by Chroma Crochet | Jan 6, 2025 | Crochet Design, Free Crochet Patterns
This square was originally part of a special stash-busting blanket I whipped up as a wedding gift for a friend. I dove into my stash of DK acrylic odds and ends (like a true yarn hoarder!) to create it—check out the picture below! I call it the ‘Colour Burst...
by Chroma Crochet | Nov 19, 2024 | Crochet Design, Crochet Tips & Advice
As a crochet designer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with quite a few crochet pattern testers. If you’re thinking of becoming a pattern tester, there’s some important things to consider to ensure you get picked from sometimes hundreds of...
by Chroma Crochet | Oct 21, 2024 | Crochet Design, Crochet Pattern Writing Advice
From the experience of a published crochet designer If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love for crochet into a career as a crochet designer, you’re not alone. The main reason I got into design is because 1. I trained as a textile designer and finally wanted to put...
by Chroma Crochet | Sep 25, 2024 | Colour Ideas, Crochet Design
As a crochet designer and creator, one of the biggest challenges I have is coming up with colour ideas for my crochet projects. What colours should I use for my next project? Do these colours work together? Are these the kind of questions you often ask yourself? Well...
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,...
