There are quite a lot of craft website out there aiming to teach you any type of craftiness that you can think of. But what of knitting or crochet websites?
Below we have a round up of our favourites.
Probably one of the best know knit or crochet websites is Ravelry.
Started by husband and wife team Jess and Casey, Ravelry started out as a sort of Facebook for knitters and crocheters and has fast become the mecca of all things yarn related. By creating a profile, you can share your current projects, see what others are knitting, check out yarn (like KPC Yarn) and what others are knitting with it. Not to mention the millions and millions of patterns. What makes Ravelry so great is the intuitive nature by which you can search. By clicking through and selecting a range of key attributes you are able to narrow down the results to what you need. It’s never been this easy to find a pattern for your favourite yarn. Not only that, Ravelry features a very active forum where everything from knit related questions,finding your local knitting group to potluck recipes are discussed.
If you haven’t joined Ravelry already, get thee over immediately!
Craftsy is another craft type website that features not only knitting and crochet, but also all other types of crafts possible. Search for knitting or crochet patterns by narrowing down your search and you are presented for a clear, grid like list of possible patterns. Craftsy also offers online classes in knitting, painting or sewing as well as kits and supplies!
Davina at Sheep and Stitch offers probably some of the best how to knit videos that we have seen in a long time. Clear videography, easy to follow instructions and great starter patterns that anyone can try, make this one of our favourites. Her no nonsense and very humorous approach towards her tutorials are very refreshing and fun to do as well!
Knitty is another favourite that offers a quarterly issue release with patterns submitted by readers with beautiful, throught out photographs. The patterns are quite up to date and usually covers everything for everyone - from head to toe. All patterns have links to online videos or tutorials pointing you in the right direction if you are stuck. With fun alternate description like the Level of Concentration Index we can’t help but go back to Knitty every time a new issue is released.
Knittinghelp was one of the first websites to offer patterns, knitting how-to videos and a forum. Admitdly Ravelry is still a firm favourite but also give Knittinghelp a go for some extra inspiration.
What is your go-to knitting website? Let us know!
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Happy knitting!