Our Favorite Links
Informative Sites
Standards
- Standards and Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting
A Craft Yarn Council of America site that is attempting to create and impose standards on the industry.
About Yarn
- Yarndex, The Yarn Directory
An amazing site with information about thousands of different types of yarn. - The Dye Forum
Great information about dyeing (of course, useful for more than just yarn, but isn't that what we're all here for?)
History
- V & A Museum Knitting
Pictures, patterns, historical context.
Airport Security
- TSA Prohibited Items List
This is a word doc with a list of items you can and can't fly with. You may want to print this and take it with you--but there are no guarantees.
Knitting Help
Cast-ons
- KnittingHelp.com Cast-on Demos
This website is a great resource for new and beginner knitters who need to SEE techniques in action.
Understanding Charts
- Mosaic Knitting Charts
A short and sweet tutorial on Mosaic (slip stitch color) knitting charts.
Crochet Help
Foundation Chains
- Double Base Chain Stitch
Josie's excellent instructions for a "chainless" foundation chain.
Crochet Demos and Instructions
- Single crochet seam
A tutorial that shows you how to join 2 pieces with a single crochet seam.
Binding off
- Invisible Finish Off
Technique for finishing off when crocheting rounds, such as granny squares.
Understanding Charts
- Crochet Glossary
Links to chart explanations, abbreviations and terms
Good Pattern Sources
Great Webzines
Commercial Sites
- Lion Brand Free Pattern Listing
Be warned, you will probably have to register.
Shopping
Yarn
- KnitPicks
Great, reasonably priced high quality yarn. And now needles as well!