Ravelry vs Sew Daily
Ravelry: the largest database of knitting and crochet patterns and yarns. Sew Daily: sewing patterns, projects and techniques.
| Ravelry | Sew Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Community | Magazine |
| Category | Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces | Free Pattern Websites |
| Crafts | Knitting, Crochet | Sewing |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | Yes | Some |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
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
Sew Daily
Sew Daily publishes sewing projects, techniques and patterns, with free downloads alongside paid content.
It is useful for technique refreshers and project ideas.
- Projects and techniques
- Free and paid patterns
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.