Ravelry Rocks

One of the best web resources for fiber crafters, Ravelry.com is my favorite place for all sorts of crochet and knit information.

Sweet Eleanor Scarf

Patterns: Rather than scour dozens of sites, you can go straight to the Patterns section of Ravelry and search for what you need. The results range from brand name patterns to user created and submitted patterns.

Some are free and some will cost you, but you can sort your search by whether you want to pay for a pattern.


Yarns: Sure you can find some great new colors and textures by browsing around the listings in the Yarns section, but if you're thinking about putting down cash on a few pricey skeins, knowing how the yarn is going to perform is even more valuable.

Just click on the Comments tab at the top of a yarn's page and find out what other people think about: how the yarn washes, if it pills or splits when you work with it, and even how the quality of the brand has changed over the years.

Noro Kureyon

Also, if you're thinking about buying a yarn through the internet, getting an idea of the texture and weight from someone other that the seller is extremely helpful.

Oh, and if you just bought a bunch of yarn on sale because you simply couldn't pass up the price, just look up the yarn on Ravelry and click the Pattern Ideas tab. You'll find dozens of ways to make use of your new stash.

Forums: Ask questions and get answers on everything from patterns and techniques to trade shows and tools. The Ravelry community is really what makes this site awesome.

Groups: Looking for a little more human interaction? Ravelry is tied to fiber artists groups all over the world. From Albania to Wales, you'll find groups of crocheters, knitters, and spinners--you can even add your own.

Ravelry Wall Art

Shop: Support Ravelry by purchasing fun stuff from their Mini-Mart. Or buy yarns, patterns and anything else for fiber arts from fellow Ravelers in the Marketplace.

My Notebook: The online library that helps you keep track of your stash, tools, books, patterns you're working on and those you want to work on, and everything else.

Now all I need is a Ravelry mobile app, and rumor has it there's something in the works :)