# Pinterest Crochet & Knitting Downloader. Save Pattern Boards (2026) > Download crochet and knitting boards from Pinterest. Save pattern photos, stitch charts, yarn reviews, and finished project images. Keep pattern links before blogs go offline. Canonical: https://pinsuite.app/pinterest-downloader/crochet-knitting --- # Pinterest Crochet & Knitting Downloader Download crochet and knitting boards from Pinterest. Save pattern photos, stitch close-ups, and finished project images with their blog links before the source goes offline. [Download Pattern Boards](/signin) ### See Stitch Detail Crochet pins need zoom. PinSuite downloads the original photo so you can see individual stitches, yarn weight, and tension in the finished piece. ### Organized by Project Type Your "Amigurumi", "Baby Blankets", and "Granny Squares" sections download as separate folders. Grab the one you need for your current WIP. ### Pattern Links Preserved Most crochet pins link to free patterns on blogs. CSV export saves those URLs so you can find the pattern even if the pin gets deleted or the blog moves. ## How It Works 1 ### Find a Pattern Board Your own "Projects to Try" board, a crochet designer's profile, or a community board with hundreds of free patterns. Copy the URL. 2 ### PinSuite Saves It All Every pattern photo at full resolution. Board sections become folders. Pin descriptions with yarn weights, hook sizes, and pattern links are preserved. 3 ### Browse on the Couch Open the HTML gallery on your tablet while you craft. No Pinterest ads, no algorithm suggestions. Just the patterns you saved, organized your way. ## Free vs Pro for Pattern Boards | What You Need | Free | Pro | | --- | --- | --- | | Save one pattern photo | ✓ | ✓ | | Download full pattern board | — | ✓ | | Folders by project type | — | ✓ | | CSV with pattern blog links | — | ✓ | | Private board access | — | ✓ | | Original stitch-level detail | ✓ | ✓ | ## Never Lose a Pattern Link Again Crochet blogs go offline, Etsy shops close, and Ravelry links break. Download your pattern board now while every link still works. [Download Pattern Boards](/signin) ## Frequently Asked Questions Will the pattern blog links be saved when I download a crochet board? Yes. When you export as CSV, PinSuite preserves the pin description (which often includes the pattern name, yarn brand, and hook size) and the original source URL. If the pin linked to a free pattern on someone's blog, that URL is in your spreadsheet. This is especially valuable because crochet blogs frequently go offline or change URLs. Can I see stitch detail clearly in the downloaded images? PinSuite downloads the original upload, not the compressed thumbnail. For crochet photos, this is typically 1200-2000px wide. You can zoom in to see individual stitches, yarn texture, and gauge. Close-up stitch photos from crochet bloggers usually download even larger. Can I download crochet tutorial videos from Pinterest? Yes. Video pins, including stitch tutorials, pattern walkthroughs, and finished project showcases, download as MP4 files. You can watch them offline while working on your project. Especially useful for visual learners who need to see a stitch technique repeated. I have boards organized by yarn weight and project type. Will that structure be kept? Yes. PinSuite downloads board sections as separate folders. If your board has sections like "DK Weight", "Worsted", "Amigurumi", and "Blankets", each becomes its own named folder in the ZIP. The organization you built on Pinterest transfers directly to your computer. Can I browse my saved patterns offline while crocheting? Yes. Download the board and open the HTML export on your tablet, phone, or laptop. It works completely offline as a visual gallery. No internet, no Pinterest loading times, no ads between your saved patterns. Just scroll through your project ideas. Is downloading crochet boards free? Individual pin downloads are always free. Full board downloads with sections, CSV metadata, and ZIP export require Pro at $6.99/month or $49/year. ## Why Crafters Download Pinterest Pattern Boards Pinterest is the biggest discovery platform for crochet and knitting patterns. It's where crafters find free amigurumi patterns, blanket designs, wearable garment ideas, and stitch tutorials. A serious crocheter might have a dozen boards with hundreds of pins, organized by project type, skill level, yarn weight, or season. The problem is that crochet pins are uniquely fragile. They almost always link to personal blogs, and personal blogs go offline constantly. A blogger who shared a free baby blanket pattern in 2022 might have let their domain expire by 2025. The pin still shows the finished photo, but clicking through leads to a dead page. Once you've downloaded the board with PinSuite, you have both the photo and the URL, so you can at least search for the pattern by name even if the original link dies. ### The Dead Link Problem in Crochet Pinterest Crochet and knitting pins have the highest dead-link rate of any Pinterest niche. The reason is simple: patterns live on personal WordPress blogs, Blogger sites, and small Etsy shops. These platforms are ephemeral. Bloggers switch to new domains, Etsy sellers close shop, and free hosting providers sunset old accounts. When the blog goes down, the Pinterest pin becomes an orphaned photo with no pattern attached. PinSuite's CSV export is the insurance policy. Every pin downloads with its description (which usually includes the pattern name, yarn brand, hook size, and difficulty level) and the source URL. Even if the URL dies, you can Google the pattern name from the description to find it mirrored elsewhere or cached on the Wayback Machine. ### What Downloads Well from Crochet Boards - **Finished project photos** are the bread and butter of crochet Pinterest. They typically download at 1200-2000px, enough to see stitch definition and yarn texture. - **Stitch charts and diagrams** (written or visual) download well when the creator uploaded them at a readable resolution. Some chart pins are frustratingly small even in the original. - **Yarn and supply photos** are useful for color planning. Many include yarn brand, colorway name, and weight in the description. - **Tutorial videos** (stitch demos, pattern walkthroughs, FO showcases) download as MP4. Great for learning new stitches offline. - **Written pattern excerpts** in pin images. Some creators share a preview of the pattern as a graphic. At original resolution, these are usually readable. ### Boards Worth Building and Downloading - "To Make" queue boards with patterns for upcoming projects, organized by season or recipient - Stitch reference boards with close-up photos of specific techniques (C2C, tunisian, bobble, etc.) - Yarn boards organized by weight and fiber type, with colorway photos and supplier links - Gift idea boards with quick patterns organized by estimated completion time - Inspiration boards from crochet designers like Tinna Thorudottir Thorvalds, Jess Coppom, or Molla Mills ### Common Use Cases - Crafters who want to browse patterns offline on a tablet while sitting with their yarn and hook - Knitting circle organizers collecting pattern ideas to share with the group - Crochet designers archiving their own published patterns as a backup before blog migrations - Craft fair sellers studying popular patterns and color trends for market preparation - Gift makers downloading seasonal pattern boards before the holidays ### Related Pages - [Pinterest Downloader](/pinterest-downloader) — download any pin, board, or profile - [Board Downloader](/pinterest-board-downloader) — full board exports with section folders - [DIY & Crafts Downloader](/pinterest-board-downloader) - [Color Palette Downloader](/pinterest-board-downloader) - [Quotes & Motivation Downloader](/pinterest-board-downloader) - [How to Download a Pinterest Board](/blog/how-to-download-pinterest-board)