What do you look for in a paid pattern?

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Ok. I’ve been wondering, what do you look for in a paid pattern? I’ve thought of making my patterns paid (my Toasty Frogger), when I realized I need to build a rep, and sorta a fan base in a way??? What would I have to do? Make it a big pattern? Include lots of photos? Keep it really cheap? I was thinking of making a jumbo Toasty Frogger, but that would be a lot of work, plus it’s always good to have money. Would you pay for a pattern like that? My only worry is that a lot of people say they can’t spend money on here.
(Would you buy the Jumbo Toasty Frogger?)

  • Yes
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  • I can’t spend money on Ribblr
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I would but I can’t spend money on here.

Story time~

The one and only time I bought a pattern it became that weeks Friday freebie.

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:weary_face:.
(Why does Ribblr say this is an unclear sentance)

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This is what I look for in a paid pattern (even if I dont actually get it)

good quality photos

photo effects (like draw sparkles or smth idk its cute :3)

IT HAS TO BE CUTEEEEEEE

not too overpriced

Photos with Testers

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Do I do that? I have testers complete a journal, and take (what I think r) really good photos!

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yk how when you open up a pattern it shows you a bunch a images, it’s good to put the tester stuff there

Also your photos are really good! Natural light is the key. Just maybe try to keep the subject more centered

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I guess. I like to have multiple styles of photos (holding, sitting, laying), but as it starts to get cold here (I live in Alberta, Canada) photos with greenery gets really hard.

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Thanks for the tips btw!

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npp!

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For paid patterns before I buy I look for photos of multiple angles of the item, a good pattern description, multiple reviews (nice but not 100% necessary), and quality of photos. If you draw on your photo it is an immediate no from me. They distract from the product and look childish/unprofessional.

Inside the pattern I look for process photos, especially of assembly instructions, clear instructions with notes for extra explanation if necessary, and the pattern should have minimal typos.

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I do spend money on Ribblr, but only if I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to design it freehand it myself. In a paid pattern, I look for lots of his reviews, tons of photos, clear descriptions, all materials used listed, possibly videos linked, ect. I also look to see if they have a free pattern as well that I can get to see what their style of pattern writing is

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Yes but I’m broke as a joke

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These are the things I look for in a written pattern that I am willing to pay for.
Also, I judge the quality of the paid patterns by the quality of the free pattern.
Hope it’s helpful!

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U looke for… needle identification? I think u may have the wrong topic.

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Some people call crochet hooks “crochet needles”. I’ve seen them called that. Rarely but I’ve seen it

myself, I like seeing unique items other designers are not offering

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Yep, I added it to the wrong place, sorry’

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It is very rare that I send money on Ribblr, but if I do it has to something adorable.

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I would say it’s unique. Think this:

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But maybe a foot tall

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I need a good back pillow

So I’d make it a little bigger

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Maybe.

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