![a swatch and tape measure lie on an open design journal, the edge of a crochet coaster and a computer keyboard can also be seen in shot.](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/4_pattern_writing.jpg?v=1616060673&width=1080)
My design process: from Idea to Draft
How I take a good idea and turn it into a draft pattern.
![My design process: from inspiration to final idea.](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/2019-04-28_16.24.42.jpg?v=1615815878&width=2736)
My design process: from inspiration to final idea.
An example of how I develop my inspirations into full design ideas.
![hat and its chart. text reads vector charting for crochet](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/charting_for_thinkific-01.png?v=1613831763&width=3084)
Preview Lesson of Vector Charting for Crochet
We are LOVING running our first online course Vector Charting for Crochet. Starting at the beginning, we are covering how to make crochet charts in Indesign and Inkscape for print and online patt...
![Manipulating Crochet Stitch Patterns - using washi tape](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/PXL_20210125_111844899.jpg?v=1611573994&width=1944)
Manipulating Crochet Stitch Patterns - using washi tape
Crochet charts and washi tape?! Who doesn't love a washi-tape tip?
![arm and side of a woman set against background of field wearing a lace crochet top (Shepherds purse tee)](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/2019-05-12_21.44.36-1.jpg?v=1613920110&width=1000)
Drape is the way in which any fabric flows. Because of the way in which a crochet fabric is constructed, it can lend itself to stiffer fabric than knitting. This is great for things like bowls, b...