Crafty Ideas
- Knitted/crochet: scarf, blanket, hat, socks, bag, etc.
- Wood work: painted box, decor, hanging decorations, hanging hooks, door hangers, frames, etc.
- Fabric: pillows, blankets, quilts, handkerchief, stockings, hanging decor etc.
- Paper: origami, painted decor, calendar, art pieces, decorated journal/planner, decorated cards, book marks, framed quotes, etc.
- Candles, baskets, framed art, bracelets, jewelry, latch hook, bulletin board
- The possibilities are endless!
Online Crafting Resources
www.ravelry.com - you will need an account to access the site, but the account is free and they don't spam your email. Ravelry has thousands of projects and about half of them are free! It also has a forum with lots of really friendly, helpful people.
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/ - Have you ever wondered why stockinette curls, but garter stitch doesn't? Do you have any other 'why' questions about knitting? Techknitting has answers to these questions with lots of diagrams! She also has a few tutorials, LOTS of tips, and some suggestions for correcting problems with your knitting. The only problem is that finding some of this information can be a pain. To search within the TECHknitting blog, click here and add your keywords to the search box. (Don't delete what is already there!)
www.knittinghelp.com - Knitting Help has videos for most of the basic knitting techniques under their 'free videos' section.
Cast on: Knitting On
Knitting: Knit stitch
Cast off: Basic Knit Bind-Off
www.knitty.com - A free online knitting magazine. They have really great articles and tutorials and a few patterns (all of which are available in ravelry as well).
www.pinterest.com - excellent resource for basically anything crafty you can think of. There are many links to free knitting and crochet patterns.
YouTube - There are many many many knitting technique videos here.
www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/crochet-abbreviations - Masterlist of crochet abbreviations. Almost any stitch you would see in a pattern will be on this list. Also a great way to learn new stitches!
www.yarnspirations.com/knitting-abbreviations-stitch-glossary - Similar to the above, but with knitting terms and stitches.
www.redheart.com/how-to/articles/how-read-crochet-symbol-charts - This site has helpful diagrams and explanations for the most common crochet diagram symbols. RedHeart also has free patterns and stitch guides.
http://techknitting.blogspot.com/ - Have you ever wondered why stockinette curls, but garter stitch doesn't? Do you have any other 'why' questions about knitting? Techknitting has answers to these questions with lots of diagrams! She also has a few tutorials, LOTS of tips, and some suggestions for correcting problems with your knitting. The only problem is that finding some of this information can be a pain. To search within the TECHknitting blog, click here and add your keywords to the search box. (Don't delete what is already there!)
www.knittinghelp.com - Knitting Help has videos for most of the basic knitting techniques under their 'free videos' section.
Cast on: Knitting On
Knitting: Knit stitch
Cast off: Basic Knit Bind-Off
www.knitty.com - A free online knitting magazine. They have really great articles and tutorials and a few patterns (all of which are available in ravelry as well).
www.pinterest.com - excellent resource for basically anything crafty you can think of. There are many links to free knitting and crochet patterns.
YouTube - There are many many many knitting technique videos here.
www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/crochet-abbreviations - Masterlist of crochet abbreviations. Almost any stitch you would see in a pattern will be on this list. Also a great way to learn new stitches!
www.yarnspirations.com/knitting-abbreviations-stitch-glossary - Similar to the above, but with knitting terms and stitches.
www.redheart.com/how-to/articles/how-read-crochet-symbol-charts - This site has helpful diagrams and explanations for the most common crochet diagram symbols. RedHeart also has free patterns and stitch guides.