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The Many Roles of a Crochet Pattern Designer
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The Many Roles of a Crochet Pattern Designer

I never imagined how many ‘roles’ I would have to fill when opening my own crochet pattern designing business, and that I would have to learn how to do them all myself - eek. As a crochet pattern designer, I can tell you that the role involves so much more than just designing a pattern and selling it. While the design process is undoubtedly an essential part of the job, there are many other tasks that a pattern designer must undertake to create a successful business. In fact, there are a myriad of roles that a crochet pattern designer must fulfil to make their business thrive, from accounting to marketing and everything in between.

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How To Design A Crochet Pattern
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How To Design A Crochet Pattern

Today, as per the request of my newsletter subscribers, I’d like to share my process for designing a crochet pattern with you. Before we get started, I want to make it clear that this is my personal process, and that other designers may have different approaches that work better for them. That said, I've found this process to be effective for me, and I hope that you'll find it helpful as well.

As a crochet enthusiast, one of the things I love most about creating my own patterns is the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from finishing a project and knowing that I made it from scratch. There's nothing quite like the feeling of holding a finished item in your hands and knowing that every stitch was designed and crocheted by your own two hands.

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Crochet Video Blog - Episode 10
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Crochet Video Blog - Episode 10

Welcome back to episode 10 of the Elimee Designs crochet video blog! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break with your loved ones, just like we did. In this episode, I will tell you about some of the fun activities we did over the Easter holidays, including dying eggs and indulging in some chocolate for breakfast (with some unexpected consequences!).

But that's not all - I also have some exciting new crochet projects to share with you. While I did fall behind on finishing some gifts in time (oops!), I'm sure you'll still find inspiration in the projects we've completed so far (including some new upcoming patterns!). Whether you're looking to create something for yourself or to gift to others, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this episode.

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The Mariquita Ladybird Blanket - Crochet Pattern
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The Mariquita Ladybird Blanket - Crochet Pattern

This pattern was inspired by my daughters, who have always been fascinated by ladybirds. They love watching them crawl around in the garden, and so I created this ladybird blanket just for them. The pattern features a series of solid granny squares that come together to create an adorable ladybird motif. And the best part is that it's beginner-friendly, with written instructions and graphical illustrations that make it easy to follow.

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My Crochet Toolbox
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My Crochet Toolbox

Crocheting is my passion. The successful completion of a crochet project brings me great joy, especially when it is destined to be a gift for someone that I care for. Reaching that joy-filled state requires me to combine just the right selection of pattern and yarn, the success of which is heavily influenced by my previous experiences and acquired crochet skills. My choice of crochet notions, AKA my crochet toolbox, is crucial in helping me to get it right and achieve the finish that I am aiming for.

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The Slalom Square – Crochet Pattern
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The Slalom Square – Crochet Pattern

There's nothing quite like the feeling of completing a handmade project, and when it comes to crochet, the satisfaction of finishing a beautiful crocheted blanket is hard to beat. If you're looking for a new challenge to take on, look no further than the Slalom Square crochet pattern. Imagine the sense of pride and joy you'll feel as you snuggle up under a blanket made from this square (and more) - start crocheting today and bring that vision to life!

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Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper - Patterns
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Project Slow Crochet Christmas Jumper - Patterns

Sooo… confession time 😬. As a crocheter, I've never actually made a jumper for myself. I've made countless jumpers and cardigans for my kids, and the smalls of my friends and family, but never one for me. However, as someone who learns best by doing, I've decided to jump right in anyway and crochet my very first jumper for myself - a Christmas jumper.

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