How To Guides

Step-by-step instructions to help you navigate Pattern Paradise

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Welcome to Pattern Paradise! Follow these steps to upload your crochet or knitting pattern to the platform and share it with the world.

1

Fill in the Basic Details

Required

Required Fields:

  • Title: Keep it under 30 characters.
  • Description: Describe your pattern clearly.
  • Price:
    • Enter your price in USD.
    • Or check "Offer this pattern free of charge" if it's free.
  • Experience Level: Choose from Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.

Optional:

  • Hashtags: Add up to 10 hashtags to help people find your pattern.
2

Choose the Category

Required

Select a craft type (e.g., Crocheting or Knitting) and the related subcategories (e.g., Toys/Amigurumi, Clothes etc.). This helps organize your pattern on the marketplace.

3

Upload Images

Required
  • Upload 1 to 6 high-quality images of your finished project.
  • Use the drag-and-drop area to reorder images if needed.
  • You can also remove any image by clicking the ✖️ button.

⚠️ You must upload at least one image to proceed.

4

Upload the Pattern File(s)

Required
  • Upload your pattern in PDF format.
  • You can upload multiple files in different languages.
  • Reorder the files using the drag-and-drop section if needed.
  • Each PDF should include your complete pattern.
5

Mystery Pattern Option

If your pattern isn't free, you can choose to join the Mystery Patterns program:

Say "Yes" to give your pattern extra exposure via mystery boxes sold at $3.

6

Submit Your Pattern

Required

Click the Start Upload button at the bottom.

The system will:

  • Upload your images.
  • Upload your pattern file(s).
  • Save your pattern listing.

You'll see live progress bars and status updates during the upload.

Please don't leave the site while the upload is in progress!

7

Reset If Needed

Made a mistake or want to upload the next pattern? Click Reset Form to clear everything and start over.

8

After Successful Upload

Once uploaded:

  • You'll be redirected to a success page.
  • You'll have the option to start a tester call for your pattern to gather feedback.

Common Upload Errors (and Fixes)

Missing title/descriptionFill out all required fields marked with *
Too many imagesUpload 1–6 images only
No pattern file uploadedUpload at least one PDF or image file
Upload errorsRetry if an error occurs during uploading

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