Ravelry – A Resource for Knitters & Crocheters

Ravelry is a knit and crochet community. I have been a member of Ravelry for almost a year. At first, I didn’t use the site much but once I realized some of the features to it, Ravelry has grown into one of my favorite sites to visit on a regular basis (along with FreeCraftFair.com of course). Below outlines some of my favorite features on Ravelry:

Patterns – You can find thousands of free and low-cost patterns. The search is extremely handy if you are trying to find something specific. You are able to search by type of garment, yarn, or even skill level. When you find a pattern you like, you can add it to your favorite list, so you can easily find it again when you are ready to start the project. Also, within the patterns section, you can view other people’s pictures of their projects in process or finished product using that pattern. This always gives me a better idea of what kind of yarn I would like to use in my own project.

Yarns – Similar to the patterns section in that you can view items made with a specific yarn. I recently bought a yarn that I wasn’t sure if it would stripe or be specks of color. So, I looked it up on Ravelry and found hundreds of finished projects using that yarn. Also, in the yarns section, you can catalogue your yarns. It is a good way to inventory your yarns and keep track of what is hidden within your stash. You can destash your stash to make room for new yarns too!

Projects – Here is where you keep track of projects you have started, finished, and frogged. You can add pictures, note what yarn was used, and what size needle or hook the pattern took. There is a spot for start and end date so you can see how long the project took.

Forums – There is a forum group for just about everything, from your Local Yarn Store (LYS) to Knit-a-longs (KAL). There are groups dedicated to specific patterns so if you get stuck on a pattern, there is someone who can help you out.

I encourage you to head over to Ravelry to see what a great resource it is to all knitters, crocheters, and weavers.