London.crafts wiki

Links to sewing patterns are on the Sewing Patterns Online page, lace knitting patterns are on the Lace Knitting page, links to bead knitting and crochet patterns are on the Bead Knitting page, and links to beadwork patterns are in Beadwork Patterns, Stitches and Information.

Knitting

See also the Free Knitting Pattern webring

• Knitty online magazine - Lots of modern/funky patterns, plus articles
• ChicKnits - Similar feel to Knitty, but a smaller range of patterns.
• Sweater pattern generator
• Knit List patterns
• http://www.kittyville.com/knit.html - Home of the kitty hat!
• http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/project_more.html - More traditional patterns both knitting and Crochet.
• Free knitting patterns from Elann - very limited size range though.
• Knit your own DNA
• Sure-to-fit pullover
• Scarf patterns for fancy yarns
• WiseNeedle patterns - some interesting techniques demonstrated.
• Fran Marrs' top-down hat pattern
• Seamless 5-hour baby jacket
• Another seamless baby jacket - a couple of photos of it
• Ponchos
• The Cabled Tee - sized from 1X through to 5X. A very well-written pattern with schematics.
• Dr Seuss eyelash scarf - very fluffy and snuggly-looking.

Sock knitting

• Sock patterns from the Socknitters mailing list
  • See also WoolWorks sock heel summary
• Basic Directions for a Sock for non-pattern knitters.
• WiseNeedle patterns include several sock patterns.
• The Keyboard Biologist discusses afterthought heels - with photos!

Crochet

• http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/projects/project_more.html - More traditional patterns both knitting and Crochet.
• Groovy Crochet - 60s and 70s patterns, including crochet trousers!
• Crocheted ball for toddlers - also see multicoloured photo from livejournal
• Daffodil filet table runner
• Crochet butterfly
• Coats and Clark crochet tee top
• Lion Brand crocheted flattering jacket
• Long fine crochet jacket made of circular motifs

Macramae

• http://www.elainecraft.com/instructions/instructions.html - Lots of useful Macramé instructions

Beadwork

• http://bead-patterns.com - Site containing free and pay for bead patterns.

• http://www.shira.net/make-earrings.htm - Nice guide to brickstich earrings.

Miscellaneous

• http://www.swallowhillcreations.com/free.htm - Useful patterns for beaded tassles and buttons (both knit and crochet).
• Ian's Shoelace Site - not sure this really counts as crafts, but it's a selection of interesting ways to lace your shoes!
• Dragonfly chart