Graphic support for designers

Crochet diagrams and graphics

Are you looking for somebody who can make crochet diagrams for your patterns? Throughout my design career, I've created hundreds of crochet diagrams and graphics, not only for my patterns and publications but also for printed books and the YARN bookazine. I can also create charts and graphics for your patterns from scratch.

Because I'm not using pre-programmed crochet charting software, almost anything is possible. This means freedom in fonts, colours, shapes, and sizes, as well as in displaying stitches or adding inserts or texts to help crocheters understand the chart.

I also made my fair share of graphics. They help convey essential clues that might be hard to capture on camera (or that you've forgotten to photograph when you had the chance - I've been there). Tiny graphics and extensive tutorials, I've made them all!

How can we work together?

I work on an hourly basis. The amount of time I spend on a chart mostly depends on the difficulty and size of the pattern. A guideline is that a simple chart (think granny blanket with a border, small mandalas of 10-15 rounds, garment sizing schematics) takes around 1-2 hours. Complex patterns (hoop-sized mandalas, garment charts) can take up to much more. Please note that I am not a technical editor. While I may spot issues when charting, it's not my core business.

I preferably work from sketched diagrams or graphics, as that shows me how you envision the image and eliminates the need for me to figure out the diagram from the text (thus reducing time spent). When you contact me, we can discuss an estimate for the work you want me to do. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them.

Copyright

Upon final payment for the project, I'll waive copyright and any other rights to the charts and graphics I made for you. You can do with them as you please, and no need to credit me in a footnote. I only ask that if anybody asks how you made those nifty charts, you refer them back to me 😉.

Does this resonate with you? Great! Do you want to talk about it with me? Even better! Email me at kirsten@haakmaarraak.nl with your pattern, and we can discuss your project and how I can help you.