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| Decision field | Open accessCrochet-Pattern Interpretation & Project-Release RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Free accountSwatchOnGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Choose materials |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Materials | Materials |
| Best for | Reading U.S., U.K., translated, written, or charted crochet instructions without guessing the terminology system, turning-chain count, round join, chart direction, hook, or yarn from convention alone | Checking GOTS certification records | Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options |
| Know before using | The record does not validate a pattern, translation, license, terminology, size, yarn, quantity, hook, gauge, chart, fit, modification, accessibility need, care method, safety outcome, or finished project, and it does not replace the current publisher instructions and relevant experienced instruction. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | SwatchOn's supplier status, counts, and trust language describe its own marketplace and can change. They do not independently establish fibre identity, performance, certification validity, mill ownership, production capacity, colour continuity, delivery, duty, or commercial fit. Review samples, test data, current certificates, the contracting entity, order terms, and landed logistics before purchase. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory | Marketplace |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry | Commercial marketplace |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current Craft Yarn Council voluntary pattern, U.S. terminology, abbreviation, chart, project-level, schematic, tool, and gauge guidance; it separates publisher-specific terms, stitch locations, row and round paths, joins, counts, corrections, and reversible tests. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | SwatchOn's current marketplace page exposes fabrics, trims, and prints, with swatch samples, in-stock catalogue colours, low-order-quantity options, and global logistics support. The page publishes operator-supplied marketplace and supplier counts and labels participating suppliers as verified partners. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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