Useful Information
Basic Equipment for the Knitter's Workbasket  Learn about some of the most useful items for your knitting workbasket. Betsy Raglan Pattern [offsite link] Another percentage system sweater, includes how to make the collar. British Hand Knitting Confederation Website [offsite link] Includes instructions on the basics of knitting and crochet, free patterns, information on needlecraft events in the U.K. and a message board. Note-This is a new site it appears they are still working out some of the kinks, so stay tuned. Cast Off [offsite link] Great inspirational pages of what can be done with knitting. ChicKnits [offsite link] Who says knitting is just for grannies? Certainly not Bonnie Burns, who bills her site as, "Modern Ideas for Modern Knitters." Sheīs got a great collection of free, fun and fabulous sweater and accessory patterns, tips, great links and more. Check out her gallery of personal projects as well. Who says you canīt surf and knit at the same time?!? Clay Buttons [offsite link] Handmade Ceramic Buttons, wide variety of unique buttons.
Copyright FAQ for Knitters [offsite link] An excellent read for up to date information as it pertains to knitters. Craft Yarn Council of America [offsite link] The Council was formed in 1981 to raise awareness of yarns in the US. Their website offers a wealth of information for knitters and crocheters, everything for instructions and free patterns to charity projects, training courses and organized get-togethers. Well-worth a visit, so do stop by! Design Piracy [offsite link] Great article written by a Harvard Law student regarding protection of "Designs" a must read if you are thinking of doing any designing. Faulty knitting yarn  Some issues to think about if your knitting yarn should prove to contain a fault. Handmade Needles [offsite link] How to make your own wooden knitting needles, very good tutorial JWS percentage sweater [offsite link] Great tutorial based on EZīs percentage system, you can create your own design. Knitted Lace [offsite link] A great site packed with resources for lace knitters. Free patterns, vendor listing, group projects and more, so stop by. Knitting in Hot Weather  Here are some ideas for feeding your knitting addiction during a heatwave. Machine-Knit [offsite link] A terrific site for all machine enthusiasts. Free patterns, classified listings, links, tips and tricks and more. Ounces to Grammes Conversion Charts  Here is some help on converting ounces to grammes and back again when working out how much your yarn weighs for that particular pattern. PlanetShoup [offsite link] Linda offers up a healthy serving of free patterns, tips, valuable links and more Print Free Graph Paper [offsite link] Just about every type and size of graph paper in pdf files, just download, save , print. Top Down Raglan Calculator [offsite link] This will do all the calculations for you, very easy to use but I have not put it to the test yet. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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