Crochet and Knitting Links: updated 6/04/07 now with Spinning!

UPDATED 6/04/2007 More links, some of which have been taken from the Happy Hookers discussion over at the flickr group.

Long, long ago, I promised my ever-so-voxy! neighbor, Simone, that I'd put up some of my frequently used links for crocheting. Of course, being the lazy slacker that I am, I have yet to do it (sorry Simone!) So I'm going to go ahead and post some links for her. This is by no means a complete list because I find new ones every day, but for sure, I like these for one reason or another. I threw in a couple of knitting ones because I figure, "what the hey, why not! I'm a knitter now too!" And like I said, this list is totally incomplete. When I remember more, I'll just update the list and move to the top, so don't forget to check back.

So enjoy! Oh, and use some of these to get some groovy dishcloth/scrubbie patterns and join my swap, why dontcha?! Sorry! Swap is now closed!

Crochet
Crochet Pattern Central - a ginormous collection of links to patterns
CrochetPoet - a huge compendium of links of patterns
CrochetMe Magazine - an online magazine devoted to crochet with some of the funnest free patterns around.
Diane Langan Designs - some very nice patterns for sale and even some free ones too!
Marnie MacLean Inspirations - really adorable free patterns for both knit and crochet
StitchDiva Studio - Jennifer Hansen is an inspired fiber goddess, er, I mean diva!
Fable Handmade Goods - I am obsessed with these patterns. They are all just too cute, and some of the best ones are even free!
Little Projects Crafts - cute purse patterns and a tutorial on how to make your own hairpin lace loom!
Alison Beth - wonderful crochet inspiration, she's a terrific accessories designer
Knotted Mind - another huge compendium of links! fun!
Crochet Crafts - large link collection, including links to charity crocheting organizations and other crochet groups
Free Crochet Library - a collection of free patterns, including many funky, groovy retro vintagey type numbers
NexStitch - totally talented designer with patterns and the very, best, most helpful crochet video tutorials I have ever used.
CGOA - The Crochet Guild of America's website. For when you're completely addicted. Also, their membership gives you discounts at lots of LYSs. Cool!
Annie's Attic - the printer of all those ubiquitous little pattern booklets. also, has terrific stitch guide and a free pattern of the day everyday (thanks for reminding me, quornflour!)
Granny-a-long - c'mon! show those grannies some love! you, too, can join the a-long, or just check out some grannie pr0n (not that kind, get your mind out of the icky, icky gutter!)
Happy Hookers - the flickr photo group, not the celebrated ex-New York madam
Monster Crochet - such fun! needle-felted eyeballs anyone?
Crochet Carnival - cool! a compendium of crochet bloggers!
Crafty Daisies Crochet Lessons - don't know how to crochet? well go over there because they'll teach you how!
Craftbits Crochet Patterns - crochet patterns from the craftbits forum.
GarnStudio/Drops Design - terrific website with many, many free crochet and knitting patterns (over 1800!) in many languages
Groovy Crochet - C'mon get happeeeee! Remember those funkadelic patterns from the 60's and 70's? Well the patterns are right here! Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! (thanks Happy Hookers!)
Katrina's Crochet Creations - cute amigurumi patterns, free but don't forget to click on her sponsors! (Happy Hookers again!)

Knitting
Knitty - great knitting online magazine
Knitting Pattern Central - compendium of links for patterns and techniques
Knitting Help - forums and ever-so-helpful videos to help you knit. I use this one ALL THE FREAKIN' TIME!
Glampyre Knits - terrific knitwear designer with wonderful patterns, for sale and even some for free.
Knitta, Please! - graffiti knitters, taking back the streets! terrific knitting inspiration. I'd love to see the Bean sporting some knitwear! That'd be awesome! (submitted by laura-u-buggin, thanks!)
Knit On the Net - another knitting online magazine. cute patterns! (totally cribbed from Phisch, thanks!)
For the Love of Yarn - a newish knitting online magazine
Mind of Winter - mega-massive-ginormous list of knitting links. including blogs, podcasts, zines, techniques and resources
Craftbits Knitting Patterns - knitting patterns from the craftbits forum
MagKnits - an online knitting magazine with super-cute free patterns (thanks again, Phisch!)
GarnStudio/Drops Design - terrific website with many, many free knitting and crochet patterns (over 1800!) in many languages
Ambulatory Knitting @Everything2.com - Everything you need to know about ambulatory knitting. no, not knitknitting on the way to the hospital, but knitting while you're on the go.
TinkKnit - Gorgeous patterns. I'll be able to knit these...in like 20 years.
Zephyr Patterns - Cute patterns and sassy stitch markers. Nice!

Fiber Blogs - so many blogs, so little time!
The Hook and I - Amy O'Neill Houck, knitwear designer of some renown
Mind of Winter - lovely, inspiring knitwear blog
CrochetbyFaye - terrific crochet designer's blog

Fiber Books that I have personally fondled and given the lulubird6 seal of approval
Stitch N' Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker - how could I not include Debbie Stoller somewhere in this list?
The Crochet Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask - cripes, I think the name says it all!
Loop-d-Loop Crochet - looks pretty dang good, but warning, this is art-crochet wearables. might be a little intimidating for beginners.
Scarf Style - yes, I only have eight gajillion scarfs, but still, one could always crochet or knit up another.
Knitting School: A Complete Course - currently on loan from library, making my knitting adventures much more manageable
Pretty much anything by Candi Jensen - because she freakin' rocks and her designs are so adorable. the baby stuff is just to-die-for...well, not really, one wouldn't want to get blood all over your precious yarn!
DomiKNITrix - whip your knitting into shape! ummm, saucy knits for the adventurous. Jennifer also has a book out.
KnitFix - good for beginning knitters, kind of a knitting 911

Fiber Podcasts and other Media
CastOn - Brenda Daynes is just wonderful. No other words necessary.
Unwound - terrific podcast, she's terrific, and I'm so very sad that she's ending her podcasting career. however, all 12 episodes that she did are absolutely wonderful and easy on the ears.
Lime and Violet - to say that these two wacky ladies are yarn-obsessed (their words, not mine) is a bit of an understatement, but great fun to listen to while crafting.
CraftSanity - okay, so this is more a general craft podcast, but Jennifer has a lot of fiber artists interviewed. very in-depth, very fun and there's lots to inspire
Uncommon Threads - DIY Network's fiberarts show. Lots of nice patterns and tips here.
Knitty Gritty - "the hip knitting show", although they also cover other fiber arts.
PixiePurls - ack, the name itself it just cuteness! anyway, a really fun podcast/blog about knitting. she has the cutest little badges your can swipe for your blog, too!
StashandBurn - A little too much fiber in your diet? Jenny and Nicole will help you burn through it. Or just listen as they try to burn through theirs.


Fiber Forums
Crochetville - a HUMONGOUS forum dedicated to crochet, but they also discuss other topics. the hookers that frequent this board are very, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. they even have a podcast!
Craftster - OMG, this board is HUGE! scroll down to get to the fiber arts stuff: there's knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, and on and on and on...go slowly because there's days and days worth of other crafty inspiration, ideas, craft-alongs, tutorials, FOs and other massively crafty goodness there for your perusal.
PixiePurls Spinning forum - because one must have spun yarn in order to do your fibercrafts! well, unless you felt, but I don't felt...yet! here's a forum for those questions. it's in beta now, but still, if you know of any other spinning boards besides this and craftster, LMK, because my spinning looks like a yak tried to eat a sheep and threw up on my spindle.

Spinning Stuff
Spindlicity - an online spinning magazine.
Windy City Handspinning Guild - meets once a month. I must attend the next meeting!
Spindle and Wheel - online spinning magazine. check out the cute pic on their latest issue
ISpindle.com - loads and loads of spinning videos. very helpful!
Spinderella's Handspun Yarn Chart - very useful wpi chart and ways to measure handspun yarns

Other Craft Sites That Have Fiber Goodness in Them
The AntiCraft - They have an antifest and everything! Fun patterns and tutes. I am strangely drawn to the knitted wire beaded areolas. Yes. You read that right.

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There's many, many more, but goodness, it takes a while to compile these things! I guess once I have them all compiled in one place, it'll be much easier. I have lots of links to specific patterns, but since my taste does not run to every one else's, I won't post those. In the meantime, have fun and keep on hooking/sticking/spinning. If you have any suggestions, feel free to put them in the comments and I will add them!