You Can Design Your Own Crochet Patterns—This is How!

Choosing the correct line to go with the design of your crochet patterns is such a wonderful thing to do! If someone were to share with you everything that you could design, you would probably find yourself dozing off halfway, but this post is going to delve into some tips and tricks on how to design your own crochet patterns or handmade crochet slippers.

You will discover how to get more ideas—with the help of indispensable guide that will assist you on your way.

First Thing is to Find Your Inspiration

There is inspiration everywhere! This is something that many people say when looking for ways to get inspired, and it probably doesn't help.

However, that is accurate! Finding inspiration might take your energy, but know that it helps! People frequently go through magazines, Instagram, and other platforms to gain inspiration.

Magazines: When it comes to finding inspiration, magazines like Home and garden, fashion magazines, and Vogue are the best for you to explore.

Instagram: you can easily browse through a certain hashtag and browse through certain inspirations. For example, you type in #crochetdesigninspiration and scroll through a variety of ideas, while finding the right design for your crafting.

Pinterest: should be your last resort when it comes to finding your inspiration. Pinterest has a lot of DIY options, like crochet patterns or knitted patterns. Just by looking at some cool knittings, you will instantly create a similar design because its THAT easy.

But let’s talk about how you can create your own crochet pattern with basic steps.

Always Start with a Small Shape

It is recommended you begin with a scarf, a baby blanket, or a dishcloth. It has to be unimpressive and mundane, and if possible, it has to be square or rectangular.

That way, you do not have to worry about wasting much of your yarn.

Use a Simple Stitch

If you have never designed before, beginning with the cables is going to make you crazy. If you are thinking of a specific design, it is best to go through with basic sewing. Then once you’re finished and you know the design idea and the shaping works, you can try another stitch.

Keep A Stitch Dictionary With You

This is a must! You should have 3 at most 4 different dictionaries and practically use all of them in every design you make. By having a stitch dictionary, it will show you a bunch of stitches you didn’t even know existed.

Write Down Every Idea of Inspiration

The next phase that you have to go through is to take some action, you have to write it down after you have been inspired by a design pattern. This is an advantage because it ensures that you jot down your idea whenever you think of it.

Do not be like, Oh well, I will remember all this later! Because you won’t, we never do.

Create a Drawing Sketch of Your Design

It is optional, but if you have a general sketch of your inspired design, it will be easier to visualize which shapes you are going to create and what the final look of your sculpture is going to be. This is what people do almost every time, perhaps because it always works.

Learn the Crochet Language

Reading a crochet pattern is obviously essential. If you are unable to read a crochet pattern, how can you create your own, right?

Unfortunately, there are no strict rules for writing crochet patterns. Every designer does not follow the same procedure while writing the pattern. To be more concrete, some designers are very scrupulous, whereas others can be very fuzzy.

But one thing that all of these have in common with each other is the abbreviations used. The closer you get acquainted with how other people write their patterns, the closer you’ll come to owning your writing style.

Perhaps you do not appreciate that one designer who is vague, so in your patterns, you will clarify yourself. The only thing you have to remember is your pattern; do not write paragraphs. If you have many notes for something in particular, then ensure that you include those in the notes section and not the actual pattern.

Test Your Pattern Design

Upon completion of your design and pattern modification, you must ensure that the pattern is accurate.

To accomplish this, re-create it with your pattern and act as though you are the creator. You can ask a friend or someone online to test it for you if you don't want to make it a second or you just don't have the time.

Always Try Another Crochet Design Patterns

You'll be eager to get started as soon as you make the decision to create your own patterns. However, keep crocheting designs created by other designers! For example, handmade crochet slippers, handmade pet beds, and a crocheted bracelet for your best friend would encourage you to try new and more things.

Don’t hesitate to fail! Because it is like a second opportunity, only this time more wisely! So crochet with a smile on :)