Crafts

Care To Knit, Inc. Care To Knit, Inc.- New York based non-profit organization that provides knit and crocheted items to people in shelters, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. Includes patterns, … Christmas at Sea Christmas at Sea- Providing knitted and crocheted gifts to deep-sea and river mariners. Includes guidelines, patterns, and a newsletter. Knit a Square Knit a Square- Accepts knit and crocheted squares that are made into blankets for abandoned babies and AIDS orphans in Africa. Garments are also accepted. Includes forums, pattern… Afghans for Afghans Knit- and Crochet-Along Afghans for Afghans Knit- and Crochet-Along- Items for children and women in Afghanistan. Includes individual's projects and patterns. The Bridge Project The Bridge Project- Collecting knit and crocheted items for the homeless in central Ohio. Includes links to patterns and photographs. Stitchers of Love Stitchers of Love- A ministry of knitting, crocheting, and needlework for those in need. Includes patterns, pictures, and prayers. Warm Up America Foundation Warm Up America Foundation- Nonprofit organization to distribute afghans to the needy. Volunteers knit and crochet squares. Includes patterns, tips, and information on forming a l… Mother Bear Project Mother Bear Project- Provides crocheted and knit bears to children with HIV/AIDS in emerging nations. Includes pattern and kit ordering, photo gallery, bear sponsorships, list of … Cuddles Cuddles- Group providing knit and crocheted premature-sized burial garments and blankets to hospitals in the UK. Includes guidelines, patterns, and discussion group. The Preemie Project The Preemie Project- Provides knit and crocheted items for premature and critically ill infants and their families at The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Includes guidelin… Hat Box Foundation Hat Box Foundation- Nonprofit organization of volunteers who knit and crochet hats for people with life-threatening illnesses. Includes a list of affiliated treatment centers. Compassionate Creations Compassionate Creations- Volunteers knit and crochet scarves for victims of sexual abuse and assault. Bev's Country Cottage Bev's Country Cottage- Free charity knitting and crochet patterns. Also includes sizing charts for premature babies through adults, newborn intensive care units in need, and a dir… Yahoo Group: LoveAfghans For Pine Ridge Reservation Yahoo Group: LoveAfghans For Pine Ridge Reservation- Knits and crochets squares and afghans for PRR residents. Yahoo Group: Caps for a Cure Yahoo Group: Caps for a Cure- Knitting and crocheting hats for chemotherapy patients. Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids- An organization that knits, crochets, sews and quilts blankets for children and teens who are seriously ill, hospitalized, in foster care,… Knit Out and Crochet Knit Out and Crochet- Annual free educational and informational events. Includes schedule for this year's main event, photographs of previous events, and how to organize a local e… Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival- Annual event. Includes schedule, lists of classes and vendors, and registration form. Meladora's Crochet and Knitting Tutorials Meladora's Crochet and Knitting Tutorials- Specialises in free video tutorials and step by step instructions.. Moogly Moogly- Free designs and how-to videos and tutorials YarnYokel YarnYokel- Offers personalized graphs, patterns and designs, artwork gallery and directory. Wikipedia: Crochet Wikipedia: Crochet- History of the craft and international terms and notations. Crochet Uncut Crochet Uncut- Provides articles, reviews of supplies, notions, and patterns. Crochet Me Crochet Me- An online crochet magazine, updated throughout the year, providing free patterns and original features. Crochet Cabana Crochet Cabana- Basic terms dictionary, charities, and free patterns for afghans, scarves, and shawls. By The Hook By The Hook- Free patterns, message board, 1001 uses for scrunchies, poetry and humor, instructions, and related links. About.com: Crochet About.com: Crochet- News on seasonal trends, free pattern and graph downloads, chat and forums, tutorials, and information on most aspects and variations of the craft, including F… Crochet 'N' More Crochet 'N' More- Free patterns, tutorials, charity links, tips, and how to read a pattern. Also offers crochet chat, message boards, newsletter, books, and magazines. Colorado Academy of Silversmithing and Art Metal Colorado Academy of Silversmithing and Art Metal- Jewelry making, silversmithing, casting, art metal, wire sculptures, lapidary and rock collecting resources. William Holland Lapidary School William Holland Lapidary School- Classes include beading, cabochons, silver, glass fusing, casting, gem and mineral ID, wirewrapping, chain making, glass bead making, silver clay,… Jinks McGrath - Jeweller Jinks McGrath - Jeweller- Information about jewellery, books, courses and workshops. Fredricka Kulicke School of Jewelry Art Fredricka Kulicke School of Jewelry Art- Teaches the art of jewelry making by interpreting ancient jewelry designs. Information on courses and workshops, enrollment form, and samp… The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences- Features educational and research institute devoted exclusively to the training of students in the scientific and practical aspects of… Kate Lord Brown Kate Lord Brown- Jewelry blog. Personal interest in various types and styles. Wire Jeweller Wire Jeweller- Wire art projects, wire jewelry information, beading, wire artist group, color, ideas, events and wire art history. Sample articles and subscription information. Brain Press Publications Brain Press Publications- Online articles by a master goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain. Includes forums, library, and gallery. Instore Magazine Instore Magazine- Magazine for American jewelry store owners. Includes focused, relevant and useful information and a forum. Chasing: Ancient Metalworking Technique with Modern Applications Chasing: Ancient Metalworking Technique with Modern Applications- Describes metal technique and serves as a source for updated information. Professional Jeweler Professional Jeweler- Targeted for retailers. Subscription information, show calendar, and classifieds. Swisstime Swisstime- Devoted to watchmaking news and a showcase for Swiss watch production. News, products, and related links. Hong Kong Jewelry Express Magazine Hong Kong Jewelry Express Magazine- Publication by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association. Includes products, supplier search, and exhibition schedule. Jewelry Making Daily Jewelry Making Daily- Features jewelry-making, gem-cutting, beading, gem carving, and mineral and fossil collecting. Subscriptions, show schedules, and classifieds. North Bennett Street School North Bennett Street School- Offers courses in jewelry fabrication and repairs for bench jewelers. Foundry Educational Foundation Foundry Educational Foundation- Offers educational programs for students and educators in the metal casting industry. Revere Academy Revere Academy- Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts offers short classes and Diploma Programs on jewelry making Metalwerx Metalwerx- Metalwerx is both a school and a community studio in Boston. The Jeweler's Resource Bureau The Jeweler's Resource Bureau- The Jewelers Resource Bureau provides marketing information for the jewelry maker and designer. Jewelry Making Meetup Jewelry Making Meetup- Promoting local gatherings among jewelry making enthusiastics. New Approach School for Jewelers New Approach School for Jewelers- Offers jewelry training in stone setting and platinumsmithing, mixes traditional craftsmanship with 3-D learning tools. Modern Silver Magazine Modern Silver Magazine- Offers information related to vintage modern silver jewelry, objects, and decorative arts items.