Editorial Policy

Last updated: November 12, 2026

This page explains how patterns are created, reviewed and corrected on Crochet Mom.

Who writes the patterns

Clara Parker, the founder of Crochet Mom, writes, reviews and publishes every pattern on the site. James Parker independently writes the family recipes at our sister blog, Recipes Dad.

What every pattern includes

• Materials: yarn weight (Craft Yarn Council 0–7), fiber, amount and colors, hook size and notions.
• Gauge, size and skill level (Craft Yarn Council Beginner / Easy / Intermediate / Experienced).
• Abbreviations and special stitches in US terms, with a UK switch on the pattern card.
• Every row or round with its stitch count, then finishing and assembly.
• Safety notes on toys and baby items.

Review

Before publication every pattern is checked for complete materials and consistent stitch counts (each increase and decrease adds up), and for clear wording. When readers report a problem, we re-check the pattern and correct it.

Use of AI tools

We use AI tools to help draft and organise pattern text, and to create or enhance some project images from photos of the finished piece (for example to show it from another angle or in a room). Clara reviews and edits every pattern before it is published. Charts and infographics (materials, abbreviations, stitch counts) are generated from the pattern data itself. Images made with AI tools illustrate the project; they are not presented as the original photos of the piece.

Corrections

Found a mistake — a wrong stitch count, a missing round, an unclear step? Leave a note on the pattern or write to editor@recipesdad.com. We correct errors promptly and update the “Updated” date on the pattern.

Advertising and independence

Crochet Mom is funded by display advertising. Advertisers have no say over what we publish. Sponsored content, if any, is always clearly labelled.