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33 Places To Find Great Knitting Patterns

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

There are so many places you can find knitting patterns, it can be a bit overwhelming!

The best way to sift through this massive collection is to get specific. When you know what niche market you are going to supply, you’ll know what sort of patterns are you looking for and it will make your search much easier and faster.

Here’s a few places to look offline:

►yarn stores

►bookstores (especially second-hand bookshops)

►craft shops

►garage or yard sales

►swap meets

►craft markets or fairs fiber festivals

►ebay and other online auction and trading sites

► stuffed away at the back of your (or your mother’s) cupboard!

 

And here’s some useful links to online resources:

► yarn store sites: www.jimmybeanswool.com, www.yarnmarket.com, www.y2knit.net,  www.bellaknitting.com, www.yarnsupply.com, www.theyarnco.com,

►dedicated knitting or crochet pattern sites: www.knittingpatterncentral.com, www.crochetpatterncentral.com, www.knittingonthenet.com, www.patternfish.com,  www.freepatterns.com, www.freevintagecrochet.com, www.theknittingvault.com

►yarn manufacturers sites: http://freeknittingpatterns.lionbrand.com, www.berroco.com, www.knitrowan.com, www.patonsyarns.com, http://redheart.com

►specialised designers sites:  www.vogueknitting.com, www.bymelissa.net

►knitting supply sites: www.knitpicks.com

►knitting and crochet information and magazine sites: www.dailyknitter.com, www.knittinghelp.com/patterns,  www.knitty.com, www.smartcrochet.com,

Or you can type your specific pattern search into Google or Yahoo and see what comes up!

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Can You Help Rose Convert Crochet Patterns To Knitting?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

 I have had a great question from Rose, which I thought someone may have an answer for. Here is her question:

 Hi, is there such a thing as converting crochet patterns to knitting?  I do not crochet – tried many times and failed – it’s a complex from childhood.  As deft as I am at all kinds of needlework crochet and crewel was a disaster.  Maybe in your worldwide audience someone can give me a lead.
 
Thank you, Rose
 
If you have a answer for Rose, please leave a reply and let her know – she will be most grateful! Thanks!
 
 

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The Knitting Song

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Just a little song that someone on Twitter recommended, which I have been enjoying with my afternoon tea!

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