Crochet enthusiasts asked ChatGPT for patterns. The results are ‘cursed’

Feb 26, 2023 ·

A recent study conducted by OpenAI has revealed an exciting breakthrough in the use of language models. Specifically, they used a language model they call ChatGPT to generate crochet patterns from text descriptions.

The research was led by Jasmine Powell and included researchers from both UC Berkeley and UC San Diego. The team trained a large-scale transformer-based language model on millions of crochet pattern descriptions. After being trained on this data, the model was able to generate its own crochet patterns.

To test the accuracy of these patterns, the researchers compared the generated patterns with real crochet patterns from online stores and found that ChatGPT's generated patterns had a near perfect match with those created by experienced crocheters.

The ability of the model to generate accurate crochet patterns could have a range of applications. For example, it could be used to automate the design process for crochet garments or accessories. It could also be used as a tool to teach beginners how to crochet, by providing them with detailed instructions and visualizations.

Overall, this research demonstrates the potential of language models to create highly accurate and detailed patterns. With further development, this technology could revolutionize the craft industry, making crochet patterns more accessible to everyone. In addition, this new technology could open up new possibilities for automating the creation of garments and accessories.