Now that I think about it, experiment is such a science-y word (ha! can you tell I'm not a fan?) so I feel like maybe adventure is more appropriate. You'll never know how a certain yarn and stitch will work up for you until you test and try out different combos and ideas. Everybody crochets different, and with different tension. I think every pattern maker out there said an "amen!". And if I forget to put the name of the pattern on top, I'm a mess. You'd be surprised how quickly you can forget those details! Also, something silly- always put the name of the project at the top! Maybe it's just me, but I have a problem with organization at times. Which, I should also say something that I make myself do is jot down what yarn I'm using, the color as well as the size of hook at the beginning of my notes. You will seriously thank yourself when you are typing out your pattern. Don't be me! Detailed notes are your friend. and realize I forgot to write down the past few rows' notes. I just get all jacked up about what I'm working on and I get to hookin'. I have an issue with patience sometimes when it comes to the patterns I create. There will be people with various amounts of crochet knowledge reading your pattern, so it's good to write a pattern that's not too cryptic, yet paints a picture of what you've created. Like stated before, being thorough is so important. So I try to carefully explain, and as detailed as I can.
For me, I like to imagine a beginner reading my pattern. With that I think it's just important to be consistent with how you choose to format it. I will say when it comes to pattern writing there are so many ways of writing out what you create- for instance, how to repeat a certain set of stitches.
I found a super handy cheat sheet that has all the crochet abbreviations here. Like heck yes, I'm gonna create a crochet picture frame! (?) ha! Maybe not, but that's just the type of thinking I believe leads to great things!! I'm an outside-the-box thinker, and I love the challenge of trying my own spin on something that you wouldn't have thought could happen. Just like I mentioned above, breaking the rules when it comes to pattern making can be totally fun. Who says you can't use a size m hook with crochet thread? ha! Be a pioneer for a cool new crochet technique! I'm a firm believer in breaking the "rules". I add this tip because I think it's important to remember that the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to what hook you use with what yarn. Say you want to make a super structured purse, or a delicate lacy scarf, it's obviously important to consider the yarn and hook size to cater to your project.
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