How to upload patterns at the crochet forum (Updated)
Edited by leopard danio at 2021-11-29 20:50Before explaining how to upload files at the crochet forum, you need to know where to upload them. The system has changed and now everyone must upload files (Post new Patterns & Magazine) and only pictures (Post new Diary) at two big forums. To learn how to do it, read this other short tutorial I made, please:
How to upload files using the new upload system
Now that you already know where to upload the files, here it is how to do it:
How to upload patterns on the crochet forum (Updated)
1- I’ll show you how to upload a pattern on the crochet forum. Before doing it, there are some rules about writing the title correctly that you may learn:
[*] For single crochet patterns:
Company name + Designer name + Pattern number + Pattern name in English + Pattern name in Original Language* + (Language when its not English) + (Translated ) + (Free)
*Non-Roman letter Languages( Russian, Chinese, Korean , Arabic etc...) should be in English
Examples:
Orange Amigurumi - Namsom Pan - Kittens - Gatitos - Spanish - Translated - Free
Red Heart - Nancy Anderson - LW2753 - Elephant Baby - Free
Kinlu Handmade - Puppy Matapaco - Perrito Matapaco - Spanish
[*] ForCrochet Magazines, Pamphlets or Booklets:
Magazine titles:
Original name + Issue number + Date (month + year) + (Language if its not English ) + (Free)
Examples:
Inside Crochet - Issue 127 - 2020
Diana - Issue 9 - 2003 - Russian - Free
Happily Hooked-Issue 25-April-2016
Book titles:
Publish company + Book original name + English name + Designer name + (Language if its not English) + (Free)
Example:
Circulo - Ebook Amigurumi Especial Jardim - Ebook Amigurumi Special Garden - Viviane Rentroia - Portuguese - Free
2- The crochet forum has been split into two forums:· CrochetPatterns· CrochetMagazines / Books
3- I’ll show you how to upload a crochet pattern. The first thing you need to do is to search for the pattern you will upload to see if it is already on the forum. I wouldlike to upload “Amigurumi Cadillac Sofa by AmiEggs”. I’ll search for the following keywords: amigurumi cadillac sofa, Cadillac sofa and Emieggs
4- However, if I search for “Cadillac sofa”, see what will happen:
5- The pattern I would like to post has already been posted by someone. So, I need to choose a pattern that nobody has posted yet!
If you find a duplicate thread, please report it using the report button on the pattern page.Please, include a link to where the original pattern was shared. Your reports are greatly appreciated!
6- I have a pattern called “Ela Amigurumi girl pattern by Studio Karma Pattern”. I’ll searchfor it to see whether it is already on the forum or not.When I type the keyword “Ela” there is 1000 threads related to it.
They are too many for me to see so I will use the advanced search to search in specific forums ( CrochetPatterns, Crochet Magazines / Books)
By using the Advanced search feature, there will be less results related to the keyword I chose. After changing the keyword to “amigurumi girl pattern”, “girl pattern”, “Ela amigurumi girl pattern” and “Studio Karma Pattern” I saw that nobody has posted this pattern on the forum yet so I will do it now.
7- To post this pattern I need to go to the Post new Patterns & Magazine. Click on “new” then “thread”.
According to the crochet rules for Titles format (Company - designers name – Pattern name), as this pattern doesn’t have any numbers, the right way of writing the title would be:“Studio Karma Patterns – Cihan Sahin – Ela amigurumi girl pattern”. The designer’s name isn’t on this pattern so I searched for it on the Internet. Please, do not write the words together (like this: Karmapatterns – CihanSahin) or in capital letters ( like this: KARMAPATTERNS – CIHAN SAHIN) because it may cause problems in the search.
note: I had to update this tutorial and chose another thread to explain about the new button called "crochet info"
Note1: About the kind of pattern I’m uploading, there is only one option for me to choose. It is on “Toys and Hobbies= softies”. A lot of people have also been choosing “Pet= toy”.
If I want to post a piece of clothing for a dog, I would fill out the category “Pet = clothing”
If I would like to post a Crochet bone (this is a toy for the dog), I would fill out the category “Pet = toy” because that’s the toy for an animal!It is a good idea to be familiar with the options in English. For instance, a “puppet” is not the same as “softies”.
Puppet =A movable model of a person or animal that is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it.Example: A La Sascha - Sascha Blase- Fox Hand Puppet-English
Do not choose "other" for all categories. Choose only the one(s)which fit. Sometimes, it is possible to fill out one or two categories according to the pattern.
Note2: This is about Yarn Weight:
Then, choose the file on your computer and wait a while until the upload finishes.
This pattern is not free but I just want 5 coins for it.If you want to change the “Read permission”, do it before clicking on“Ok”. Changing the read permission will not allow a certain group of usersto download the pattern.
Read permission is divided into the following categories:
note: I had to update this tutorial and chose another thread to explain about the read permission
Please, choose from DIY1 up to DIY10. Be aware that if you change the read permission, less people will be able to download the attachment. DIY means the level the user will be able to dowanload a file. If you set the read permission to DIY10, for instance, only users who are at level 10 will be able to download your attachment. So, think about how many people you want to download your attachment before changing the read permission. If you dont change the read permission, anyone who has enough coins to buy the file will be able to download it.
Nowadays, Read Permissions are this way:
Level 1 and 2 - 80Level 3 up to 10 - 90
You will see these numbers when you hove your mouse over the name of the file
note: I had to update this tutorial and chose another thread to explain about the read permission
If you cant see any of those numbers (80 or 90), it means anyone can download the file if they have enough coins to buy it.
note: I had to update this tutorial and chose another thread to explain about the read permission
The administrator has set a price limit for the files
The system will fix it automatically. For instance, if you are DIY1 (level1), the maximum price you can ask for a file is 150 coins. If you put 300 coins, the system will fix it to 150 coins.
Lv.0 max 150 coinsLv.1 max 150 coinsLv.2 max 150 coinsLv.3 max200 coinsLv.4 max250 coinsLv.5 max300 coinsLv.6 max333 coinsLv.7 max333 coinsLv.8 max333 coinsLv.9 max333 coinsLv.10 max 333 coins
After you post a pattern, it will be checked out by the moderator. It will be approved soon!
Nobody will be able to see the files before being moderated. The files (posted at Post new Patterns & Magazine) or pictures of your work (posted at Post new Diary) will be sent to the correct crochet forums and users will be able to see them and download them there. Here they are:
Crochet Diary Crochet Patterns Crochet Knitting magazines|Books
static/image/common/user_online.gif Carolmcm static/image/common/clock.gif 2018-11-18 20:54
Hi,
Thanks for the info, when can I upload a pattern?
You can upload pattern at all levels.
Take a look at the new upload system here, please
Hi. Sorry, just saw your message. Still I do not understand this page, Im discovering things every day. I think I understand several things, price patterns, name in English, and put language pattern, and the rest, really did not understand. My language is Spanish and use a translator. I accept the rules, but keep in mind that many do not understand. Your if you see that something is wrong, and what you check your ... please delete it, and have a little patience with me;-). Thank you very much for trying to understand something else. A question, you can send by private message I want to publish and you tell me if its ok ??. not as it can be more comfortable and easy? Thanks for your time. Greetings Susanne Thats a wonderful explanation, we all need, very clear, thank you very much. :D Why are we only receiving 70% of coins when people upload our patterns instead of 90%? This has been very useful! One question to be sure.A leaflet of just three patterns, is that categorized as a magazine?Want to be sure I would formatting the title correctly. Thank you so much for this in depth and illustrated guide, it was so difficult to upload a pattern but this made it very clear! Fattyma le invita a visitar PinDIY.com https://www.pindiy.com/?fromuid=365085 So useful with the pictures. Thanks a million!
Thank you for the detail explanation Muito obrigada pela informação Thank you very much. Muchas gracias!! me ha servido mucho ¡Muchas gracias! static/image/common/user_online.gif susannetl static/image/common/clock.gif 2016-4-3 23:27
Hi. Sorry, just saw your message. Still I do not understand this page, Im discovering things every...
Ok, just pay attention to your mistakes that youll learn fast. There are a lot of foreign members who have learned how to post correctly. Im patient!
Thanks for sharing static/image/common/user_online.gif leopard danio static/image/common/clock.gif 2016-4-4 00:32
Ok, just pay attention to your mistakes that youll learn fast. There are a lot of foreign members ...
:-), totally agree. Thank you so much. hi I have only one message every 24 hr .
it comes to the instructions of my krissie dolls .
yes I have myself translated exactly like that of the teletubbies and the bear of the static/image/common/user_online.gif baby2016 static/image/common/clock.gif 2016-4-17 20:03
hi I have only one message every 24 hr .
it comes to the instructions of my krissie dolls .
yes I ha ...
yesi´m german.
I have translated by a Dutch guide