Patternstory Reviews 59

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the products, specifically knitting and crochet patterns, raising concerns about intellectual property rights and designer attribution. Reviewers frequently report that the website offers these patterns without clear consent or compensation to the original creators. Customers also express strong concerns about the ethics of the company, viewing its practices as unfair. They highlight that the website uses images of designers' products and even personal photos without consent, and some patterns purchased were found to be of poor quality or contained incorrect information.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ce site vend des patrons de tricot sans leur accord et sans retour financier. Les patrons sont volés. Ne surtout pas commander sur ce site frauduleux ! This site sell knitting patterns without a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is selling my original knitting patterns without permission. Everything is 100% identical to my designs — they have only removed my name and copyright. Do not support this scam.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One Star – They Steal Copyrighted Designs! This website is a scam. PatternStory.com is illegally selling my original knitting pattern without my permission. They have stolen my design, my... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocked to see shameless use of a pattern by a marvellous knitter being sold here! I recognise the pattern of a vest top i have knitted which i got from the original designer, who's work i love... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website has taken my knitting patterns and photos and is selling them as their own, without permission or credit. I am the original designer, and I even purchased the pattern myself to confirm... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This site is a complete scam! They steal patterns from various designers, remove any mention of the original creators, and resell them illegally at several times the original price - all under the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This site sell stolen pattern-designs, dont use Money on people who don't make an effort of creativity like yourself. There are designers out there who use a huge amount of time and passion to create... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

patternstory.com steal patterns from other designers and sell them as their own. Do not support this theft. Firstly, stealing is just wrong. Also, buying from sites that steal from others is a sure wa... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company steal designers knitting patterns and sell on their website. They keep changing their store name but the registered address remains the same Shelton Road in London. They bought my pattern... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a company who steals from hard-working, creative individuals, and hard working people! They steal their patterns and sell them as if they are their own. If it was optional, I would give them... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I don't know about the intellectual integrity of this site but the pattern I bought was rubbish and I don't think the Baby Hoodie with Bow is a genuine pattern. It was meant to be for 4 different si... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This site has used images of my design products and even photos of my daughter to sell crochet bag patterns that are my copyright, using my photos. They are making unjust profits. They are fraudsters.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is dishonest, stealing patterns from actual designers, and selling them as their own. PLEASE don't buy from them. Consider purchasing from reputable sites...like Ravelry...so that legitim... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This business steals designs and patterns from genuine designers who have worked hard using their creativity to make their own business. DO NOT BUY from pattern story. They are thieves

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is selling stolen patterns! Do not buy anything from this website, they did not design the patterns and they don’t have permission to re-sell them! Please support the individual designers... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website steals designs from small independent designers and pockets the money while pretending they have the rights to sell these designs. Disgusting behaviour that harms designers who put a lot... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is SCAM! Please do not buy anything from patternstory.com. Everything they sell is stolen from the independent designers! They present the work of many designers as their own.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The site appears to be a scam, reportedly stealing original author's patterns. Please image search and buy the patterns directly from the author or reputable sources

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent website uses the Theatre running The Mousetrap as address. Steals designers patterns to pretend to sell. Help stop by reporting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SCAM COMPANY. THEY STEAL HONEST, HARD WORKING AND GENUINE DESIGNERS PATTERNS AND SELL AS THEIR OWN. DON’T GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THEM.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This site is a scam! They sell other designers' patterns! They have no conscience! How shameful of them! I know many masters, what patterns they sell! These are not their patterns!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

this site sells stolen patterns from indie designers and that is plain wrong! DO NOT buy from them, they are committing fraud!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company/ website . They have stolen other designer’s patterns . Please do not give them your money . Go to Ravelry instead .

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website sells STOLEN copyright patterns from small designers!!!!! Do not support this kind of website.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have stolen patterns from designers and are selling them as their own. This is illegal and unethical.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything on their website is stolen from smaller, independent designers who get no notice or profit of this. Disgusting behaviour.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website sells patterns stolen from independent knitting designers ! Please do not buy anything from them.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is selling others' IP; many, if not all of the patterns are stolen from independent designers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 star, I would. These are stolen patterns from independent designers. It's a scam

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are selling patterns that don’t belong to them. It’s theft. Please don’t buy from them. Only buy from reputable sources like Ravelry or the designer’s own website.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM!!!!!!!! This store sells pattern which are stolen from designers. Please don’t buy anything from this website!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalled Selling patterns designed by independent knitwear designers as their own. Would give negative stars if I could

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero stars! They steal designers’ work and don’t give credit. Please don’t purchase from this website!



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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is run by thieves and scammers

One Star – They Steal Copyrighted Designs!

This website is a scam. PatternStory.com is illegally selling my original knitting pattern without my permission. They have stolen my design, my photos, and my instructions, removing my name and all copyright information.

They are violating international copyright law and damaging independent designers who rely on their work to make a living.

If you’re a designer, check if your work is being stolen too.

If you’re a customer, please avoid buying from this site – you might be supporting theft without realizing it.

I hope this review helps others avoid being tricked. Shame on you, PatternStory.com.

16 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a scam website

This site is a complete scam! They steal patterns from various designers, remove any mention of the original creators, and resell them illegally at several times the original price - all under the guise of offering a “discount.”

On top of that, if you get stuck while working on a project, don’t expect any help. These people aren’t the actual authors of the content, so they have no idea how to guide you through the process, especially when it comes to crochet.

They also steal photos of real customers’ finished items from Etsy, post them on their own site, and create fake five-star reviews to make themselves look legit.

15 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is a fraudulent website selling stolen designs.

This site has used images of my design products and even photos of my daughter to sell crochet bag patterns that are my copyright, using my photos. They are making unjust profits. They are fraudsters. They have put a total of four crochet bag patterns that are my designs up for sale on this site. This is not legal. They are violating my copyright.This website is fake; it steals designs from real designers and sells them as their own. PLEASE do not shop on this site. Consider shopping on reputable sites such as Etsy so that real pattern designers can earn the income they deserve.

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website is dishonest!

This website is dishonest, stealing patterns from actual designers, and selling them as their own. PLEASE don't buy from them. Consider purchasing from reputable sites...like Ravelry...so that legitimate pattern designers receive their rightful earnings.

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This website steals designs and sells them as their own

This website has taken my knitting patterns and photos and is selling them as their own, without permission or credit.
I am the original designer, and I even purchased the pattern myself to confirm – it is 100% my work, just with my name and copyright removed.
I tried to contact them, but they blocked me. Since then, I’ve heard from others in the knitting community that this is not the first time they’ve done this.
I don’t understand how they are still allowed to operate. Please help spread the word and support original designers – this is theft.

8 July 2025
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