what's the best web site for knitting patterns?

Question

just learning

Answer 1

Hi:

The following books and websites might interest you:

Websites :

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=3&source=018FRP

http://www.woolworks.org/patterns.html

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/

http://knitting.about.com/od/scarfpatterns/Free_Knitting_Patterns_Scarf_Knitting_Patterns.htm

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/allpatterns.htm

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/

http://www.freeknittinglibrary.org/

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/

http://www.straw.com/cpy/free_patterns.html

http://www.catbordhi.com/free_patterns.html

http://spincraftpatterns.com/?knitting_pattern

http://www.joslynsfiberfarm.com/freeknittingpatterns.htm

http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/freeKnittingPatternBabyRattles.asp

http://www.lionbrand.com/content-knittingPatternIndex.html

http://www.knittingpatterndirectory.info/Results.aspx?query=Knitting%20Patterns&sessionid=p3thcp3t2x0xlz2nsqb14f45&cc=us&ns=1&eas=qoamTM5RKmbxR7Wi7HUsig..

http://spinayarn.com/free.htm

http://www.sweaterbabe.com/kpatterns.htm

http://www.craftfinder.com/html/freepatterns.html

http://www.knittingfairy.com/FreePatterns.htm


Books ( all books are available at any bookstore and library):

Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns
by Nancy Bush

Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
by Joelle Hoverson, Anna Williams (Photographer)

Beautiful Knitting Patterns
by Gisela Klopper

Knitter's Stash: Favorite Patterns from America's Yarn Shops
by Barbara Albright (Editor), Melanie Falick, Melanie Falick (Foreword by)

Knitty Gritty Knits (DIY): 25 Fun & Fabulous Projects
by Vickie Howell

Sensational Knitted Socks
by Charlene Schurch

Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits
by Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs, Jordana Jacobs, Daniela Tineo (Illustrator), Gael Cadden (Illustrator)

Stitch 'n *****: The Knitter's Handbook
by Debbie Stoller, Adrienne Yan (Illustrator), Adrienne Yan (Illustrator), John Dolan (Photographer)

Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns
by Carri Hammett

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 3: Color Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine
- There Vol. 1 & 2 also-

Treasury of Magical Knitting: 33 Projects from Simple to Sublime - Scarves, Hats, Capes, and Footwear
by Cat Bordhi

Crocheted Scarves Two (Vogue Knitting On The Go Series)
by Trisha Malcolm (Editor) - There a Vol. 1 also.

Greetings from Knit Cafe
by Suzan Mischer, Victoria Pearson (Photographer), Victoria Pearson (Photographer)

Knitting For Dummies
by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant (Illustrator), Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by)

Weekend Knitting Projects
by Melanie Falick, Ericka McConnell (Photographer)

The Knitter's Bible Knitted Accessories
by Claire Crompton

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
by Staff of Sterling Publishing

Crocheted Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series)
by Trisha Malcolm

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting Design: Working from a Master Pattern to Fashion Your Own Knits
by Sharon Turner

Answer 2

It rather depends on what you plan to knit. For fashion knitting check out berrocco.com. However, the yarn you expect to use should also have free patterns on its website as well.

Answer 3

Yarn companies offer a number of patterns and list them by the experience required to make the finished product. One of my favorites is LionBrand.com. They offer free directions and also show pictures of the stitches.

Answer 4

Lion Brand. They have hundred of patterns...and their yarn is great as well.

Answer 5

http://www.craftown.com/knit.htm

Try starting here, Afghans & Throws are usually simple to start with. Good luck & have fun!

Answer 6

http://www.lionbrand.com is the best. or http://www.craftown.com/knit.htm

Answer 7

www.homeknitting.com