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KnittyGrittyGal
Chatty Knitter
USA
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 Posted - 06/02/2005 : 10:54:29 AM
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I'd really love it if some of you could mention some of your favorite sites that you go to to get free knitting patterns.
I'm sure that I'm like most and would rather save money to buy yarn with than waste it on buying a book that is $15.00 or more just because we like one pattern in it.
I'd like to find some trendy patterns that my teenage daughters would love(shorter waisted sweaters that would go with the low rise jeans etc.) and also some trendy baby patterns for my 3 month old.
Thanks in advance
KnittyGrittyGal
www.KnittyGrittyGal.blogspot.com
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Beckyh
Gabber Extraordinaire
471 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 11:05:58 AM
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Other than knitty.com, I would recommend Berroco.com and elann.com. Both have good free pattern sections.
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Mandy
New Pal
46 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 11:29:58 AM
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try knitting.about.com
Sometimes i just Google free knitting patterns and it comes up with a lot of good places to look around at. |
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ceecee
Permanent Resident
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 2:22:24 PM
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I hear what you are saying about not wanting to spend a lot on a book for one pattern. I like there to be at least two or three that I might make, or a lot of instruction on techniques. On the other hand, I don't consider paying for patterns a waste when I think of the time and effort that goes into designing the garment. The workman is worthy of his hire.
Anita
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kadiddly
Permanent Resident
USA
3076 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 2:28:36 PM
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I have found several patterns here http://freeknittingpatterns.blogspot.com/. I generally just run "<general project name, afghan, sweater, baby blanket, etc.>, free knitting pattern" through google and have always come up with something that I've liked
WIPs: Winter Night Afghan, Homespun Stripes Afghan, scalloped baby afghan
USO: Catch the Wave Afghan, Checkerboard Afghan, Ripple Afghan
If you could be guaranteed money, wisdom, or love, which would you choose? |
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azknitter
Honorary Angel
5539 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 2:29:38 PM
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www.straw.com is one of my favorites!
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
4292 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 2:34:56 PM
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Why, (hristinac, of course!
Jane
"Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things." Denis Diderot
My album: Jane's Pages
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SerMom
Permanent Resident
Canada
6412 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 4:41:19 PM
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Originally posted by jcc28
Why, (hristinac, of course!
Yeah! And other links here. And the library. I don't think I've ever hunted for a pattern on my own.
Barbara
Remember, we're self-selecting!
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ellen@advancedlogix.com
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Posted - 06/02/2005 : 5:26:54 PM
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I love www.chicknits.com. She has some free patterns and some that cost $4.95.
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busygirl
Permanent Resident
Australia
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AusTexSusan
Chatty Knitter
USA
345 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2005 : 7:06:52 PM
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Originally posted by jcc28
Why, (hristinac, of course!
Jane
"Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things." Denis Diderot
My album: Jane's Pages
There are other ways to find patterns? Who needs them?
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Maybird
Chatty Knitter
United Kingdom
155 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 02:22:32 AM
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franna724
Seriously Hooked
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 04:05:59 AM
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I find patterns via google search, forum posts, and through my daily blog visits.
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KnittyGrittyGal
Chatty Knitter
USA
235 Posts |
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azblueskies
Permanent Resident
2294 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 07:14:06 AM
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I always check out the patterns from Christinac but if I'm looking for something in particular, I google it and usually come up with something.
I've been copying the patterns and pasting them into Word so I can save them on my hd in folders. I'm afraid if I just bookmark them, they'll eventually go away.
I do bookmark the free pattern sites, though - and thanks to all who posted the sites in this forum - there were lots I didn't know about. |
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birdgirlsherri
New Pal
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Posted - 06/03/2005 : 08:37:41 AM
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| OK, I'm in the dark, someone please enlighten me! What are the patterns at (hristinac? What's the addy, please? |
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BastetG4
Chatty Knitter
USA
200 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 08:58:17 AM
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If you don't mind translating a bit, Bergere de France has amazing patterns for men, women and children - all free.
If you click on Truc (far right, top menu), they even have a small lexicon of terms that you can put into Babelfish for translation.
http://www.bergeredefrance.fr/tricotheque/home.html |
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clover
Chatty Knitter
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 09:19:22 AM
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Well, Knitter's Review in general and (hristinac specifically!
Try your hand at designing your own stuff. Read up on basic sweater design, for example, then study photos of sweaters you like. A lot of the commercially available patterns are so simple - I wouldn't pay good money for a drop shouldered pattern. Going it alone is fraught with risks, but to me, it is so much more fun and satisfying. You can always start small, with mittens, hats and socks, to get your confidence up. Once you understand how to make them, you don't really need a pattern. A pattern is nice if you want a color chart, or a stitch pattern chart but you can design that too.
I know this is going to make a few people mad around here but I constantly steal ideas from magazines and books and patterns. I'm not standing there with a pencil, copying it exactly, but I look for inspiration all the time. With the recent surge in knitting interest and the demand for simple patterns I've seen patterns so basic I can't believe it. How can somebody 'own' the rights to the pattern for the utilitarian mittens my grandma taught me how to make 40 years ago? I don't get it. |
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Meadra
Chatty Knitter
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2005 : 10:47:28 AM
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Originally posted by birdgirlsherri
OK, I'm in the dark, someone please enlighten me! What are the patterns at (hristinac? What's the addy, please?
(hristinac is a poster here who can find just about any free pattern you could want.
I really like most of the patterns at www.magknits.com (I just found that site the other day!).
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Buckeyeknitter
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