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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

If you've always wanted to learn to knit but never had anyone to show you how, the Internet might ... read more »

Knitting patterns and project tools

Armed with a pair of needles but not sure what pattern you’ll knit next? Have you provided ... read more »

Knitting Magazines

Craft or knitting magazines can be a great place to find inspiration or the latest in knitting ... read more »

Knitting Communities and Forums

The concept of the old-fashioned knitting circle has withstood the sands of time, and connecting ... read more »

Blogs about Knitting

If knitting your own projects, connecting with others online to knit together (or talk about ... read more »

Yarn, Needles and Knitting Supplies

It is impossible to create a knitting masterpiece without first having the necessary tools: yarn and needles. Take a look at the following sites to find inexpensive, luxury, or out-of-the-ordinary knitting supply stores (online or locally).

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Save money on expensive yarn by buying it on eBay, where you’ll find a discount retailer or someone simply looking to get rid of her stash.

Dulcinea's Picks

To locate a brick-and-mortar knitting store …
KnitMap can help you locate a yarn or knitting supply store in your area; it overlays store information on a GoogleMap.
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To order online …
Knit Picks offers a full range of quality knitting products at reasonable prices. Find all the basic products available on most sites, and a few unique items such as a full line of washable wool yarns and interchangeable knitting needle sets. 
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YarnMarket has a very extensive list of yarn brands and types, needles, patterns and projects on its homepage, making it easy to find exactly what you want right away. Use the “yarn finder” on the left of the homepage to select the perfect yarn by brand, weight, fiber content, texture, color family or even exact color name, number, or yarn name.
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For discount knitting supplies …
Elann.com has discount yarns, needles, patterns and other knitting supplies. Stop by the “Bargains” section to see the most discounted yarns.
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Who knew?
Widget Products Inc. makes a special line of light-up craft tools, including knitting needles, crochet hooks and scissors, that allow you to work in low-light conditions. (Now you have something to do while waiting for the movie to start.)
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