Best list · 17 sites · updated Oct 2026
Free stitch libraries cover individual techniques; paid platforms teach full projects step by step. Check your public library: many give free access to Creativebug.
Huge online quilt shop with free video tutorials
Missouri Star Quilt Company is one of the largest online quilt shops, known for its free video tutorials showing quick quilts made with precut fabric. It sells fabric, precuts, notions and patterns.
Video classes for sewing, quilting, knitting and more
Craftsy is a subscription video platform with thousands of classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery and other crafts, taught by well-known instructors. It is a good fit if you learn best from structured video courses.
Hand embroidery stitch videos and tips by Mary Corbet
Needle 'n Thread is Mary Corbet's long-running hand embroidery site, with a free stitch video library, tips, reviews of tools and free patterns.
Crochet video tutorials and patterns
B.hooked Crochet is known for clear crochet video tutorials and patterns for blankets, garments and accessories.
Sewing patterns drafted for curvy bodies
Cashmerette designs sewing patterns drafted for curvy and plus-size bodies, with multiple cup sizes. It also teaches fitting through online classes and books.
Craft video classes, often free through public libraries
Creativebug is a craft video class platform covering sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and more. Many public libraries give members free access.
Creative courses, including embroidery, knitting and crochet
Domestika sells online creative courses taught by artists, including popular embroidery, knitting, crochet and textile classes. Courses are bought individually and often discounted.
Free knitting technique videos for beginners
KnittingHelp.com offers free videos showing basic and advanced knitting techniques, from casting on to cables and finishing.
Modern crochet patterns and courses
Make & Do Crew publishes modern crochet patterns, many free on the blog, and online courses for learning crochet.
Pattern marketplace and video courses for sewing and knitting
Makerist is a European marketplace for digital sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery patterns, with video courses alongside. Many independent designers sell their patterns there.
Free video library of knitting and crochet stitches
New Stitch a Day is a free video library of knitting and crochet stitches and techniques, with written instructions alongside each video.
Hand embroidery courses from the UK’s historic needlework school
The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery at every level, from day classes to degree courses, and offers online classes and kits.
Sewing pattern membership with new designs every month
Seamwork is a membership: subscribers get credits each month to download patterns from a growing catalogue, plus a magazine and classes. The patterns are designed to be quick to sew.
Vintage-inspired patterns and online sewing classes
Sew Over It is a London sewing school and pattern company with vintage-inspired dresses and wardrobe basics, plus online classes for many of its patterns. Good for beginners who like guided video lessons.
Creative class platform with many craft classes
Skillshare is a subscription platform for creative classes, including embroidery, knitting, crochet and sewing taught by independent creators.
In-depth garment sewing techniques and fitting
Threads is a magazine and website about garment sewing, known for in-depth technique and fitting articles.
Knitting video tutorials and patterns
Very Pink Knits is known for its large library of clear knitting technique videos and its knitting patterns, many with video support.
17 sites: Missouri Star Quilt Co. tutorials, Craftsy, Needle 'n Thread, B.hooked Crochet, Cashmerette, Creativebug, Domestika, KnittingHelp.com and more.
Missouri Star Quilt Co. tutorials, Needle 'n Thread, KnittingHelp.com, New Stitch a Day are free or offer free patterns.