Tips for Writing Crochet Patterns (I Wish I Knew Sooner) | Podcast Episode #109

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Have you been thinking about designing and writing up your own crochet patterns?

Great! It’s an incredibly useful skill whether you strive to be a full or part-time crochet designer or you just want to record a pattern for your own reference. When you understand the process of writing patterns, following patterns becomes a whole lot easier.

In this episode of The BHooked Podcast, I’ll share some of the tips I wish I heard when I started writing crochet patterns. I’ll also let you in on some of the lessons I’ve learned over the last six years! Whether you want to be a professional crochet or knitting designer or not, I think you’ll find some golden nuggets in this episode.

Mentioned in this Episode


Evernote | The free note-taking app that syncs across all devices (and what I use to record the rough draft of many of my patterns)

Crochet Abbreviations List | There’s no way around learning these if you want to write patterns. Keep this list handy until you memorize them.

Craft Yarn Council Standards | Standards for crochet and knitting patterns

On the show, Brittany aims to inspire you and help you grow in your craft. Through her own stories and the stories of special guests, you’ll discover tips and tricks to improve your crochet and knitting skills and find inspiration to make something that makes you happy.

When you want to kick back and learn from yarn industry experts, grab some yarn, your favorite cozy beverage and turn on The BHooked Podcast. There’s never a shortage of all things crochet, knitting or yarn. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player!

Your Host, Brittany

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