Getting Started
- What does Crazypatterns offer?
- Benefits of our platform
- Prepaid system (credit account)
- Find what you are looking for
- Payment & Download
- Quality & Support
- For authors, designers & publishers
- What’s next?
1. What does Crazypatterns offer? (digital products)
At Crazypatterns you will not only find patterns, but also a wide range of digital DIY products related to handicrafts:
- PDF patterns / e-books (knitting, sewing, crocheting & more)
- Sewing patterns (incl. sewing instructions)
- Embroidery files (e.g. DST, PES, EXP …)
- Plotter files
- Video tutorials & courses
- Templates & guides
Authors (also designers, publishers, etc.) provide their works as free or paid downloads or streams. Most files come as PDF; to open them, a reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader » is sufficient.
2. Benefits of our platform
- Items are available for immediate download after payment is received.
- Buyers can contact authors directly, leave ratings, and provide feedback.
- In addition to PayPal, payment options include Klarna instant transfer, standard bank transfer, credit card, the prepaid credit account, and numerous local payment services such as iDEAL.
3. Prepaid system (credit account)
With the credit account, you can pay more conveniently – and save at the same time: 5% instant discount on every pattern, video, or course – in addition to any other discount. You can also purchase items for under €1.
Activate/top up: top right on your username → Deposit.
4. Find what you are looking for
- Popular products
- Recommendations & highlights
- Sewing patterns
- Knitting patterns
- Crochet patterns
- Embroidery files
- Plotter files
- Search – use the search field at the top of the page.
5. Payment & Download
As a buyer, you can pay instantly via PayPal, credit card, Klarna instant transfer, or with your prepaid credit – the download is usually available immediately afterwards.
Additional help is available through direct contact with the providers, special Q&A forms, the forum, and support.
6. For authors, designers & publishers
Want to offer your own products? Here are the key points:
- Free upload & no listing fees
- 70% revenue share (from the gross sales price minus VAT)
- Payment processing included (Crazypatterns covers the payment fees)
- Payout to PayPal or bank account
More info: Sell patterns · Help section