Resources

How to:

How to read a crochet pattern

How to read crochet diagrams – from The Crochet Crowd

Mosaic Knitting

How to design your own knitting patterns

How to knit a hat without a pattern. VERY useful information

Fake in the round swatching

How to crochet perfect-fit socks

How to knit basic socks

Jogless Join knitting

Learn how to Knit
Knitting help.com -Best site to learn to knit, beginning and advanced. Offers a variety of methods. Also offers Free patterns and a knitting forum.

Stretchy Islandic Bind Off

Ladder Back Jacquard Stranded Knitting
Learn to solve your long floats problem in stranded knitting. Must see video.

Beginners guide to crochet
Learn to crochet and all you need to know about crochet.

Knit / Crochet Tools

Translate UK to US Crochet Terms
Chart showing UK Crochet Terms to US Terms.

Standard yarn symbols

Crochet Abbreviations & Stitch Guide

Crochet Stitches
Daisy Farm Crafts archive
of various crochet stitches

Brooklyn Tweed – Expert tips and techniques from Brooklyn Tweed.

Yarn Twist
Fascinating article from Yarnsub explains how the direction of twist in a yarn, along with your method of knitting or crocheting, affects whether it splits as you work.

Craft Yarn Counsel – Everything you need to know about knitting and crochet that you didn’t even know to ask.

Glossary of Crochet Stitches

Hooks and Needles Sizes

Daisy Farms Crafts YouTube

FREE Patterns

KnittingHelp.com FREE patterns

FREE Vintage patterns

1001 Patterns
Free knitting and Crochet Patterns

Drops Design
Drops Yarns, patterns FREE and paid, Tutorial videos, Drops needles and tools.

Yarnspirations
Free patterns. Also sells yarn and related supplies.

Crochet Crowd – ALL Free Crochet Patterns

KnitPicks
Yarn retailer offering yarn, patterns Free and paid, books, tools

Crochet.com
Free Crochet Patterns

42 Free Basic Crochet Stitches by Daisy Crafts
Free Crochet patterns and tutorials

How to knit a sweater
By RJ Knits