PatternReview vs Ravelry
PatternReview: sewing community with thousands of pattern reviews. Ravelry: the largest database of knitting and crochet patterns and yarns.
| PatternReview | Ravelry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Community | Community |
| Category | Communities, Guilds & Magazines | Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces |
| Crafts | Sewing | Knitting, Crochet |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | — | Yes |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
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
Ravelry
Ravelry is a free database and community for knitters and crocheters. It lists hundreds of thousands of patterns, many of them free, along with a yarn database, project notes from other makers and discussion forums.
Its pattern search filters by craft, yarn weight, yardage, garment type and price, which makes it the first place most knitters look for a pattern.
- Huge pattern database with free and paid patterns
- Advanced filters by weight, yardage and garment
- Yarn database and stash tracking
- Project pages from other makers
- Forums and groups
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.