I found AI generated Knitting and Crochet patterns for sale on eBay | Member To Member Support

crazyknitter22 · 2025-10-13T12:32:26.713000Z

I opened eBay this morning and the first thing I saw a picture of Paddington the bear, which clearly is an AI generated picture sold as a knitting pattern.I know that there are people out there that make knitting and crochet instructions using ChatGPT. The problem is those instructions are generally bad, full of errors and flaws and the result will never look like the photo.I only buy patterns from reputable creators and I know they will have several photos from all angles sometimes including videos so you know what you buy. Instructions are usually clear and supported with colour photographs and tested by other knitters/crocheters before they are released.That one specific seller I am talking about has none of it. Each listing just one photo. And I have read through the reviews and a lot of complaints regarding the instructions, saying it didn't turn out as the photo or even instructions are missing. I know many inexperienced crafters will blame themselves and think they just don't understand it.I have no idea what the position eBay has regarding AI generated knitting and crochet instructions, because it is such a niche product. I have no idea what to do, because I don't want others to be disappointed by wasting money on something that is utterly useless and have a seller fill their pockets on people's naivety regarding recognising AI.Any suggestions?

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