Disclaimer

Last updated: 28 October 2026

Double Crochet publishes crochet patterns, stitch guides, calculators, reviews and buying guides to help you make things you love. Please read this disclaimer before relying on anything you find here.

General information only

Everything on the site is for general information, education and enjoyment. We work hard to make our instructions clear and accurate, but we cannot promise that every page is complete, error-free or up to date. Use the site at your own discretion.

Patterns and finished results

Crochet results depend on your yarn, hook, tension, technique and the way you measure. Two people following the same pattern can end up with different sizes. Always make a gauge swatch before starting a project where size matters, and compare it with the gauge given in the pattern. Yarn amounts, finished sizes and making times are guides, not guarantees. Yarn colours on screen may differ from the real thing.

Each pattern states whether it uses US or UK crochet terms. The same stitch name means different stitches in the two systems, so check which terms a pattern uses before you start.

If you find a mistake in a pattern, please tell us through our contact page so we can fix it for everyone.

Calculators

Our calculators do the arithmetic for you based on the numbers you enter. Many of them, for example yarn amount and time estimates, rely on averages and are labelled as estimates. Results are only as good as the measurements you give them. Always buy a little extra yarn, preferably from the same dye lot, and check the results against your own swatch before cutting, buying or committing to a large project.

Safety

Toys and baby items. Safety eyes, buttons, beads and small parts can come loose and are a choking hazard. For babies and children under 3, use embroidered features instead and make sure every part is sewn on securely. Check handmade toys regularly for wear. If you sell toys or items for children, you are responsible for meeting the toy and product safety laws where you sell them.
Materials. Some fibres can cause allergies or irritation. Check the yarn label for fibre content and care instructions, and follow the manufacturer's directions for any adhesives, stiffeners or dyes.
Hooks, needles and scissors are sharp. Keep them away from young children and pets.
Health. Long crochet sessions can strain your hands, wrists and shoulders. Take breaks. Any tips we give about comfort are general and are not medical advice; see a health professional if you have pain or an injury.

Products, reviews and prices

Our reviews and buying guides reflect our honest opinion at the time of writing. Products, prices, availability and specifications change, and manufacturers update their products without notice. Check the details on the store's page before you buy. We are not the seller of any product we link to, and the store is responsible for the product, delivery, returns and warranty.

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Reader content

Comments and articles written by readers are the views of their authors. We moderate them, but we do not check every statement in every comment. Rely on reader advice at your own risk.

External links

We link to other websites, including designers, yarn makers, stores and video sites. We do not control them and are not responsible for their content or practices. A link is not an endorsement unless we say so.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent the law allows, DoubleCrochet io is not liable for any loss or damage, including wasted materials, time or money, that arises from using or relying on the site. This does not limit any liability that cannot be limited by law. Our Terms of Use explain this in more detail.

Questions

If you have questions about this disclaimer, email contact@doublecrochet.io or use our contact page.