I’ve been a Crochet By Numbers certified instructor since the beginning of 2013 and have really enjoyed teaching students how to create beautiful crocheted pieces based on their favorite photos. Now I’m happy to announce that I have developed my own process of creating crochet patterns from photos that are comparable in quality to the Crochet By Numbers pieces I have created.
EASY-TO-FOLLOW PATTERNS
A Yarn Over Pull Through Crochet Photo Pattern contains all of the information you’ll need to successfully crochet a finished piece. I’ll also be adding tips and tricks on this blog to help you. You’ll get information to guide you in:
- Choosing the right photo for your pattern
- Selecting the perfect yarn colors for your pattern
- Following the pattern instructions accurately
- Crocheting the pattern left-handed
- Changing colors and tying knots
- Using intarsia crochet techniques for a clean back.
Start with my free crochet photo patterns if you’ve never done one before. The little butterfly pattern is only 20 rows and 20 stitches, but working it will give you all of the skills you need to do more complex patterns.
If you have experience with graphghans, then you are one step ahead of those who have never worked a crochet photo pattern before. The transition from graphghan pattens to my patters is an easy one.
I had the utmost pleasure to be one of Patrice’s students online as well as a tester for her crochet pattern. I sent her a picture of my friends’ logo for their family restaurant and I found it extremely easy to read and was quite comfortable in creating this project for her. I never felt there was anything I didn’t understand. The instructions were very easy to read and the reassurance of knowing Patrice was only a message away was a help. … I highly recommend anybody who can single crochet to try making portrait crochet projects and contacting Patrice when you are ready to learn. — Linda of Mesa, AZ
A Cornucopia of Patterns
I will be offering a full range of patterns, in both gray scale and color, at a variety of price points the hobby crocheter can easily afford.
My pre-made patterns are crocheted vertically, or from side to side. I prefer this orientation to horizontal because I think it creates a more realistic looking piece. However, if your prefer a horizontal orientation, I’d be happy to create a pattern that you can crochet from the bottom up.
Of course, the piece you crochet will not be an exact copy of the photo it’s based on because crochet stitches don’t stand on top of one another; they slant a bit to one side. Think of a painting; the closer you stand to it, the easier it is to see individual brush strokes (stitches). As you move away from the painting, a clear image begins to emerge.
I am offering patterns in the following categories:
The free patterns will be simple ones you can use to get some practice crocheting these unique patterns. The patterns for sale section will include a selection of already-made patterns that you can purchase and receive immediately via instant download. Patterns from personal photos are the ones I create for you based on a personal photo of your choice.
Patrice Walker at Yarn Over, Pull Through: The Heart and Soul of Crochet is truly amazing! She has converted some photos into crochet patterns for me over the past several months. When I’ve had questions, she has always been very quick to respond and help! Please go check out her Facebook page and click “LIKE”!!! You’ll be happy you did! — Wendy of Stamford, CT
COMMISSIONED CROCHET ART
And if you don’t crochet but would love to have a piece of crocheted art in your collection, I can create one for you from your personal photo. For more information on how to get a commissioned piece of crochet art, check out the details here.
If you live in the European Union, you can now purchase crochet photo patterns on Etsy.com!
38 comments On Crochet Photo Patterns
I love it!! You’re a crochet engineer!!
Hey Nicole, thanks!! It was a group effort, so I can’t take all the credit, but I’m happy we figured it out. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
You are awesome Patrice. I can see your love of crochet and your tech editor background shining through.
Hey Sara, it’s really a blessing to be able to combine the two things I love to do most in the world – writing and crochet – into a business venture. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and for your continuing support.
Patrice.
I am sooo happy to say that I am a graduate of CBN with you as my instructor!!!! I too LOVE crocheting and now that I am hooked ( no pun intended ) on photos via crocheting I am more in love with this. I look forward to more and more exciting things…..
Love Linda
Oh Linda, aren’t you sweet! I was honored to have you as a student. Your patience and perseverance have really paid off. This is definitely an adventure, and I look forward to sharing it with you. Thanks so much for your positive feedback!
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Great job. Tweeted , and fb you website.
Thanks so much Beate! I’ll do the same for you 🙂
Are your patterns just the pic of the blocked pic or are they written out line by line?
Hi Jackie! My patterns are written out row by row. Check out the free patterns here and let me know if you have any questions. https://www.yarnoverpullthrough.com/free-crochet-photo-patterns
I would like to know how to make graph’s from photo’s. Can you tell me what program it is that does this. I would like to purchase it. If you would be so kind as to tell me the name of the program I would be so appreciative. Thank you.
Hi there. Since I am creating a business selling patterns, I don’t share my pattern making process. However, there is software out there to create graphs from photos as opposed to the word patterns I create. Here is a discussion in the Crochetville forum about some software people are using to create graphs. http://www.crochetville.com/community/topic/144266-create-your-own-charted-crochet-pattern/. Hope it helps.
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Hello pat
What about an Elsa pattern in color …I would like the price for color and other option color.approximately 100 rows…how much would an pattern be thank you in advance. P s you do beautiful work
Thanks so much, Brenda! I’m going to send you a reply via email, okay?
Brenda, I emailed you. Let me know if you’re still interested. Thanks.
Hi Patrice!
I am a certified CBN instructor in the Seattle, Washington area. I haven’t done any CBN work for over three years or so. We are expecting a new baby to our family and I wanted to do a pic for her mother. I am on Ravelry as Baronsmom. You can see a portrait that I did ages ago. Could you contact me. I would like to speak with you.
Yes, Selma, I’ll send you an email.
i would like to crochet patterns of photos i have of people i love, is there anyway that i can get a patterns for them, if so, how to i purchase them and how much, is there anyway i can be emailed the info, thank you in advance
Hi Charlotte, I will email you.
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Hi Patrice,
Do you have any videos showing how to get started? I have been crocheting for many years, in fact, my mother taught me how to crochet. I would love to make pictures of my family, especially of my mother and daughter who have passed away.
Ahana
Ahanake@aol.com
I sent you an email, Ahaha.
How can I take class from you
Please send me information on your class
Thank you
Hi Margaret, you found me on Etsy, great! I answered you there. But I’ll repeat what I said. I don’t have a class, but I have a set of free practice patterns here on the website. Hover over the Crochet Photo Patterns tab under the masthead and click Free Patterns in the drop down menu. They go from a very easy pattern with 2 colors to a gray scale pattern with 8 colors. And I am always available via email to answer your questions. Hope this helps.
Hello Patrice
I have been crocheting for 52 years. I have sent pictures of my late husband; however,the patterns sent was so confusing. I would love to try the CBN way of crocheting. Please email me how I can get started.
Thank you
Hi RoxAnne, thanks for your interest in my crochet photo patters. If you’ve been crocheting for 52 years, these patterns should be a piece of cake for you. You can check out the free practice patterns on my website to get a feel for what’s involved. Email me your questions at patrice@yarnoverpullthrough.com, and we can get started.
Hi! I’m very interested in the photo patterns. Are you still doing them? Please let me know. Thanks
Hi Tracey, yes I am. I responded to your email.
Hello Patrice;
Are you still doing photo patterns? I am interested in having one done. They are so beautiful, and unique to each person. Please contact me.
Thank you,
Hi BDA, yes I am still doing crochet photo patterns. Contact me at patrice@yarnoverpullthrough.com
Patrice
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