costs $0.01 per word per target language, with no minimums or hidden fees. You can visit our knitting pattern translator page to upload your pattern and receive an instant quote. If you are interested in our professional service, please visit the pricing page or contact us for more information. ### What file formats are supported? We currently support Word (.docx, .doc), Apple Pages (.pages), Google Docs, PowerPoint (.pptx), Google Slides, LibreOffice (.odt, .ods), Excel (.xlsx, .xls), and InDesign Package (.zip), 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 Canva designs, please email us at contact@knitlingo.com. ### Which languages are available? We currently support English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, and Italian. If you are interested in another language, please email us at contact@knitlingo.com. We are always looking to collaborate with customers and expand to more languages. ## Contact You can contact us via email at [contact@knitlingo.com](mailto:contact@knitlingo.com). - [Contact us](https://www.knitlingo.com/contact)