How would you determine if your pattern is good enough to sell? I understand that some people share really nice patterns for free to be generous and some people do it as a buisness so they cost money. its not something im doing, Im just trying to get an understanding of that side of the crochet and knit world. At what point would you feel confident in releasing a pattern in general, and then what point would you put it up for sale? I hope that makes sense, id love to hear all kinds of opinions.
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I have more ideas to think of later, but I think the pattern should look attractive to buyers. It should have neat stitches, clean color changes and look like what the title says. If it’s lumpy, not taken in good light, or strands are everywhere people might not want to buy it. (I may be wrong but That’s from my perspective.)
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- I make what I need. With this in mind, I kinda make the patterns for myself. Or my family.
- I tend to test my own pattern several times myself, to see if it really works the way I intended.
- I try to make unique patterns that are not available so heavily on Ribblr. Like bees. No matter how good my pattern is, I don’t think I could ever sell it. (uniqueness excluded)
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Once you feel good at your craft then you should start designing patterns, then when you are done think of what you made and how much you would pay for it. You don’t have to be the best in the world just do it for fun!
About the money part what really matters is if you want to sell it and make money from it, but like CapabarasCrochet (not going to tag) said you will only make money if it is a good pattern 
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Even though all my patterns are free, there are quite a few that I think are sellable. Honestly, it’s really worth a shot. Just a few recommendations:
Make sure to test your pattern, even if it is free.
Make sure grammar, spelling, ect is in order.
Add good, clear cover photos with natural/bright lighting.
These cover photos should show a finished piece, from multiple angles, with clean stitches and an even shape. Attract people to your pattern!
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