The Growing Problem of Stolen & Fake Crochet Patterns

In this video I talk about the growing problem of stolen and fake crochet patterns online, and how it affects designers and crocheters. This video covers a serious topic in the crochet world, but I filmed it outside in beautiful places around Ireland as a reminder that there is still plenty of beauty in the world. Pattern theft has been an issue in the crochet community for many years, and recently we are also seeing more AI-generated patterns that don't actually work. I also share some thoughts on how we can support real designers. 🟠 Join Tuula's channel:    / @tuulamaaria   🟢 Blog post about colourful slippers, photo tutorial (no written pattern): https://purplecrafts.blogspot.com/201... 🟣 Pattern for similar colourful slippers: -- Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/64497343... -- Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... 🟢 Free PDF of 6 Tips to Improve your Crochet: https://www.subscribepage.com/bestcro... 🟣 Make your crochet life easier: Get an Electric Yarn Winder! https://amzn.to/4hO61Mw 🟣 My favourite crochet hook set, Clover Amour. Great shape and they make crocheting fast: https://amzn.to/45PNt7d 🟣 Get yarn and hooks: https://amazon.com/shop/crochetandkni... (Affiliate links. If you purchase, I may get a small commission with no added cost to you.) BEST TUTORIALS: 🟠 Turn leftover scraps into chunky yarn:    • Turn Leftover Scraps into Chunky Yarn!   🟠 Easiest magic ring:    • Top 2 Easy Magic Circle Methods. Quick mag...   🟠 5 Indispensable tips:    • 5 Indispensable Crochet Tips. What I Wish ...   🟠 Thicken fine yarn:    • How to triple any yarn as you go. The cont...   🟠 Smoother edge in single crochet:    • Simple tip for BETTER EDGES in SINGLE CROC...   🟢 Instagram:   / tuulamaaria