Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-06
Can you promote on r/CrochetHelp?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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The little sister to r/crochet & the place to get all the crochet help you need! Please remember: internet friends are not your personal search engine. The community expects that all members put in some initial effort to read and learn before seeking help. The r/crochet wiki has a wealth of information. Read it first — moderators and members spent a lot of valuable time putting it together. Do a search of this subreddit, so as not to be repetitive. If you still need help, we’re here!
What its rules say about promotion
Selling advice is not allowed
The focus of the sub is home crocheters. Please do not ask questions about selling or starting a business. You can post your selling/business related questions on r/CraftyCommerce
Stale Topics
Certain topics are no longer active discussion points on the sub. These currently include Hobby Lobby, Steering wheel covers, Selling advice & the Sweater curse. You can read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/stale_topics/). **We are allowing discussion on posts about pain**
No Self Promotion (including pattern tester requests & surveys)
Please do not link to your blogs, websites or social media. Please do not ask for pattern testers, this can be done at r/PatternTesting. Please do not post surveys. Thanks
What its rules say about AI and bots
Give real help
Please only comment if you can provide actual help to the person asking for help. Rude, sarcastic, AI generated or otherwise unhelpful comments will be removed. Thanks.
All 11 rules of r/CrochetHelp
- Be kind and courteous!
Please remember that there are real-life humans behind the keyboard. Do not threaten, harass, incite violence, or insult other members. Any posts or comments that are rude, vulgar, harassing, or threatening will be removed. - Crochet help only.
Keep all post and questions related to crochet help/questions only. No FO or WIP unless the help you need is about the FO/WIP. - Post titles must be detailed enough that your question is clear.
Be as specific as possible in your post title. The community should have a good idea what you are asking just from your post title alone. For example - "Why is the center of my granny square spiraling?" instead of "Why is my granny square like this?" or "Help me understand why my edges are crooked" instead of "HELP!!!!!!!!!" - Tell us what you've already tried.
Post what steps, searches, and methods you've tried in the automoderator comment. - Selling advice is not allowed
The focus of the sub is home crocheters. Please do not ask questions about selling or starting a business. You can post your selling/business related questions on r/CraftyCommerce - Stale Topics
Certain topics are no longer active discussion points on the sub. These currently include Hobby Lobby, Steering wheel covers, Selling advice & the Sweater curse. You can read more [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/wiki/stale_topics/). **We are allowing discussion on posts about pain** - Use NSFW generously
Please tag any posts containing photos that might be inappropriate in a professional setting as NSFW - No Self Promotion (including pattern tester requests & surveys)
Please do not link to your blogs, websites or social media. Please do not ask for pattern testers, this can be done at r/PatternTesting. Please do not post surveys. Thanks - Do not share copyrighted material
Please do not post images of the full pattern. Link to the pattern or if a paid pattern please just share a small section so that others can help with the problem you are having. Thanks - No fund-raising or solicitation of goods or yarn
No fund-raising or solicitation of money, goods or yarn. No trades, please check out r/craftexchange if you wish to trade items with someone. Thanks - Give real help
Please only comment if you can provide actual help to the person asking for help. Rude, sarcastic, AI generated or otherwise unhelpful comments will be removed. Thanks.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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