How to Design Patterns: Step 15 - Why Interactive Patterns Are the Future

The fiber arts world has been running on the same type of written patterns for decades. They work, sure, but with technology growing in...

How to Design Patterns

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The Importance of Customer Support in Selling Crochet Patterns

Just because someone hits "purchase" doesn't mean your job is done! In fact, customer service is one of the most important parts of...

How to Design Patterns

Aug 33 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 13 - Marketing Your Crochet & Knit Patterns Without Feeling Salesy

Marketing your patterns can feel super overwhelming , or like you have to sell, sell, sell all the time. But it doesn’t have to be that...

How to Design Patterns

Jul 283 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 12 - Where to List Your Crochet & Knit Patterns

So you’ve written a pattern, taken great photos, and now it’s time to list it. But where? There are a lot of platforms out there for...

How to Design Patterns

Jul 154 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 11 - Pattern Listing Photos

Let's be real: photos sell patterns . No matter how gorgeous your design is, if the listing photos are dark, blurry, or don’t show the...

How to Design Patterns

Jul 83 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 10 - Pattern Testing

Pattern testing is one of the most important steps in designing a successful pattern, and yet, it’s often one of the most overlooked....

How to Design Patterns

Jun 163 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 9 - Understanding Ease

Let's talk about ease! In pattern design, ease is all about how fit or oversized a garment fits compared to the actual body measurement....

How to Design Patterns

May 32 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 8 - Garment Construction Basics

When it comes to designing garments, there's no one right way to do it. There are tons of construction methods you could use, and the...

How to Design Patterns

Apr 282 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 7 - Size Inclusivity Matters

When you're designing garments, it's not just about them looking cute. It's about making sure everyone can look cute in it! Size...

How to Design Patterns

Apr 142 min read

How to Design Patterns: Step 6 - Pattern Grading

When designing a crochet or knit pattern, grading it for multiple sizes is a crucial step! But if you've never graded a pattern before,...

How to Design Patterns

Apr 72 min read

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Welcome! I am Hunter, the maker behind Mae Crochets. I love to crochet and I want to teach others what I know in hopes that they will love it too. Let's crochet together!

How to Design Patterns: Step 15 - Why Interactive Patterns Are the Future

The Importance of Customer Support in Selling Crochet Patterns

How to Design Patterns: Step 13 - Marketing Your Crochet & Knit Patterns Without Feeling Salesy

How to Design Patterns: Step 12 - Where to List Your Crochet & Knit Patterns

How to Design Patterns: Step 11 - Pattern Listing Photos

How to Design Patterns: Step 10 - Pattern Testing

How to Design Patterns: Step 9 - Understanding Ease

How to Design Patterns: Step 8 - Garment Construction Basics

How to Design Patterns: Step 7 - Size Inclusivity Matters

How to Design Patterns: Step 6 - Pattern Grading

Welcome! I am Hunter, the maker behind Mae Crochets. I love to crochet and I want to teach others what I know in hopes that they will love it too. Let's crochet together!

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