Create Crochet Patterns Challenge Week 2

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Notes and the Process of Writing Your Pattern

See Week 1: Inspiration and Sketching Your Pattern

Create Crochet Pattern Challenge 2015 February | CrochetBusiness.com @momwithahook

Create Crochet Pattern Challenge 2015 February | CrochetBusiness.com @momwithahook

Join the conversation on the Facebook Group, the Fanpage, and use hashtag #createcrochetpatterns to see what others are creating.

Last week you chose the stitch for your dishcloth, (or the design you have in your head) you made a gauge swatch with your yarn-hook and decided on the measurements for your square. (other shapes are acceptable :) it’s your design after all. )

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Momwithahook’s Candy Cover Dishcloth

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Stitch Used: Candy Cover (tutorial by Newstitchaday)

Yarn Used: Kolor Match Vintage Kmart Rust worsted 4ply; Premier Deborah Norville Collection Everyday soft worsted Black

Hook Size: usH8/5.00mm Susan Bates

Dimensions: 7” across 9” tall”

 

Step 1: Take Notes While Making Your Prototype

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That link will take you to the Create Crochet Patterns site. Simply enter your email address to access the worksheets. 

On the note taking worksheet you’ll find a place to write the stitch you’re using, the yarn you’re using, hook size, and measurements. (your gauge will be noted here as well)

Once that is written just make your dishcloth, noting how many chains you start with, how many chains on a turn, how many rows, how many stitches, skips, increases or decreases, special stitches, joins, repeats etc.

Crochet (or Knitting) Terminology and Standards

Visit the Yarnstandard.com site to find a downloadable set of graphics for skill levels (easy, beginner, intermediate, advanced) as well as yarn weight.

You’ll also see a list of abbreviations that are standard in patterns and what they mean.

Plus, information for those who are beyond this challenge and want to submit a pattern to a yarn company or magazine.

New Terminology: 

Style Sheet – a template with font and layout settings to give your pattern a universal (standardized) look

For examples:

  • look at online sites like Lion Brand, Red Heart and YarnInspirations
  • look at magazines (each has their own)

 

Step 2: Type First Draft of Pattern

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  • The Cover – your photo, name, copyright information, url
  • Information – everything the maker needs to create your pattern
    • Supplies – everything you used to make your item
    • Stitches Used – all stitches used in your pattern
    • Terms/Notes – terms not familiar to beginners, special stitches or special tips for features in your pattern
    • Gauge – what you got using your yarn and hook so the maker of your pattern can get close
    • Size – finished size of your piece
  • About the Designer – more about you, the inspiration behind the design, where they can get support or find you online including social media

Software or Online Sources to Convert Word to PDF

  • Microsoft Office Word to PDF
  • Open Office to PDF
  • Google Docs to PDF

 

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