Interweave vs PatternReview
Interweave: knitting and crochet patterns, magazines and books. PatternReview: sewing community with thousands of pattern reviews.
| Interweave | PatternReview | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magazine | Community |
| Category | Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces | Communities, Guilds & Magazines |
| Crafts | Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery | Sewing |
| Pricing | Shop | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | Some | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
Interweave
Interweave publishes knitting and crochet magazines and books and sells patterns from them online. Its archive covers decades of designs.
It is a good source of well-edited, tested patterns.
- Pattern store
- Magazines and books
- Technique articles
PatternReview
PatternReview is a sewing community where members post detailed reviews of commercial and indie sewing patterns, with fit notes and photos, plus forums and contests.
- Pattern reviews with photos
- Forums
- Sewing contests
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.