Explore Crochet and Knitting
You might think these needle crafts are reserved for grandma's in
rocking chairs, but will be surprised at how popular crochet and
knitting is with people of all ages!
Explore the creative world of knotting and knitting with hooked
needles, yarns, and more from the following resources offering an
abundance of free learning how-to information, patterns and project
ideas, tips, and techniques.
Crochet and Knitting How-to Resources
Smart
Crochet
Free filet crochet tutorials and free patterns. Covers crochet basics, starting
your work, checkmark mesh, increasing, decreasing, working borders, finishing
work, and cut edges. Free patterns include Northern Light afghan, God Bless America
centerpiece, Lapland valance, Larissa table runner, edgings, and symmetrical
place mats.
Tapestry
Crochet
"Tapestry crochet is similar to regular crochet, except that one or more
yarns are carried while another is crocheted. The finished pieces look woven
instead of crocheted." Learn more about tapestry crochet, and find free
patterns for a spiral basket and a necklace pouch.
Heavenly Hookers Crochet
Custom designed afghan crochet patterns. Features crochet hints and tips for
stitch types, attaching new yarn for color change, finishing off, weight conversion
chart (grams to ounces), and crochet hooks and gauges.
Originals by Gidge
Original crocheted designs for fashion dolls. Dozens of free downloadable patterns
and crochet helpers available.
KnitNet
The online knitting magazine featuring free content for visitors! Includes how-to
patterns with project tutorial photos, a wealth of articles, and gallery of
items. Has free online video demonstrations covering abbreviations, casting
on, knit stitches, purl stitches, and casting off.
Crochet Guild of America
A group dedicated to the promotion of the art and skill of crochet; the preservation
of historical projects; the promotion of future crochet design ideas; and the
achievement of excellence in all facets of crochet.
Fiber Art Shop
Features a free online "Learn to Knit" class with lessons covering
tail cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, and cast off.
Knitting at About.com
A solid knitting resource with topics covering free knitting patterns, adult
clothing, afghans and pillows, baby / kids patterns, dishcloths, felting and
fulling, dolls and toys, holiday patterns, machine knitting, and vintage knitting.
Regular articles and how to section features learning to knit, dyeing information,
help and how-to's, special techniques, spinning and fiber, miters, stitches,
and
color
design.
Knitted Threads
Designer of custom knit and crochet patterns. Features crochet, hand and knit
patterns for sweaters, vests, hats, socks, and more. Has tips and techniques
for general knitting, machine knit tips, afghan and blanket edgings, beads
for buttons, and changing colors.
Lisa Souza Knitwear
"Your online source for ready made garments, yarns, kits, buttons, accessories
and patterns." Features projects from hand dyed cotton, wool, and mohair
yarns; free intarsia charts for several projects to download, and a gallery
of hand-knitted designs.
PatchworkCrochet.com
Offers fully-illustrated crochet patterns. Features free illustrated techniques
for crochet basics and patchwork crochet and sample patterns including: flower
garden afghan, wheels doily, and medallions afghan.
Crochet
at About.com
A solid crochet resource featuring free patterns, filet charts, and how-to's
for all aspects of crochet. Regular articles and topics cover free patterns,
bead crochet, blocking / starching, buttons, freeform crochet, hooks, hints,
charts, learn basics, and stitches.
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