Surf these sites: A First Book of Knitting for Children -- Rhymes and photos show in detail the basic steps of knitting. A thorough introduction to knit stitch and purl stitch is followed by simple, enticing patterns for animals. Alpaca Plus Inc. -- Alpaca yarn, fibers and craft kits for spinners, knitters, weavers, rug makers, and other fiber artist''s Art By Arnie -- Booklets, information for knitters, clipart, and advice. Big Apple Knitters Guild -- Membership information and links. Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill -- SERVICES: Picking, carding, custom spinning. FIBERS: Wool. PRODUCTS: Roving, yarn. (Mt. Horeb, WI) Bonkers Handmade Originals -- Hand-dyed exotic spinning fibers, yarns, and original patterns Borealis Sweaterscapes -- Knitting kits, landscape sweater patterns, knitting tutorials, including intarsia, plus knitting graph paper. Breezy Meadow Cashmere Farm -- Information on cashmere goats, knitting yarn, and finished goods. Calendar of Yarn-Related Events -- Compiled by Esther Bozak. Camilla Valley Farm -- Equipment, fibres, books and other products for the weaving and knitting community. Carlin''s Knitting Page -- Numerous knitting related links. Cashmere Mirror -- The monthly magazine devoted to the cashmere-producing goat. Colleen''s Knitting Notes -- Dedicated to promoting the art of knitting as an enjoyable, creative, useful, and relaxing hobby.The Galleries contain photos of knit garments and design ideas, plus yarn and pattern information. Cosy Place Knits -- Handmade finished products, books, stash reduction group, forum, and free patterns. Craft Yarn Council of America -- The industry''s trade association. Instruction, acts as a clearing house for the craft yarn industry, links to consumer knitting and crocheting guilds. Crossthreads Fiber Guild -- Guild of people who like to work with fiber (spinning, knitting, weaving, crocheting, basketry, etc.) in the Sioux Falls (SD) and surrounding areas. Cuddles -- Ready to knit packs from Vardhman. Contains needles, buttons, even simple patterns that beginners can follow to start knitting. Diane''s Home Away from Home -- All about knitting, craft links, and patterns to download. Dollettes-n-Things -- Patterns for making knitted dolls and toys. Dutch Oven Bakery and Yarn Shop -- Yarns, kits, cross-stitch, crewel, needlepoint and accessories. Fiber ArtVenture -- Adventures in Fiber Art by Heike Trozzo / Contemporary and Traditional Bobbin Lace: Lace Art, Home Deco, Accessories, Jewelry and Initials / Dangle Dolls (textile dolls): Dressing Dolls, Snuggle Dolls, Harlequins and Clowns Fiber Images -- Specializing in tools and supplies for the fiber artist. Fiber Nooks & Crannys -- Yarns, needles, and patterns. Fiber Trends -- Wholesale pattern company. FibreTech -- Manufacturer of needles and needle organizers. Got Yarn -- Various product lines of kits and yarns. Graph Paper Printer for Windows -- Download site for graph paper printing utility. Great Yarns -- Retailer of yarns, kits, and patterns. Also offers newsletter. Hand Knit Hose -- Hand knit hose pattern based on Queen Elizabeth''s stockings. Includes historical background. Harrisville Designs -- Products and services include: weaving looms, yarns, educational toys, custom spinning, workshops and classes. HeartStrings FiberArts -- Original knitting patterns retailer. Includes knitted models of all patterns. Ideas for creating your own "from the heart" knitted items. Hoisery Manufacture in the Middle Ages -- Overview of the origins of knitting from prehistoric times onward. Imaginknit 2000 -- A Canadian site geared towards patterns, yarns, order info, and much more. Infiknit -- Organic and conventional cotton yarns, natural buttons, unique knitting patterns, and needlework videos. Interweave Press -- Publishers of textile magazines, has promotional copy of Interweave Knits on line. A few articles and patterns can be found there. Jane''s Knitting Hutch -- Shop in Fox Cities, Northeastern Wisconsin offering yarns, patterns, and needles. Jane''s Wool Studio -- Yarns, patterns, and needles for knitting, crochet, and needlework. Original designs available in kits or patterns. Jill Ramos Designs -- Original patterns for the family. Joyful Toys -- Offers free knitted toy patterns in hopes that visitors will donate finished projects to needy children. Joyknits -- Knitting booklets, retail patterns, free patterns, and advice. Knit & Tuck Custom Knitting & Design -- Custom knitting and design services, also offer replica knitting, restoration and project completion/consultation services. Knit Chat -- About.com discussion forum. Scheduled chats several times a week . Knit Your Way to Glamour -- Vintage knitting and crochet patterns (1950 and earlier). KnitList -- An internet mailing list for hand knitters. KnitNet -- Quarterly, web-based magazine. Including free patterns, detail photos of projects, and retail kits. KnitSwap -- Forum for knitters to exchange yarn. Knitcraft Web Site -- Retailer of knitting machines, software, and yarn. Knitter''s Magazine Online -- The online presence of Knitter''s Magazine. In addition to information on current and back issues, you will find the latest scoop on the Stitches national conferences sponsored by Knitters. Knitting - About.com -- Almost an e-zine, About.com''s site on knitting has patterns, links, articles, and glossaries. Updated weekly. Knitting Aran for Beginners -- Book teaching methods to create Aran sweaters. Knitting On The Net -- Organized links related to knitting including software, stitches, and yarns. Knitting Period Stockings -- Pattern and historical discussion about Gunnister Stockings, a version which is used by Plimoth Plantation. Knitting To Crochet -- Convert your favorite knitting pattern to a crochet pattern and vice versa with booklet available here. Also information on converting needle size to the same size hook. Knitting Traditions -- Yarns, patterns, kits, and various knitting tools. Knitting with Arky Arky Creations -- Information on ordering brochure. Knitware -- Software for knitting design. Two design programs: Sweaters and Critter Clothes. For IBM PC''s and compatibles. For hand and machine knitters . Lady Peddler -- Retail sales of spinning supplies, dyes, wools, spinning wheels, books, and exotic fibers Linda Largent Handknits -- Pattern for a knit beaded necklace. Lofty Lou''s -- Yarn spinning weaving and supplies shop of fiber. Maggie''s Rags -- Knitting patterns, knitting tips, events calendar, class descriptions, and retail and wholesale information. Marr Haven Merino-Rambouillet Wool Yarn and Sheepskin Products -- Farm-based business. Knitting kits, yarns, needles, books, and buttons. Also homemade soaps. Merribee Needlearts & Crafts -- Retailer of knitting yarns and needles. Michele Wyman -- Photos of designer''s patterns available at knitting retailers. Mohair Council of America -- Information on all aspects of mohair production. Also offers finished knitted garments. Mohairman''s Custom Made Sweaters -- Made-to-order finished goods. MonkeysuitsŪ Knitting Patterns & Knitting Kits -- On-line, secure ordering for knitting patterns and kits. Moon and Sixpence -- Weaving retreats are a long weekend or three days of weaving with two nights lodging in the Weaver''s Dorm at the Moon & Sixpence B&B. Moth Guard -- Information about a product to treat wool against moth damage. National Colored Wool Growers Association -- An on-line forum for anyone with an interest in natural colored sheep and wool. Native Canadian Indian Sweaters -- Catalog for Cowichan handknit sweaters, kits, and Totem Pole yarns. Nature''s Comfort Wool Batting -- Batting for hand quilting, comforters, and other craft projects requiring a natrual, lofty fill. 100% natural wool with no resins or glues. It has no chemical moth proofing. It has no oil or lanolin residue. And it will not dull quilting needles. Needle Arts Book Shoppe -- Books on knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and cross-stitch. Needle Beetle -- Original intarsia and lace knitting patterns. Free patterns on site. Needleart -- Products and services include: fasion yarn, thread, and needles for knitting, crochet, tatting, nebble weaving, and hand painted canvases. Fibers for needlepoint; books, patterns, classes and a bimonthly newsletter. Links to major suppliers for expanded color card viewing and free patterns. Nimblefingers -- Designer yarns as well as original kits. Toll free order line. Nini Heitling -- Knitting and embroidery with DesignaKnit and PE-Design. Free patterns, updates, links, information about software, books and workshops. Norwegian Star -- Custom knitting by Grace Star using mule-spun wool yarns and classic Norwegian patterning. Oomingmak: Musk Ox Producer''s Co-operative -- Catalog featuring garments knit from qiviut. Each village has it''s own designs, many based on ancient artifacts. Maps and photos are provided to document the co-operative''s design sources. Parkside Wool Company -- Full-service needlearts shop in historic old Bellevue, Washington. Kits and free patterns. Perren Enterprises -- Perren Enterprises offers stained glass, knitting machines and parts, yarns and fashions. Sedona Needleworks -- A beautiful shop located in spectacular Sedona, Arizona. Full of kits and accessories for Needlepoint, Cross Stitch and Knitting with a Southwestern flair. Come on in and shop with us. Selma''s Yarns & Needleworks: -- Retailer of yarns, needlepoint kits, counted & stamped cross stitch, and needlework accessories. Sheldon Marketing -- Numerous knitting books. Shetland Wool -- Information on the production of shetland wool. Sock Fever -- Question and answer forum on sock knitting. Also photos of current projects. Socknitters -- A mailing list for anyone interested in knitting socks by hand. Share ideas, tips, patterns, sources of supplies, stories, photos and sometimes just chat about the art of sock knitting. Spinderella''s Creations -- Hand crafted gifts . Items made by local atisans, soaps, pottery, candles, and wool. Recycled knitting fibers. Secure on-line shopping. Staceyjoy''s Knitting Stitch Portfolio -- Original hand and machine knitting stitches. Patterns for a 2-needle sock, a chihuahua sweater, as well as antique stitches. StitchCraft -- Design software for grid-based needlework. Swaledale Woollens -- Cottage industry in Yorkshire offering hand knit garments made in the traditions of the Dales. History of the region and Swaledale sheep. The Knitting Centre -- The knitting centre is designed to increase productivity, make knitting easier and all within easy reach. The Knitting Guild of America -- Hosts chat rooms, knitting conferences, and publishes Cast-On magazine. The Knitting Knook -- Retailer of yarns and needles. The Main Line Knitting Guild -- Knitting guild which meets monthly in Wayne PA (outside of Phila PA). Sponsors seasonal yarn extravanganzas and workshops, also knit community projects together. The Shetland Collection -- A small company based in the South Mainland of the Shetland Islands which produces finished garments. The Skacel Collection -- Wholesale distributor of knitting yarns, needles, patterns, and accessories. The Tapdancing Lizard -- Free charts for knitters, beaders and needleworkers. Custom sweaters and corsets. The Wool Shop -- Suppliers of knitting/crochet yarns and patterns. Craftime dolls/patterns, Jean Greenhowe pattern books, and Intarsia pattern books. Ullarbladid -- Ullarbladid is newsletter and catalog about Icelandic wool. Yarns, roving , plotilopi are offered for sale along with informative articles. Extras on site include antler buttons, folklore, sheep and wool descriptions, "how to knit" roving, and warp-weighted loom. Unique One -- Knitting supplies and hand-loomed sweaters by local Maine women. Unraveling the Myth: The Aran Island Sweater -- The World of Hibernia, a magazine about Irish culture, has online the "real" story of aran knitting. Valarie''s Home Page and Crafts a la Cart -- Learn new crafts in your home or anywhere you choose with a Crafts ala Cart workshop! Have fun, learn something new, and get together with your friends! Check out my Carol Duvall Show comprehensive archive! Wanderings -- Frequent Knitter''s Club specializes in yarn, patterns, books, knitting accessories, handknit sweaters and gifts for knitters Windsor Farms Rabbitry -- Supplier of angora rabbits, ready-to-spin angora fiber blends, handspun angora fiber and handspinning accessories to angora rabbit lovers, handspinners and fiber artists. Wolfsong Natural Products -- Merino yarns and finished blankets. Wool Works -- A collection of knitting information. Included are listings of more than 2000 knitting suppliers worldwide, free patterns and reference material. Wrights -- Leading manufacturer of craft products. Home of Boye Needles and Needlemaster, which can be ordered here. Yarn Lover''s Room -- Collection of knitting and crocheting ideas, patterns, and links. Forum to share patterns and yarns with other visitors. Yesterdazes -- Vintage crochet, knitting and tatting patterns as far back as 1890.
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