Figma Prototype

How might I help digital-first crochet artists translate visual garment inspiration into accurate, customizable crochet patterns without requiring advanced pattern-writing knowledge?

Crocheters often rely on visual inspiration but lack the tools to translate garments into clear, customizable patterns. This app bridges that gap by guiding users through a structured, step-by-step system that converts images into crochet-ready panels, stitch grids, and written patterns. This makes garment creation more accessible, visual, and adaptable to individual sizing and skill levels.

First Round User Testing:

Kaley:

• The jump from upload to AI detection is kind of confusing. If your goal is to make it feel realistic, I think that it does that too fast in one screen. It’s nice that I can edit the detection though in case it was wrong. 

• I didnt understand what the sliders did. Like I kind of get the concept, but I don’t understand the equation. Might need a description.

• I didnt like the written pattern as much since it was a long list. I wish it was like sorted or had a bit different navigation. 

Karen:

• In case someone uploads an image that AI can't detect, I think you might need an error message

• If im looking closely, I can see that the grid is changing, but I feel like maybe it should also show the equation as your sliding it.

• It was unclear that I could click on the panels to get a close up. Maybe have them outline or something?

• For written vs tutorial, I feel like you should explain one is more advanced and the other more beginner.

• Loved the written pattern as an advanced crocheter, and I really liked the check boxes, I think thats really helpful to not get lost. 

Cate:

• I thought I had already started a project when it said start project, but it makes sense. Maybe just change the button title.

• Before clicking into the pattern, I wasn’t really sure what tutorial meant, and thought it would be like a video? It was more step by step and visual guidance, but not what I was expecting. 

• Got a little lost editing and wanted to go back and see things.

• Might be helpful to add breadcrumbs instead of a consistent, but unlabeled back arrow

  
  

Second Round User Testing:

Marci:

• Really liked being able to see the garment broken into panels because “most crochet patterns are hard to visualize”.

• The tutorial mode also felt a lot less intimidating than reading a giant written pattern all at once

• Got a little confused by the gauge sliders… A recommended option or short explanation would help.

Linda:

• The app feels really modern and approachable compared to traditional crochet patterns

• Liked that she could adjust the size before generating the pattern

• She’d want an easier way to go back and edit details after generating the pattern in case she wanted to change yarn during the project

Jenny:

• Thinks this could help beginners feel more confident starting garments

• The visual row-by-row tutorial is her favorite part

• She would still want to double-check measurements and gauge, since yarn type and tension can change the fit a lot

• She likes that the app lets users review and edit the AI’s decisions instead of deciding everything itself