AURIE'S
KNITTING PAGE
Links to free patterns
(my own designs and patterns from the 19th century), a gallery of my
finished projects, and links to other knitting sites
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1916 Liberty Blanket
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Ribbed Watch Cap
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Easy Striped Mittens |
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Striped Gloves & Hat |
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LINKS TO GREAT KNITTING
&
CROCHET WEBSITES:
Have
you joined Ravelry yet?
Think of it as
'Myspace' for knitters and crocheters! Great site! I'm
'Lavs' on Ravelry, add me to your friends list and I promise to
reciprocate!
Knitty
magazine is always loaded with
imaginative projects, interesting articles and links to great
shopping! All patterns are free in this wonderful webzine!Knitting
Pattern Central is an online
directory featuring thousands of links to free knitting patterns,
currently with fifty categories from which to choose.
Knitting at Knoon Designs has some excellent videos showing basic knitting techniques.
Woolworks Lots of free patterns, links to other knitting related sites, list of yarn shops and manufacturers, etc. etc.
For those who would like to do some knitting for charity
click on the link to get to Woolworks' charity
knitting page.
Jack and Susie's Arts and Crafts Search Engine : Five generations of stitchers from Oregon to Colorado share their work, hints and tips, and favorite projects! A friendly community of needlework artisans. Bulletin boards, chat room, projects, files and fellowship. Lot's of great gift ideas!
Crochet Fantasy Magazine has been publishing for 20 years. Their site is nicely organized, with free patterns, links to other sites, and information about the latest issues.
Sarah
Bradberry's site, which has a zillion free patterns,
well-organized, including all of the KnitList Gift patterns,
which tend to be quick and easy.
Knitting
About.com guide to Knitting Another well maintained site. Lots of
links and
freebies!
The Knitlist A must for
any true "knithead"! Instructions on how to
subscribe to the "Knitlist", the 2000+ mailing
list for knitters.
"Historic Reflections" is the website of Nicole Scalessa, who curated a marvelous exhibit on historical knitted and crocheted items, and is the author of "Historic Reflections in Crochet". Visit the exhibit on line!
For those who enjoy Scandanavian knitting (or want to learn more about it), join the Norgeknit list, moderated by Wendy Johnson.
Can't forget the Aran lovers! Janet Szabo moderates the Aranknit list, where you can learn how to design your own Aran sweater!
Looking for sophisticated original designs
for Barbie fashion dolls? Check out " Scotty Maloney Hand Knits for
Fashion Dolls "!
Kim
Salazar's Yarn Review Kim has totally redone her site, and it is
beautiful! Many, many reviews of yarn,
and an easy to complete form for you to submit
your own reviews! Kim also has
original patterns and photos on her site, and
much more.
The Knitting
Guild of America Information on joining the guild, local guilds,
Master Knitter programs, and more.
Knitter's Magazine Everybody's favorite magazine, on the Web! Info about upcoming issues, Swap page, free patterns, information on subscribing to "Knit-U", and lots more!
Do you suffer from "FEAR OF STEEKING"? Lucy Neatby has a good description of how to do steeks with photos and drawings on her webpage . Plus intarsia hints, perfecting the sock toe and much more! Tackle that Dale sweater with Lucy's help!
Check out
StitchGuide.com for some excellent 'how to' lessons, including
videos!
Here's another fun 'learn to knit' site, with animated lessons! "DnT" has
cute animated graphics showing you the basics of
knitting, plus free patterns.
Sock knitters, you'll enjoy this website! Grace Ennis' Graphic Knitting Patterns has reproduced the most fabulous sock patterns from 1939-1961! Get a free "Airplane Sock" pattern just for visiting!
One can never have too many good knitting magazines! For fun and fashionable knitting patterns, plus tips and techniques, try Knit 'N Style Magazine Online !
Can't find that 'vintage' pattern on my
site? Try these resources:
"Patterns
from the Past" : sewing, knitting, crochet and more!
"Yesterdazes"
: another great resource for vintage knitting & crochet patterns!
"Retroholic " is a fun site
with links to 'retro' knitting sites, fabrics, furniture and all things
yesterday!
Denver
Fabrics sells fabrics and notions, including some delightful
'vintage' prints.
VINTAGE KNITS HOME PAGE
PATTERN CATALOG
Updated February 22, 2008