Frequently Asked Questions

We do not include the pattern with our projects because many Churchmouse customers buy more than one colorway, and they shouldn’t have to pay for the same pattern each time. That’s why we call our offerings ‘projects’ and not ‘kits.’ Any free adaptation that is necessary will be included in each project, but the pattern will be sold separately. If you are unsure of what is included in a project we sell, a detailed list is provided in the ‘Details’ section of every project page.

In short, no. When we re-yarn a pattern it is almost always to the same gauge and measurements as our original pattern. This means that even though your pattern may not list the yarn that you are working with in the project details, you will still follow the exact same instructions from cast-on to bind-off.

However, sometimes we do like to re-yarn a pattern with a different weight of yarn or add another section to it, like sleeves or a cowl. These adaptations are always available for free, and should be used alongside the original pattern.

If you are unsure of what you will need for a project, be sure to look at the Basic Details on the project page on our website. All appropriate patterns and adaptations will be listed there. If you are still unsure of what you will need for a project, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can easily access any pattern that you’ve purchased in the past on our website, wherever you have internet access! Simply click on the “LOG IN” link, and sign in with your email address and password. You will see a link at the top of the page named “My PDF Pattern Library.” When you click that link, you will be able to view and download any digital pattern that you have purchased from the Churchmouse website.

Once you have downloaded a pattern it has been saved to your computer, and you should be able to access it without having to log into your account.

Once you place an order, you will receive two emails. The first email confirms your order, and the second email includes a link to access your patterns. If you do not get an email with a link to your PDF, make sure it did not accidentally end up in your Junk or Spam folder. You can always log into your account and click “My PDF Pattern Library,” where your patterns should appear ready for download. If you have any difficulty, simply write to orders@churchmouseyarns.com and we’ll take care of it for you.

You can add any Churchmouse Classics PDF pattern that you purchase on our website to your Ravelry library. After your purchase is complete, the order confirmation screen will have a link to follow. Once you do, you'll see a pop-up asking if you'd like to store the pattern in your library. Click "Yes," and you're all set! Please note: free Churchmouse patterns cannot be added to your Ravelry library.

So sorry, but our patterns are intended for personal enjoyment, not commercial gain. We hold to that rule for large companies and—unfortunately—we have to hold to it for individual knitters, too. You may knit Churchmouse patterns to sell for charity, and you certainly don’t need our permission to knit for a friend—even if they pay for the yarn and needles and maybe feed you cookies while you work. But if you sell something made from someone else’s design, it runs against copyright and the spirit of our intentions. That said, there is no reason why you can’t make up your own original design based on what you love about ours. It could take time and some trial and error, but design can be a very fulfilling process and you’ll end up with something you control completely. Hope this explains our philosophy and sparks your creativity, and that you’ll continue to enjoy our patterns.

We build in a lot of features to our patterns that we hope will help knitters be successful. We regularly include helpful tips (buttonhole placement, how to swatch for reliable results, etc) and guidance on fit (how to calculate changes in increase/decrease rates to make sleeves shorter or longer, etc). Our team of designers, knitters, tech editors, and photographers work very hard for many, many months to make our patterns lasting tools that you can learn from and knit again and again. We want these patterns to be workhorses in your knitting arsenal, and we hope the quality of production (which translates into digital as well as print) gives you years of knitting satisfaction.