Last updated: October 24, 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of https://crochetpattern.us (the “Website”), operated by Free Crochet Patterns (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing the Website you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
USE OF THE WEBSITE
You may use the Website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to misuse it, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, scrape it in a way that harms performance, or use it to distribute spam or malware.
PATTERN AND CONTENT LICENSE
All patterns, tutorials, text, photographs, graphics, and other content on the Website are owned by us or used with permission and are protected by copyright and other laws.
You may:
- Make items from our patterns for yourself, as gifts, and for donation or charity.
- Sell finished handmade items you make from our patterns, in limited quantities, as long as you credit “Free Crochet Patterns (crochetpattern.us)” with a link, and use your own photographs (not ours).
- Print a pattern for your own personal use.
- Share a link to a pattern page.
You may not:
- Copy, republish, translate, sell, or distribute our patterns, written instructions, or photographs, in whole or in part, in print or online, as your own or otherwise (including as PDFs, videos, or on other websites or marketplaces).
- Use our photographs to advertise or sell your items.
- Use our content to train or build AI or machine-learning datasets without our written permission.
USER COMMENTS
You are responsible for what you submit. By commenting, you confirm that you own or have the right to share your content and grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display it on the Website. We may edit, remove, or refuse any comment, including comments that are spam, unlawful, harassing, hateful, misleading, or promotional. Do not post personal information you do not want public.
AFFILIATE LINKS AND ADVERTISING
Some pages contain affiliate links or advertisements. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our Disclaimer (https://crochetpattern.us/disclaimer/) for details. Third-party advertisers and retailers are solely responsible for their products, services, and claims.
ACCURACY OF PATTERNS
We test and write patterns carefully, but results vary with yarn, hook, tension, and technique. Stitch counts, measurements, and yarn amounts are approximate. We are not liable for errors, wasted materials, or results that differ from the photographs. If you find a mistake, please tell us at contact@crochetpattern.us.
SAFETY
When making items for babies, children, or pets, you are responsible for choosing safe materials and construction (for example, avoiding small detachable parts, long ties, or loose embellishments). Always supervise their use. Our patterns are not substitutes for professional or safety advice.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
The Website may link to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse them and are not responsible for their content or practices.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, or materials, arising from your use of the Website or its patterns.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, damages, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.
COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
If you believe content on the Website infringes your copyright, see our Copyright & DMCA (https://crochetpattern.us/copyright-dmca/) page.
CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which the Website’s operator is based, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
CONTACT
Questions about these Terms? Email contact@crochetpattern.us.