Ravelry vs The Fold Line
Ravelry: the largest database of knitting and crochet patterns and yarns. The Fold Line: uK sewing community, pattern shop and podcast.
| Ravelry | The Fold Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Community | Community |
| Category | Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces | Communities, Guilds & Magazines |
| Crafts | Knitting, Crochet | Sewing |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | Yes | — |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | United Kingdom |
| 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
The Fold Line
The Fold Line is a UK sewing community with a pattern database, member makes, a pattern and fabric shop, and a podcast.
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.