Knitting on the Internet

In reviewing the Knitting site on BellaOnline, I noticed that the “how-to’s" are a bit limited. In an effort to keep everyone learning while I fix that, which requires taking pictures and video’s of my own endeavors, I would like to point out some great sites that are already out there and for the most part listed in the links section of this site. I have no vested interest in any of these sites, and these are the ones I find myself directing people to on the forum or using myself.

In no particular order:

1. Ravelry - A site you have to join and which is explained in more detail in About Ravelry. Ravelry has extremely active forums and many patterns for you to choose from.

2. Knitting Help - A site with great how to videos and pictures, you can get lost spending time watching the excellent videos on a lot of knitting techniques.

3. Knitty - A site with patterns and articles from budding new designers and established designers. The patterns are generally free and I’ve had great luck with them. The patterns do not seem to have many (if any) mistakes and they are incredibly clear.

4. Knitting Daily - quality “how to’s" and much more. It is hosted by Interweave Press and is very professional and helpful.

5. Vogue Knitting - Another great site which is owned by Vogue Knitting and is also very professional and helpful.

6. How to Knit Guide - Well done site by a person who learned to knit when prompted by her six year old son. Nice instructions and videos (I have not checked out the videos yet), but the instructions are clear and easy to follow.

7. Craft Yarn Council - Great basics and it offers the opportunity to teach after you have learned.

8. Knitting at About.com - Sarah White also has really good advice, forums, and technique help.

9. Knitting-and I have not used this site, but I do see it referred to a lot in blogs. Let me know what you think.

10. Knitter’s Review A great site with information about yarn and how it acts, in addition to technique help.

I hope this list helps you, there are many more listed here at BellaOnline Knitting. Add your favorite site to the new topic list on the forum, and I’ll add them to the BellaOnline Knitting list.
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