Crafts

Knitting Basics - Better Homes and Gardens Knitting Basics - Better Homes and Gardens- Includes illustrated instructions and tips for beginning knitters. KnittingHelp KnittingHelp- Online videos of basic and advanced knitting instructions showing both continental and English methods. Includes basics plus knitting in the round, working a sock he… ABC's of Knitting ABC's of Knitting- Illustrated instructions for a variety of knitting techniques and projects. [Japanese/English] Feltmaking Feltmaking- Information on how to measure percentage of shrinkage when felting knitted wool. Borealis Sweaterscapes Borealis Sweaterscapes- Free online instructions with illustrations for intarsia, short rows, pattern conversions, seaming and other design techniques. Felting Felting- Instructions for making wool felt. From Gleason's Fine Woolies. Socktopus Socktopus- Specializes in sock yarns, proceeds to Medicins Sans Frontiers. Knit One Give One Knit One Give One- Group that knits for children and adults in need. Includes patterns, drop-off locations, and photos of recipients. Based in Caulfield Junction, Victoria, Austra… HistoryLink.org: Knitting for Victory HistoryLink.org: Knitting for Victory- Article about volunteers knitting for WWI and WWII soldiers. Socks for Soldiers, Inc. Socks for Soldiers, Inc.- Non-profit group that knits socks and helmet liners for soldiers. Photo gallery and discussion group. About.com: Knitting About.com: Knitting- Tutorials, articles, blog and patterns. Phoenix Knitting Forums Phoenix Knitting Forums- Community for knitters, crocheters, dyers and spinners to discuss and get help with anything knitting related. Learn to Knit Learn to Knit- Knitting resource with diagrams and tips. A quest to get everyone knitting in the UK. Socknitters Socknitters- A mailing list for anyone interested in knitting socks by hand. Includes tips and links to sock patterns. Knitting Haven Knitting Haven- A forum, a few free patterns and answers to knitting technique questions. Men Who Knit Men Who Knit- A free community site for men who knit comprised of blogs, discussion forums, and links to provide support, encouragement, and inspiration to men returning to the cr… Portland Knitting Portland Knitting- Offers tips, chat area, and guide to knitting shops in Portland, Oregon region. Netknitting Netknitting- A meeting place for knitters. Keep in touch with knitters for help, advice, links and tips. German and English. Cosy Place Knits Cosy Place Knits- Community web site for the knit addicted. Includes forums, free patterns, and yarn reduction group. Carey's Crafty Corner Carey's Crafty Corner- Dedicated to keeping her Grandmother's love of crochet alive. Offers photo album, free patterns, crochet instruction, craft ideas, and links. Hot Pink Hook Hot Pink Hook- Blog showcasing crochet creations of accessories and apparel for dolls. By Number 19 By Number 19- A blog with designs and tutorials. Also photos of finished projects. Fat Face & Me Fat Face & Me- A photo-blog of amigurumi creations by Xuan Nguyen with photography by Kham Tran. Chocolate Mints in a Jar Chocolate Mints in a Jar- Personal blog with free designs for a laptop and shopping bag. Susan's Creative Designs Susan's Creative Designs- Unique free designs, miniature tutorials and other projects. Missourians Crocheting for Charity Missourians Crocheting for Charity- Links to Missouri and national charities that accept handmade caps and blankets, and links to free patterns. Pacy Crochets Pacy Crochets- Some free patterns, how to crochet with plastic bags, favorite crochet links, and a discussion group. Brenda Stratton Designs Brenda Stratton Designs- Professional designer Brenda Stratton offers personal information on her career and life, crochet tips and basics, free patterns, and related links. Curly Girl's Crochet Etc. Curly Girl's Crochet Etc.- Blog which includeds topics about amigurumi, free designs and crochet tutorials. Gnat on the Windshield Gnat on the Windshield- Blog featuring amigurumi, including free patterns. Crochetroo Crochetroo- A crocheter whose work is inspired by her Australian homeland. Includes patterns. Crochet Cottage Crochet Cottage- Provides photos of completed projects, free patterns and links of interest. Crochetlab Crochetlab- Online magazine that includes interviews with yarn makers, artists and people who are interested in expanding the boundaries of crochet. Crochet and Other Stuff Crochet and Other Stuff- Features projects made from patterns found on the web. Also some free designs. Monster Crochet Monster Crochet- Web log detailing unique projects and creations. Sexy Crochet Bikini Sexy Crochet Bikini- Gallery of hand crafted bikinis. C is for crochet C is for crochet- Extensive list of crochet links and resources arranged alphabetically. Original patterns, filet and wire crochet are covered in separate categories. Karen's Crochet Creations Karen's Crochet Creations- Offers author information, a few original patterns with pictures and favorite links. Crochet in the U.S.A. Crochet in the U.S.A.- Photos of several completed projects. Also includes personal thoughts about the craft and related links. Crochet Fashion Crochet Fashion- Photos of original designs. Features apparel and bikini tops. Also offers some unique free patterns. Crochet Site Crochet Site- Photos of completed projects, photo gallery, and links to other crochet sites. Also offers an afghan square for each month. Marianne's Creative Home 2001 Marianne's Creative Home 2001- Designer sharing photos of completed pieces. Multi-colored one-piece afghans, sweater-jackets, ponchos, and other original creations. Angela's World Angela's World- Home of La Vonne's Not Just Knits. Professional designer from Toronto, Canada offers samples of her work and free crochet patterns for a doll hat, dishcloth, motif… Punkin's Place Punkin's Place- Offers photos of completed projects and some free patterns. Crochet Lady of Texas Crochet Lady of Texas- Features photos of completed work and links. Doily and diagonal afghan instructions are included. Repeat Crafter Me Repeat Crafter Me- Pattern squares, hats, coasters, rugs, appliques, and toys. Crochet and crafting tutorials available. About.com: Crochet About.com: Crochet- Afghans, angels, animals, baby items, doilies, hats, and seasonal and holiday. Glossary of terms and abbreviations, tips and troubleshooting, and stitch instru… Free Vintage Crochet Free Vintage Crochet- Vintage patterns that have passed into the public domain. Restored from leaflets of companies that include Spool Cotton Company, American Thread Company, Jac… Free-Crochet.com Free-Crochet.com- Accessories, afghans, clothes, doilies, baby, and home decor. Videos and glossary included. Cats-Rockin-Crochet Cats-Rockin-Crochet- Selection of baby and adult hat patterns. Also includes video tutorials, size charts, and a collection of vintage images of crochet items.