Ravelry
Knitting + crocheting community.
What is Ravelry?
- Free social network for knitters + crocheters.
- 9 million users.
- Browse 1.5 million patterns.
- Track your projects + yarn stash.
- Connect with other crafters.
- Buy patterns from designers.
Find patterns
- Search by yarn weight, type, skill level.
- Many free patterns.
- Paid patterns $3–$10.
- Filter for projects you have yarn for.
- Read project notes from other knitters.
- See finished examples.
Track your projects
- Photo journal of finished pieces.
- Timeline of crafting.
- Notes for each project.
- Yarn used + needle size.
- Modifications made.
- Build personal portfolio.
Yarn stash management
- Track yarn you own.
- By type, color, weight.
- Find patterns matching your stash.
- Avoid duplicate purchases.
- Many seniors love this organization.
- Photos of yarn included.
Forums + groups
- 1,000+ knitting groups.
- By location, technique, project type.
- Senior knitters groups available.
- Knit-along events.
- Charity knitting groups.
- Make new friends.
Senior accessibility
- Adjustable text size.
- Print patterns large for easier reading.
- Large clear photos.
- Filter for accessible patterns.
- YouTube tutorials abundant.
- Knit-Companion app pairs with Ravelry.
Free + irreplaceable
If you knit or crochet, Ravelry is irreplaceable. Free signup, 1.5 million patterns (many free), community of millions, project tracking. The best resource for any fiber arts crafter. Many senior knitters say Ravelry transformed their craft from solitary hobby to vibrant community. Sign up at Ravelry.com.