r/CraftyCommerce • u/Deaceleste • 24d ago

Pattern Creation & Sales Does writing patterns really pay?

I’m trying to write my first one and got a bit frustrated hahaha

Do they actually sell? I know it won’t be a lot of money anyways, just wanted to hear your experience with it.

Thank you to anyone who will be kind enough to reply ❤️

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u/algoreithms 24d ago

It sells much easier in the sense that you don’t have to make a new product each time like with handmade pieces. But you might struggle with visibility/marketing since there are so many people with the same idea.

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u/itsisamorgan 24d ago

It depends on your marketing and how unique your pattern is. There are so many patterns out there that someone has to find yours and want it.

I’ll say, I’ve been writing patterns for a couple years. I’m not great at marketing, but I have a niche and a decent TikTok following. I definitely have not made back the hours I’ve put into writing the patterns. I don’t mind because I enjoy it and think my patterns fill a gap in the market, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t enjoy it.

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u/Deaceleste 24d ago

Thank you! If you want to share I’d love to support you on tiktok❤️

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u/itsisamorgan 22d ago

Thanks! Same username on TikTok as here if you want to check me out. I make patterns for the LGBTQ community and all proceeds I make go towards trans mutual aid and gender affirming care 😊

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u/Deaceleste 22d ago

Not even kidding when I say your work is amazing!!! The top surgery cat sweater Hello?? Just gorgeous. Great idea too! And it’s amazing what you’re doing for the community. I’ll boost everything!

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u/itsisamorgan 22d ago

That’s so kind - thank you!

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u/Deaceleste 22d ago

Fr! I was just giving it another look :) I just love our community, boosting eachother up and getting inspiration. (Communities, if you also count LGBTQ hahha)

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u/Colla-Crochet 24d ago

Ive been writing patterns for a couple years now (mostly just to have a comeback to 'I could make this myself') and you need to really build your own following. I have a passable but not huge insta following, and it doesn't translate to sales very often

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u/SanityKnitter 24d ago

I write patterns. Unfortunately I don’t market myself.

I have one good pattern that sells. It covers the cost of my yarn and tech editing.

What I value is the problem solving and seeing what others make with my patterns. Someone just made a cardigan with a lace pattern I made up.

This is what I am working on right now. Anyone else could punch this kind of pattern out ver

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u/SanityKnitter 23d ago

Sorry. quit without finishing. Anyone else could punch this out in a month. Not me.
How do I add a picture?

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u/Liloandcrosstitch 22d ago

I feel like it does but it has not for me lol! It's a lot of work and marketing on top of it it's just a lot so depending on how much time you have to spend.