by Chroma Crochet | Sep 9, 2024 | Crochet Design, Crochet Pattern Writing Advice
As a crochet designer, understanding how yarn affects the outcome of your design will make a world of difference. When it comes to crochet, selecting the right yarn for your project is as crucial as choosing the right colour/s. From yarn weights to tension swatches,...
by Chroma Crochet | Aug 20, 2024 | Free Crochet Patterns
I have loved making these crochet daffodils (narcissus, for the correct botanical name) – I’ve used them on crochet floral wreaths to great effect. I have also made a few daffodil brooches, donating sales to the Marie Curie charity. They don’t use up a lot of...
by Chroma Crochet | Aug 24, 2023 | Crochet Pattern Writing Advice
I hope the summer so far has been kind to you (even if the weather hasn’t!). I’ve been really busy with both massage and tech editing clients as well as doing more design work myself. This week was a little unusual because I was approached by a lovely...
by Chroma Crochet | Jun 21, 2023 | Crochet Tech Editing
A little follow up from last week when I was working with a brand new crochet designer. I have to say I was a little nervous sending back my comments because it was quite a big change to the format of the pattern I was suggesting. However, all was well. I got amazing...
by Chroma Crochet | Jun 16, 2023 | Crochet Pattern Writing Advice, Crochet Tech Editing
Working with a brand new crochet designer this week – my experience: I was both designer and tech editor this week. Very different roles and both have their enjoyable moments and challenges. I managed to send off another magazine submission for this...
