To keep this space encouraging, productive, and professional, please read and follow these guidelines. 🌿 1️⃣ Be Respectful & Encouraging We are here to grow. Offer feedback kindly. Ask questions. Openly support other members. No criticism without constructive intention. No comparison culture. We celebrate progress here. 🧵 2️⃣ Share Progress — Not Perfection You do not have to be perfect to post. Drafts are welcome. Questions are welcome. Mistakes are part of growth. This is a learning environment. 💬 3️⃣ Keep It On Topic This community focuses on: - Crochet pattern writing - Design structure - Garment construction - Publishing - Creative growth Off-topic promotions or unrelated posts may be removed to keep the space clean. 🚫 4️⃣ No Self-Promotion in Free Tier Free members: Please do not promote paid patterns, businesses, or outside communities. Paid members: Occasional sharing of your completed pattern releases is welcome in designated threads. This keeps the space balanced and respectful. 💎 5️⃣ Respect The Free vs Paid Structure Some content lives inside the Designer Membership. Please do not: - Share paid materials outside the membership - Copy lessons into other groups - Redistribute templates or resources We protect the integrity of this academy. 🏆 6️⃣ Engage With Intention Comment thoughtfully. Complete assignments honestly. Celebrate other members’ wins. This is a growth-focused space. Participation builds progress. 🌸 7️⃣ Growth Over Competition This is not a race. We don’t compete here. We progress. Everyone is at a different stage in their designer journey. ✨ Final Note This space is built on: Structure. Support. Creativity. Integrity. If you ever feel unsure, reach out. We’re building designers here — together. 🤍 CeeCee

If you’re here, it means something shifted. You don’t just want to crochet. You want to learn more and understand it. Maybe even design it. And you’re in the right place. This community was created for crocheters who are ready to grow into confident crocheters and crochet designers — step by step. No intimidation. No gatekeeping. No overwhelm. Just structure, support, and steady progress. 🌿 How This Community Works We have two layers inside this space: 🌿 Free Tier – Designer Starter Path Perfect for building awareness and confidence. You’ll learn: - How crochet patterns are structured - How repeats and stitch multiples work - Why gauge matters - How to start thinking like a designer Start in the Free Starter Path category and move through each lesson in order. When you complete the Pattern Breakdown milestone, you’ll earn your first badge. 💎 Crochet Like The Pros Membership (Paid Tier) This is where transformation happens. Inside the membership, we guide you through a structured 12-week designer roadmap: - Pattern writing mastery - Design planning - Garment construction - Shaping basics - Publishing preparation This tier includes weekly lessons, Designer Labs, feedback, and accountability. If you’re ready for structure and implementation, this is your next step. 🏆 Ranks & Badges As you participate and complete milestones, you’ll earn: Emerging Designer Pattern Explorer Pattern Writer Design Thinker Garment Designer Published Designer Progress here is about growth — not competition. 🚀 What To Do Next 1️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments below.Tell us: - Your name - How long you’ve been crocheting - What you’d love to design someday 2️⃣ Head to the Free Starter Path and begin Lesson 1. 3️⃣ Turn on notifications so you don’t miss Designer Labs and updates. This is a creative studio. We build designers here. I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get started. 🧶✨— CeeCee