Ahhhh, the moment is finally here. It’s time to reflect on the aspects of this project. The benefit of improvement is not the only one when I learn from my mistakes. It saves time, stress, and anxiety in the future. Additionally, it makes me a better crocheter. Making a connection from a written pattern sequence […]
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Voila! My first official pattern. It’s been quite the ride. While this pattern is finished and it will produce a functional top as designed, it definitely can be improved. In my opinion, it isn’t quite at the standard where I would feel comfortable setting it up for a retail sale. Nevertheless, it meets the intended
The Learning Curve Project’s First Pattern Read More »
This was a whole other learning curve. I reached out to one of the (large) crochet social media networks that I participate in and asked for volunteer testers. I’ve seen this type of post numerous times and have even volunteered for a couple myself. Many designers have requirements and timelines for their testers and unfortunately,
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The time has come! I think I’ve done everything I’ve needed up front to actually create (and write!) the pattern. Ironically enough, even though I am showing my progress on a electronic format, I still love using the good old-fashioned paper and pencil method for initial drafts of anything. I was so excited in getting
The gauge is possibly the most important piece of information provided in a pattern so someone else can recreate the same fabric. Since crocheting is a handmade craft and skill, there are human variables that cannot be accounted for. Two people can have the same exact tools and step-by-step instructions, but the result will not
Schematics, Measurements & Math Read More »