About Mano Patterns
A growing place to learn, create and discover new crafts.
Mano Patterns is a craft-focused resource created to help makers understand
techniques, choose the right materials, discover useful guides and find
pattern inspiration for their next project.
What You’ll Find
Clear guidance that makes crafting easier to understand.
The site brings together beginner-friendly explanations, material guides,
techniques, project ideas and pattern collections so you can understand
what you are making before you begin.
A Growing Craft Library
Many crafts now, with more added over time.
Mano Patterns currently explores macramé, crochet, amigurumi, tatting,
embroidery, foundation paper piecing, paracord and Japanese crafts such
as sashiko and kumihimo.
As the site grows, new crafts, techniques, guides and pattern ideas will
continue to be added.
For Different Skill Levels
Beginner-friendly, but not limited to beginners.
If you are just starting, you can learn the basics of tools, materials and
techniques. If you already have experience, you can use the guides to compare
methods, explore new styles and find ideas for what to make next.
Our Approach
Learn the craft behind the pattern.
A pattern becomes much easier to follow when you understand the materials,
terminology and techniques behind it. Mano Patterns is designed to help you
choose projects with more confidence and enjoy the process of making them.
Keep Exploring
Find your next craft, technique or project.
Browse the guides and come back as the Mano Patterns library continues to grow.