Knitting and Crochet

Stitch Guides, Online Magazines, and Other Resources 

Crocheting and Knitting

KnittingHelp.com : Learn to Knit

Free online knitting videos! Knitting instruction on all the basics, and advanced topics includins multiple methods of Knitting, Purling, Increasing, Decreasing, Casting-On, and Binding-Off. Knitting in the round, working a sock heel, Fair Isle knitting, Intarsia knitting, and lots more.

Annie's Attic - Knitting

Illustrated and video knitting stitch guides

Annie's Attic - Crochet

Illustrated and video crochet stitch guides

Knitty!

Knitty is a free web-only knitting magazine with a sense of humor. Fun patterns, fabulous authors. Come and see for yourself!

The Daily Knitter

DailyKnitter.com is an on-line knitting magazine/resource offering free knitting patterns, knitting basics, articles, yarn shop directory, yarn company listing, message boards, book reviews, product reviews, local knitting clubs, knitting charities, and more.

MagKnits

Your friendly online knitting magazine

The AntiCraft

Online journal on a variety of crafts including knitting and crochet from a decidedly non-perky point of view. Samhain and Imbolc issues in the archives, Beltane is the current issue up.

Crochet me Magazine

Crochet me is the online magazine for contemporary, cool, hip, fashionable crochet. They publish crochet patterns, tutorials, articles, and essays by recreational and professional crocheters from all over the world.

Crochetville Forum

A busy, friendly crochet discussion forum with areas to show off your projects, ask for help and advice, share original patterns, etc.

Knitting Abbreviations Master List

Knitting Abbreviations Master List from Yarnstandards.com

Crochet Abbreviations Master List

Crochet Abbreviations Master List from Yarnstandards.com

Cybersock Tutorials

Socknitter Cybersock Lessons including Sheron's 2 Socks on 2 Circulars, Annabelle's Entrelac Socks; Jackie's Errant Ankles Lace Socks, Judy's Kick-back Two-color Socks Edie's Argyle Socks, and Denise's Toe Up Socks.

Not just patterns but full tutorials

Tiptop Toes

Nice tutorial from Knitty on toe-up socks

Turkish Cast On Tutorial

From FluffyKnitterDeb: Turkish Cast On Tutorial

Yarn 

Reviews, Shopping, Spinning, etc.

wiseNeedle - Yarns

wiseNeedle maintains listings of yarns and yarn-reviews. This collection comes from entries made by their visitors. You can consider the collection a forum where you can let others know about experiences you've had with different yarns, or hear about the experiences of others

Yarndex - The Yarn Directory

The ultimate resource designed for both the knitting public and the yarn industry. Explore their extensive database jam-packed with the details you need to make the right yarn selection.

Knitter's Review - In-depth reviews of knitting yarn

Knitter's Review is a free weekly online knitting magazine dedicated to yarn, from source to skein.

Standard Yarn Weight System

Standard Yarn Weight System from Yarnstandards.com

Tools 

Needles, Hooks, etc.

Knitting Needles and Tools Reviewed

Knitter's Review discussion of various types of needles and the materials from which they are made.

Knitting Patterns 

Toe to Top Sock

These cute socks from Knit Picks take self striping yarn and runs the stripes vertically. Yes, you have to kitchener stitch the whole back of the sock but see the video from KnittingHelp.com (above) on how to do it easily.

Knitting Pattern Central - Free, Online Knitting Pattern Directory

Thousands of categorized links to free, online knitting patterns

Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns from Crystal Palace Yarns

Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns from Crystal Palace Yarns but mostly knitting patterns

Crochet Patterns 

Crochet Pattern Central - Free, Online Crochet Pattern Directory

Thousands of categorized links to free, online crochet patterns

About.com Free Crochet Patterns Index A to Z List

Extensive listing of places to find a wide variety of different types of free crochet patterns on the Web. Many categories listed to
make it easier to find the type you're looking for.

"C" is for Crochet

This is a huge pattern resource. It is in the process of moving to a new site at www.calmingseas.com but it is still easier to access the patterns at the original seafore site linked here.

Knit and Crochet Blogs 

Yarn Harlot

Knitting blog by author Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

The Knitting Curmudgeon

Knitting blog by Marilyn - check out the "freebies" on blocking and lace

The Panopticon

Knitting and spinning blog by Franklin with occasional contributions by Dolores. Just go - you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll knit lace.

Go Knit In Your Hat

Knitting blog by knitter, spinner, and owner of Black Bunny Fibers, Carol

Will Pillage For Yarn

Knitting blog by a California knitter and artist with piratical tendancies

So much fiber, so little time

Knitting blog but check out her podcast blog as well, The link is at the top left of her page.

Sockbug

Knitting blog about, well, socks . . .

Yarngirl with a hook

Crochet blog, yarn... thread... what more do I need?

Hip Hip Crochet

Crochet blog

The Crochet Dude

Crochet blog by crocheter and designer Drew

Coffee Crochet

Crochet blog by crocheter and designer Tara

Shopping Links 

Handknitting

Specializing in luxury discount knitting yarn, hundreds of knitting patterns and knitting and crochet kits, knitting needles- Addi Turbo - Aero - Bryspun and Bamboo circular straight and sets of double point needles- Louet spinning wheels, spinning supplies, prepared wools and exotic fibers and carders.

Beehive Wool Shop

Beehive Wool Shop - Western Canada's greatest yarn shop was established in 1906 in Victoria, British Columbia on the southern tip of beautiful Vancouver Island. Offers a selection of yarn, knitting and crochet patterns, and related supplies.

The Organized Knitter

Offers a selection of handmade knitting needle cases.

Artspun

Choices in organic, cruelty-free, and Fair Trade yarns and yarn art supplies from all over the world. This is the online yarn store where you can choose to be good to the world, your neighbors in it, and yourself. It's your world, so why not?

Iva Rose Vintage Reproductions

Reprints of vintage instruction books covering most crafts. Currently over 300 Reproduced Books from before 1940 - Over 25,000 patterns - A Vast Number of Vintage Techniques!

Knit Knack

Handcrafted knitting needles, crochet hooks, rhinestone pins, designer cookie cutters, needlecases, and handmade buttons - your online source for distinctive, exquisite knitting needles and unique accessories for the knitting and fiber enthusiast.

Crippenworks

Supplies handmade needle cases, bags and accessories.

Elann

Large selection of yarns, needles, hooks, patterns, tools, and books for knitting and crochet.

The Spunky Eclectic

Extremely high quality hand spun yarn, hand painted wool, drop spindles, knitting accessories, hats, bags and more!

A Good Yarn

Selection of yarns, kits and books, plus free patterns and workshops and classes.

The Yarn Gallery

Specializes in a range of hand painted and hand dyed yarns with matching hand made buttons and beads. Also offers patterns.

Swallow Hill Creations

Kits for knitting and crocheting with beads. Beaded evening bags and accessories.

SandraSingh

Offers a choice of yarns, pattern books, needles and accessories.

Fearless Knitting

Offers hand-crafted circular needles in large sizes. Custom lengths also available.

Fuzzy Mabel

Specializes in traditional and novelty yarns, plus tools, patterns and kits.

Knit Pixie

Offering knitters and crocheters hard to find yarns and patterns

Sans Babel Crochet

Specializes in graphics-oriented patterns, crochet thread and supplies.

Kidknits

Specializes in baby sweater, blanket and hat kits as well as patterns.

Yarniverse

Offers a selection of yarn, instruction books and related accessories.

Holly Spring Homespun

Offers hand spun yarn, hand painted knitting needles, kits, patterns, hand knitted items and gifts. Knitting tips also available.

Yarntainer

Selection of containers for protecting and storing yarn.

Kids Knits

Custom hand-knitting designs and kits for the whole family which feature Dale of Norway yarns.

Colorful Stitches

Offers a collection of designer yarns, books, and kits.

Tribsen

Cotton, wool, mohair, tape and effects yarns, patterns and accessories.

Noble Knits

Name brand yarns, needles and notions as well as patterns and kits for handbags, scarves and garments.

Darn It Yarn

Featuring hand painted, hand dyed, hand spun and other unique specialty yarns and supplies for knitting and crocheting

Angelika's Yarn Store

Selection of patterns, yarns, needles, hooks and accessories. Also knitting machines.

Knit-Knackers Yarn Warehouse

Selection of recycled silk yarn and silk spinning fiber, brand name yarns and spinning wheels.

Wool Baa

Australian supplier of local and imported yarns, accessories, books and patterns.

She Ewe Knits

Specializes in yarns and designs for traditional fairisle and aran knitting. Free patterns are also available.

Marlo's Crochet Corner

Offers selection of hooks, needles and patterns. Learn to knit and crochet tutorials also available.

Laughing Hens

Supplies designer yarns and patterns. Also books, kits and accessories.

Seam Stressed Designs

Supplying handcrafted cases for circular or straight needles in a variety of sizes.

Hello Yarn

Supplies hand-dyed handspun novelty yarns, hand knits, kits and fiber scrap packages. Also free knitting patterns.

JnJ Knit Wits

Specializes in fine and novelty yarns, books and patterns, supplies, and a monthly newsletter

The Yarn Tree

Offers a selection of fine yarns, needles, hooks, accessories and books. Also spinning equipment.

Art of Tangle

Offers seamless top-down crochet sweater patterns and kits, including cone yarn. Also free patterns and instruction.