Links

Helpful Reference

• Stitchguide - FREE Online video-based tutorials  for crochet and knitting stitches.
• Tips for Long Crochet Stitches - Having a problem keeping your long crochet stitches tidy for our Floral Mini Poncho or Celebrity Shawl?  Read this article!
• About.com for knitting and crochet - Stitch guide tutorials for stitches.
• Yarn Standards - This site has all the care symbols, knitting & crochet abbreviations, needle size converter (US & metric), standard body measurements, yarn weights, & skill levels
• US to International Crochet Terminology Conversion Chart - For our international customers who are not used to reading US crochet notation.
• Knitter's Companion - Free software to convert your gauge when you substitute a different gauge yarn in a pattern
• Yarndex - Want to find a yarn of similar gauge/type to one specified in a current or vintage pattern?  Here's the place!

Online Publications

• CrochetMe - The magazine that's bringing crochet into the modern era
• Knitter's Review - In-depth product reviews
• Knitty - Longest-running free knitting magazine on the web
• Spun - *New* stitch-and-bitch lifestyle magazine targeting the progressive, urban stitcher

Amazing Crochet Artists/Designers

These designers and artisans have talent.  Buy their patterns/finished items or just be inspired by their gorgeous work.

• Mad as a Hatter Studio - modern knit and crochet patterns
• Anna Voog - edgy freeform crochet hats
• Loop-d-Loop - innovative crochet patterns by Teva Durham
• Prudence Mapstone - freeform crochet with beautiful color selection
• Myra Wood -  beautiful freeform work

Online Yarn Deals

• www.elann.com
• www.herrschners.com
• www.smileysyarns.com
• www.yarn.com
• www.woolneedlework.com
• www.beehivewool.com
• www.knitpicks.com
• www.yarnmarket.com

Free Crochet Patterns

• Stitch Diva Studios - We have free patterns, too!
• Crochet Pattern Central - Directory of Thousands of Free Crochet Patterns
• Stargazer's Links - Extensive links to free crochet patterns
• Yarn Lover's Room - Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns
• Groovy Crochet - Our very favorite....