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Hussaina I.

Karachi, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.9
72 jobs

Hi! I’m Hussaina — a crochet designer with a love for creating cuddly, character-based patterns that are fun to make and even more fun to hold! I specialize in amigurumi, snugglers, plush toys, and beginner-friendly designs that are perfect for Etsy sellers, small toy brands, and crochet communities. With several years of experience designing patterns for clients around the world, I focus on clean, professional PDFs with detailed step-by-step photo tutorials, helping crafters bring characters to life with ease and joy. Whether you have a sketch, idea, or photo reference, I can turn it into a beautiful crochet pattern that reflects your brand’s voice and audience. Here’s how I can help: ✔ Custom Amigurumi Patterns (Snugglers, plushies, dolls, seasonal characters) ✔ Step-by-Step Crochet PDFs (Detailed, beginner-friendly, polished layout) ✔ Pattern Design from Photos or Ideas ✔ Long-term Support for Pattern Collections or Series Clients appreciate my clear communication, attention to detail, and fast turnaround — and I’m always excited to collaborate on creative projects that make an impact. Let’s create something adorable together! 🧶✨ Crochet Patterns | Free crochet patterns | Beginner crochet patterns | Advanced crochet patterns | Crochet Products | Handmade crochet toys | Custom crochet gifts | Crochet home decor | Crochet Techniques | Amigurumi crochet techniques | Crochet stitch tutorials | Crochet for beginners | Crochet Styles | Boho crochet designs | Modern crochet patterns | Vintage crochet styles | Unique handmade crochet toys for kids | Eco-friendly crochet home decor ideas | Customizable crochet patterns for beginners | Crochet baby blankets | Crochet pet accessories | Seasonal crochet decorations | Crochet toys | Handmade crochet gift | Crochet patterns | Amigurumi patterns | Etsy Crochet | Etsy crochet listing | Crochet accessories | Custom crochet stuffed animals | Eco-friendly crochet toys | Unique crochet baby gifts | Crochet doll patterns for beginners | Personalized crochet blankets | Seasonal/Event | Holiday crochet decorations | Valentine's Day crochet gifts | Baby shower crochet gift ideas | Etsy shop art

  • YARN
  • Pattern Design
  • Crochet
  • Knitting & Crochet
  • Etsy
  • Etsy Listing
  • Knitting
  • Toys
  • Animal Pattern
  • Crocheted Fabric
  • Arts & Crafts
  • PDF
  • Creative Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Patternmaking
Mireja A.

Capas, Philippines

$8/hr
4.6
31 jobs

Are you looking for someone to create crochet patterns for Amigurumi, costumes, and bags? I'm your ideal candidate! With experience in crochet since 2018, I've established online shops in the Philippines and created numerous crocheted products, including dolls and costumes. As a content creator specializing in crochet, I also produce video tutorials. I'd be happy to help you develop your own crochet pattern book, brochure, or video.

  • Crochet
  • Patternmaking
  • Pattern Design
  • Knitting & Crochet
Bianca E.

Orlando, Florida

$23/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am an experienced educator and textile artist. I love working with my hands and I am a quick learner.

  • Illustration
  • Informational Infographic
  • Sewing
Buket Irem O.

Izmir, Turkey

$30/hr
4.9
133 jobs

Textile Print & Surface Pattern Designer with 5+ years of experience creating commercially strong artwork for fashion and product-based brands. Specialized in seamless repeats, apparel graphics, engineered placements, and production-ready print design for Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear, Babywear, Swimwear, and Home Textiles. Previous brand experience includes ZARA, MANGO, PULL & BEAR, RIVER ISLAND, PIMKIE, and KIABI. I combine trend-driven creative direction with strong technical knowledge of print production, color separation, embroidery, embellishment, and fabric application to create artwork that is both visually distinctive and ready for manufacturing. My background includes both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine Arts with a specialization in textile design. I work across digital and hand-painted techniques depending on the visual direction and product category. Services include: • Surface Pattern Design • Textile & Apparel Prints • Seamless Repeat Patterns • Placement Graphics • Product Surface Design • Print-Ready Production Files • Color & Collection Development • Mockups and Presentation Artwork

  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Pattern Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Surface Design
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Textile Design
  • Pattern Illustration
  • Floral Pattern
  • Nature Pattern
  • Boho Pattern
  • Children's Pattern
  • Illustration
  • Texture Pattern
  • Printable File
  • Digital Printing
  • Pattern Correction
  • Tropical Pattern
  • Animal Pattern
Jessie B.

Hawthorne, New Jersey

$75/hr
5.0
128 jobs

I'm an artist and textile designer with over 15 years of industry experience. I have a dynamic background with expertise in fabric, color and print design. Before launching my freelance business, I worked with the Hudson’s Bay Company’s private label design team, managing areas from fabric sourcing to color and print development. As a freelance designer, I'm able to leverage my industry experience to help brands create the perfect print and color story, with a technical focus on achieving the best end product. I am fully licensed in NedGraphics and Adobe CC, so I can offer industry-standard artwork development packages. I have extensive experience creating original prints, clean seamless separated repeats, and artwork color stories.  I can also create Pantone-matched artwork layouts and tech packs for print production. SERVICES: - Original textile design and print artwork development. - Dynamic color stories tailored to your seasonal design concepts and brand identity. - Digitized vintage or existing artwork files into clean, seamless repeats, ready for printing. - Industry-standard production-ready artwork development tech packs. - High-resolution production artwork files in seamless repeat. - Print layout with Pantone-matched color swatches and repeat measurements. - Digital Pantone matching using TCX, Coated, Uncoated or Metallic color systems. - Spot color files ready for screen engraving. - CMYK halftone color separations. - Spot color channel color separation. - Color concept and color palette creation. Keywords: Textile designer, textile design, print and pattern, seamless repeat, print design, surface designer, Ned graphics, Photoshop, print illustrator, fashion print, fashion graphics, seamless print, print production, spoonflower, seamless repeat, color matching, colorist, color theory, Pantone TCX, Pantone coated, Pantone Uncoated, Pantone Metallic, color story, color concept, color palette, digital print, surface artwork, seamless artwork, seamless prints, spoonflower artwork, print on demand artwork, CMYK, CMYK color separation, 4 color printing.

  • Print Design
  • Wallpaper
  • Textile Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Textile
  • Color & Trim Design
  • Textile Engineering
  • Surface Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
Mariana C.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$20/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I’m a crochet artist and designer specialized in amigurumi pattern development for digital brands and online shops, with a strong background in fashion and textile design. I create clear, production-ready crochet patterns that are easy to follow and designed for digital sales. My work focuses on strong structure, clean proportions, and logical construction, especially for beginner and intermediate makers. Alongside crochet, I have extensive experience in fashion, kidswear, and surface pattern design, having worked with brands such as Levi’s Argentina and Tipoteo. This technical background strongly influences how I design and write crochet patterns — with clarity, accuracy, and consistency always in mind. I currently work as a ghost pattern writer for international crochet brands, delivering amigurumi patterns in English and Spanish, including step-by-step instructions, stitch counts, materials lists, and professional visual guidance. I also create hands-only crochet tutorials and short process videos, and I handle the full visual presentation using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere. Services Amigurumi Pattern Design (Original & Image-Based) Technical Pattern Writing (EN / ES) Ghost Writing for Digital Products Crochet Tutorials & Process Videos Fashion & Textile Design Support Focused on clarity, structure, and production-ready design. Portfolio available upon request.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Pattern Design
  • Digital Art
  • Illustration
  • Textile Design
  • Crochet
  • Knitting & Crochet
  • Pattern Illustration
  • Crocheted Fabric
  • Toys
  • Patternmaking

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