| A Tight Knit Community: On-Line Resources |
| Knitting has grown increasingly popular in the past five years. What was once the province of little old ladies, has become a relaxing and rewarding hobby for people of all ages. As with most things these days, popularity translates to a wealth of information about the topic being available on-line. This section of the pathfinder focuses on some of the best the web has to offer. You will find links to knitting reference sources, knitting magazines, designer web-pages, and blogs. Check here often, as this page will be updated regularly to reflect the growing and changing information available on-line. |
| Reference and General Interest Pages: |
| Standards and guidelines for crochet and knitting compiled by the Yarn Council of America. Downloadable standard information including needle sizes, yarn weights, label information, garment sizing, etc. Most information is available in English and Spanish. |
| Japan has a vibrant, innovative, and highly regarded community of knitters, designers, and textile companies. This site is dedicated to showcase this community to an English speaking audience. |
| London's Victoria and Albert Museum, one of the premier art and design museums of the world, has several knitted objects in their collection. This site includes information on knitting history, free patterns, knitted artwork, and links to various on-line resources including blogs. |
| A good all purpose reference site. Includes "essentials", free patterns, baby patterns, beginner patterns, etc. Links to several sources for purchasing knitting supplies and materials. |
| More Links Below: |
| Featured Periodical: Knitty.com |
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| Knitty.com - Click on the picture at the left to access this free on-line periodical. Published seasonally, this site showcases several designs per issue. Also included are basic how-to instructions, advanced techniques, articles, and commentary. |
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| Featured Designer: Kaffe Fassett |
| Known for his innovative use of color and exquisite designs, Fassett has been designing knitwear since the 1960s. This site features not only his knit designs, but also needlepoint, quilting, and textile information. |
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| Blogs: (Please note, the library can not be held responsible for the content of the blogs listed below. We have tried to showcase only those blogs that are generally suitable to most audiences.) |