Crochet Design Course
4 great reasons you should use our crochet pattern template, and start the Crochet Design Course today…


#1: Publishing Guidelines $200 Value
Learn more about copyrights and plagiarism when writing and publishing designs and instructions, especially in the crochet world.
Review ethical and legal discussions from industry-leading professionals who actually work, write, and publish in the crochet world.
Get decades of combined guidance and knowledge in this crochet design course that you won’t find anywhere else.
“The course is excellent for crocheters that are interested in pattern writing, but don’t know where to start. The course is very well organized and the material is presented in a logical order. The topics and objectives are really clear and the flow of the lessons kept me engaged and wanting to learn more.”
– Crystal N.


#2: Business Models And Strategy $200 Value
Coming up with new crochet designs may be your passion, but understanding and implementing business models and strategies is what will get you, and your work, noticed.
Learn different ways crochet patterns can generate revenue: write for books and magazines, sell patterns individually, or offer content online for free.
This crochet design course outlines how the yarn industry actually earns money from the patterns they publish, helping you to choose the best ways to publish your work based on your own goals.


“My heart lies in the designing, and to have it clearly stated by someone who has been successful in this industry for a long time that there *are* other ways to be successful in this field is so refreshing.“
– Pam E.
#3: Crochet Pattern Templates $150 Value
Writing patterns that a universal audience can read, understand, and follow with next to zero questions should be your goal, and templates will help!
This Crochet Design Course includes pattern templates, and shows you how to key in your own pattern details so that you can write your own unique crochet patterns like a pro!
You’ll also learn how to work through the entire process of hand-testing and tech-editing crochet patterns before you publish them.
“All of the examples and homework / action steps were exceptional!”
– Satina S.


#4: How To Write A Crochet Pattern $150 Value
Learn the universal language, terms, standards, acronyms, and math involved in writing any design you can crochet, in any skill level you can imagine!
You may already know how to crochet like a pro, but being able to write instructions in a way that anyone can read and follow is a completely different skill.
Don’t reinvent what is already created, defined, and universally recognized; your “personal style” will shine through in your unique design, and not the pattern format or instructions you create.
“Clear information on pattern writing.“
– Deleon E.


BONUS… $129 Value
When you join now, you’ll also get the Pattern Launch Formula, a $129 value!
The Pattern Launch Formula is the perfect compliment to the Crochet Design Course because it outlines a brilliant strategy to help you design, create, and sell patterns people love and want to buy.
Filled with hours of video and audio, handouts, recorded Q&A sessions, templates and checklists, this course includes:
- How to create irresistible crochet patterns (by solving problems)
- How to start a community (and build your brand)
- The creative process of pattern design (from sketch to sale)
- A complete guide to creating, testing, and releasing patterns (don’t miss a step)
- Templates and checklists for success (easy to use guides)


“I just want to say that Salena Baca is a genius!! I’m already seeing improvements in my biz by implementing these steps.“
– Courtney W.
The ACA is made and managed by Salena Baca, a crochet professional, just for people who love crochet.
My goal is to assure universal crochet standards, guidelines, and practices are accessible, so that crochet will be passed through the generations in better hands than we found it.
I created the Crochet Design Course to share everything I learned after publishing 400+ individual patterns, writing over 100 patterns for crochet books and magazines, authoring 8 crochet books (and counting), and starting 2 online crochet magazines.
You can view most of my crochet publishing resume on Ravelry, right here.
American Crochet Association
Welcome to the ACA! I’m Salena!
I learned to crochet at the age of 5 and haven’t put my hook down since!
Since 2009 I’ve published over 400 patterns, authored 8 crochet books (so far…), taught 2 courses with Craftsy, and launched the American Crochet Association.
Central Oregon is where I live with my husband, son, cats, dog, and colorful pile of yarn.
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What our students say…
Ready to start writing and publishing crochet patterns?
This Crochet Design Course includes decades of combined resources, knowledge, and information from crochet professionals that you just can’t find anywhere else.
Enjoy everything the Crochet Design Course has to offer ($879 content value) for one incredible price!
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Included in the Crochet Design Course:
Publishing Guidelines $200 Value
Business Models And Strategy $200 Value
Crochet Pattern Templates $150 Value
How To Write A Crochet Pattern $200 Value
BONUS: Pattern Launch Formula $129 Value
Total content value: $879