DeRecipe is committed to delivering honest, independent, and meticulously tested craft content. Our editorial integrity is the cornerstone of our relationship with makers and readers.
1. Hands-On Verification & Studio Swatching (E-E-A-T)
All crochet patterns, stitch tutorials, and craft walkthroughs on DeRecipe are personally created, swatched, and tested on our studio workbench by experienced fiber artisans led by Mary Ward. We do not publish automated, computer-generated, or untested pattern instructions. If a project or technique appears on DeRecipe, it has been physically hooked, blocked, and evaluated with real yarn and tools.
2. Precise Gauges & Realistic Yardages
Every pattern provides clear metric and imperial dimensions, exact yarn weights (CYC standard 0–7), recommended hook sizes in millimeters, and true stitch gauges measured over blocked 4×4-inch swatches. We calculate yardages with practical safety margins so crafters never run short on their projects.
3. Editorial Independence & Product Reviews
Our tool and yarn reviews are conducted without manufacturer interference. While we may receive review samples or use affiliate links to support our studio, our opinions remain strictly honest, highlighting both strengths and flaws. We never guarantee positive coverage in exchange for free product samples.
4. Pattern Corrections & Continuous Updates
Crochet patterns are intricate instructions. If a reader discovers a stitch count discrepancy or typo, we investigate promptly and update the live pattern with an explicit correction note at the top of the article. If you spot an error, please let us know at contact@derecipe.com.
5. Reader Community & Pattern Support
We actively monitor article comments to assist makers with pattern questions, row troubleshooting, and yarn substitute advice. We believe that supporting crafters at every skill level is essential to nurturing a thriving, creative community.
5. AI Transparency & Human Craftsmanship Policy
In accordance with industry best practices and our maker-first ethos, DeRecipe maintains a strict policy on artificial intelligence:
- Zero AI-Generated Patterns: We strictly forbid artificial intelligence from generating crochet stitch instructions, calculating gauge multiples, or creating untested pattern walkthroughs. Every stitch count and row direction is written, tested, and verified by human fiber artists.
- Assistive Digital Tools: If digital editing tools or AI software are consulted, they are restricted strictly to grammar refinement, copyediting, and metadata structuring. Human editors review and finalize 100% of published material.
- Authentic Physical Photography: All stitch tutorials and featured project photographs are taken on our physical studio workbench featuring real hands, real ergonomic hooks, and real yarn. We explicitly reject deceptive AI-generated mockups or misleading stock photos.
