Shoppable project instructions
On the Growth plan, link supplies, tools and materials to your products. Shoppers add them to cart while they follow the project steps.
Turn Craft Projects Into Shoppable Tutorials
Recipe Kit isn't just for food. Craft brands use it for project tutorials with step-by-step instructions and supply lists. On the Growth plan, each supply can link to your product with an Add to cart button. Weaving patterns, knitting projects, DIY tutorials: all on one project page.
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Built for craft & diy brands
What you need to publish project tutorials that sell supplies
Step-by-step instructions
Clear, numbered steps. Add a photo to each step on the Growth plan. Works for weaving patterns, knitting, woodworking or any DIY project.
Materials & supply lists
List yarn weights, loom sizes, tools or any supplies you need. On the Growth plan, each item can link to your product with an Add to cart button.
Clean project cards
Six designs to choose from. Set your brand colour, and add custom CSS if you want more control.
Track project performance
On paid plans, see views, prints, shares and ratings for each project. On the Growth plan, see add-to-carts and revenue, so you know which tutorials lead to supply sales.
Helpful support
Real people answer your questions. We can help you set up your first project tutorials and the display.
Why project tutorials sell supplies
Crafters don't just buy supplies. They buy projects. When someone finds a weaving pattern or knitting project on your site, they want everything they need to make it.
Instead of jumping between pattern pages and product listings, shoppers see the whole picture on one page: the finished project, the steps and the supply list. On the Growth plan, each supply has an Add to cart button.
A tutorial gives shoppers the reason to buy the loom, the needles and the finishing supplies together. It is context a product page alone can't give.
Project types that work perfectly
Weaving patterns: Show finished pieces with warping instructions and links to looms, yarn and accessories. Schacht Spindle Company uses Recipe Kit to link project equipment to their product pages.
Knitting & crochet projects: Display gauge information, needle sizes, and yarn requirements alongside step-by-step instructions. Link to recommended yarns and tools for each pattern.
Woodworking & DIY: Present cut lists, tool requirements, and assembly steps with photos. Link to specialty hardware, finishes, and tools needed for each project.
Jewelry making: Show bead counts, wire gauges, and technique instructions. Link to findings, tools, and materials for each design.
Paper crafts & scrapbooking: Display material lists, cutting guides, and assembly instructions. Link to papers, adhesives, and embellishments.
Any craft with supplies and instructions can use this format.
What craft brands say
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Help search engines read your projects
Crafters search Google for patterns and project ideas all the time: "beginner weaving patterns", "easy knitting projects", "DIY jewelry tutorials". These people are looking for their next project, and the supplies to make it.
Recipe Kit adds Recipe structured data to every card. That format is built for food, so do not count on rich results for craft projects. The clear structure, with a supply list and numbered steps, still makes each tutorial easy for readers and search engines to follow.
When someone lands on your tutorial, they see the finished project, the steps and the supplies in one place.
Organize projects by skill level
Crafters have different experience levels, and your tutorials should meet them where they are. Tag your projects by difficulty, then use the Recipe Kit blog filter so shoppers can find the right challenge.
Beginner projects suit customers just starting out. Link them to starter supplies, basic tools and the kits you've put together for new crafters.
Intermediate projects introduce new techniques. Customers who build their skills often upgrade their equipment too, so these tutorials can feature your better looms, yarns or tools.
Advanced projects attract serious crafters who want detailed instructions and specialty supplies.
Sorting projects this way helps shoppers pick a project that matches their skills.
Craft Brand FAQ
Common questions about using Recipe Kit for craft projects
Can Recipe Kit really work for non-food projects?
Yes. The name says recipe, but the format works for any step-by-step instructions. The ingredient list becomes your supply list, there is an equipment list for tools, and steps work the same way. Schacht Spindle Company uses Recipe Kit for their weaving and spinning projects.
How do I link supplies to project instructions?
Just like food brands link ingredients, you link your supplies and equipment to Shopify products. This is on the Growth plan. Each linked item gets an Add to cart button, and shoppers can pick a variant. They check out through your normal Shopify checkout.
Can I include pattern PDFs with tutorials?
Shoppers can print any project, or save it as a PDF, from the print view. On the Growth plan, you can add a photo to each step for charts and diagrams. Some craft brands sell digital patterns as Shopify products and link them in the supply list.
What craft brands use Recipe Kit?
Schacht Spindle Company uses Recipe Kit for their weaving and spinning projects, linking project equipment to their product pages. Any craft brand that sells supplies alongside instructions can use it: yarn companies, woodworking suppliers, craft kit makers, jewelry supply stores and more.
Can I organize projects by skill level or technique?
Yes. Tag your projects by difficulty, technique or project type. Then add the Recipe Kit filter to your blog, so shoppers can filter projects by those tags.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial. You can also start on the Free plan, which holds 5 projects. Shoppable supply lists are on the Growth plan.
Ready to turn projects into sales?
Publish project tutorials your customers can follow and shop.
Free to start · Paid plans from $25/month, shoppable ingredients on Growth · 14-day trial