Obviously very new to this platform, but was recommended by many sources as a place to look for free patterns, tips and tricks , advice and everything I should know about crocheting. I started nearly two years ago, but took a shortcut and learned from tutorials. I gave up for a long while and now find myself very interested in the craft. I need to learn how to read patterns and charts. Any advice as to how I should utilize this platform to the best of its capabilities? Thank you in advance for any feedback.
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Hello! Welcome, you can consider me a new friend if you like! Until I downloaded ribblr. I didn’t know how to read patterns either! I would take full advantage of stitch tutorials, even just for a little refresher. Also feel free to contact the designer as most are happy to help for more difficult and less known stitches. It also helps that you can cross out rows you have already done! Also highly recommend being active in the community, as it is so much fun!
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Check out the testing zone and apply to test some of the simpler patterns to get a feel for how things are written on this platform. The help center has a lot of information on a variety of topics. Welcome to Ribblr!
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If you want you could try my new one, it only takes about an hour topshttps://meet.ribblr.com/t/tester-call-for-crochet-jinx-the-mini-jellyfish-friend/762387?u=raechrochets2
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Welcome to ribblr!
ribblr has a testing zone which allows you to apply for tests, and there are also many simple patterns you can start with. we also have many “v-patterns” which means there is a video as long with the pattern, which lets you crochet with the video.
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Welcome. 
Ribblr is predominantly designed for designers (not only) and their main premise is to protect designers’ patterns from theft, plagiarism and copyright violations, which is a huge problem in our industry.
Ribblr created the “e-pattern” which is how all patterns are offered to the public. This means that you have to be using the app/website in order to access the patterns. Pattern designers have full control over how they provide access to their patterns and, in most cases, you can not download a pattern for use when offline. However, many designer’s choose to offer their patterns as a pdf as well.
Additionally, Ribblr and the community here are strictly anti-AI so you will not find AI generated patterns here. Those of us who are regularly here on the platform will flag anything that looks suspicious for Ribblr to investigate and remove.
Here on Ribblr you can find an assortment of both free and paid patterns. In order to obtain free patterns, you generally need to follow the designer before you can access their pattern. Once you have ‘access’ to the pattern, you can create a journal, in which you can (and should) upload a picture of your completed make and some feedback. This helps both designer and other makers.
When accessing the pattern, you can cross out rows/rounds as you progress through the pattern. You can hover your mouse over an abbreviation to find out what is stands for and even watch video stitch tutorials of the stitch if you’re unsure of how to make it.
You can test patterns for designers and get a feel for the testing process.
If you want to show the community your work (from patterns you didn’t obtain on Ribblr) you can post here in the community.
Ribblr, and the community as a whole, is very supportive and helpful. As this platform operates worldwide, there is always someone ready, willing and able to provide support, advice and recommendations should you need help.
Please read the Guidelines - Ribblr community
and the Terms and Conditions | Ribblr
as well as Content Guidelines | Ribblr
to familiarise yourself with how things work here.
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