How To Design A Crochet Pattern/ Garment | Part 1 | Step By Step
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Hey guys!
As promised here is video number 1 of the How To Write and Designa Crochet Pattern video series! In this video I talk about the initial steps I take when designing a new pattern. I also take a dive into the difference between flat out copying someone else's pattern and drawing inspiration from another designer's pattern (two very different things).
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I know exactly what you mean by copying designs? I'm the same way. I have a similar story to your blanket one! Years ago a friend sent me a picture of a musical crochet blanket and asked me to write the pattern as she couldn't find it. Looked everywhere but I couldn't find it or designer name so went ahead and wrote the pattern and did a cross stitch diagram for the music notes. But just to make sure I wrote in the pattern that this was not my design before sharing with her. A few months later I received an email from the designer thanking me for writing the pattern and all. She said she never wrote a pattern and had no idea how to do it. Now she designs and I make her patterns. Lol
this is so informative, can't wait to see how the jumper comes along. designing crochet items has always intimidated me, but i would love to make something out if my own brain 😂 thank you so much for this series, looking forward to see more videos xx
Thankyou so much Alexandra! You can do it 🙌🏼 Hopefully you find these videos helpful and will be designing in no time 😊
Soo interesting Kate! Love seeing your process. It has always blown my mind how people pull a design out of their head and bring it to life. Can’t wait to see what’s next xx 💕
Thanks Bec!! 🥰🥰
Just a reminder to everyone, there are currently no machines that can replicate handmade crochet. In other words, all crochet items that have any sort of unique design will likely be handmade.
Technically it is only illegal to copy and sell someone’s pattern. It isn’t illegal to make what is on the pattern and sell it so long as you state that you did not design the pattern.
Absolutely! I’m referring to written patterns in this video and not finished pieces 😊
So if someone posts their pattern and tells you that they'll take legal action if you start selling them, they donvt have a leg to stand on?
Like 'Here's a pattern for free but if you sell anything you make from this pattern I will take legal action.'
Is that just hot air?
@@RT-py7ju They do have a leg to stand on if they specify that you can’t sell items made from their patterns. Especially if they sell items made from those patterns. That’s more like a product patent than making derivative artwork.
Is it OK to charge for other people's patterns if I slightly change it to make it my own? Also, is it OK to just take donations and not attach a specific price to the item if it's someone else's pattern?
@@krisscoss8907 A crochet pattern can’t be patented it can only be protected under copy right. Once copyrighted, you can not copy, share, download or publicly display the pattern without permission. You have paid for the pattern, the materials, and the labor. It is your right to do as you please with the finished project. The pattern’s text, pictures, and instructions are protected under the United States copyright laws. Your completed project does not fall under this protection even if there is a “do not sell any item created from this pattern” disclaimer. But if you were to resell the written pattern, you are able to be sued by the designer.
Love the ”copy” thing...
I love this video! If you have time, please consider making one on creating crochet applique patterns specifically. I love to draw cute little flat objects and would enjoy to make them into appliques, but I'm a novice, so I often get confused, which combination of stitches to use to create a specific shape. So most of the time I spent just redoing previous attempts(.
This is great!! And I think the blanket story is really telling! :) I think it's okay to "recreate" things as long as you don't intend on making money from it and/or claim it as your own. I saw a super cute teddy online once and sort of worked the pattern out (I couldn't find the pattern or I would've used it lmao). I only really made it for myself, and eventually ended up making one for my mother.
Depends on the seller. Some dont mind as long as you accredit them as the pattern designer.
Hi kate this is the first video I saw where a crocheter speak her heart and truth... Awesome thank for sharing such a helpful information... God bless.
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching 🥰
I am so glad I stumbled on your video. I started crocheting 2 years ago and I have become so serious with it. In recent time, I have been obsessed with designing my own pattern. I will really love to be one of your testers.
Thank you so much for these videos. Going to part 2 now x
My pleasure Rebecca! 🥰
I’m making a short sleeve baggy hoodie for when it’s hot but you want to cover yourself or it’s raining.
Thank you for your very informative video. I completely agree with you regarding the choice of yarn. I have just considered volunteering to test a pattern but all the recommended yarn listed were costing between 6 and 18£ per 100g. As a fat person I would need 7 to 8 skeins to complete it and I just gave up.
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching 💕
You are absolutely right, it's fun to learn techniques out of imitations or step by step tutorials, but in order to claim myself a designer I would like to express then my own ideas through that learned techniques. What can be arguable is the attitude towards well established classic fashion shapes which were one day invented by someone but later became a wide used pattern by all designers, like Channel models, the same thing about widely used classic crochet patterns, sometimes you can have a nice idea of applying such a pattern to your project. Another touchy subject is a way of expressing hommage in art and fashion, like Desigual's serie dedicated to Cirque du Soleil, sometimes that happens in poetry, cult art pieces become an heritage everybody can refer to, it doesn't belong to any specific person.
Thank you very much, I am just about to dare trying some ideas I have.
Thankyou, i am to begin my youtube channel too about crochetting and your such a great help
My pleasure Lexy! Goodluck ❤️
This is a very informative video. I’ve been crocheting on and off since I was a teen, but lately I’m more into it and I’ve been thinking in creating my own pattern but wasn’t sure of how to do it and also; can I use any stitch that there is out there or do I have to come up with my own stitch to be able to sell my pattern? Thanks
Hi Yoly!
Thanks so much for watching 😊 No, you don’t need to come up with your own stitch! It’s more about coming up with a stitch pattern. So using different stitches together to create your pattern! 😊
Goodluck! ❤️
Stitches like sc and dc etc. are universal.
Awesome job explaining, Kate!👏 I totally agree with all you've said.👍 The only difference for me in my design process is that I can't draw more than stick figures!!😂 When I create something it tends to happen as I crochet & I write it down as I go.📝 Though I often create something & forget to write it down & wonder later what on earth I did!!!😜 My challenge is having the energy to write it up, photograph the steps, then get testers to test it etc etc etc!😏 Crocheting the design initially is the easy part for me!🧶 Blessings from Adelaide💕🐨
Thankyou Kerryn! I’m definitely no artist but it helps me to draw it out 🤣 it’s definitely a process but worth it in the end ❤️
@@Katieree 💕🐨
So often I see a pattern I want to make but I hate the stitch pattern and want to do one of my favorites instead. I think about trying to figure it out but haven’t taken the next step. Also I would love to figure out how to change sizes. There is a pattern I found recently for adults and I want to make it for a child but don’t know how to do it!!
THANK YOU
I can never find the same yarn that they use in America especially the velvet yarn
What I’m wondering is….I want to design my own half circle shawl. Is there a standard increase count per row? Like how do you know when and how often to increase?
Did you figure that out yet?
Hi
What about crocheting patterns that I bought
Isn’t it ok to make and sell?
I have question 🙋♀️. I have a design for this top that I wanna make but the stitch patterns are not mine. Like I pieced different patterns from different crocheters into something of my own in a way I want it. Is that wrong?
I just want to mention... even if it isn't a crochet garment crochet and designed by someone you still need to be careful because some pieces are designed by a fashion designer and they might not like that you copy their work. We should respect everyone's work not just crochet design work.
Of course Lesona! It would be impossible to create an exact replica of a machine made item using crochet stitches anyway, but I think drawing inspiration from different garments it’s perfectly acceptable ❤️
If you see a persons crochet pattern that inspires you t ok make something of your own, how much of it has to be changed to call the new design your own? For instance if I just change the stitch of a cardigan and make the same shape and features it that my design? Or inspired by ABC Crochet designs?? Or just changing the kind of yarn? Say from a fingerings weight to chunky? I am wanting to become a designer but am not very good at designing. If you make something that you have never seen before and assume that it would be an original but come to find out someone has already made it.... is it still your design?
Hey Kerie!
If you’re writing the pattern from your own mind but drawing inspiration from the shape/ stitches etc.. from another designers pattern that is totally fine! It is very unlikely that your pattern will be the same as another designers if you are writing the pattern from your own mind.
If you went ahead and purchased another designers pattern and copied it word for word but changed the hook size/ yarn that is outright copying and is a huge no no!
At the end of the day if it feels wrong it probably is.. your conscience will guide you 💕
@@Katieree Thank you Kate. I am wanting to do some crochet designs. There is a stitch I saw that I want to use and the style of a pattern I've seen and add a hood to it I just wanted to know how much is stealing and what I can take credit for.
Using the same stitch and shape is absolutely fine! But like I said you can’t copy their pattern word for word.. you need to write it from your own head 😊
Goodluck! 💕
Ok big question here, if there is a free pattern for something online then I make it using the FREE pattern can I then sell my finished product? Of course giving credits to the pattern creator
If the designer is ok with you selling finish pieces made from their pattern yes! I would just ask them to be safe if it’s not stated on the pattern
Im planning to make a pattern, thanks a lot😊
You're welcome 😊
Super helpful!!! Thanks!
My pleasure!! Thanks for watching 🥰
What do you think about selling items made from pictures of other crocheters work ?
If it looks exactly the same as the picture I wouldn’t do it 💛
Sorry, I'm still a bit confused. So you can sell a crocheted item with someone else's pattern but credit them? And what's illegal is claiming the pattern as your own? Thank you in advance!!
If the designer states finished products can be sold than yes you can sell finished products made from a designers pattern. You cannot however sell their written pattern. I hope this helps! 💛
hey, just wanted to ask, what if I made a sweater from a tutorial, can I sell it, or I can't?
Technically yes you can sell the finished product, but you can’t sell the written pattern 😊 I’d always double check with the designer just to be safe 💕
@@Katieree thank you so much
Can we take a pattern and use it for something different from its original? Like using a pattern made for a hat and knitting it into a purse. Is that cheating?
Hi! How do you do the sizing??
I cover this in part 4! 😊
@@Katieree thank you! ❤️
What do you think about you
creating your own crochet pattern of big corporations characters (disney, pixar etc)? (Not copy another crochet designer and create your own pattern)
This is actually illegal due to copyright laws around these characters. You could probably make them for your own personal use, but you definitely cannot sell patterns based on Disney characters 💛
@@Katieree good to know, i don´t sell any pattern yet, but in my country (brazil) it´s a common thing
So informative! Thank you! I wanted to know your thoughts on copyright infrigements of making crocheted versions of originally fabric garments? I'm specifically trying to create 100% crocheted cosplay costumes and was wondering if there would be any legal worries of doing so (I wouldn't be including a logo, the costumes that come to mind are actually very basic / standard pieces of clothing). I understand you would need to specifically say "inspired by *insert anime here*" but am still worried about legal ramifications of selling the finished item or even a pattern to crochet it.
My pleasure!
If you’re only making them for personal use there’s no issue. Copyright really only comes into effect if you’re wanting to profit off something you don’t own (such as a brand/ design/ logo, etc).
Having said that, if you’re crocheting something that doesn’t include a logo and isn’t advertised as a *insert character name here* costume, I don’t think it would be an issue. I should also mention I’m not a lawyer so if you’re really concerned always double check with a professional 💛
@@Katieree this is great advice! For example you could make a tinkerbell outfit but just call it "green fairy" or a Hermione costume would be "school age witch" etc. Just be mindful of logos and names, as mentioned. For example with the Hermione one you wouldn't want anything to say Hogwarts or have a house crest on it, although using their colors should be fine. Hope that makes sense!
Great content
Thank you! 🥰
I am curious about when I crochet a blanket for example using a basic pattern that assists me in the concept and then add my own thing to it or compile several different rows from three different blanket pattens for example - is that considered ALTERING someone’s pattern ? Not sure about that - also for example using a base tutorial for a yoke of a baby cardigan then doing my own style - is a variation ok ?
Hi Vivian,
Referring to another pattern for inspiration is totally fine! But you must write your pattern in your own words and it cannot look exactly like the pattern you’re drawing inspiration from. If you were to lay the two side by side would a consumer be able to tell that they’re a different pattern?
At the end of the day your gut will guide you. If it feels wrong it probably is ❤️
@@Katieree I appreciate that so very much ! Thank you kindly 💫🌻
Do you make patterns to sell, looking for someone that can make me a pattern for putting names on blanket
Hey Karen!
You may want to look into Graphghans, they’re great for lettering on blankets etc.. stitch fiddle.com is a great resource. If you’re not familiar with what I’m talking about you can check out this video - ua-cam.com/video/axUPkiPcSVY/v-deo.html
Take care 🌻
Hi,
I have a question. What if I buy a pattern can I make money from that pattern?
Hi Bisade,
In most cases you can sell finished items made from another designers pattern. The pattern will usually state whether or not finished items can be sold, and if you are selling finished items you should always credit the designer.
You absolutely cannot sell another designers written pattern and claim it as your own.
I hope this helps 🌻
@@Katieree thank you. It really helps
I have a question. I really like the axolotl crochet plushies. If I look at other peoples work but make my own pattern is that considered coping? I would like to do that with other crochet plushies but don’t know if that is coping some else’s thing. Also your video is very helpful.
If it’s an animal is it considered copyright?
As long as you are writing the pattern 100% from your own mind and not copying from someone else’s pattern it’s totally fine ❤️
I'm new here. Hi to you and everyone 🌞 🌹
Welcome!! 😁🌻
Nice video, i came looking for something similar 😊 anyone knows any video where I can learn to make my own patterns to design them in illustrator or any app? So I can sell them as I'm a knitting designer but I love crochet 💕
Very repititive but good information
I really wish you made a separate video about copying patterns and linked to that, it’s irrelevant to the title of this video and the intro including that takes up the majority of your video. I almost gave up watching
When is the next video coming out
Hey Amaris!
I’m working on the next video as we speak! Hoping to get it out this week so stay tuned 😁❤️
- Kate 🌻
The introduction is too long and unnecessary
Then skip it 🙄
Bestie, this comment was unnecessary 😬
I agree with fixey. And everyone is entitled to their own opinions and responses. As a creative person myself, I want both positive AND negative feedback. It helps us improve. As long as the feedback isn't mean spirited of course.
Can enough money be made to do this as a full time job?
Absolutely! 🙌🏼😁
Thanks! I need a desperate change in career
🥰
What can I use instead of yarn on a knitting machine? 😊
I’ve never used anything other than yarn in my knitting machine so I’m not sure sorry! I’m not sure anything else would work 🤔
@@Katieree Thank you anyway😊
I always was told fashion can't be patented, thats why theres so many designer "look alikes"
What the heck is a jumper? I couldn't really tell from the photo on the video. Is it a sweater? I keep hearing that term in books.
It’s just another name for a sweater.. we don’t say sweater in Australia 😂
at 9:30 i felt so wrong like ...........
Gd voice
Too many words - reduce them to 50% to say the same thing.
Super helpful video,i am going to try to design a crochet pattern!!!! Thank you 😊 for this video and if you have time could you check out my youtube channel please!!!!
Hi, it’s 2022 and ALL yarn seems to be rare. 😭
The pencil you used is too light, hardly able to see what you are drawing, please improve
This entire video was just a waste of my time …. You didn’t even get to anything helpful till the last 5 minutes. Guess I’ll watch the NEXT video now
She talks too much about nothing important.
‘She’ is the cats mother 🐱
dang you loud asf
11 minutes in and still nothing about how to make a pattern...when do the instructions start? Maybe you should have named this video how NOT to make a pattern.