Here you’ll find our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Copyright information. These documents exist to protect both you and us, ensuring a safe and transparent experience. If anything seems unclear or you have questions, please feel free to reach out.
BY USING OR VISITING THIS WEBSITE, OR SUBMITTING CONTENT TO THIS WEBSITE, YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT TO (1) THESE TERMS OF USE, AND (2) MyPicot'S PRIVACY POLICY. These Terms of Use apply to all users of the Website. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy please do not use the Website.
Links
The Website may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by MyPicot. MyPicot is not affiliated with those websites, has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, MyPicot will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you expressly release MyPicot from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you have left the Website and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit.
Note
External links on our website include services such as PayPro Global (payment gateway), Vimeo (video hosting), Google (email services), and our social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, X).
Please note that once you click these links and leave our site, their respective terms and privacy policies will apply, which may involve data collection by those services. For more information about how we use these services, check out our Privacy Policy.
Website Access
MyPicot hereby grants you permission to use the Website, provided that: (i) your use of the Website is solely for your personal, noncommercial use; (ii) you will not copy, distribute or modify any part of the Website without MyPicot's prior written authorization; (iii) you will not send unsolicited or unauthorized advertisements, spam, chain letters, etc., (iv) you will not transmit any Content which contains software viruses, or other harmful computer code, files or programs; (v) you will not disrupt servers or networks connected to the Website; and (vi) you comply with these Terms of Use.
Premium Access & Subscription Terms
Content Availability: All Premium Access plans (30-Day, 60-Day, and Lifetime Access) provide access to the Library content available at the time of use. By purchasing Premium Access, you confirm you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent. MyPicot reserves the right to update, modify, or remove content (including patterns, charts, images, video tutorials, and PDF instructions) without prior notice.
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Content updates are an essential part of our creative process — we add new patterns, step-by-step tutorials, and videos, refine instructions, and enhance the clarity of charts for existing designs.
When a pattern requires significant adjustments or improvements, it is moved to the Archive of Crochet Patterns (accessible with Premium Access). This ensures uninterrupted access to designs while they undergo revisions or enhancements, until they are replaced with improved versions or entirely new designs.
Lifetime Premium Access: This plan provides continuous membership while the Website remains active. 'Lifetime' refers to the service's availability, not the user's lifespan.
Plan Modifications: MyPicot reserves the right to update, modify, or remove content (including patterns, charts, images, video tutorials, and PDF instructions) and alter content delivery formats without prior notice.
MyPicot evolves to provide sustainable, high-quality content. We may restructure Advanced, Premium Access, or recurring subscription plans when necessary, including discontinuing existing options. Active members will retain ongoing access to all content available in their plan at the time of discontinuation but will not receive future additions (new patterns/collections) to restructured plans or be able to renew under discontinued terms.
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Why Plans Change
As a small creative business, we are constantly striving to balance high-quality content with fair pricing. Every adjustment we make is aimed at continuing to develop innovative patterns, enhancing the quality of our tutorials, and maintaining accessible pricing for all users. These changes are part of our ongoing efforts to adapt and grow.
Our evolution timeline
• 2019: Introduced video tutorials and new crochet colorwork techniques, supported by a dedicated library due to increased production costs.
• 2024: Transitioned to one-time payments to provide greater flexibility. Additionally, multiple collections were combined into a single library to enhance accessibility and create a seamless, creative experience, while maintaining our focus on curated, high-quality patterns.
• Coming Next: Launch of crochet garment pattern collections (available under new terms).
For our valued members: Your current pattern library remains fully accessible. As our way of saying thanks, recurring and Lifetime members will enjoy special access to future collections - giving you more tools to grow your craft.
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders," and "offline readers," that accesses the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the MyPicot servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser. MyPicot grants the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the Website for the sole purpose of creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. MyPicot reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names or e-mail addresses, from the Website, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Website for any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the Website with respect to their User Submissions (as defined below).
Termination
MyPicot reserves the right to terminate access to the Website and all associated Premium memberships (including Advanced Access) immediately and without notice for violations of our Terms. This applies particularly to:
Upon termination:
All active subscriptions and Premium accesses are revoked.
Archived content licenses (PDF patterns, video tutorials, charts, and other digital files acquired before termination) remain valid for personal use only.
Appeals:
To contest termination, contact our support team at within 14 days of termination and provide verifiable evidence of compliance with our Terms.
BY USING, ACCESSING OR DOWNLOADING THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO THE COLLECTION AND USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION (AS HEREUNDER DESCRIBED), ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET HEREUNDER. MyPicot reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy for any changes. Your use of the Website following any amendment of this Privacy Policy will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms.
If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
If you are under the age of 13, you are not eligible to use the Website, and we ask you not to submit any personal information to us.
Please note that any video, image, or other content posted at the direction of users onto the MyPicot website becomes published content and is not considered personally identifiable information subject to this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Information
Personal Information:
Use of certain features of the Website may require submission of personal information, including your first and last name, email address, a user ID and password for Library access, along with payment details processed by PayPro Global.
Non personally identifiable Information:
MyPicot may also collect IP addresses (through Amazon Lightsail server logs for security purposes) and basic video viewing data (play/pause events) via Vimeo's embedded player. MyPicot collects IP addresses through Amazon Lightsail server logs for security monitoring. These logs are automatically deleted after 30 days.
How is the information being used?
The information is used to provide access to the Library, process payments through PayPro Global and communicate with you via Gmail regarding your subscription.
Third Party Ad Advertising
Video Content: Instructional videos are hosted on Vimeo. When you watch them, Vimeo may collect your IP address and viewing statistics under their Privacy Policy.
Payments: All transactions are processed by PayPro Global (please refer to their Privacy Policy for details). We receive only your email address and order confirmation details.
Communications: Customer support emails are handled via Gmail. Google processes these communications as described in their Privacy Policy.
Cookies
MyPicot uses only essential cookies to maintain the user login sessions and enable secure payment processing. These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and do not track your activity outside our platform. Embedded Vimeo videos may set their own cookies for playback functionality. These are governed by Vimeo’s Privacy Policy. For optimal website functionality, we recommend keeping cookies enabled in your browser settings.
Paid Content
EU Users (GDPR): You may request account deletion by contacting us at mypicot@gmail.com
US Users (CCPA): We do not sell your personal information. To opt-out of data sharing, contact us at mypicot@gmail.com
Your Rights
Access to premium crochet patterns requires payment processed via PayPro Global. By purchasing a subscription, you confirm you are at least 18 years old. All fees are displayed before checkout.
Security
MyPicot has implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect and safeguard the personally identifiable information under our control from unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification, unlawful destruction or accidental loss. All our personnel that have access to, and are associated with the processing of your personally identifiable information, are obligated to respect the confidentiality of the information. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for the minimum period necessary (30 days) and then automatically purged.
Questions and Comments
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding our Website's Privacy Policy, or regarding any other aspects of our website, please write to us.
Our Philosophy
Our journey in crochet began with a simple passion for the craft and a desire to share its joy with others. This pattern library was created to:
Our Collection Includes:
Original Designs — unique creations crafted by MyPicot and protected under copyright law.
Classic Stitches — patterns representing the shared heritage of the crafting community, which may include MyPicot adaptations.
You’re Welcome To:
Use our patterns for personal projects, gifting, or charitable initiatives.
Share photos of your completed projects (we absolutely love seeing your creativity in action!).
Original designs can be adjusted for personal use — whether by modifying the fit, selecting alternative yarns to suit your needs, or combining them with classic stitches (e.g., using our Lucky Clover motifs as border on granny-stitch blanket).
Classic stitch patterns provide a creative space where you can experiment, adapt, and reinvent freely to match your vision.
For Commercial Use
Our original patterns are designed with personal crafting in mind. If you'd like to use designs from our collection for commercial purposes, such as:
Selling finished items
Teaching paid classes
Developing adapted versions
Please contact us to confirm the pattern type and discuss applicable terms. We'll clarify the permissions for your request.
Strictly Prohibited
Unauthorized commercial use of original patterns, including modified versions (even partial adaptations), hybrid designs that combine our original patterns with others, as well as tutorials or classes featuring adapted MyPicot designs.
Sharing or selling MyPicot’s PDFs, charts, or interactive content.
Extracting or distributing images, charts, text, or tutorials (e.g., for blogs or videos).
Altering our content in any way, including:
—Cropping, removing watermarks, or merging steps from images.
—Creating video tutorials using our visuals (without permission).
—Using our materials for AI training, data scraping, or any machine learning purposes.
—Reuploading PDFs or sharing direct download links.
Protecting Our Free Patterns & Tutorials
We are delighted to share free patterns and tutorials with the crafting community. However, to maintain the integrity of our work, we kindly request adherence to the following guidelines:
What’s Not Allowed
Reposting our free tutorials and step-by-step instructions — including PDFs, tutorial and instruction images, or text — on other websites, blogs, or social media platforms is strictly prohibited.
Creating video tutorials based on our free or paid content without written permission.
Archiving or mirroring our content, even if credit is provided.
What’s Allowed
Sharing direct links to the pattern or homepage.
Posting photos of your completed projects (optional credit: "Made using MyPicot’s pattern").
Why These Guidelines Exist
These rules help us:
• Continue providing high-quality, free patterns.
• Ensure everyone has access to accurate and up-to-date designs.
• Protect the significant time and effort we invest in each creation.
Using Pattern Images from Our Website or Social Media
Allowed
You are welcome to share our pattern images on blogs or social media provided that:
Proper credit is included, along with an active link to the specific pattern page (if unavailable, a homepage link is acceptable).
Images remain unaltered (no cropping, watermark removal, or text modifications).
Not Allowed
Using our images in videos, as this creates derivative content.
Including our images in paid materials (e.g., digital magazines, paid tutorials).
Utilizing our images for AI training, data scraping, or any machine learning purposes.
How to Credit
For websites/blogs (HTML): To provide proper credit, please use the following HTML code
For social media (plain text): When sharing on social media, you can simply include
Translations & Collaborations
For translation requests or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us with the details of your project and the name of the pattern you’d like to discuss.
Notice a copyright violation?
If you notice a copyright violation, we would greatly appreciate your assistance in protecting our work. To report unauthorized use, please write to us.