{"id":2638,"date":"2026-06-29T20:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:46:18","slug":"this-seller-copied-my-exact-crochet-design-etsy-we-have-a-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/diy\/?p=2638","title":{"rendered":"This Seller Copied My Exact Crochet Design! | Etsy, We Have a Problem&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M11ErjSB46A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this video! Elevate your wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to https:\/\/quince.yt.link\/EJ1mlPN for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #QuincePartner<br \/>\nWashable Stretch Silk Notch Collar Blouse: https:\/\/quince.yt.link\/ETt8Ukc<br \/>\nItalian Wool Cocoon Coat: https:\/\/quince.yt.link\/cOjr3X9<\/p>\n<p>I found my stolen crochet design being sold on Etsy&#8230; so I bought it. And I&#8217;m not the only designer who&#8217;s losing out to AI generated patterns on Etsy&#8217;s website. Find out why this is bad for all of us and what to do if you see your fave&#8217;s pattern stolen by a fake Etsy seller. The crochet community deserves better, and it&#8217;s time we talk about it. <\/p>\n<p>GET THE ORIGINAL SQUARE ONE PROJECT BAG<br \/>\n\/\/ FREE PATTERN: https:\/\/tlycblog.com\/square-one-project-bag\/<br \/>\n\/\/ PRINTABLE PDF: https:\/\/tlyarncrafts.com\/products\/square-one-project-bag-crochet-pdf-pattern<\/p>\n<p>\/\/ BUY ME A COFFEE: https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/tlyarncrafts<br \/>\n\/\/ SUBSCRIBE to the Cozy Club Newsletter<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/5edfe24d03741b0026459956<\/p>\n<p>\/\/ WATCH MORE<br \/>\n-Mom and I Tried Michaels Again&#8230; https:\/\/youtu.be\/oKMqy3wGX7s?si=G3C28H0LnnqTLejt<br \/>\n-Best &amp; Worst Crochet Hooks https:\/\/youtu.be\/35yE6KEU7Uw?si=7Bsmzhk1voM4FcrL <\/p>\n<p>\/\/ This description contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from purchases made through clicking these links. <\/p>\n<p>\/\/ TABLE OF CONTENTS<br \/>\n00:00 Bringing You Up To Speed<br \/>\n03:06 Discovering The Listing<br \/>\n09:20 Analyzing The Pattern<br \/>\n13:00 Spotting A Stolen Pattern<br \/>\n16:25 Reporting A Stolen Pattern<br \/>\n20:03 What Can We Do About This<\/p>\n<p>\/\/ FOLLOW ME<br \/>\nRead my blog: http:\/\/tlycblog.com<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/tlyarncrafts<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/fb.com\/groups\/tlycmakers<\/p>\n<p>\/\/ MY PRODUCTS<br \/>\nMY YOUTUBE STORE: https:\/\/youtube.com\/tlyarncrafts\/store<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc1d JOIN MY YARN HIVE: A Buzzworthy Community for Crafters!: https:\/\/yarnhivecommunity.com\/<br \/>\n\ud83e\uddf6 TRY MY NEW YARN &#8211; HAPPY PLACE!: https:\/\/dpbolvw.net\/click-100975669-14500254?url=https:\/\/hobbii.com\/happy-place-launch<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcdaWROTE A BOOK!: Order The Tunisian Crochet Handbook now: https:\/\/tlyarncrafts.com\/pages\/tunisian-crochet-handbook<br \/>\n\ud83e\udea2CROCHET PATTERNS &amp; GIFTS!: https:\/\/tlyarncrafts.com <\/p>\n<p>Hey babes! I\u2019m Toni, the designer and instructor behind TL Yarn Crafts. I&#8217;ve designed over 100+ chic and practical crochet patterns for modern makers. Find your next sweater, shawl, and blanket project in my shop at https:\/\/tlyarncrafts.com\/. <\/p>\n<p>TLYC on YouTube is a crochet and craft enthusiast space where I share inspiration and education through tutorials for makers of all crochet skill levels. Since starting my creative business, I\u2019ve been committed to exploring every nook and cranny of crochet and I\u2019m excited to share my discoveries with you.<\/p>\n<p>Stick around for crochet tips and tricks and even a few FREE crochet patterns.<br \/>\nFind more on www.TLYCBlog.com!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this video! Elevate your wardrobe essentials with Quince. 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