#knitting masterpost

Welcome to my collection of knowledge on the online knitting and crochet community! If you’ve recently learned how to knit or crochet, or even if you’ve been knitting for years, you might be wondering how to meet other yarn enthusiasts or find patterns online. Look no further for all the information (mostly links to Ravelry groups) you need to get started in the online world of fiber art!

The Star of the Show:

Ravelry.com ~ Really the one essential online tool for knitting/crochet. It’s basically Facebook for knitters and crocheters, only way, way better. This’ll be your one-stop shop for patterns, keeping track of your own projects, and connecting with other crafters across the globe. A lot of the other links in this post will be on this website, so you’ll need an account.

 KALs:

KALs (Knit-A-Longs) and their crochet counterparts, CALs, are when a group of people decide to make the same project at the same time and track their progress together. They’re great for meeting new people, getting motivation to learn a new technique, or asking questions to people who are already familiar with the pattern you’re working on.

Sock Knitters ~ What it sounds like: they knit socks. They also always have some sort of KAL going on.

KAL Fanatics ~ A giant forum listing currently happening KALs, CALs, MKALs (Mystery Knit-A-Longs), and MCALs

Beginner’s Knit-Along ~ Knit-A-Longs especially for beginners. The KALs never close, so there’s no deadline pressure!

12 Months of Christmas 2017 ~ Planning on knitting or crocheting gifts for friends and family for the holidays? Join over 700 people trying to do the same thing

 Competitive Groups:

Maybe you’re more competitive than cooperative. Lucky for you, there are a few great options for you to show off your skills and maybe even earn prizes while you’re at it.

Harry Potter Knitting and Crochet House Cup ~ An ongoing competition, and it’s Harry Potter themed! ‘Nuff said.

Tour de Sock ~ This competition happens every summer. It’s a knitting frenzy of socks being made while raising money for charity. It also has a Ravelry group so you can track your progress and discuss with other sock knitters.

NaKniSweMo ~ You’ve heard of NaNoWriMo, the novel-writing challenge that comes around every November, now get ready for that, but with knitting! This group aims to knit a 50,000 stitch sweater every November while their writer friends are writing novels.

 Groups by Garment Type:

Are you crazy for hats? Maybe you love knitting socks or crocheting cowls. There’s a group for you. Here’s some to get you started.

Hats, Hats, Hats

Sock Knitters Anonymous

Lace Knitters

Sweater Knitters