This page is basically what started this whole process. In one of the first core courses for my degree, I began the journey to figure out how to translate crochet work from design to pattern and also to figure out how to create a functional blog. These posts highlight my experience of those learning curves.

  • The Learning Curve Project
    Hello everyone! Welcome to The Learning Curve. This is the obligatory first post that must accompany any blog. This isn’t your typical blog but it calls for an introduction nonetheless. I am pursuing the Masters of Science in Fashion Business…
  • Schematics, Measurements, & Math
    The gauge is possibly the most important piece of information provided in a pattern so someone else can recreate the same fabric. Since crocheting is a handmade craft and skill, there are human variables that cannot be accounted for. Two…
  • First Test!
    The time has come! I think I’ve done everything I’ve needed up front to actually create (and write!) the pattern. Ironically enough, even though I am showing my progress on a electronic format, I still love using the good old-fashioned…
  • Pattern Testers & Adjustments
    This was a whole other learning curve. I reached out to one of the (large) crochet social media networks that I participate in and asked for volunteer testers. I’ve seen this type of post numerous times and have even volunteered…
  • The Learning Curve Project’s First Pattern
    Voila! My first official pattern. It’s been quite the ride. While this pattern is finished and it will produce a functional top as designed, it definitely can be improved. In my opinion, it isn’t quite at the standard where I…
  • Notes for the Aspiring Crochet Pattern Designer
    Ahhhh, the moment is finally here. It’s time to reflect on the aspects of this project. The benefit of improvement is not the only one when I learn from my mistakes. It saves time, stress, and anxiety in the future….