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Autumn Knitting and maybe finishing 
Finishing knitting projects and evaluating what you have to finished may be a good autumn job. BellaOnline Knitting Newsletter
Subscribe to the BellaOnline Knitting Site Newsletter! 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." She´s 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 can´t 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. Handmade Needles [offsite link]
How to make your own wooden knitting needles, very good tutorial How to keep your yarn safe and stored
Sunlight and moths can damage your yarn stash, here is one way to keep it safe. JWS percentage sweater [offsite link]
Great tutorial based on EZ´s percentage system, you can create your own design. Knitting and Keeping Track
When you knit a project unless it is a very plain pattern at some point you have to keep track of how far along you have come, where in the pattern you are, or what row you are on. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways and with a variety of tools. Knitting in the Summer
Get ideas for knitting in the summer. Light and small projects that are portable and won't add to the heat of summer. Knitting Needles
Here is an article about choosing knitting needles. There are many available and this is a guide of things to consider Knitting Presents
When you need a last minute knitted present have a few on hand for the occasion. Machine-Knit [offsite link]
A terrific site for all machine enthusiasts. Free patterns, classified listings, links, tips and tricks and more. 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. Reading Knitting Patterns
Be sure to read your knitting pattern from beginning to end before you start your project. Removing Pills on Sweaters
Have you ever had a sweater that you painstakingly hand knit, worn lovingly, then washed and had it turn up with little bits of fuzz or pills all over it? Here are ideas to fix that. Scanning articles or patterns
Scan patterns you like into your computer so that when you want to find the pattern, you can find the pattern you are looking for quickly and easily. Spinning Wheel FAQS [offsite link]
Ever wonder how a spinning wheel works? Christine Jordan offers this fascinating insight into how wheels are built and operate, types, history, and more. Her site boasts a wealth of spinning, weaving and other fiber links as well, so stop by for a visit! The Best Knitting Gadgets
Knitting gadgets you can't live without happily.
The Knitters Manifesto
What is knitting, a statement of what knitting means to me. There are no knitting police
Do you ever wonder if you are knitting the right way? 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. Unfinished Knitted Objects
Do you have unfinished knitted objects or UFO's in your closet or knitting basket? What are they and what should you do with them? What’s in your Knitting Bag
Necessary and not so necessary items to carry in your knitting bag When to Rip Out and When to Ignore Mistakes
Should you fix mistakes or leave them in your knitting. Yarn Shop Etiquette
Yarn shop etiquette is tricky some time, but here are tips for customers as well as owners and employees to make sure we are all getting what we want out of the yarn shop experience. 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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