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dharaniw

Dharani W

@dharaniw
4.9(40)

Fashion Designer Technical Crochet Pattern Writer and virtual Assistant

Sri Lanka
English
About me
Fashion designer & knitwear programmer specializing in crochet clothing patterns, technical crochet writing, and fashion illustration. I create industry-ready crochet patterns with accurate grading, schematics, and clear instructions, along with minimalistic, trend-driven fashion croquis for designers and brands. My work blends heritage craftsmanship with modern fashion aesthetics to help creators bring their ideas to life.... Read more

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dharaniw
Dharani W
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Arts & Crafts
I will create a custom amigurumi crochet patterns
4.9(30)
Pattern Design
I will do custom crochet home decor, crochet textile patterns
5.0(4)

Portfolio

Work experience

Entrepreneur | Founder & Creative Designer

Petit a Petit by Dhara • Freelance

Jan 2018 - Present8 yrs 6 mos

Founded and scaled a sustainable crochet brand offering womenswear, kidswear, plushies, and custom apparel. Designed and produced 300+ handcrafted crochet products, maintaining high customer satisfaction and repeat orders. Developed innovative crochet patterns and design solutions for niche markets. Executed social media marketing, online sales strategies, and customer engagement, contributing to consistent business growth. Managed full operations: product development, inventory, order fulfillment, and customer service. Built a strong online community through tutorials and educational content. Portfolio: facebook.com/littlethingssl

Founder & Creative Designer

Dharani designerwear • Freelance

Jan 2018 - Present8 yrs 6 mos

Dharani Designer wear, Couture & Bridal Desigen Designed and produced 10+ bespoke womenswear, couture, and bridal garments, ensuring precision in fit, construction, and finishing. Developed original patterns, silhouettes, and surface textures for custom and niche markets. Directed the full design lifecycle: concept development, sketching, fabric sourcing, fittings, and final execution. Built a strong digital presence through tutorials and storytelling, generating high engagement and repeat clientele. Managed end‐to‐end operations including product development, inventory, client communication, and order fulfillment. Strengthened brand visibility through consistent content creation and community engagement. Portfolio: facebook.com/Dharanidesignerwear

Knitwear programmer & designer

Tajima Colombo PVT (Ltd) • Full-time

May 2017 - Aug 20214 yrs 3 mos

Designed and programmed knitwear collections for multiple international clients. Created knit structures, patterns, and samples using Shima Seiki SDS‐ONE APEX3. Completed advanced training in flat knitting technology at Shima Seiki, Wakayama, Japan. Collaborated with production teams to ensure technical accuracy and quality standards.

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    kiki_le

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.3

    Wow, the patterns turned out amazing. She has a deep understanding and great attention to detail, which completely surpassed my expectations. I would definitely recommend.

    $100-$200

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    4 weeks

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    kiki_le

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4.7

    The project came out great. I would highly recommend this seller. Her attention to detail is really good, and she is also creative. Thanks once again for your assistance with this project.

    $200-$400

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    4 weeks

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    nonohadani

    MA

    Morocco

    5

    bon résultat et bonne service

    Up to $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    gig

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    hkplace

    HK

    Hong Kong

    5

    delivered on what i asked and fixed things i prefer to be change with no hasstle

    Up to $50

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    gig

    Pattern Design

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    No
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    kiki_le

    Repeat Client

    GB

    United Kingdom

    4

    The dolls looked really good. The only issue was time delivery but it wasn't the seller's fault. I would recommend.

    $200-$400

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    2 months

    Duration

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