Confession time: I have a pattern addiction. It’s not the yarn I’m hooked on (well, maybe a little), but those tantalizing little booklets and PDFs full of possibility.

And if you’re into knitting or crocheting, you probably get it. Our pattern libraries aren’t just a collection of instructions, they’re a hilarious, endearing map of our crafting personalities. Here is what your pattern library can tell about you…

If You’re an Eternal Optimist

You know who you are. Your pattern stash is full of intricate sweaters, lace shawls, and fair isle masterpieces…even if the most complicated thing you’ve ever finished is a slightly wonky dishcloth. Hey, ambition is a perfectly good crafting supply!

Get this free pattern (with a download option!): Fair Isle Crochet Hat

If You’ve Got the “Someday” Syndrome

Your shelves hold a treasure trove of vintage pattern booklets, promising gloriously retro sweaters and questionable tea cozies. Who knows, flared pants and macrame plant hangers might just make a comeback. You’ll be ready!

If You’re a Yarn Trendsetter (or Follower!)

Remember when everything had to be chunky knit? Or when gradient yarn took over the world? Yep, there’s a pattern in your collection to prove it. Because let’s be honest, sometimes the thrill is in the yarn more than the actual project.

Get the free pattern with faux fur yarn: Crochet Baby Aviator Hat

If You’re Kind of a Yarn Snob

Your patterns call for pure cashmere, hand-dyed alpaca, and blends so luxurious they must have been spun by unicorns. Don’t worry, your yarn stash understands… even if your wallet weeps a little.

If You Have a Project for Everyone

Baby booties? Check. Dog sweaters in multiple sizes? Obviously. An oddly specific throw pillow pattern? It had to be done. Your pattern library is ready for any crafting occasion life throws your way.

Get this free pattern: Crochet Soap Saver

If You Never Fully Finish Anything

We all have those WIPs (Works In Progress) languishing in bags, the pattern circled ominously halfway down the page. But the good news is, you’re amazing at starting things! Enthusiasm is half the battle, right?

If You’re Secretly Sentimental

Amidst the complex patterns, there’s that first, slightly lumpy scarf pattern. Maybe the hat’s a little too big, but it marks the beginning. After all, you can’t spell “craftsmanship” without “craft.” (I’ll be the first to admit I still have the first thing I ever made!)

If You’re On A Quest for the “Perfect” Pattern

Your sweater pattern collection rivals a library. There’s the basic sweater, the sweater with the fancy lace, the sweater with cables… because surely, the ultimate pattern is just one download away.

Get this free pattern here: Perfect Layering Sweater

If You’re a Bit Indecisive

You’ve got five near-identical mitten patterns and can’t for the life of you remember why. But don’t worry, we call this “maximizing your options,” which sounds way more strategic than “mildly panicked pattern buying.”

Get this free pattern: Basic Crochet Mittens

If You’re a Crafting Dreamer

We all have it – that breathtaking, jaw-droppingly complex pattern tucked away in the “special” folder. It’s intimidating, maybe even a little unrealistic, but that’s the beauty of it. Those aspirational patterns are what keep us reaching, learning, and fueling our love for the craft.

Get this free pattern here: Kid’s Ribbed Shoulder Sweater

Final Thoughts…

So, are our pattern collections a bit of a delightful mess? Absolutely. But more importantly, they’re bursting with creativity, joy, and the occasional bout of yarn-fueled delusion. At the end of the day, that’s what makes crafting so much fun! Let’s hear it for our pattern libraries and the quirky, wonderful crafters they represent!

Get this free pattern here (with download option): Unforgettable One Skein Scarf