Resources
These are some of our favorite fibre-related resources, if you think something should be here, please let us know!
Blogs, Forums, & Patterns
ravelry.com
Ravelry is a Knit and Crochet Community – what did we do before they existed?
www.knitty.com
Great FREE patterns, info and resources.
www.twistcollective.com
A most amazing place to find great patterns online!
www.ysolda.com/wordpress/
A great knitting blog!
www.tinyowlknits.wordpress.com/
A wonderful whimsical knitting blog!
www.knittingpatterncentral.com
Free pattern source
https://couponfollow.com/research/free-crochet-and-knitting-patterns
Free pattern source sorted by skill level
Help & How To’s
www.knittinghelp.com
New to knitting, or haven’t done a provisional cast-on in a while and need a refresher? Find helpful tips and videos at KnittingHelp.
www.yarnstandards.com
Provides standard body measurements for knitting/crocheting
www.wristbandexpress.com/content/all-about-weaving-and-spinning
Great resource for all things weaving related
https://www.youtube.com/user/verypinkknits
This youtuber has some great sock tutorials!
Community
www.vancouveryarn.com
Vancouver Yarn is a handy local on-line community.
www.knitmap.com
Going on vacation and wanna find the nearest LYS?
www.westcoastknittersguild.org
West Coast Knitters Guild
www.gvwsg.com
Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild
http://knitsocial.ca/
Their mandate is to help this community of crafters and artisans grow and become even more closely tight-knit.
There’s a Poppy-thon happening at Cosy Yarns, River Market (2nd level), New Westminster. The Poppy Project requires 500 knit/crochet poppies for Remembrance Day…can you help?
Hi Georgie… This sounds like a great cause. I am unable to help, but I’d be happy to post this in case there is anyone who can! All the best with this!