Upload Patterns
Overview
- Quickstart
- Preparation – What You Need
- Step 1 – Fill in required fields
- Step 2 – Write description
- Step 3 – Add tags
- Step 4 – Upload files
- Step 5 – Select category & attributes
- Step 6 – Specify file types
- Step 7 – Set price
- Any questions?
1. Quickstart
You have a finished pattern you created yourself and want to offer it on Crazypatterns? Let’s go:
- If not done yet: Switch your account to an author account.
- Then go directly to the page 'Upload Pattern'.
2. Preparation – What You Need
- Title
- Max. 70 characters; includes technique + motif + “pattern/file”.
- Short description
- one sentence describing exactly what will be created.
- Materials list
- Yarn, needle, accessories, etc.
- Images/Videos
- 1 main image (JPG/PNG), additional images as ZIP, optional preview video.
- Main file
- Pattern as PDF; embroidery or plotter data as ZIP.
3. Step 1 – Fill in required fields
- Title – clear, complete, no keyword lists.
- Language – select the main language of your file.
- General description – 2–3 introductory sentences (no external links).
- Knowledge & difficulty – e.g., beginner, intermediate, expert.
- Size info – final size or clothing sizes.
- Materials – everything the buyer needs.
- Other info – e.g. usage rights.
Note: Information must not be repeated; each field has its own purpose.
4. Step 2 – Write description
- Introduction: What is made, what result to expect?
- What's included: Number of pages, images, charts, file format.
- Prerequisites: Which techniques must be known?
- Difficulty: One word is enough (Beginner / Intermediate / Expert).
- Sizes: measurements of the finished piece; exact sizes and age ranges for clothing.
- Copyright & usage: What is allowed, what is not?
Important: Only links to crazypatterns.net are allowed—all others will be automatically deleted.
5. Step 3 – Add tags
- Maximum 15 tags—one word each, separated by commas.
- Examples: crochet, amigurumi, professor owl.
- New tags will be reviewed – publication may be briefly delayed.
6. Step 4 – Upload files
A) PDF, embroidery, plotter or similar files
- Main preview image (JPG/PNG): shows the finished product; up to 500 MB.
- Additional preview images (ZIP): gallery on the product page; up to 500 MB.
- Main file(s) (ZIP): pattern or embroidery files in all languages; up to 500 MB.
- (Optional) Preview video: public sneak peek; up to 10 GB.
B) Video tutorials
- Main preview image: Thumbnail in lists & shop; up to 500 MB.
- Additional preview images: gallery; up to 500 MB.
- Main video: full course (not public for paid patterns); up to 10 GB.
- (Optional) PDF pattern: Companion booklet as ZIP; up to 500 MB.
- (Optional) Preview video: public highlights; up to 10 GB.
Recommendations: image aspect ratio 4 × 3 (e.g., 2000 × 1500 px).
Video quality: HD 720p. Formats: mov, mpeg4, mp4, mpg, avi, wmv, mpegps, flv, 3gpp, webm, mkv.
Image rule: no external web addresses or visibly branded products in images.
Good product images help not only on the product page, but also when attracting new buyers: In Inspo, users often discover patterns through images first.
7. Step 5 – Select category & attributes
- Select at least one and a maximum of three categories.
- Some main categories only allow certain subcategories.
- The team will review the selection and adjust it if needed.
8. Step 6 – Specify file types
Tick which file types your download includes:
- VIDEO
- IMAGE
- MS Word (only if absolutely necessary)
- Embroidery file
Note: Many buyers can only open PDFs and images. Avoid Word, Pages, OpenOffice, and PowerPoint. If you use them, mention it in the description.
9. Step 7 – Set price
- Enter your price in the “Euro” field (minimum price: €0.50).
- Important: A free pattern cannot later be converted into a paid one.
10. Any questions?
- Support: at the bottom of the footer you’ll find “Contact Support”—or use the contact form.
- More help: find more articles in the Help Section (e.g., about payments, downloads, and more).
Good luck—we look forward to your new product! 😊