Frequently Asked Questions
General - Free & Premium Patterns
Can I sell the items I make from your patterns?
- I am happy for you to donate, gift or sell any of the my crochet chums you make if you are an individual crafter - please credit mycrochetchums.com as the pattern designer. The patterns can not be used for any type of mass production or manufacturing.
- If you do wish to sell your mycrochetchums makes, it is your responsibility to ensure that the finished item complies with the relevant toy safety legislation in your country.
- Please be sure to use toy grade stuffing and do not add buttons, bells, ribbons etc that could be a danger to small children.
- You may print your PDF for personal use only (not for redistribution).
- The patterns, files and all images are copyright protected and are not for commercial use. No part of the patterns may be sold, reproduced, transmitted, broadcast, translated, used for derivative works or published in any form.
How do I know if I need the UK or US version of the pattern?
- US and UK Crochet Terms are NOT the same - make sure you buy the version of this pattern that uses the terms you're familiar with, otherwise your finished character will be distorted.
- Familiar with the term "sc" for Single Crochet? - you're used to patterns written in US Terms.
- If the patterns you usually use do not feature "sc" for Single Crochet, then you're used to patterns written in UK Terms.
Can I use a different yarn?
- For best results, use a similar weight yarn in the same fibre as specified in the pattern description, aiming for one with approx the same number of metres per 100g.
- Don't forget, using an alternative yarn may alter the amount needed in each colour.
- You can scale the pattern up or down by using a different weight yarn, but you'll also need to change the hook size. For more on this, see the Scaling a Pattern Free Photo Tutorial HERE.
Premium Patterns
How difficult are the patterns?
My patterns are aimed at confident newbie/intermediate crocheters who know the basics of crochet and are familiar with simple amigurumi techniques. Have a look at the free patterns HERE if you think you could make one of those, you should be fine with the Premium Patterns, they use the same techniques.
How difficult are the patterns?
My patterns are aimed at confident newbie/intermediate crocheters who know the basics of crochet and are familiar with simple amigurumi techniques. Have a look at the free patterns HERE if you think you could make one of those, you should be fine with the Premium Patterns, they use the same techniques.
How will I receive the pattern?
- Once your purchase is complete, you'll be automatically sent to a download page where you can instantly download the PDF pattern file. You can then view it on a digital device like a smart phone, tablet or computer or print it at home for offline use.
- When you download your pattern be sure to save it straight away to your device to keep it safe.
- You'll also be sent an email receipt that includes the link to your download page for safe-keeping. You can use that link to download in future if you still haven't downloaded.
- The email receipt is sent automatically by e-commerce site Payhip, who host the My Crochet Chums Pattern Shop- it should come through within 15 mins of purchase. If it doesn't appear in your Inbox, it may have gone into your Spam folder. If you can't find it, contact [email protected].
What's your Returns Policy?
Refunds are not available on digital products.
Refunds are not available on digital products.
Other
What do you do with my personal information?
In a nutshell: We won't sell your data or spam you with emails! Check out our T&Cs and Privacy page HERE.
Do you make finished Amigurumi to commission?
I'll let you into a little secret...I'm a pattern designer not a maker because I hate making the same thing twice! I even get a bit fed up if something's got 4 legs all the same! There's some fabulous makers out there who will be happy to crochet you finished pieces - best places to start looking are Etsy, Ravelry and Instagram.
What do you do with my personal information?
In a nutshell: We won't sell your data or spam you with emails! Check out our T&Cs and Privacy page HERE.
Do you make finished Amigurumi to commission?
I'll let you into a little secret...I'm a pattern designer not a maker because I hate making the same thing twice! I even get a bit fed up if something's got 4 legs all the same! There's some fabulous makers out there who will be happy to crochet you finished pieces - best places to start looking are Etsy, Ravelry and Instagram.
