Tutorials and Tips

woman in a field wearing grey crochet jumper (lindridge sweater)

Measuring, Swatching and Getting the Fit Right on Your Garment

Perhaps the biggest challenge in making a garment is getting it to fit. Accessories that need to fit such as hats and mittens are smaller and its less drastic if you have to rip back or start over...

Designing

arm and side of a woman set against background of field wearing a lace crochet top (Shepherds purse tee)

Crochet and Drape

Drape is the way in which any fabric flows. Because of the way in which a crochet fabric is constructed, it can lend itself to stiffer fabric than knitting. This is great for things like bowls, b...

Inclusive Sizing

All of our patterns are sized from XS to 5X. We also include guidance within our patterns for altering to fit different body shapes. And if that's not enough, check out our free guide to making garments that fit.

Charted and Written Patterns

We included charts and written instructions in all our patterns. Unsure about reading a chart? No worries. Check out our guide.

Help When You Need It

We have a bustling Facebook Group that is full of folks who have made our patterns (sometimes many times over!!) and are always willing to help get you going when you are stuck!

FAQ

Here is some more information about buying from The Crochet Project.

How do I download PDF Patterns?

Our books and patterns are sold as PDF downloads, you will be sent an email to download the file to the email address you enter in the shipping information. Simply click the link to download it to your device.

Can I add PDF patterns to Ravelry?

Yes! You can add your purchase to your Ravelry library for safe keeping. Details of how to do that are here.

Can I print PDF patterns?

Yes! You may print the PDF out at home or take it to a print shop to print a copy for yourself.

Do you sell printed patterns?

Yes! A selection of our books are available to buy in print. Print orders are fulfilled using a print on demand service that takes around 10 days to 2 weeks to ship.

Need more help? Email customer support at info@thecrochetproject.com.