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Crochet design, one piece at a time.
Practical guides for exploring your own ideas with our free 3D crochet designer.
How to design your own amigurumi pattern
Plan an amigurumi design with simple pieces, shape them in 3D, and turn the arrangement into a written crochet pattern draft.
Read guide →How to make crochet spheres, cones, and tubes
Understand the different constructions behind crochet spheres, cones, and tubes, then explore their stitch counts in Yarnshape.
Read guide →How crochet gauge changes finished size
Use stitch and row gauge to estimate crochet dimensions, compare swatches, and understand what Yarnshape’s size estimates can and cannot predict.
Read guide →How to plan and assemble crochet pieces
Plan crochet seams with anchor points, alignment, and clear assembly notes, while checking the limits of a schematic 3D preview.
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