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  BLOGS        
LOOM DUDE http://loomdude.blogspot.com My blog for dudes who knit with looms or sticks, and the people who love them! My confessions of a loom addict.
 

http://loomlady.blogspot.com - Brenda Myers' delightful and inspiring Loom Lore blog.

http://pegsandneedles.blogspot.com - Lisa Sawyer's knitted creations, on needles and looms.

http://loomalicious.wordpress.com - Kate's spinning and loom knitting blog.

http://aplaceformycards.blogspot.com - Jeannie Phillips' blog, with beautiful Knifty Knitter loom projects, and other sweet projects as well.

www.goodforaboy.com - Blog written by a male knitter to discuss male designers, patterns, experiences, and generally support the burgeoning male knitter movement.

http://theknittingmill.blogspot.com/ - The knitting adventures of Mill, who is "one cozy shy of an intervention."

http://irisloomknitcrochet.blogspot.com/ - Iris' blog, filled with her colorful and unique loom knit creations, free for those in need.

http://michiganloonyloomer.blogspot.com/ - Emmy Prewitt's blog, full of Scriptures, loom creations, and a recipe or two.

http://loveyarn1984.blogspot.com/ - Treasures Made From Yarn blog, with loom patterns and more.

http://megsknitting.blogspot.com/ - Meg's neat loom knitting projects.

http://thismamaloomknits.blogspot.com/ - This Mama Loom Knits blog, with free patterns and interesting projects.

http://gettinitpegged.com - Bethany Dailey's blog for learning, inspiration, and loom originality.

http://twistedknitster.blogspot.com - Jerry's blog, Twisted Knitster, a mixture of knitting, spinning, music and whatever else piques his interest.

http://www.knitchat.com/ - Denise's blog, Knitting Without Needles, for loom knitting and whatever else is going on her life.

http://www.knitivity.com/knitterman/ Ray's adventures in knitting and dyeing.

http://netagenesnicethings.blogspot.com/ - Netagene's nice things, soon to include loom knit items!

 

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  CRAFT BUSINESS        
www.Etsy.com - "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade." You can find many lovingly handcrafted items here, and set up shop to sell your own.

www.YouCraft.org - " ... free crafts classifieds ...   You can list your items to sell for free. You can also shop indie, show off your DIY, post crafts connections, supplies, vintage items, links to your artsy store and more."

www.makestuff.com – Ever wanted to work on a craft project but didn’t know what to do? Here you’ll find all kinds of wonderful craft projects, gardening projects, and home business help for the professional crafter.

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  FREEBIES        
Freecycle Network www.FreeCycle.org - I enjoy participating in Freecycle, which is a free network of people in your neighborhood who have stuff to give away. All you have to do is arrange to go pick it up! And you can post your free stuff also. I've used it several times and have given away lots of things. So much better than having clutter around your home and you know your stuff will go to someone who wants it. You can get really nice things, too! Like yarn!
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  KNITTING HELP        
www.purlingsprite.com - Plenty of loom knitting resources and patterns by loom knitting phenomenon Isela Phelps.

http://loomknittingcentral.com/ - You information source for loom knitting, including workshops.

http://loomknittingnow.com/ - Helpful and informative loom knitting videos and tutorials.

http://gettinitpegged.com - "This site has lots of goodies available at your fingertips: patterns, tutorials, and more!"

www.loomknittingdesigns.com - Lisa Sawyer's loom knitting patterns website.

http://loomknittinghelp.com/ - Breaking it down with a little loom history, definitions of knitting terms, and easy to read instructions on how to read patterns, etc.

www.loomroom.com - Patterns, instructions, stories, advice, and supplies.

www.yarndex.com - "Yarndex®, the ultimate yarn resource, featuring profiles of over 5,000 yarns."

www.knittinghelp.com - Learn how to knit with free knitting videos, and other kinds of resources too!

www.knittingonthenet.com/learn.htm - Knitting instructions and patterns.

www.AllFreeKnitting.com - "AllFreeKnitting.com is dedicated to the best free knitting patterns, tutorials, tips and articles. Never buy another knitting pattern again!"

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  MISCELLANEOUS        
www.Knitivity.com - Adventures in fiber artistry.

www.microrevolt.org/knitPro.htm - A free web application that translates digital images into knit, crochet, needlepoint and cross-stitch patterns. Simply upload jpeg, gif or png images and knitPro will generate a graph sizable for any fiber project.

http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/ Free online grid/graph paper (squares and various shapes) for plotting out your patterns!

www.knittingforcharity.org/ Knitting For Charity shows you how to do just that.

www.bernatcares.com - "Connect with charities requesting handmade items as well as to other knitters and crocheters like you, who share their hobby with those less fortunate. You will have access to downloadable knit and crochet patterns, and be able to connect with charities in your area or nationally. "

 

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  NETWORKING        
www.MenWhoKnit.com - "Promoting and inspiring the art of knitting amongst men." I'm an active member here, and there are plenty of blogs, pictures, and chat to keep you occupied and networking for hours. "A free, friendly community site for men who knit comprised of blogs, discussion forums, and other useful knitting resources." Look for me, I'm a member!

http://loomknitting.proboards.com - "An active forum for anyone interested in the hobby/craft of loom knitting. All skill levels are welcome here. It is a friendly place to share ideas, tips, pictures, ask questions, get help, make friends, and so much more."

http://loom-knitting-knifty-knitter.meetup.com/ - Find a loom knitting group meeting near you!

http://www.tkga.com/ "The Knitting Guild of America, the largest knitting association in America and a starting point for knitters searching for new ideas, products, markets, patterns and fellow knitters who share the excitement of knitting."

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/ "Here you'll find helpful information about learning how to knit, crochet and craft with yarn, along with education and charity programs, industry standards, and updates about industry events. You'll also find a community of knitters and crocheters who are passionate about these crafts, love to exchange ideas and help each other."

Try http://groups.yahoo.com/ and http://www.meetup.com/ to locate other knitting groups near you where you can network, meet, and knit together!

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  NEWSLETTERS/ZINES        
http://www.loomknitterscircle.com - "Our magazine is a way to provide our small section of crafters with a regular source of new designs and inspiration. We are published bi-annually where we bring you designs for two seasons."

http://www.knitnet.com/ Knit Net, the online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year, $12/subscription.

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  SUPPLIES        
www.provocraft.com/products/catalog.php?cl=knifty%20knitter&scl=looms - Knifty Knitter looms and supplies, direct from Provo Craft.

www.dalooms.com - "High quality wood based and high grade plasic knitting looms. We are well known for our second to none quality and our large variety of looms. Our sock looms will help you make socks that look just like they were needle knit. Our Wonderlooms will help you knit everything from a baby bootie, to an afghan and everything in between. The Wonderlooms adjustable, allowing the loom to be extremely versatile. Our Infinity line helps you make afghans without needing to stitch panels together. You can make an afghan up to 80" wide all with one compact loom, that you can place on your lap."

www.dreamlooms.com/ - An adjustable round loom knitting system, quite fascinating!

http://loomknittingreview.info - Loom knitting supplies and books.

www.knittinglooms.net - Knitting looms supplies and projects.

www.knittingboard.com - Knitting boards that adjust to several different gauges.

www.LionBrand.com - "We offer patterns to the public through magazines, branded books with major publishers, as well as our web site, which offers 3,312 free knitting and crochet patterns, with more added every week. Over 1 million weekly e-newsletter subscribers receive up-to-date information about new products, information about knit, crochet and craft techniques and special offers, as well as knitting stories, e-cards, and a popular comic called Lola."
 

www.Bernat.com - "committed to providing knitters and crocheters with high quality yarns and creative patterns. With a free membership, you can access hundreds of free knitting patterns and free crochet patterns."

www.recycledsilk.com/ - Online retailer of sumptuous recycled silk yarns

www.Michaels.com - "the nation’s largest retailer of arts and crafts materials, has been helping crafters of all ages express their imaginations with skill and originality. With a broad assortment of products, knowledgeable and friendly sales associates, educational in-store events, classrooms, and instructional displays, we offer a shopping experience that inspires our customers to pursue their creative goals."

www.ACMoore.com - "A specialty retailer offering a vast selection of arts, crafts and floral merchandise to a broad demographic of customers. In-store events and programs for children and adults provide hands-on arts and crafts experience and encourage the creativity of our customers."

www.JoAnn.com - "great product selection, knowledgeable customer service, a clear focus on value, and an unmatched opportunity to connect with a vital creative community."

www.HobbyLobby.com - "With departments ranging from crafts, hobbies, picture framing, jewelry making, fashion fabrics, floral, cards & party, baskets, wearable art, home accents, and holiday supplies, Hobby Lobby is the place to shop with Super Selection, Super Savings . . . Everyday!"

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  TELEVISION/RADIO/PODCAST        
www.ProverbialKnitter.com - Tammy Eastburn's Christian Knitting Podcast, the Proverbial Knitter.

http://fiberbeat.com/ - Fiber Beat podcast covers a range of crafts using the fiber medium, such as spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing, shepherding, & crocheting. You can expect interviews with designers, authors, farmers, & businesses.

Cast On - the podcast for knitters www.cast-on.com - A podcast by Brenda about knitting, of course, and much more.

www.KnittingDaily.com - "Knitting Daily TV is hosted by Eunny Jang with guest experts Shay Pendray, original host of Needle Arts Studio, and Kristin Omdahl in the show's Crochet Corner.  Now in its fourth season, Knitting Daily airs on public television stations nationwide and covers a variety of needle crafts—from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning—while guiding viewers in learning to make one-of-a-kind projects using yarn and fiber."

http://knitandcrochetnow.com/ Knit & Crochet Now tv show

http://www.hgtv.com/knitty-gritty/show/index.html The Knitty Gritty tv show

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  TRADE SHOWS/EVENTS        
http://fiberarts.org/calendar/ - A calendar of monthly and annual fiber arts events, conferences, schools, workshops, retreats, exhibits, call for entries, and trade shows.

www.CraftAndHobby.org "CHA's vision, simply stated, is to create a vibrant industry with an exciting image, an expanding customer base and successful members. The goal is to stimulate the sales growth of the craft and hobby industry worldwide by creating consumer demand, helping members succeed and leading the industry."

Logohttp://mensknittingretreat.com/ - Men's Knitting Retreat has annual events where men gather to knit in a supportive and educational environment.

www.wwkipday.com/ World Wide Knit in Public Day, started in 2005 by Danielle Landes, brings together knitters of all kinds every June to knit together in public.

www.IndieCraftShows.com - "Indie Craft Shows is a directory of independently-run craft shows featuring handmade goods."

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        TUTORIALS/PROJECT IDEAS/PATTERNS      
http://www.lusciousgracious.com/felt.htm - Interested in how to felt your knitted items? This detailed step by step guide will tell you how.

http://loomknittingvideos.com - Knitting videos for beginners and pros.

http://www.myheartexposed.co.uk  - Wonderful website of Helen Jacobs-Grant and family, with unique and beautiful patterns (and so much more)!

www.KellyKnits.com - an information warehouse for loom knitting instruction, news and websites.

www.loomknitting.com - "The Loom Knitting website is your source for complete and easy-to-understand directions and patterns."

www.FaveCrafts.com - A clearinghouse of wonderful craft projects for all ages and abilities.

www.AllCrafts.net - Crochet and Knitting Patterns.

www.Craftown.com - Neat knitting patterns and such to keep those needles and looms busy!

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