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Crochet Guild of America view detail comment email this

History, basic instructions, local and national organizations, and links to dozens of crochet sites, many with free patterns.
http://www.crochet.org/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jun 29, 2007


Crochet, Knit & More: Internet Site of the Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA) view detail comment email this

Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting, find free patterns, participate in a discussion group, or investigate one of the council's special programs at this site. One of the programs is this trade association's Warm Up America program of donating afghans to people in need.
http://craftyarncouncil.com/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jan 10, 2006


Crochet Pattern Central view detail comment email this

This site offers links to free crochet patterns and to tutorials for those who wish to learn the craft. Searchable, or you can browse by subject (such as animals, flowers, and holidays) for hundreds of patterns. From a crochet enthusiast and hobbyist.
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances
Last updated Aug 29, 2004


FreePatterns.com view detail comment email this

Over 1500 free craft patterns for crochet, cross-stitch, quilting, crafts, plastic canvas, and knitting. Free registration required. Images and diagrams may be available. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF).
http://www.freepatterns.com/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Aug 29, 2004


Patchwork Crochet.com view detail comment email this

Patchwork crochet patterns; detailed, illustrated instructions; and photos of finished products are available at this site. Also contains basic crocheting instructions with illustrations, a calculator of number of squares needed, an international crochet terms chart, and ordering information for other patterns.
http://www.patchworkcrochet.com/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Aug 29, 2004


Standards & Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting view detail comment email this

Provides "a series of guidelines to bring uniformity to yarn, needle and hook labeling and to patterns, whether they appear in books, magazines, leaflets or on yarn labels." Includes abbreviations for crochet and knitting, hook and needle sizing, standard body measurements and sizing, skill levels, yarn label information, and standard yarn weights. Yarn weights section also available in Spanish and French. From the Craft Yarn Council of America.
http://www.yarnstandards.com/
Topics: Crafts, Magazines, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts
Last updated Jul 22, 2004




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