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 | Oct 9, 2024 | Crochet Pattern Writing Advice, Crochet Tech Editing
So, you’ve decided to write your first crochet pattern. First of all, congratulations! You’re about to enter a world where yarn maths is scarier than actual maths (well sometimes). But fear not! I’m here to tell you how to write your first crochet pattern using my 10...
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 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 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...
