Create and Manage Your Account

1. Why create an account?

With a free account you can:

• View or download patterns, videos, and files instantly
• Manage your purchases, downloads and favorites clearly
• Connect with designers and other DIY fans in the community—for example, in the forum, in comments, or by sharing your own pictures in the gallery
• Receive the newsletter with inspiration and discount promotions

The registration is free and only takes a few minutes.

2. Register – step by step

The easiest way

1. Open www.crazypatterns.net.
2. At the top right, just below the large search bar, you’ll find the link “Register for free”. Click it.
3. A form appears:
   • Enter your first name, last name and email address.
   • Select your country in the ‘Location’ field.
   • Our system suggests a username for you, but you can also choose your own.
   • Enter a secure password. Use the eye icon to check for typos.
   • If you like, leave the checkmark on “Stay logged in”. This way, you remain signed in even after closing the browser.
4. Click the orange “Register for free” button.

Alternative via user icon

1. Click the user icon (small person symbol) at the top right.
2. In the dropdown window, below the input fields, you’ll find the link “Register for free”.
3. Click it and fill out the form as described above.

Confirmation

After submitting the form, you’ll receive an email. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder—and then click the activation link to start your account.

3. Log in – how it works

Direct link

At the top right under the search bar, you’ll find the “Log in” link or go directly to the login page.

Via the user icon

Click or tap the user icon. A small login window will open directly on the page.

Fill in login fields

1. Enter your email or username.
2. Enter your password. Use the eye icon to briefly display it.
3. If you want to stay signed in, leave the checkmark on “Stay logged in”.
4. Click “Log in”. Done—you’ll be taken straight to your dashboard.

4. Forgot password

Here’s how to reset it yourself:

1. Open the login page (or the small login window via the user icon).
2. Click “Forgot password” or go directly to the reset password page.
3. Enter the email address you registered with and click “Send”.
4. Open the email, follow the link, choose a new password, and save it.
5. You can now log in with your new password.

5. Forgot username

Here’s how to recover your username:

1. Open the login page (or the small login window via the user icon).
2. Click “Username” or go directly to the request username page.
3. Enter your registered email address and click “Send”.
4. You’ll receive an email with your username.
5. Then you can log in as usual.

6. Any Questions?

• Contact support: Scroll all the way down; in the footer you’ll find Contact support.
• More help articles: In the Help section, you’ll find tips on payments, downloads, and much more.

We wish you lots of fun crocheting, knitting, sewing and crafting – and look forward to welcoming you to the Crazypatterns community!