Web sites listed in this category refers to knitting, which refers to needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops by means of a straight eyeless needle.
Recommended Resources
The Society for Creative Anachronism presents articles and annotated links to websites about period knitting. Includes sites about medieval Muslim knitting, Egyptian socks, hand-knit stockings from the 1500s, Viking-age yarnwork, and other early knitting throughout history.
http://scatoday.net/node/3765
Provides high quality yarns and creative patterns for knitters and crocheters on all skill level. Includes yarn information, free knitting and crochet patterns, store locator, knit and crochet resources, stitch glossary and a help center.
http://www.bernat.com
Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA)
Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting, find free patterns, participate in a discussion group, or investigate one of the council's special programs. The association sponsors the Warm Up America program that donates afghans to people in need.
http://craftyarncouncil.com/
Knit Japan is a website that provides information on knitting in Japan. You can read about the history of Japanese knitting and learn about that country's textile traditions here. The website also has details about exhibitions of Japanese knitting where you can see this craft in action.
http://www.knitjapan.co.uk
The Knit Knitting website makes it easy to learn knitting for beginners while advanced knitters can benefit from the designs. If you prefer to learn about knitting offline, the website also has reviews of knitting books. You can also learn about knitting terminology here.
http://www.knitknitting.com
The Knitter's Review service is a free, weekly knitting magazine that has reviews of yarns and explanations of knitting techniques. You can also use this website to find reviews of knitting books, knitting needles and other knitting tools.
http://www.knittersreview.com
The Knitting Help website helps people learn how to knit using videos. You can also discuss knitting techniques to make men's sweaters, adult gloves, women's ponchos and many items for children as well. You can also discuss knitting with others on this website.
http://www.knittinghelp.com
The web-only knitting magazine for knitters with a fresh attitude. Offers a collection of free patterns for sweaters, socks, hats, and other clothing and gifts. Patterns are rated for levels of difficulty and include recommendations for materials, needle sizes, and gauge. Includes articles about knitting techniques and the knitting community.
http://www.knitty.com/
The Knitting Guild Association
A non-profit organization dedicated solely to hand and machine knitting and knitters. Includes discussion forums, education, and the "Cast On Magazine". Free patterns are available for members.
http://www.tkga.com/
Provides lace knitting resources, including free patterns.
http://www.yarnover.net/
