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Free Knitting Patterns
MagKnits Cool online knitting zine with fun patterns like knitted felted flowers and coffee cup cozies!
Berroco Pattern Library Free patterns from yarn manufacturer Berroco.
ChicKnits Free patterns by Bonne Marie Burns.
Free Knitting Pattern Blog An incredibly lengthy index of free patterns on the web
Free Knitting Pattern Netring Index to all participating sites.
Knitting @ About.com Comprehensive guide of patterns, instruction and tips.
KnittingPages.com Tons of free patterns.
Knitty.com Online webzine with cool patterns. Releases quarterly, but patterns are archived here.
Official Kitty62 Hat Knit cap w/ear flaps and kitty ears.
Knitting Garden New patterns added each month.
SweaterBabe.com Knitting and Crochet Patterns from Hollywood Exclusive knitting patterns, crochet patterns and free Knitting Tips newsletter from top LA designer.
Straw.com Tons of scarf patterns and more.
Rebecca Magazine Free Patterns Click on the free patterns link for free pattern pdf downloads.
Red Cross Vintage Knitting Patterns really cool patterns from World War I and II - plus the whole history on the "Knit Your Bit" campaign.
Lion Brand Yarn Knitting & Crochet Patterns
Smart Yarns Tons of crochet and knitting patterns, updated monthly.
Socks 101 A how-to guide for sock knitters.
Wool Works Patterns No pictures, but lots and lots of free patterns.
Free Crochet Patterns
Crochet Me The Knitty of crochet - very cool free crochet patterns.
All About Bags Links to free bag crochet patterns.
Bead Crochet Dot Com Instruction, tips and techniques for bead crochet.
Berroco Crochet Pattern Library Free patterns for hats and scarves from yarn manufacturer Berroco.
Crochet Pattern Central Extensive list of free crochet patterns, organized by project type, including TONS of poncho patterns.
Craftown Crochet Free patterns of all kinds.
Crochet @ About.com Comprehensive guide to crochet, and links to tons of patterns.
Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) presents lessons for left handers and right handers.
Digital Granny's Virtual Afghan Dozens of Granny Square patterns!
Charity Knitting & Crochet Sites
ChemoCaps Donates hand knit/crocheted hatsto hospital oncology units and hospice programs for cancer patients/
Cubs for Kids Donates teddy bear cubs to children ages 3-6 in homeless shelters in various cities across the country. The purpose of the organization is to allow knitters to use their craft and leftover yarn to create sweaters, hats, and scarves to dress the bear cubs.
Needle Arts Mentoring Program A project of Helping Hands Foundation, Inc., the Needle Arts Mentoring Program was established to create community partnerships that promote and encourage relationships between adults and youth, fostering curiosity, creativity and a feeling of achievement through the teaching of needlearts.
Project Linus Their mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, homemade "security blankets."
Sewing Charity Sewing Charity is an extensive directory of charitable sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet projects. Often times people make wonderful items of love, but don't know where to donate them. This site can be used as a tool to find the perfect organization for your donations. So, get to work, using your talent and ability to help others in need by making blankets and clothing of love.
Stitches From The Heart A non-profit organization that sends handmade clothing, blankets, and love to premature babies all across the nation! They also have a senior program that helps seniors help others by donating yarn and supplies.
Warm Up America! Create a warm afghan blanket for someone in need. That's what Warm Up America! is all about -- keeping people warm. Crochet or knit one 7" by 9" rectangle (or more). Join your section to 48 others to complete a full-size afghan or send it to us to join.