Knitting

Resources on knitting, a way of constructing fabric by intertwining thread or yarn in a series of loops using a pair of long, thin eyeless needles or rods.

Sub-headings:

Community Knitting

Opportunities for participating in group knitting projects for charity, knitalongs, and yarn swaps.

Knitting Instruction

Find resources that outline techniques and tips, many with images.

Knitting Patterns

Links to free patterns for all types of knitting projects.

Knitting Blogs

Web logs dedicated specifically to knitting projects, patterns, tips and techniques.

Resources in this category:

Knitter's Review
http://knittersreview.com/

Knitter’s Review is a complete portal for the craft of knitting. Knitter’s review includes a free weekly email magazine, knitting related shopping, and the forums. The forums—the real meat of the site—are discussion board where knitters help other knitters with questions about techniques, patterns, shopping, and yarn.

The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants
http://www.stitchymcyarnpants.com/moks06/

Stitchy McYarnpants gathers vintage knitting patterns that are a bit DATED and then adds her own hilarious commentaries. Add to your must-see (and do not knit this at home) list!

WiseNeedle
http://www.wiseneedle.com/

Unsure about a new yarn or pattern? Do your research! WiseNeedle is a online forum for reviews of yarns and patterns. Check what others are saying about the yarn—and make sure that pattern is worth knitting!

Wool Works: The Online Knitting Compendium
http://www.woolworks.org/

Wool Works contains "more than 180 patterns for handknitted sweaters, socks, hats, scarves, baby clothes, afghans, and other miscellaneous projects." It also includes information on "knitting books, magazines, events, guilds, computer-related resources, Web links, and charities that accept donations of knitted items." A set of Web discussion boards for talking about knitting; a huge directory of knitting suppliers in North America, the north Atlantic and Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand; as well as hints and tips on various knitting techniques, fibers, spinning, dyeing, and various knitwear designers are included.

The Yarndex
http://www.yarndex.com/home.cfm

Looking for a certain color or fiber content for your next knitting project? Turn to the Yarndex! Yarndex is the online database of yarn. Search on color, gauge, WPI (wraps per inch) or fiber source for the right yarn for your next project. Includes links to online sources.