Tutorials and Tips

Designing

My Design Process: from Draft to Published

Taking the draft elements and turning them into a polished professional pattern for print and download

Designing

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My design process: from Idea to Draft

How I take a good idea and turn it into a draft pattern.

Designing

My design process: from inspiration to final idea.

An example of how I develop my inspirations into full design ideas.

Basics

Blocking

Learn why, when and how to block your knitting and crochet for a truly professional finish.

Stitch Library

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Tunisian Crochet: Purl Stitch

Get a knit look with just a hook in our step by step photo tutorial for Tunisian Purl Stitch

Stitch Library

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Tunisian Crochet: Knit Stitch

It's crochet we promise! Learn how to make the Tunisian Knit Stitch (tks) for a knit look with a crochet hook.

Inclusive Sizing

All of our patterns are sized from XS to 5X. We also include guidance within our patterns for altering to fit different body shapes. And if that's not enough, check out our free guide to making garments that fit.

Charted and Written Patterns

We included charts and written instructions in all our patterns. Unsure about reading a chart? No worries. Check out our guide.

Help When You Need It

We have a bustling Facebook Group that is full of folks who have made our patterns (sometimes many times over!!) and are always willing to help get you going when you are stuck!

FAQ

Here is some more information about buying from The Crochet Project.

How do I download PDF Patterns?

Our books and patterns are sold as PDF downloads, you will be sent an email to download the file to the email address you enter in the shipping information. Simply click the link to download it to your device.

Can I add PDF patterns to Ravelry?

Yes! You can add your purchase to your Ravelry library for safe keeping. Details of how to do that are here.

Can I print PDF patterns?

Yes! You may print the PDF out at home or take it to a print shop to print a copy for yourself.

Do you sell printed patterns?

Yes! A selection of our books are available to buy in print. Print orders are fulfilled using a print on demand service that takes around 10 days to 2 weeks to ship.

Need more help? Email customer support at info@thecrochetproject.com.