21 Most Referred to Pattern Websites
Finding that right website where it ends up being your go-to is really dependent on your own personal style. For myself, through sponsorship, Yarnspirations is my go-to website as I can teach from the catalogue and the yarns are readily available in my region of the world. For you, it could be a different story.
Some of the websites share the same patterns such as Ravelry, Love Crafts, JOANN, AllFreeCrochet and Yarnspirations can share the same pattern. Sometimes, the sites change the name of the patterns but the pattern is the same and the photography is pretty consistent.
A manufacturer, generally, needs to produce inspiration so crocheters know what to do with their products. Like me, I'm very visual and want to see a finished example.
From Personal Experience
All pattern websites have errors in their patterns. You tend to hear about the sites that have the most errors because of the volume of people who are using the website. Some websites, I have found the patterns to be exceptional in detail while other websites keep it simple.
For example, I really like the paid patterns on Etsy. The crochet designers of Europe are usually just so inspiring with their projects. However, if I was simple and easy, maybe Ravelry in the place to be to locate that easier.
Speaking bluntly, I tend not to use websites where the membership is required. However, I've been around so long that websites like Ravelry, you can only play within the website if you have a membership. Others may allow you to look around but if you want something, you may have a membership requirement to get further.
The list below are based on what The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social suggested. Yarnspirations help keep The Crochet Crowd operational, so I do suggest signing up for their newsletters as you can receive inspiration and discount deals too.
Most Referred To Pattern Collections
Click on the pic to go directly to their websites. The list is in alphabetical order by company name.
Natalie says
Good Evening,
Hi, that you do tutorials for Yarnspirations there is a pattern on the Caron cotton cake yarn label call Sunset Dreams Shawl that is so pretty. when you get the chance can you do a tutorial.
Thank You,Natalie
Marina King says
Mikey is kept quite busy with his current projects and gets quite a few requests for tutorials.
Natalie says
Thank You, for responding.
Marina King says
No problem. 🙂
Natalie says
Hi, I would like to know Mikey can you do a tutorial on an Afghan by coco crochet lee it’s name Juliets’s November Afghan? The reason I asked she doesn’t have a tutorial video.
Thank-You.,Natalie
Mikey says
Morning... I am not allowed to film anything other than my own designs, Jeannes or the collection of Yarnspirations. It's a legal thing. I cannot just film another designer's stuff due to copyright laws. I'm sorry. You could always ask them to film a version to help you.
Carla says
Great List !
Will you have a list of YouTube designers who do tutorials etc ?
Mikey says
Yes, we took suggestions yesterday. I have to review the nominees before I can put The Crochet Crowd name behind the referrals. I'm unsure what the timing will be.
Carla says
? awesome.
Thanks for all your work !
Monique Deagle says
Hi I am looking for a soccer Afghan pattern to crochet..would you have any?? Monique
Mikey says
I'll keep my eyes open when I am surfing around. I am unsure what a Soccer Afghan looks like. Are you meaning hexagons and ball type look?