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Knitty.com
An online magazine/community for those who
love to knit. You'll find little known
facts, such as the
top ten men in knitting. Regular columns include Techniques with
Theresa, where you'll learn all about basic
and advanced techniques that will have you
knitting just about every stitch you can
imagine. Find out how you can think
through more than just the pattern and begin
using your creative side in your knitting
and go to the coffee shop for some
chit-chat. |
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Free Patterns
Tired of the same old patterns, booties and
afghans? If you're looking for some truly
inspired projects, then look no further than
this free patterns site. There's no need to
spend a fortune on costly pattern books,
when free patterns are just a download away.
Search through the top 10 pattern downloads.
You'll also find tons of
articles on knitting, such as how to
create certain stitches, what to do with a
project gone bad, how to get kids interested
in knitting and knitting for charity. |
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Mason-Dixon Knitting
Set up blog style, this site focuses on the
adventures one runs into while living the
knitting life. You'll find links to knitting
books, insider advice and have the ability
to post questions, responses and get tips
through others who visit the site. You will
want to check out their
videos on You Tube, which are
entertaining and help you see more clearly
how knitting can be woven into daily living. |
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Yarn Harlot
The title of this site says it all. What
knitter isn't a lover of yarn? It seems to
go with the territory. You'll get regular
updates about what the yarn harlot is up to
(she's often out on tour) and links to free
patterns, such as a
very harlot poncho. You'll also find
some cute patterns for a snowdrop shawl, a
hat, tiptoe socks and a daisy sweater. The
Yarn Harlot is also on Twitter, if you'd
like to follow her there. |
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Red Shirt Knitting
Find many
unique, free
patterns at this
site. The
Dogwalker Hat
pattern
seems to be one
of the most
popular on this
site. You'll
also find some
other cute
patterns, such
as "The Binary
Hat",
"Checkerboard
Tea Cosy",
"Voodoo
Swatches", "The
Doris Hat", "Solipsis
Pouch", "Treesweater
Pattern" and "My
Jayne Hat
Pattern". In
addition, you'll
find a huge
archive of free
patterns from
2005 on up. |
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Knit One
It can be hard to carry around different
sizes of needles, partially finished
projects, yarn, books and so much more.
That's where Knit One comes in. They offer a
nice selection of knitting bags that will
help you finally get organized and give you
the ability to carry your knitting with you
anywhere you go. Get a complete
catalog of their bags, but be sure to
check out their clearance area as you can
find bags as much as 50 percent off. |
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Portuguese Style of Knitting
In addition to English and American styles of
knitting, there are many other styles. This site
focuses on the Portuguese style of knitting one
woman brought with her to America and on
teaching others how to use the same knitting
style that she does. She offers
live workshops on Portuguese knitting techniques
hosted all around the country. She also offers
free patterns. You can purchase a DVD to help
you learn the techniques if you can't make a
workshop. |
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Bella Banana
"Love is hand knit". Don't have time to knit
yourself, but love to give handmade gifts? This site
might be a nice alternative. You'll find knitted
items with yarn made only from natural fibers. Visit
the
shopping area to see what is currently available.
Some of the regular items include: leg warmers,
hats, ponchos, Alison can be contacted if you have a
custom order that you'd like to see filled. |
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Vogue Knitting
High fashion magazine for knitters. You'll find more
useful information than you'll have time to read. Learn
about techniques and knitting abbreviations to help you
read patterns. You'll also find free patterns on the
site. New to knitting or need some how-to advice on a
particular topic? You'll enjoy the
How To section. They also offer an online store for
your yarn and needle needs. Love what you see? Get even
more by subscribing to the print magazine. |
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Knitting Help
One of the best features of this site is the many videos
that show knitting techniques. If you are a visual
learner, then these videos will help you pick up the
techniques more quickly and easily. Get advice from more
experienced knitters or just discuss your favorite
moments knitting in the
community forums. You'll also find tons of
free patterns, including ones for hats, scarves,
shawls, gloves, socks, slippers, sweaters, ponchos,
clothing, toys and dolls, handbags, holiday decorations
and a myriad of miscellaneous items. |
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