Tutorials and Tips

Quick Tips

Crocheting in the heat

Four tips to keep you crocheting through the hottest days

Basics

How to substitute yarn

Learn how to successfully choose a different yarn than suggested in the pattern.

Quick Tips

Mending frayed crochet

Learn how to mend crochet when a strand or two becomes worn, frayed or has broken completely.

Basics

Seven ways you can use crochet stitch markers

Top stitch marker tips

Designing

Holding two or more yarns together

Learn how to substitute your yarn with two or more strands of a different weight

Delve deeper

How to calculate the amount of yarn you need

Learn how to work out how much yarn your project needs.

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.