Knitting
See Also: Crafts, Fiber and Fabric Arts, Needlework
Organizations
The Knitting Guild Association
A non-profit organization that includes shows, conferences, projects, classes, and an online message board.
The Crochet Guild of America
A non-profit educational organization that promotes and advances the art of crochet, provides education and networking opportunities, sets a national standard for quality and skill, and includes lessons, patterns, a Q&A, and a message board.
Knitting & Crochet Guild of Great Britain
A national non-profit organization that promotes hand-knitting, machine-knitting and crochet, and preserves cultural and craft heritage.
Canadian Knitwear Designers & Artisans
A non-profit association that supports knitwear designers at a national and international level by increasing commercial exposure, providing networking opportunities and access to educational information.
Craft Yarn Council
Represents companies in the yarn industry and sponsors promotional and educational programs, webiste includes discussion groups, projects, and links to learning resources and other programs.
Resources
About.com: Knitting
Includes instruction, tips, advice, patterns, a key to abbreviations commonly found in patterns, and book and tool reviews.
KnittingHelp.com
Includes free instructional videos, a glossary, a community forum, and a shop with books, dvds, patterns and other supplies.
VogueKnitting.com
Free patterns, charts, a blog, a yarn directory, stitch library, and how to guides.
Knitty.com
Online magazine with patterns, articles, and reviews.
Knit 'N Style Magazine Online
Includes free project, current issue summary, back issues, message board, links, shop directory, and more.
Wool Works
A collection of knitting information. Included are listings of more than 2000 knitting suppliers worldwide, free patterns and reference material.
Socknitters Home Page
A mailing list for anyone interested in knitting socks by hand, plus tips and help.
Esther's Knitting Page
Patterns with detailed instructions and photos, also includes articles and links.
JPF Crochet Club
Patterns for sale with some free examples.
