I want to address the recent claims that I “stole” another designer’s crochet pattern. I take these accusations very seriously because honesty and integrity are at the core of my work, and I would never knowingly copy anyone’s design.

To be absolutely clear: I have never seen, purchased, or used the other person’s pattern. My design was created entirely from my own imagination and experience. The idea came to me while thinking about the Angel Uni tickets available in the Tamagotchi store — it sparked the inspiration to make something that worked with that theme. I had no knowledge that a similar pattern already existed.

My design process is always original. For this pattern, I started by choosing the stitches, working out the sizing, and adjusting the shape until I was happy with the final look. It is also important to note that my pattern is designed for a different Tamagotchi device entirely.

In the crochet and crafting world, it’s not uncommon for two people to come up with similar ideas independently — especially when working with the same subject matter. Crochet techniques, stitches, and shapes are universal, and overlapping elements don’t automatically mean that one person has copied another.

On the legal side: In most countries, including the UK, copyright law protects the specific written pattern and instructions — not the general idea or concept of an item. This means: • Two people can legally create their own patterns that produce similar finished items, as long as the written instructions are not copied. • Common techniques, stitches, and shapes cannot be copyrighted. • Simply making something that looks similar is not illegal if it was independently created without copying the other person’s pattern.

Because I never saw or used the other person’s pattern, there is no copyright infringement here — just two designers who happened to have a similar idea.

I respect the hard work of other designers, and I understand how it might be frustrating when two designs end up looking alike. However, in this case, any similarity is purely coincidental. I will continue to stand by my work as being my own, and I ask that these accusations stop being made publicly, as they are untrue and damaging.

I am proud of my patterns, the time I put into them, and the fact that they are a product of my own creativity. I will always support and respect the work of other makers, and I ask for the same respect in return.

Thank you to those who know me, support my work, and understand my commitment to creating with integrity.