Design Once, Reach Further...
Turn one great design into two - without doubling your workload
If you’re a knitting designer or independent yarn dyer, chances are you’ve been asked:
“Will this be available as a crochet pattern?”
Crocheters are a growing, engaged, and loyal audience - but adapting knitting designs to crochet isn’t a simple switch of tools. It requires specialist knowledge of fabric behaviour, construction, grading, and fit.
That’s where I come in.
A Collaborative Approach to Knitting → Crochet Design
I work in collaboration with knitting designers and yarn brands to create high-quality crochet versions of existing knitting patterns.
This isn’t about “crochet-inspired by” - it’s about producing a true companion crochet pattern that:
Respects the original design aesthetic
Works with crochet’s unique structure and drape
Meets professional pattern-writing standards
Opens your design up to an entirely new audience
A recent collaboration with Bow Fiddle Yarns demonstrated just how powerful this model can be: one design, two crafts, broader reach, and increased pattern and kit sales - without additional design strain on the original creator.
What I Offer
Knitting to Crochet Pattern Adaptation
I translate existing knitting designs into crochet patterns that are:
Structurally sound
Thoughtfully constructed
Faithful to the original design intent
This includes careful consideration of stitch choice, shaping, and garment architecture so the crochet version stands confidently in its own right.
Professional Crochet Pattern Writing
You’ll receive a polished, publication-ready crochet pattern including:
Clear, consistent instructions
Crochet-specific terminology and techniques
Size breakdowns and stitch counts
Yardage guidance suitable for kit creation
Garment Grading
Crochet behaves differently to knitting - especially across sizes. I provide grading that:
Maintains proportional balance
Supports inclusive size ranges
Accounts for crochet’s fabric density and stretch
A Commercially Fair Collaboration Model
This is designed to benefit both parties.
Typical structure:
Upfront fee: from £525
(Final fee may vary depending on garment complexity, size range, and scope)Ongoing revenue share:
£1 per crochet pattern sold
£1 per kit sold
This ensures:
Your time and IP are respected
I’m invested in the long-term success of the design
Both of us benefit as sales grow
Why Work with a Crochet Specialist?
Crochet is not knitting with a hook.
Well-meaning but poorly adapted crochet patterns can:
Fit badly
Behave unpredictably
Damage customer trust in a brand
As a crochet designer, educator, and technical specialist, I bring:
Deep understanding of crochet construction
Experience teaching and supporting crocheters at different skill levels
A strong eye for clarity, usability, and customer experience
Your brand reputation matters - this approach protects it.
Who This Collaboration Is For?
This service is ideal if you:
Are a knitting designer with established or bestselling patterns
Are a yarn dyer looking to expand kit offerings for crocheters
Want to serve crochet customers properly, not as an afterthought
Value collaboration, transparency, and professional standards
It may not be the right fit if you’re looking for:
Free adaptations
One-off transactional work without collaboration
Fast, low-quality conversions
How the Process Works
Initial conversation
We discuss your design, audience, and goals.Proposal & agreement
Scope, fee, revenue share, and timelines confirmed.Development & grading
Crochet version created with care and precision.Testing & refinement
Pattern prepared for confident release.Launch & shared success
Crochet pattern and kits go live - with ongoing shared benefit.
Let’s Talk
If you have a knitting design or yarn collection that you’d love to open up to crocheters - I’d love to explore how we could work together.
👉 Get in touch to start a collaboration conversation
One design. Two crafts. A wider audience - done well.