Hi guys!
I’m pretty new to crocheting since I’ve been doing it for a year maybe, mostly using different stitches for basic things like scarfs.
Last month I decided to try out some different patterns and I fell in love with making mushroom pouches and other small things.
I freehand most of the time and I realised I could sit down and write my first pattern for others to try out.
Buuut… here’s the thing; I really don’t know where to start to make it good, readable and easy to follow.
Therefore here’s my question to all the pattern writers; when you want to write a pattern where do you start? What are the each steps you take and any tips to make it easier for others to follow?
For pattern testers; what are the things in written patterns you appreciate the most? Something that makes it enjoyable and easy to follow along?
I usually look at other patterns to see how they write theirs before writing mine. Everyone writes them differently, so I would choose a way most familiar for you.
I write my patterns down as I crochet so I can make sure I don’t add/miss a step; as well as when I add stuffing. I also write my patterns down in a notebook before typing it.
As a tester, I really appreciate the pictures where it’s difficult to understand a step, and when there’s embroidery or placement involved.
I obviously haven’t posted any patterns due to not having licenses yet!
As someone who both tests and writes patterns, I prefer them as clear as possible. My favourite stlye of written pattern is the following:
8sc in MR (8)
inc x 8 (16)
(sc, inc) x8 (24) ect
If something is more complicated, write the instructions as clearly as possible and take photos step by step. Also, take as many photos as possible showing the details such as eyes placment. embroidery, sufface crochet ect
