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Knitting

If you follow celebrity gossip, you’re probably aware that there’s a been a resurgence in the popularity of knitting. An increasing number of people are learning to knit, looking for new patterns, seeking out knitting groups, and scoping out the best knitting tools. The Internet is a useful tool to aide all the above endeavors for new and experienced knitters alike.  Use the following guide to begin, or enhance, your experience as a knitter.

Learn to Knit

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Knitting patterns and project tools

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Knitting Magazines

Craft or knitting magazines can be a great place to find inspiration or the latest in knitting trends. Most often, print magazines have some of their content available online. You might even find some supplemental reading material on the Web site that you won’t find in print, including corrections of misprinted patterns. A few of the magazines listed below exist only online.

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Knit Simple magazine’s Web site lets you preview what is featured in its current issue (and see some photos from the mag). Look for free patterns from the last issue, along with basic instruction, tips on knitting gauge and a glossary of terms in the “Learn How” section. Explore two other knitting magazines by the same publisher. Knit.1 magazine  targets the cutting-edge knitting crowd. Preview the magazine content and photo spreads; the “Charts” section offers patterns for some of the featured knits. Vogue Knitting magazine focuses on more high-fashion designs; the site includes issue highlights and free patterns.
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Interweave magazine has free patterns for knits on its site, as well as a calendar of knitting events and a newsletter. If you like the current blog of editor Eunny Jang, take a look at her prior, pre-Interweave blog where you’ll find beautiful pictures of her knits.
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The Knitting Universe is an online knitting hub from XRX, which publishes Knitter’s magazine. Read sections of the magazine online and explore numerous other Web features, including the online newsletter and information about STITCHES knitting conferences.
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For online-only knitting magazines …
Knitty is an online mag that has plenty of funky patterns and features for all types of knitters. Visit the Knitty Coffeeshop to chat with other knitters.
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Yarn, Needles and Knitting Supplies

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