![]() Our crochet charts start life as hand-drawn with a pencil and paper (and undoubtedly an eraser and a swear jar to hand) as I prefer to sketch out stitch ideas as part of the swatching process rather than writing patterns line by line while working on them. I have created simple charts with this but they are time consuming and the software is a little quirky and crash prone or was when I last tried it. There is one open source option, which used to be a paid product that you can use called Stitchworks which is useable if your designs are really quite simple. What makes crochet great - the variety of stitches and the ability to stick your hook almost anywhere - also means that it defies most standardisation methods. There isn't an easy, one-size-fits-all solution. Most people assume that, like knitting (which has the excellent stitchmastery amongst others to make professional charts) there is a software package designed for creating crochet charts.īuilding crochet charts can be a frustrating prospect. They help crocheters visualise their stitches and are international in recognition, eliminating much of the UK/US crochet translation that can effect your sales.Īdding a chart to your designs will broaden their appeal to buyers and are a key element in making your designs stand out from other designers. ![]() ![]() One of the most common questions I get asked about crochet design is how to create charts, and what software I use.Ĭrochet charts are a valuable tool for makers. ![]()
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