Publishing Standards

Crochet Sprig is being built as a helpful home for crochet patterns, guides, and simple tools. Clear instructions and respect for designers shape what we publish.

Original work and permission

We publish original material or material with permission that covers the intended use. A freely available PDF is not automatically free to rebrand, adapt, or republish. When we feature another designer’s work, we identify its source and follow the permission granted. We do not present another designer’s pattern as our own.

Patterns need a crochet review

Before a pattern is published, its materials, terminology, stitch counts, row or round sequence, sizing, and finishing instructions need review. A photo of an actual finished project is separate from decorative imagery. We will only describe a pattern as tested when that testing has happened.

Tools and assisted drafting

Software and AI tools may help organize drafts or prepare visual material. They do not establish pattern rights or replace a crochet editor’s review. Decorative AI imagery is inspiration, not proof that a pattern produces the pictured result.

Corrections and disclosures

Use our Contact page to flag an unclear step, incorrect stitch count, attribution issue, or permission concern. Include the page link and enough detail to locate the issue. If a future post contains affiliate links or sponsored material, that relationship should be clearly disclosed on the post.