At Loop & Blossom (accessible from www.loopandblossom.blog), transparency, integrity, and trust are fundamental to everything we create. This Affiliate Disclosure outlines our relationship with affiliate programs, specifically the Amazon Associates Program, and explains how we may earn compensation through our recommendations in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines (16 CFR § 255).
1. Amazon Associates Program Disclosure
Official Statement:
“Loop & Blossom is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.”
2. What Are Affiliate Links?
Throughout our website, including crochet patterns, step-by-step stitch tutorials, tool reviews, and beginner guides, you will find clickable links to recommended crochet supplies (such as ergonomic crochet hooks, yarns, stitch markers, polyester fiberfill stuffing, safety eyes, blocking boards, and yarn winders).
When you click on one of these links and make a purchase on Amazon (or other affiliate partner merchants), we may receive a small percentage of the sale as a commission at no extra cost to you. The price you pay for the product remains identical whether you purchase through our link or directly through the retailer’s homepage.
3. Editorial Independence & Product Selection Integrity
Our editorial integrity is our top priority. We adhere to the following principles:
- Hands-On Testing: We only recommend crochet tools, yarns, and accessories that we have personally tested, actively use in our own pattern design work, or have thoroughly vetted for beginner safety, ergonomic comfort, and durability.
- No Sponsored Bias: Brands cannot pay for positive reviews or guaranteed placements in our buyer’s guides. Our opinions are 100% genuine and independent.
- Curation Quality: If a popular tool has poor ergonomic grip, snags yarn, or causes hand strain, we will explicitly advise against it, regardless of potential affiliate commissions.
4. FTC Compliance & Link Tagging
In strict compliance with Google Webmaster Guidelines and FTC guidelines on endorsements and testimonials:
- Every single article containing affiliate links includes an explicit disclosure notice positioned prominently at the top of the post, before any affiliate links appear.
- All outbound affiliate links are coded with compliant HTML relationship attributes:
rel="nofollow noopener sponsored".
5. Pricing & Availability Notice
Prices, product availability, shipping times, and stock levels on Amazon.com are subject to change without notice. While we strive to maintain up-to-date recommendations, the price and product details displayed on Amazon at the moment of your purchase represent the accurate and final transaction terms.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships, product reviews, or disclosure policies, please feel free to reach out to us at amineoussi6@gmail.com.
Last Updated: September 2026