When I started this blog, the one big question that I was having trouble addressing was whether or not I
wanted to sell my patterns. As a crafter, I love free patterns. I love going on
websites and finding a fabulous new project. I feel even more joy when that
project comes with a free pattern.
I can understand why people
sell their patterns. It takes a lot of time and effort to design one. There’s a
lot of working and reworking that goes into making the perfect project. Even
with something as simple as the Little Crocheted Purse, it took me a few tries
to get the size and shape just right. And even then, I had to make a half a
dozen of them to make sure the pattern was flaw-fee.
At the same time, I can
understand why people post their patterns for free. For yarn companies, like
Lion Brand or Patons, the likelihood of someone buying their brand of yarn for
a pattern designed for their brand of yarn is pretty high. Most knitters &
crocheters don’t want (or don’t have the skills yet) to do a yarn substitution
so they use the yarn stated in the pattern. Therefore, it makes sense for them
to post their patterns for free so that it can increase their yarn sales
because that’s where they make their big bucks.
Although I have stacks of
books & booklets that I have paid for in my library, I have never paid for
a pattern online. My main goal for this blog is to share my creations,
thoughts, and ideas. And sharing shouldn’t come at a price. As such, the
decision to post my patterns for free was an easy one to make. At least until I
can get Justin Bieber to tweet about Yarn Over Mo and send over thousands of
followers. Then I may just start charging for my pattern. LOL!
So please feel free to use my
patterns for personal use. If you plan on selling finished projects from my
patterns, please credit me (Yarn Over Mo – Mo King Low) with the design and
link back to my blog page. Please do not alter or distribute my patterns
without prior permission from me.
Thank you and happy crafting!