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Tools and Services You Need To Write A Crochet Pattern

Writing a crochet pattern doesn’t have to be complicated, but when upping your game, there might be a few super Tools and Services You Need To Write A Crochet Pattern Like A PRO.

I’m not talking about spending a lot of money, but investing in a few great services & utilizing a bunch of free ones.

All these tools & services has helped me get organized, get things done in time & finally to get those crochet patterns published.

I’ve split the tools into 3 sections:

The Tools and Services I use to stay organized.

Tools and services I use for the crochet pattern writing process.

Tools and services I use for the crochet pattern testing process.

In this blog post I truly open up & share a LOT of details on how I work. A few designer secrets that will help you find a way to get your crochet pattern design business going.

Or simply upping your game as an already seasoned crochet pattern designer.

The tools I use might not be the best fit for you, but I’m sharing exactly why I use them & you can too.

Make sure to comment below & let me know what you got out of this blog post. Which tools and services helps you the most?

6 tips to writing your first crochet pattern

Writing your first crochet pattern can be daunting, but at the same time you can be really excited about starting this new journey.

In this blog post I’m going to teach you 6 tips to write your first crochet pattern. They will get you going & help you figuring out what it takes.

Why a Gauge Swatch is Important When Crocheting A Garment

Do you know why a gauge swatch is important when crocheting a garment?

No matter if you’re new to crocheting garments or you’ve been crocheting them for years, there’s one thing many of us unfortunately skip: Testing the gauge.

Well, honestly it’s the most time-consuming mistake to make.

Because after all, that gauge swatch doesn’t take that long to make if you do compare it with hours of ripping out projects, sizes that don’t fit & shapes not turning out how they should.

So, before I dive into this blog post, let’s just put this straight!

Do your gauge swatch, it can potentially save you hours!

How to Make and Design Crochet Lace

This blog post about crochet lace is a guest post from Rachel from Desert Blossom Crafts.

Crochet lace is one of my favorite things to design. It is so versatile, intricate, and just beautiful to look at! In this post, I want to walk you through from the basics of lace, to more advanced techniques like designing. First we will cover some commonly used lace stitches, then how to combine those different stitches to create patterns, and finally, some tips for designing your own lace!

HOW TO Crochet Cables Crossing to the Right or Behind

Keep reading to learn how to crochet cables crossing to the right or behind.

Crochet cables makes any crochet project look good. This crochet technique is a great way to make texture to any crochet pattern & to give your crochet a knit-look feel.

Crochet cables do for the most part require you to know how to crochet post stitches, either in front or in the back.

HOW TO Crochet Cables Crossing to the Left or in Front

Keep reading to learn how to crochet cables crossing to the left or in front.

Crochet cables makes any crochet project look good. This crochet technique is a great way to make texture to any crochet pattern & to give your crochet a knit-look feel.

Crochet cables do for the most part require you to know how to crochet post stitches, either in front or in the back.

How to Join Yarn in Crochet: 4 Ways

In this post I’m going to share four ways to join yarn in crochet when working on a project!

So, what, exactly, does this mean?

If you’re working on a larger project, say a blanket, an article of clothing, or a big, warm scarf, you’re going to need more than one ball of yarn to complete the project. But how do you transition from one skein to another?

I was confused by this when I started out, so I’m pleased that I get to teach you several indispensable ways to join yarn in crochet.

There are many images below to demonstrate what I’m saying.

I use two different colors in my examples, just so it’s easier to see and understand what I’m doing. I’ll also show a finished example with just one color.

Keep in mind that, in reality, these techniques are not very useful
for changing colors (except for the first method).

Let’s get started!

How to Crochet a Slip Stitch Ribbed Brim for a Crochet Beanie

A Guest Post by Katie Clary, of Salty Pearl Crochet. Be sure to check out the free XO Textured Toque beanie pattern to practice crocheting the slip stitch ribbing technique you’ll learn in this post!

Can I make a confession? I’m a diehard crochet addict, but I just LOVE the look of knitting. So when I designed my latest hat, the XO Textured Toque, I knew I wanted to add a knit-look ribbed brim for it. After a little experimentation, I’ve decided that the crochet slip stitch ribbed brim makes the closest imitation of a knit ribbed band. I know you’ll love it, too!

Crochet Accessories & Crochet Essentials Every Crocheter Needs

Once you start crocheting, it’s easy to fall in love with it, & crochet accessories become a must.

At least that’s what most crocheters do & report that they feel. However it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the necessary & unnecessary crochet accessories you come to believe that you need. Sometimes you really need it, but more often than that you feel it in your heart that you really need it, however thinking about it with an economic mind you might not need it at all.

In this blog post I’ve indulged in crochet accessories & essentials every crocheters need, & especially put economy aside. Why not dream about those fun crochet accessories for a while?

How to Substitute Yarn for Crochet Patterns?

To know how to substitute yarn for crochet patterns is such a great skill to have. This skill has been something I’ve worked on perfecting over the years, because it’s not always straight forward. However through this post I’m going to share my best tips for you, including sites to visit & factors to consider.

Reading Crochet Charts: A Helpful Beginners Guide

Reading crochet charts is a helpful skill to know when you’re reading crochet patterns. It’s a tool that make the crochet pattern sort of come to “life” without you even doing a single thing with your crochet hook or yarn.

But it’s often a scary skill to conquer as a beginner crocheter, but it’s not as difficult as it might seem. This blog post walks you through the really basic aspects of reading crochet charts.

Let’s dive into reading crochet charts!

3 Beginner Friendly Crochet Garments

Interested in learning about some beginner friendly crochet garments?

But you feel it’s out of your reach because you’re relatively new to crochet or haven’t made anything like that before. Maybe you want to make a crochet sweater or crochet top? Well you’re in the right place, because I’ll teach you which crochet projects are beginner friendly crochet garments.

You’ll learn all about the anatomy for the patterns & I’ll teach you to spot them among any crochet pattern.

Because crocheting garments doesn’t have to be as hard as it might seem. If you choose one of the easier constructions you don’t have to feel lost once you start making it. If you do decide to make a crochet garment after reading this, I’ve added a coupon code that gives you 15 % off my crochet garments. In that way you have a place to start.

Tools and Services You Need To Write A Crochet Pattern

6 tips to writing your first crochet pattern

Why a Gauge Swatch is Important When Crocheting A Garment

How to Make and Design Crochet Lace

HOW TO Crochet Cables Crossing to the Right or Behind

HOW TO Crochet Cables Crossing to the Left or in Front

How to Join Yarn in Crochet: 4 Ways

How to Crochet a Slip Stitch Ribbed Brim for a Crochet Beanie

Crochet Accessories & Crochet Essentials Every Crocheter Needs

How to Substitute Yarn for Crochet Patterns?

Reading Crochet Charts: A Helpful Beginners Guide

3 Beginner Friendly Crochet Garments

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