This collection of links is by no means complete and almost certainly has
circularities. I have tried to organize them under some loose categories, but some sites
fall under many categories and I have had to chose where to list them using my best
judgement. If a site clearly falls under more than one category, I have included it in
both lists. Hopefully my summaries of what each site includes will be of help. At the
bottom of this page I have a list of unsorted, undescribed sites that I haven't had a
chance to look at yet. These will eventually be processed, but I wanted to make them
available.
I have a separate page of links to free on-line crochet patterns.
I also have a page of pictures of projects that I have made.
If you have a site that you would like to see listed here, e-mail me at
hollandm@cs.cornell.edu and let me know. Though I reserve the right to omit any site from
this list, I will most probably include any sites that are suggested.
Crafter's Personal Web Pages
-
Crochet Groups
- Crochet Guild Home Page
- The Crochet Guild of America home page presents information on the Guild's activies and
has pointers to other internet crochet resources. There is information on local chapters
and membership as well as newsletter excerpts and contest, conference and craft show
announcements. The collection of links to other sites is extensive.
- Crochet Musings
- The official crochet list web page has a crochet tutorial, information on the crochet
mailing list, charities to crochet for, crochet publications and a collection of crochet
and craft links. There is also a collection of free crochet patterns. (Also listed under
On-Line Crochet Patterns.)
- Crochet Partners Home Page
- Crochet Partners is an on-line group that promotes crocheting over the internet. They
have reviews of pattern books, information on charities to crochet for and crochet
contests as well as a collection of free patterns, links to other crochet and craft sites,
and other valuable crochet information. (Also listed under On-Line Crochet Patterns.)
Crochet Pattern Publishers (and Retailers)
- American School of Needlework
- The American School of Needlework publishes books on a variety of crafts. This site has
an on-line color catalog of its books and information on how to reach stores or mail-order
companies from which to order their books. Besides crochet, the ASN has pattern books for
plastic canvas, cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, quilting, fabric crafts, general crafts
and wearable art. (Also listed under Needlework Pattern Publishers.)
- CROCHET INDIAN DESIGNS
- The Woven Stitch Crochet company produces Southwest Indian Design crochet and needlework
patterns. They also sell their patterns as kits. The on-line catelog includes pictures and
on-line ordering is available. They also have a free pattern available on their page. The
crochet selection is much more extensive than the needlepoint selection. (Also listed
under Needlework Pattern Publishers.)
- Custom Cross-Stitch : Discounted Cross
Stitch, Needlework & Craft Supplies
- This is a mail order company for discounted craft supplies with an on-line catalog.
Their products include books for cross stich, plastic canvas, kitting, crocheting,
quilting, ribbon embroidery and assorted other crafts. They also sell fabric, aida cloth,
beeds, floss, and various items for stitching on, such as baby bibs, towels, napkin rings,
and Sudberry House trays and clocks. On-line ordering as well as fax, mail and phone
ordering are available. The site also has announcements of sales at their Virginia
warehouse and a free graph of the month. (Also listed under Knitting Pattern Publishers
and Needlework Pattern Publishers.)
- Coats Patons
- Coats Patons produces both yarn and crochet and knitting publications. An on-line index
of all of their publications is available, though it is not sorted by knitting versus
crochet and only the title of the publication and its publication number are given; there
are not pictures or descriptions of the products. They also have an index of all of their
yarn, with pictures. On-line ordering is not available. They also have an index of their
sewing goods and are working on a needlework page. This page also has free leaflets and
craft related shareware. (Also listed under Knitting Pattern Publishers and Yarn
Retailers.)
Knitting Groups
- Wool Works: the online knitting compendium
- A collection of on-line patterns, information on knitting books, magazines, events,
charities to knit for and on-line knitting links and a listing of stores around the world
that sell knitting supplies. There are also tips for knitting in general, special knitting
techniques and knitting specific objects such as socks or dolls. The sock page is
particularly good; I strongly recommend it. There is also information on spinning and
different fibers which can be spun. (Also listed under On-Line Knitting Patterns.)
Knitting Pattern Publishers (and Retailers)
- Classic Elite Yarns
- This yarn retailer distributes mostly natural fiber yarns. Their web page is geared
towards knitters; all gauge information is given for knitting needles. They do make all
their yarns available on cones for machine knitters. To get to the descriptions of the
yarns, one must go through the "Helpful Hints for Knitters Page" and select
one's yarn of choice from there. They also sell knitting instruction and pattern books and
doll hair. Their yarns have to be purchased from local sources as they do not sell it
directly, but they give mail order sources for their yarns. Their books, patterns and doll
hair can be directly ordered through the mail, by e-mail or by fax. (Also listed under
Yarn Retailers.)
- Custom Cross-Stitch : Discounted Cross
Stitch, Needlework & Craft Supplies
- This is a mail order company for discounted craft supplies with an on-line catalog.
Their products include books for cross stich, plastic canvas, kitting, crocheting,
quilting, ribbon embroidery and assorted other crafts. They also sell fabric, aida cloth,
beeds, floss, and various items for stitching on, such as baby bibs, towels, napkin rings,
and Sudberry House trays and clocks. On-line ordering as well as fax, mail and phone
ordering are available. The site also has announcements of sales at their Virginia
warehouse and a free graph of the month. (Also listed under Crochet Pattern Publishers and
Needlework Pattern Publishers.)
- Coats Patons
- Coats Patons produces both yarn and crochet and knitting publications. An on-line index
of all of their publications is available, though it is not sorted by knitting versus
crochet and only the title of the publication and its publication number are given; there
are not pictures or descriptions of the products. They also have an index of all of their
yarn, with pictures. On-line ordering is not available. They also have an index of their
sewing goods and are working on a needlework page. This page also has free leaflets and
craft related shareware. (Also listed under Crochet Pattern Publishers and Yarn
Retailers.)
- King Cole Yarns
- King Cole yarns is a collection of hand and machine knitting yarns from acrylics to
wool, as well as stocking pattern and knitting books. They are based in the UK and can be
mail-ordered there through St. John's Wools, which has an on-line catalog as well as an
on-line catalog request form. US residents should visit the Classic Elite Yarns site for
ordering (see above entry). Their web site includes information about the company,
information for retailers chosing to stock their yarn and books (which includes specific
product information) and a "customer news" section listing new yarns and
locating local stores stocking King Cole yarn. (Also listed under Yarn Retailers.)
Needlework Groups
-
Needlework Pattern Publishers (and Retailers)
- American School of Needlework
- The American School of Needlework publishes books on a variety of crafts. This site has
an on-line color catalog of its books and information on how to reach stores or mail-order
companies from which to order their books. The ASN has pattern books for crochet, plastic
canvas, cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, quilting, fabric crafts, general crafts and
wearable art. (Also listed under Crochet Pattern Publishers.)
- Artistry in Stitching, The
NeedleArts Mall - Shop Index
- The NeedleArts Mall is an index of many needlework retailers with web pages. There are
also links to sites which give needlework tips and some sites focusing on sewing. Each
month a new article is added; most of them give tips on special needlework techniques. A
short description is given of each site.
- CROCHET INDIAN DESIGNS
- The Woven Stitch Crochet company produces Southwest Indian Design crochet and needlework
patterns. They also sell their patterns as kits. The on-line catelog includes pictures and
on-line ordering is available. They also have a free pattern available on their page. The
crochet selection is much more extensive than the needlepoint selection. (Also listed
under Crochet Pattern Publishers.)
- Custom Cross-Stitch : Discounted Cross
Stitch, Needlework & Craft Supplies
- This is a mail order company for discounted craft supplies with an on-line catalog.
Their products include books for cross stich, plastic canvas, kitting, crocheting,
quilting, ribbon embroidery and assorted other crafts. They also sell fabric, aida cloth,
beeds, floss, and various items for stitching on, such as baby bibs, towels, napkin rings,
and Sudberry House trays and clocks. On-line ordering as well as fax, mail and phone
ordering are available. The site also has announcements of sales at their Virginia
warehouse and a free graph of the month. (Also listed under Crochet Pattern Publishers and
Knitting Pattern Publishers.)
- Mill Hill Online
- Mill Hill sells a large variety of cross stitch kits and leaflets, including many beaded
kits and kits for jewelry and ornaments. There are pictures online of each of the kits and
leaflets. The site has its kits and leaflets organized by type and there is a weekly
stitching tip given. Their is an online ordering center but it appears to only be
available to authorized Mill Hill retailers.
- Needlework Resources by West
View Designs
- This site sells patterns and kits for cross stitch, blackwork, embroydery and hardanger
by a variety of designers as well as books on needlework and software for charting
stitching and quilting projects. Both on-line and mail ordering is available. A list of
on-line resources is maintained as well as links to designers' pages and shops and
retailers which sell needlework supplies. This is an extensive site - tons of great info
here.
On-Line Crochet Patterns
- Crochet Musings
- The official crochet list web page has a crochet tutorial, information on the crochet
mailing list, charities to crochet for, crochet publications and a collection of crochet
and craft links. There is also a collection of free crochet patterns. (Also listed under
Crochet Groups.)
- Crochet Partners Home Page
- Crochet Partners is an on-line group that promotes crocheting over the internet. They
have reviews of pattern books, information on charities to crochet for and crochet
contests as well as a collection of free patterns, links to other crochet and craft sites,
and other valuable crochet information. (Also listed uner Crochet Groups.)
- A Guide To Free Crochet Supplies Home Page
- Not quite on-line patterns, but rather a collection of free and postage only crochet
patterns, all mail order. They also have needlepoint and other craft pattern offers
listed. (Also listed under On-Line Needlework Patterns.)
- Lion Brand Yarn Company
- Lion Brand Yarn Company produces the Jiffy, Wool Ease, Homespun and Jamie yarns, among
many others. Their web site has descriptions of their yarns with color pictures, content
information and prices. There is not on-line ordering, but they give their 1-800 number
and there is enough information on the web pages to place an order without a catalog.
However, you can also request a free catalog from the web page. In addition, they include
on the site a free pattern in either crochet or knit for each type of yarn they have.
(Also listed On-Line Knitting Patterns and Yarn Retailers.)
On-Line Knitting Patterns
- KNITLIST GIFTS 1995
- A collection of free patterns to knit from the knitlist listserv in 1995. The patterns
are not organized in any particular way, but there are a lot of them and the titles are
fairly descriptive. The patterns range from quick and easy (such as a face cloth or a cat
toy) to socks and afghans.
- Lion Brand Yarn Company
- Lion Brand Yarn Company produces the Jiffy, Wool Ease, Homespun and Jamie yarns, among
many others. Their web site has descriptions of their yarns with color pictures, content
information and prices. There is not on-line ordering, but they give their 1-800 number
and there is enough information on the web pages to place an order without a catalog.
However, you can also request a free catalog from the web page. In addition, they include
on the site a free pattern in either crochet or knit for each type of yarn they have.
(Also listed On-Line Crochet Patterns and Yarn Retailers.)
- Wool Works: the online knitting compendium
- A collection of on-line patterns, information on knitting books, magazines, events,
charities to knit for and on-line knitting links and a listing of stores around the world
that sell knitting supplies. There are also tips for knitting in general, special knitting
techniques and knitting specific objects such as socks or dolls. The sock page is
particularly good; I strongly recommend it. There is also information on spinning and
different fibers which can be spun. (Also listed under Knitting Groups.)
On-Line Needlework Patterns
- A Guide To Free Crochet Supplies Home Page
- Not quite on-line patterns, but rather a collection of free and postage only needlework
patterns, all mail order. They also have crochet and other craft pattern offers listed.
(Also listed under On-Line Crochet Patterns.)
Yarn Retailers
- Classic Elite Yarns
- This yarn retailer distributes mostly natural fiber yarns. Their web page is geared
towards knitters; all gauge information is given for knitting needles. They do make all
their yarns available on cones for machine knitters. To get to the descriptions of the
yarns, one must go through the "Helpful Hints for Knitters Page" and select
one's yarn of choice from there. They also sell knitting instruction and pattern books and
doll hair. Their yarns have to be purchased from local sources as they do not sell it
directly, but they give mail order sources for their yarns. Their books, patterns and doll
hair can be directly ordered through the mail, by e-mail or by fax. (Also listed under
Knitting Pattern Publishers.)
- Coats Patons
- Coats Patons produces both yarn and crochet and knitting publications. An on-line index
of all of their publications is available, though it is not sorted by knitting versus
crochet and only the title of the publication and its publication number are given; there
are not pictures or descriptions of the products. They also have an index of all of their
yarn, with pictures. On-line ordering is not available. They also have an index of their
sewing goods and are working on a needlework page. This page also has free leaflets and
craft related shareware. (Also listed under Crochet Pattern Publishers and Knitting
Pattern Publishers.)
- King Cole Yarns
- King Cole yarns is a collection of hand and machine knitting yarns from acrylics to
wool, as well as stocking pattern and knitting books. They are based in the UK and can be
mail-ordered there through St. John's Wools, which has an on-line catalog as well as an
on-line catalog request form. US residents should visit the Classic Elite Yarns site for
ordering (see above entry). Their web site includes information about the company,
information for retailers chosing to stock their yarn and books (which includes specific
product information) and a "customer news" section listing new yarns and
locating local stores stocking King Cole yarn. (Also listed under Knitting Pattern
Publishers.)
- Lion Brand Yarn Company
- Lion Brand Yarn Company produces the Jiffy, Wool Ease, Homespun and Jamie yarns, among
many others. Their web site has descriptions of their yarns with color pictures, content
information and prices. There is not on-line ordering, but they give their 1-800 number
and there is enough information on the web pages to place an order without a catalog.
However, you can also request a free catalog from the web page. In addition, they include
on the site a free pattern in either crochet or knit for each type of yarn they have.
(Also listed On-Line Crochet Patterns and On-Line Knitting Patterns.)
Miscelaneous Craft Sites
- Craft Trading Place
- A message board for people who are interested in buying, selling or trading craft
related items.
- Crochet List Postings About
the 63 Square Aghan
- Postings to the "crochet list" mailing list associated with the Crochet
Musings web site discussing the Leisure Arts Leaflet #555: "63 Easy to Crochet
Pattern Stitches Combine to Make An Heirloom Afghan" Design By Darla Sims. There are
tips here on how to complete specific squares as well as how to maintain gauge and edge
and connect the squares.
- National Craft Month
- A web page celebrating National Craft Month, March 1997. This page includes project
ideas and patterns and some craft tips. There are also some interesting statistics given
on crafting in the US. This site is small but worth a look.
This is my list of to-be-sorted web sites. Feel free to peruse them.
Sudberry House on the WEB
Told in a Garden
Victoria Sampler, Thea Dueck Designs
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