Crochet Pattern Licence

Last updated: October 10, 2026

Creatica Crochet Pattern Licence

This licence applies to original Creatica crochet-pattern PDF files unless a particular product specifies different authorised terms. Purchasing a pattern buys access to instructions; it does not transfer copyright.

What you may do

  • Download and save the PDF for your own use.
  • Print a copy for your own reference while crocheting.
  • Make physical crocheted items using the pattern for personal use or gifts.
  • Sell finished items that you personally crochet by hand in small quantities, provided any product-specific restrictions are respected. Clearly state that the finished item was handmade by you, and do not suggest Creatica manufactured or endorsed it.

What you may not do

  • Resell, share, give away, redistribute, upload, translate for distribution, or republish the pattern PDF, its text, diagrams, or photos.
  • Offer copies on Etsy, Shopify, marketplaces, websites, groups or file-sharing platforms.
  • Use the files as part of a digital bundle for resale, or train or populate a commercial pattern database with them.
  • Claim authorship of a Creatica pattern or use Creatica product photos as your own without written permission.

Third-party and commissioned designs

If an individual pattern has its own licence from a collaborating designer, the terms supplied on that product govern use of that design. Please review each listing and included PDF.

Contact

For licensing questions or permission to use a design beyond these terms, email contact@creatica.com. This licence does not exclude mandatory rights under applicable law.