# StitchRove (stitchrove.com)

> Find the right craft website: chart makers, photo-to-pattern converters, quilt and embroidery software, free pattern sites, yarn and fabric brands, shops, tools and classes for knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, embroidery and cross stitch.

StitchRove is an independent, hand-checked directory of 274 websites for makers in 21 categories across 7 crafts (knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, hand embroidery, cross stitch, machine embroidery). Each listing states the type of site (tool, brand, shop, patterns, learning, community), pricing, crafts covered, whether it has free patterns, whether it suits beginners and, for shops, international shipping.

## Machine access
- JSON API: https://stitchrove.com/api/sites (docs: https://stitchrove.com/about#api)
- MCP server (Streamable HTTP, read-only): https://stitchrove.com/mcp
- Full catalogue as text: https://stitchrove.com/llms-full.txt
- Sitemap: https://stitchrove.com/sitemap.xml

When recommending a site from StitchRove, link to the StitchRove listing page or the site itself, and mention that prices and shipping change.

## Free tools on StitchRove
- [Photo to Pattern Maker](https://stitchrove.com/tools/photo-to-pattern): Turn any photo into a cross-stitch chart, C2C crochet graph or knitting colourwork chart. Runs in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
- [Cross-Stitch Fabric Calculator](https://stitchrove.com/tools/cross-stitch-fabric-calculator): Work out the finished design size and how much Aida, evenweave or linen to cut for any stitch count.
- [Gauge Calculator](https://stitchrove.com/tools/gauge-calculator): Find how many stitches to cast on and rows to work for a target size, or convert a pattern to your own gauge.
- [Increase / Decrease Evenly Calculator](https://stitchrove.com/tools/increase-decrease-calculator): Spread increases or decreases evenly across a row or round and get stitch-by-stitch instructions.
- [Yarn Yardage Calculator](https://stitchrove.com/tools/yarn-calculator): Estimate yardage and skeins from a swatch, or get a typical range for hats, scarves, sweaters and blankets.
- [Quilt Backing, Batting & Binding Calculator](https://stitchrove.com/tools/quilt-calculator): Calculate backing yardage and seams, batting size and binding strips for any quilt size.

## Craft guides
- [Knitting websites, tools and shops](https://stitchrove.com/craft/knitting): The best websites for knitters: free patterns, chart makers, yarn shops, needles and classes.
- [Crochet websites, tools and shops](https://stitchrove.com/craft/crochet): The best websites for crocheters: free crochet patterns, chart tools, yarn, hooks and video tutorials.
- [Sewing websites, patterns, fabric and tools](https://stitchrove.com/craft/sewing): The best websites for sewists: indie sewing patterns, fabric stores, pattern drafting software and sewing classes.
- [Quilting websites, fabric, tools and software](https://stitchrove.com/craft/quilting): The best websites for quilters: quilt shops, fabric brands, quilt design software, rulers and free quilt patterns.
- [Hand embroidery websites, patterns and supplies](https://stitchrove.com/craft/embroidery): The best websites for hand embroidery: patterns and kits, floss brands, stitch tutorials and classes.
- [Cross-stitch websites, pattern makers and supplies](https://stitchrove.com/craft/cross-stitch): The best websites for cross stitch: pattern makers, photo-to-pattern converters, charts, floss and Aida.
- [Machine embroidery websites, software and designs](https://stitchrove.com/craft/machine-embroidery): The best websites for machine embroidery: digitizing software, design files, thread and stabilizer.

## Best lists
- [Free cross-stitch pattern makers](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-cross-stitch-pattern-makers): Free and freemium tools to design cross-stitch patterns or convert photos into charts.
- [Photo to cross-stitch pattern converters](https://stitchrove.com/best/photo-to-cross-stitch-pattern): Compare tools that convert a picture into a cross-stitch chart, including our free in-browser converter.
- [Knitting chart software and apps](https://stitchrove.com/best/knitting-chart-software): Design lace, cable and colourwork knitting charts with free web apps or professional software.
- [Crochet chart makers and graph tools](https://stitchrove.com/best/crochet-chart-makers): Tools for crochet symbol charts, C2C graphs, tapestry and mosaic crochet.
- [Quilt design software compared](https://stitchrove.com/best/quilt-design-software): Desktop and online quilt design software for layouts, colour planning and yardage.
- [Free sewing pattern software](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-sewing-pattern-software): Open-source drafting programs and made-to-measure pattern generators for sewists.
- [Machine embroidery software](https://stitchrove.com/best/machine-embroidery-software): Digitizing and editing software for machine embroidery, from free Ink/Stitch to Hatch and Embrilliance.
- [Free knitting pattern websites](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-knitting-pattern-websites): Where to find free knitting patterns, from Ravelry and DROPS to yarn brands and designers.
- [Free crochet pattern websites](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-crochet-pattern-websites): Where to find free crochet patterns: big libraries, yarn brands and crochet blogs.
- [Free sewing pattern websites](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-sewing-pattern-websites): Websites with free sewing patterns for clothes, bags and home projects.
- [Free quilt pattern websites](https://stitchrove.com/best/free-quilt-pattern-websites): Free quilt patterns and video tutorials, including patterns for precuts.
- [Independent sewing pattern companies](https://stitchrove.com/best/indie-sewing-pattern-companies): Indie sewing pattern brands with modern styles, clear instructions and wide size ranges.
- [Beginner-friendly sewing pattern brands](https://stitchrove.com/best/beginner-sewing-patterns): Pattern companies known for clear, detailed instructions for first garments.
- [Plus-size and inclusive sewing patterns](https://stitchrove.com/best/plus-size-sewing-patterns): Pattern companies drafting for curvy and plus-size bodies or offering wide size ranges.
- [Kids sewing pattern companies](https://stitchrove.com/best/kids-sewing-patterns): Pattern brands with children’s and baby clothes patterns.
- [Best online yarn shops](https://stitchrove.com/best/online-yarn-shops): Online yarn stores with many brands, kits and international shipping.
- [Best online fabric stores](https://stitchrove.com/best/online-fabric-stores): Online quilt shops and garment fabric stores, with notes on what each specialises in.
- [Quilting fabric brands](https://stitchrove.com/best/quilting-fabric-brands): Quilting cotton manufacturers and the designers behind popular collections.
- [Knitting needle brands](https://stitchrove.com/best/knitting-needle-brands): Brands of knitting needles and interchangeable sets.
- [Crochet hook brands](https://stitchrove.com/best/crochet-hook-brands): Brands of crochet hooks, including ergonomic designs for comfortable crocheting.
- [Sewing machine brands compared](https://stitchrove.com/best/sewing-machine-brands): Home sewing, embroidery and serger machine brands compared.
- [Longarm quilting machine brands](https://stitchrove.com/best/longarm-quilting-machines): Brands of longarm, mid-arm and sit-down quilting machines and frames.
- [Where to buy machine embroidery designs](https://stitchrove.com/best/machine-embroidery-designs): Shops and marketplaces for machine embroidery design files in PES, DST, JEF and more.
- [Modern cross-stitch patterns and kits](https://stitchrove.com/best/modern-cross-stitch-patterns): Designers and shops for modern cross-stitch patterns and kits.
- [Online craft classes](https://stitchrove.com/best/online-craft-classes): Video class platforms and free tutorial libraries for crafts.
- [Craft communities, guilds and forums](https://stitchrove.com/best/craft-communities-and-guilds): Forums, guilds and communities for knitters, crocheters, sewists, quilters and embroiderers.

## Chart Makers for Knitting, Crochet & Cross Stitch
Software and web apps for drawing knitting charts, crochet charts and cross-stitch patterns.
https://stitchrove.com/category/chart-makers

- [Stitch Fiddle](https://stitchrove.com/site/stitch-fiddle): Online chart maker for knitting, crochet and cross stitch. Tool, Freemium. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.stitchfiddle.com
  Stitch Fiddle is a browser-based chart editor for knitters, crocheters and cross stitchers. You draw on a grid of stitches, pick colours and symbols, and can start a chart from a photo instead of a blank grid.
  
  It suits colourwork such as Fair Isle, intarsia, tapestry crochet, C2C blankets and cross-stitch designs. The basic editor is free; a premium plan adds more features.
  Features: Charts for knitting, crochet, cross stitch and more; Start a chart from an uploaded image; Colour and symbol palettes; Print or save charts; Works in the browser, no install

- [Chart Minder](https://stitchrove.com/site/chart-minder): Free web app for creating knitting and crochet charts. Tool, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://chartminder.com
  Chart Minder is a web app for making knitting and crochet charts with stitch symbols and colours. Charts are saved to your account so you can come back to them, and the app can also help you keep your place while you work.
  
  It is a straightforward option if you want to chart a stitch pattern or colourwork motif without installing anything.
  Features: Knitting and crochet charts; Stitch symbol and colour palettes; Charts saved online

- [DesignaKnit](https://stitchrove.com/site/designaknit): Garment and stitch design software for hand and machine knitters. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.softbyte.co.uk
  DesignaKnit from Soft Byte is long-standing knitting design software. It handles stitch pattern design and garment shaping, and it is especially known among machine knitters because it can work with knitting machines.
  
  It is a specialist, paid Windows program.
  Features: Stitch pattern design; Garment shaping; Machine knitting support
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [FlossCross](https://stitchrove.com/site/flosscross): Browser-based cross-stitch pattern designer. Tool, Freemium. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://flosscross.com
  FlossCross is an online cross-stitch designer that runs in the browser. You can draw a chart, import an image to start from, and export the pattern to print or stitch from.
  
  It is a convenient option for Chromebook, tablet and Mac users who do not want to install desktop software.
  Features: Online cross-stitch charting; Image import; Pattern export

- [Incompetech Graph Paper](https://stitchrove.com/site/incompetech-graph-paper): Free printable graph paper, including knitter’s graph paper. Tool, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch. Website: https://incompetech.com/graphpaper/
  Incompetech offers free PDF graph paper generators. Its knitter’s graph paper uses rectangular cells that match the proportions of knitted stitches, so a motif drawn on paper looks right when knitted.
  
  It is useful when you prefer to sketch charts by hand with pencils.
  Features: Knitter’s graph paper with proportional cells; Many grid types; Printable PDFs

- [Intwined Pattern Studio](https://stitchrove.com/site/intwined-pattern-studio): Pattern writing software for knitwear designers. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.intwinedstudio.com
  Intwined Pattern Studio is software for writing knitting patterns. It combines charting with calculations for garment shaping and multiple sizes, so designers can build a pattern instead of doing the maths by hand.
  
  It is a paid tool for people designing and publishing knitwear.
  Features: Charting for knitting; Garment shaping calculations; Multi-size pattern writing

- [Knit Visualizer](https://stitchrove.com/site/knit-visualizer): Desktop knitting chart software with standard stitch symbols. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.knitfoundry.com
  Knit Visualizer from Knit Foundry is desktop software for drawing knitting charts. It includes a library of standard knitting symbols for lace, cables and colourwork, and helps designers turn charts into instructions they can publish.
  
  It is a paid program aimed at people who write and sell their own knitting patterns.
  Features: Lace, cable and colourwork charting; Library of standard knitting symbols; Written instructions from charts; Windows and macOS

- [PCStitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/pcstitch): Windows software for designing cross-stitch patterns. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.pcstitch.com
  PCStitch is cross-stitch design software for Windows. It lets you chart designs stitch by stitch, convert images to patterns, work with thread brand palettes and print charts with keys and floss lists.
  
  It has been around for many years and is a common choice for people who design and sell cross-stitch charts.
  Features: Stitch-by-stitch charting; Image to pattern conversion; Thread brand palettes; Printed charts with keys and floss lists

- [Stitchmastery](https://stitchrove.com/site/stitchmastery): Knitting chart editor used by professional pattern designers. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.stitchmastery.com
  Stitchmastery is a knitting chart editor that produces clean, publication-ready charts and the written instructions that go with them. Designers use it for lace, cables, textured stitches and colourwork.
  
  It is sold as a paid desktop application and has a trial so you can test it before buying.
  Features: Publication-quality knitting charts; Matching written instructions; Lace, cable and colourwork symbols; Windows and macOS

- [Tricksy Knitter](https://stitchrove.com/site/tricksy-knitter): Simple online knitting chart designer. Tool, Free. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.tricksyknitter.com
  Tricksy Knitter is a long-running free web tool for designing knitting charts. You choose a grid size, place knitting symbols or colours, and print the result.
  
  It is basic compared with paid chart software, but it is quick for sketching a lace repeat or a colourwork motif.
  Features: Knitting symbol charts; Colourwork grids; Printable charts

- [WinStitch & MacStitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/ursa-software): Cross-stitch design software for Windows and Mac. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.ursasoftware.com
  Ursa Software makes WinStitch for Windows and MacStitch for macOS, two editions of the same cross-stitch design program. You can draw charts, import photos, choose thread brands and print patterns with symbol keys.
  
  It is one of the few dedicated cross-stitch programs that runs natively on a Mac.
  Features: Chart editor with backstitch and fractional stitches; Photo import; Thread brand palettes; Pattern printing with keys


## Photo to Pattern Converters
Turn a photo or picture into a cross-stitch chart, C2C crochet graph or knitting colourwork chart.
https://stitchrove.com/category/photo-to-pattern

- [MyPhotoStitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/myphotostitch): Desktop software for turning photos into cross-stitch patterns. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.myphotostitch.com
  MyPhotoStitch is a desktop program focused on converting photos into cross-stitch charts, with control over size, colours and thread brand.
  
  It is a paid alternative to free web converters when you want more control over the result.
  Features: Photo conversion settings; Thread brand colours; Printable charts

- [Pic2Pat](https://stitchrove.com/site/pic2pat): Free online photo to cross-stitch pattern converter. Tool, Free. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.pic2pat.com
  Pic2Pat turns an uploaded photo into a cross-stitch pattern. You choose the pattern size and number of colours, and it generates a printable chart with a floss list.
  
  It is a quick way to test whether a photo will work as a cross-stitch before you buy software.
  Features: Photo upload; Choose size and number of colours; Printable chart with floss list

- [Pixel-Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/pixel-stitch): Convert images into cross-stitch patterns in the browser. Tool, Free. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.pixel-stitch.net
  Pixel-Stitch converts an image into a cross-stitch pattern online. You set the size and colour count, and it produces a chart you can print.
  
  Like other free converters it works best with simple, high-contrast images.
  Features: Image to cross-stitch chart; Size and colour settings; Printable output

- [Pixilart](https://stitchrove.com/site/pixilart): Free pixel art editor that crafters use to plan grid designs. Tool, Free. Crafts: Crochet, Cross Stitch, Knitting. Website: https://www.pixilart.com
  Pixilart is a free online pixel art editor and community. It is not a craft tool as such, but crocheters, cross stitchers and knitters use pixel grids to plan C2C blankets, tapestry crochet, colourwork and perler-style motifs.
  
  Each pixel maps to one stitch, so you can count rows and colours straight from the drawing.
  Features: Pixel grid drawing; Colour palettes; Export images


## Quilt Design Software
Plan quilt layouts, audition colours and estimate yardage before you cut.
https://stitchrove.com/category/quilt-design

- [Electric Quilt (EQ8)](https://stitchrove.com/site/electric-quilt): The best-known quilt design software for Windows and Mac. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://electricquilt.com
  Electric Quilt is quilt design software from The Electric Quilt Company. EQ8 has large block and fabric libraries, lets you lay out a quilt and audition fabrics, and calculates yardage. It can also print templates, rotary cutting charts and foundation paper piecing patterns.
  
  It is a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
  Features: Block and fabric libraries; Quilt layout and fabric auditioning; Yardage estimates; Templates and foundation paper piecing printouts
  Based in: United States

- [PreQuilt](https://stitchrove.com/site/prequilt): Browser-based quilt design and colour planning. Tool, Freemium. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.prequilt.com
  PreQuilt is an online quilt design tool. You pick a block or layout, try colour palettes, randomise colour placement and see an estimate of fabric requirements.
  
  It is quick to learn and popular for planning modern quilts and scrappy layouts.
  Features: Block and layout library; Colour palettes including solid fabric ranges; Colour randomiser; Yardage estimates

- [Quilt-Pro](https://stitchrove.com/site/quilt-pro): Quilt design software with block drawing and printing. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.quiltpro.com
  Quilt-Pro is desktop quilt design software with tools for drawing blocks, building layouts and printing templates.
  
  It is a paid alternative to Electric Quilt.
  Features: Block drawing; Quilt layouts; Template printing


## Sewing Pattern Drafting Software
Draft sewing patterns from your measurements, or design garments and get a custom-fit pattern.
https://stitchrove.com/category/sewing-pattern-software

- [Bootstrap Fashion](https://stitchrove.com/site/bootstrap-fashion): Made-to-measure sewing patterns sold one design at a time. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.bootstrapfashion.com
  Bootstrap Fashion sells sewing patterns that are generated to your measurements, with a large catalogue of garments.
  
  It is useful if standard sizes never fit you and you do not want to draft patterns yourself.
  Features: Patterns made to your measurements; Large garment catalogue; PDF download

- [CLO 3D](https://stitchrove.com/site/clo3d): 3D garment simulation used by fashion designers. Tool, Subscription. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.clo3d.com
  CLO 3D lets designers draft 2D pattern pieces and see them sewn and draped on a 3D avatar. It is widely used in the fashion industry and in fashion education.
  
  It is professional software with a subscription; a free trial is available.
  Features: 2D patterns with 3D draping; Fabric simulation; Industry file formats

- [FreeSewing](https://stitchrove.com/site/freesewing): Free made-to-measure sewing patterns generated from your measurements. Tool, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://freesewing.org
  FreeSewing is an open-source project that generates sewing patterns from your own measurements. You enter measurements once, choose a design and download a pattern drafted to fit you.
  
  It is free and funded by its community.
  Features: Patterns drafted to your measurements; Many free designs; Printable PDF output

- [Inkscape](https://stitchrove.com/site/inkscape): Free vector editor crafters use for patterns and embroidery designs. Tool, Open source. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Embroidery. Website: https://inkscape.org
  Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor. Sewists use it to draft or edit PDF patterns, quilters to draw templates and appliqué shapes, and machine embroiderers to digitise designs with the Ink/Stitch extension.
  
  It is not a craft program, but it is one of the most useful free tools for makers.
  Features: Vector drawing; Open and edit PDFs and SVGs; Extensions such as Ink/Stitch

- [Seamly2D](https://stitchrove.com/site/seamly2d): Free, open-source pattern drafting software. Tool, Open source. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://seamly.net
  Seamly2D is open-source software for drafting sewing patterns. Patterns are parametric: you draft them from body measurements, so the same pattern can be regenerated for different sizes.
  
  It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is free to use.
  Features: Parametric pattern drafting; Measurement files; Export to print or plot; Windows, macOS and Linux

- [Sewist](https://stitchrove.com/site/sewist): Online CAD for drafting sewing patterns. Tool, Subscription. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.sewist.com
  Sewist is an online pattern-making tool for drafting garments from measurements in the browser.
  
  It is aimed at home sewists and small brands who want CAD-style drafting without desktop software.
  Features: Browser-based drafting; Measurement-based patterns

- [Tailornova](https://stitchrove.com/site/tailornova): Online garment designer that creates custom-fit patterns. Tool, Subscription. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://tailornova.com
  Tailornova lets you design garments in the browser by combining bodices, sleeves, skirts and other elements. It then produces a sewing pattern fitted to your measurements.
  
  It works on a subscription basis.
  Features: Mix-and-match garment design; Custom-fit patterns from measurements; Printable patterns

- [Wild Ginger](https://stitchrove.com/site/wild-ginger): PatternMaster software for drafting custom-fit patterns. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.wildginger.com
  Wild Ginger makes PatternMaster and related programs that draft garment patterns from your measurements and style choices.
  
  It is long-established, paid desktop software for home sewists and small designers.
  Features: Garment drafting from measurements; Style options; Printable patterns


## Machine Embroidery Software
Digitise, edit, letter and convert machine embroidery designs.
https://stitchrove.com/category/embroidery-software

- [Ink/Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/ink-stitch): Free, open-source machine embroidery digitizing for Inkscape. Tool, Open source. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://inkstitch.org
  Ink/Stitch is an open-source extension that turns Inkscape into machine embroidery digitising software. You draw vector shapes, assign stitch types and export to common machine formats.
  
  It is the leading free option for digitising your own designs.
  Features: Fill, satin and running stitches; Lettering; Export to common machine formats

- [Embird](https://stitchrove.com/site/embird): Modular Windows embroidery editor and digitizer. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.embird.net
  Embird is Windows embroidery software sold as a base editor plus optional modules for digitising, fonts and cross-stitch.
  
  It reads and writes a long list of machine formats.
  Features: Embroidery editor and converter; Digitising module; Many machine formats

- [Embrilliance](https://stitchrove.com/site/embrilliance): Modular embroidery software for Windows and Mac. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.embrilliance.com
  Embrilliance is machine embroidery software sold in modules: Essentials for editing, merging and lettering, and add-ons such as StitchArtist for digitising. The same program runs on Windows and macOS.
  
  You buy only the modules you need.
  Features: Edit, merge and resize designs; Lettering with installed fonts; Digitising add-on; Windows and macOS

- [Hatch Embroidery](https://stitchrove.com/site/hatch-embroidery): Embroidery digitizing software from Wilcom for home embroiderers. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.hatchembroidery.com
  Hatch is machine embroidery software made by Wilcom for home and small-business embroiderers. It covers digitising, editing, lettering and converting designs between machine formats.
  
  It comes in tiers, with a free trial.
  Features: Digitising and editing; Lettering and monograms; Converts between machine formats

- [Wilcom EmbroideryStudio](https://stitchrove.com/site/wilcom): Professional embroidery software for commercial shops. Tool, Paid. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://wilcom.com
  Wilcom EmbroideryStudio is professional digitising software used by commercial embroidery businesses. Wilcom also makes the consumer-focused Hatch range.
  
  It is priced for businesses.
  Features: Professional digitising; Production tools for shops
  Based in: Australia


## Craft Apps & Reference Tools
Pattern reader apps, row counters, yarn substitution and standard size charts.
https://stitchrove.com/category/craft-apps

- [YarnSub](https://stitchrove.com/site/yarnsub): Find a substitute yarn for any pattern. Tool, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://yarnsub.com
  YarnSub helps you find a replacement when the yarn a pattern calls for is discontinued, too expensive or unavailable. You search for the original yarn and it suggests alternatives with a similar weight, fibre and texture.
  
  It is free to use.
  Features: Yarn substitution search; Compares weight, fibre and texture; Large yarn database

- [Craft Yarn Council](https://stitchrove.com/site/craft-yarn-council): Yarn weight, hook and needle standards and sizing charts. Learning, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com
  The Craft Yarn Council publishes the standards most yarn labels follow: the numbered yarn weight system, needle and hook size charts, skill levels and body measurement charts for sizing.
  
  It is the reference to check when a pattern and a yarn label do not seem to agree.
  Features: Standard yarn weight system; Needle and hook size conversions; Body measurement and sizing charts

- [knitCompanion](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitcompanion): App for following knitting and crochet patterns. Tool, Freemium. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://knitcompanion.com
  knitCompanion is a mobile app for working from knitting and crochet patterns. You import a PDF, mark your place on charts and written rows, and use built-in counters.
  
  The basic app is free, with paid features for more advanced pattern setup.
  Features: Import PDF patterns; Row highlighting and markers; Row and repeat counters

- [Ribblr](https://stitchrove.com/site/ribblr): Interactive knitting and crochet patterns with built-in counters. Tool, Freemium. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://ribblr.com
  Ribblr is a pattern platform where knitting and crochet patterns are interactive: you can highlight your size, track rows and watch technique videos inside the pattern. It also has a marketplace and a community feed.
  
  Patterns are bought individually, and some are free.
  Features: Interactive patterns; Row tracking and size highlighting; Pattern marketplace and community


## Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces
Big searchable pattern databases and marketplaces for knitting, crochet, sewing and stitching.
https://stitchrove.com/category/pattern-libraries

- [Ravelry](https://stitchrove.com/site/ravelry): The largest database of knitting and crochet patterns and yarns. Community, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.ravelry.com
  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.
  Features: 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

- [LoveCrafts](https://stitchrove.com/site/lovecrafts): Craft marketplace for yarn, patterns and supplies. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Cross Stitch. Free patterns. Website: https://www.lovecrafts.com
  LoveCrafts is a large online craft shop and pattern marketplace. It sells yarn from many brands, including its own Paintbox Yarns, along with free and paid knitting, crochet and sewing patterns.
  
  It is a good place to buy a pattern and the yarn for it in one order.
  Features: Yarn from many brands; Free and paid patterns; Kits and supplies

- [Amigurumi.com](https://stitchrove.com/site/amigurumi-com): Marketplace and community for amigurumi crochet patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.amigurumi.com
  Amigurumi.com is a pattern marketplace and photo community dedicated to amigurumi, the Japanese style of small crocheted toys.
  
  You can browse finished projects and buy patterns from many designers.
  Features: Amigurumi pattern shop; Maker photo galleries; Designer pages

- [Etsy](https://stitchrove.com/site/etsy-patterns): Marketplace where thousands of designers sell digital patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.etsy.com
  Etsy is a general marketplace, but it is also one of the biggest places to buy digital craft patterns: PDF sewing patterns, cross-stitch charts, crochet amigurumi, quilt patterns and machine embroidery files.
  
  Quality varies a lot between sellers, so read reviews and check what file formats you get.
  Features: Huge choice of digital patterns; Reviews from buyers; Instant downloads

- [Interweave](https://stitchrove.com/site/interweave): Knitting and crochet patterns, magazines and books. Magazine, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery. Website: https://www.interweave.com
  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.
  Features: Pattern store; Magazines and books; Technique articles

- [Makerist](https://stitchrove.com/site/makerist): Pattern marketplace and video courses for sewing and knitting. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery. Website: https://www.makerist.com
  Makerist is a European marketplace for digital sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery patterns, with video courses alongside.
  
  Many independent designers sell their patterns there.
  Features: Digital pattern marketplace; Video courses; Independent designers


## Free Pattern Websites
Websites that publish free knitting, crochet, sewing and quilt patterns.
https://stitchrove.com/category/free-pattern-sites

- [DROPS Design](https://stitchrove.com/site/garnstudio): Thousands of free knitting and crochet patterns from a yarn brand. Brand, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.garnstudio.com
  DROPS Design (Garnstudio) is a Norwegian yarn company that publishes thousands of free knitting and crochet patterns, translated into many languages, along with free video tutorials.
  
  The patterns are written for DROPS yarns, but each one lists the yarn weight group so you can substitute.
  Features: Thousands of free patterns; Many languages; Video tutorials; Patterns grouped by yarn weight
  Based in: Norway

- [Peppermint Sewing School](https://stitchrove.com/site/peppermint-sewing-school): Free sewing patterns from Peppermint magazine. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/
  Peppermint is an Australian magazine whose Sewing School section offers free PDF sewing patterns designed with independent pattern makers, each with a step-by-step guide.
  
  The patterns are modern, wearable and usually beginner-friendly.
  Features: Free PDF garment patterns; Step-by-step instructions; Inclusive size ranges
  Based in: Australia

- [AllFreeCrochet](https://stitchrove.com/site/allfreecrochet): Large collection of free crochet patterns. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.allfreecrochet.com
  AllFreeCrochet gathers free crochet patterns for blankets, amigurumi, clothing and home decor, with filters by skill level.
  
  It is ad-supported.
  Features: Free patterns sorted by project; Beginner sections; Stitch tutorials

- [AllFreeKnitting](https://stitchrove.com/site/allfreeknitting): Large collection of free knitting patterns. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://www.allfreeknitting.com
  AllFreeKnitting collects free knitting patterns from designers and yarn companies, sorted by project type and skill level.
  
  It is ad-supported.
  Features: Free patterns sorted by project; Beginner sections; Tutorials

- [AllFreeSewing](https://stitchrove.com/site/allfreesewing): Free sewing patterns and tutorials. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.allfreesewing.com
  AllFreeSewing collects free sewing patterns and tutorials for clothing, bags, home decor and gifts.
  
  It is ad-supported.
  Features: Free patterns and tutorials; Beginner projects; Sorted by project type

- [Crochet Pattern Central](https://stitchrove.com/site/crochet-pattern-central): Directory of links to free crochet patterns. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.crochetpatterncentral.com
  Crochet Pattern Central is a long-running directory that links to free crochet patterns around the web, organised by category.
  
  It is basic in design but has a very large index.
  Features: Categorised links to free patterns

- [Knitty](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitty): Free online knitting magazine with patterns since 2002. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://knitty.com
  Knitty is a free online knitting magazine that has published patterns and technique articles since 2002. Its archive contains hundreds of free designs.
  
  Some of the most-knitted free patterns online started here.
  Features: Archive of free patterns; Technique articles; Seasonal issues

- [Moda Bake Shop](https://stitchrove.com/site/moda-bake-shop): Free quilt patterns written for precut fabrics. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Quilting. Free patterns. Website: https://modabakeshop.com
  Moda Bake Shop publishes free quilt patterns, called recipes, written around Moda precuts such as jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs.
  
  It is a good place to find a pattern for a precut bundle you already own.
  Features: Free quilt patterns; Written for precuts; Photo tutorials

- [Quilting Daily](https://stitchrove.com/site/quilting-daily): Quilt patterns, magazines and quilting tutorials. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.quiltingdaily.com
  Quilting Daily is the online home of several quilting magazines, with free and paid quilt patterns, tutorials and videos.
  
  It covers traditional and modern quilting.
  Features: Free and paid patterns; Magazines; Tutorials

- [Sew Daily](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-daily): Sewing patterns, projects and techniques. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.sewdaily.com
  Sew Daily publishes sewing projects, techniques and patterns, with free downloads alongside paid content.
  
  It is useful for technique refreshers and project ideas.
  Features: Projects and techniques; Free and paid patterns

- [So Sew Easy](https://stitchrove.com/site/so-sew-easy): Free sewing patterns and step-by-step tutorials. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.so-sew-easy.com
  So Sew Easy publishes free sewing patterns and tutorials, with many projects aimed at beginners: bags, accessories, simple garments and home items.
  
  It also sells some paid patterns.
  Features: Free patterns; Step-by-step photo tutorials; Beginner projects


## Independent Sewing Pattern Companies
Indie pattern brands for garments, bags and kids clothes, with PDF and printed patterns.
https://stitchrove.com/category/indie-sewing-patterns

- [Burda Style](https://stitchrove.com/site/burda-style): Sewing patterns from the long-running Burda magazine. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.burdastyle.com
  Burda Style is the online shop of the German sewing magazine Burda, with a large archive of downloadable patterns from past issues.
  
  Instructions are concise, so Burda patterns suit sewists with some experience.
  Based in: Germany

- [Cashmerette](https://stitchrove.com/site/cashmerette): Sewing patterns drafted for curvy bodies. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.cashmerette.com
  Cashmerette designs sewing patterns drafted for curvy and plus-size bodies, with multiple cup sizes. It also teaches fitting through online classes and books.
  Based in: United States

- [Chalk and Notch](https://stitchrove.com/site/chalk-and-notch): Feminine, versatile patterns with many views. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://chalkandnotch.com
  Chalk and Notch designs feminine, versatile patterns with several views and hacks per pattern, and a broad size range.
  Based in: United States

- [Closet Core Patterns](https://stitchrove.com/site/closet-core-patterns): Wardrobe-building sewing patterns, from jeans to coats. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://closetcorepatterns.com
  Closet Core Patterns designs modern wardrobe staples such as the Ginger jeans, the Kalle shirt and tailored coats. Many patterns have online sew-along videos and kits.
  
  It suits sewists ready to move from first projects to classic garments.
  Features: Wardrobe staples; Video sew-alongs; Kits
  Based in: Canada

- [Deer and Doe](https://stitchrove.com/site/deer-and-doe): French sewing patterns with a feminine style. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.deer-and-doe.com
  Deer and Doe is a French pattern company with feminine, retro-inspired designs, sold in printed envelopes and PDFs.
  Based in: France

- [Elbe Textiles](https://stitchrove.com/site/elbe-textiles): Simple, wearable patterns and fabric from Australia. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://elbetextiles.com
  Elbe Textiles is an Australian pattern company with simple, wearable designs such as the Maya top, and a fabric shop.
  Based in: Australia

- [Fibre Mood](https://stitchrove.com/site/fibre-mood): Fashion sewing patterns and a sewing magazine. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.fibremood.com
  Fibre Mood is a Belgian sewing magazine and pattern brand that releases new on-trend patterns regularly, as PDFs and in print.
  Based in: Belgium

- [Friday Pattern Company](https://stitchrove.com/site/friday-pattern-company): Playful, easy-to-wear patterns with inclusive sizing. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://fridaypatterncompany.com
  Friday Pattern Company designs playful, wearable patterns such as the Saguaro set and the Sagebrush top, with an inclusive size range.
  
  The patterns are popular with confident beginners.
  Based in: United States

- [Grainline Studio](https://stitchrove.com/site/grainline-studio): Minimal, modern patterns for everyday clothes. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://grainlinestudio.com
  Grainline Studio is a Chicago pattern company with clean, minimal designs that have become modern classics, such as the Archer shirt and Linden sweatshirt.
  
  The patterns are well drafted and good for building a capsule wardrobe.
  Based in: United States

- [Helen's Closet](https://stitchrove.com/site/helens-closet): Comfortable everyday patterns with wide size ranges. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://helensclosetpatterns.com
  Helen's Closet is a Canadian pattern company known for comfortable, wearable designs such as the Blackwood cardigan and Winslow culottes, with a wide size range and a sewing podcast.
  
  The patterns are approachable for advanced beginners.
  Based in: Canada

- [Itch to Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/itch-to-stitch): Well-drafted women’s patterns with multiple cup sizes. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://itch-to-stitch.com
  Itch to Stitch designs women's patterns with careful drafting and multiple cup-size options, from wardrobe basics to occasion wear.

- [Jalie](https://stitchrove.com/site/jalie): Activewear, swimwear and kids patterns in huge size ranges. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.jalie.com
  Jalie is a Canadian pattern company known for activewear, swimwear, leggings and kids clothing. Each pattern includes a very wide range of sizes from children to adults.
  Based in: Canada

- [Love Notions](https://stitchrove.com/site/love-notions): Comfortable patterns with many size and length options. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://lovenotions.com
  Love Notions makes comfortable, everyday patterns for women, men and children, with wide size ranges and options for different cup sizes.
  Based in: United States

- [Made for Mermaids](https://stitchrove.com/site/made-for-mermaids): Family sewing patterns for women, girls and boys. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.madeformermaids.com
  Made for Mermaids designs patterns for the whole family, with many patterns offered in matching adult and child versions.
  Based in: United States

- [Megan Nielsen Patterns](https://stitchrove.com/site/megan-nielsen): Modern sewing patterns for women, from basics to jeans. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://megannielsen.com
  Megan Nielsen Patterns is an Australian pattern company with modern basics, jeans and dresses, and a separate curve range.
  
  Many patterns include tutorials and sew-alongs on the blog.
  Based in: Australia

- [Merchant & Mills](https://stitchrove.com/site/merchant-and-mills): Workwear-inspired patterns, fabric and quality notions. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://merchantandmills.com
  Merchant & Mills, based in Rye, England, sells utilitarian, workwear-inspired sewing patterns alongside linen, wool and cotton fabric and well-made notions.
  
  The style is simple and timeless.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Named Clothing](https://stitchrove.com/site/named-clothing): Scandinavian-style sewing patterns with a fashion edge. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.namedclothing.com
  Named is a Finnish pattern company with fashion-forward, Scandinavian-style designs for women.
  
  Patterns come as PDFs and printed envelopes, and Named also publishes books.
  Based in: Finland

- [Oliver + S](https://stitchrove.com/site/oliver-and-s): Classic children’s sewing patterns with clear instructions. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://oliverands.com
  Oliver + S is known for classic, well-drafted children's patterns with especially clear instructions, plus some adult patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Ottobre Design](https://stitchrove.com/site/ottobre-design): Sewing magazine packed with children’s and women’s patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.ottobredesign.com
  Ottobre Design is a Finnish sewing magazine. Each issue contains many traced patterns, with a strong focus on children's clothing as well as a women's edition.
  Based in: Finland

- [Paper Theory](https://stitchrove.com/site/paper-theory): Distinctive, modern patterns with clever construction. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.papertheorypatterns.com
  Paper Theory is a UK pattern company with modern designs such as the Tie Front dress and the Zadie jumpsuit, known for interesting construction.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Papercut Patterns](https://stitchrove.com/site/papercut-patterns): Contemporary sewing patterns from New Zealand. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://papercutpatterns.com
  Papercut Patterns is a New Zealand company making contemporary patterns for garments, sold as PDFs and printed patterns.
  
  The designs mix easy projects with more involved pieces.
  Based in: New Zealand

- [Pattern Emporium](https://stitchrove.com/site/pattern-emporium): Women’s and kids’ patterns with many options. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://patternemporium.com
  Pattern Emporium is an Australian company with women's and children's patterns that include many style options and a wide size range.
  Based in: Australia

- [Seamwork](https://stitchrove.com/site/seamwork): Sewing pattern membership with new designs every month. Brand, Subscription. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.seamwork.com
  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.
  Based in: United States

- [Sew House Seven](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-house-seven): Relaxed, natural-fibre patterns for everyday wear. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://sewhouse7.com
  Sew House Seven designs relaxed garments made for natural fabrics like linen and cotton, with detailed instructions.
  Based in: United States

- [Sew Over It](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-over-it): Vintage-inspired patterns and online sewing classes. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://sewoverit.com
  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.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Sew Sweetness](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-sweetness): Bag and purse sewing patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://sewsweetness.com
  Sew Sweetness specialises in bag patterns, from simple totes to structured handbags and backpacks, along with bag-making hardware.
  Based in: United States

- [Simplicity](https://stitchrove.com/site/simplicity): Classic big-four paper sewing patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://simplicity.com
  Simplicity is one of the classic American paper pattern companies, with a large catalogue of garments, costumes and home items sold in craft stores and online.
  Based in: United States

- [Sinclair Patterns](https://stitchrove.com/site/sinclair-patterns): Patterns drafted for different heights. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://sinclairpatterns.com
  Sinclair Patterns offers garments drafted for different height ranges as well as sizes, with a large catalogue for women, men and kids.

- [Style Arc](https://stitchrove.com/site/style-arc): Large catalogue of contemporary women’s patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.stylearc.com
  Style Arc is an Australian company with a large catalogue of contemporary women's patterns, drafted in the industry style and released frequently.
  Based in: Australia

- [The Assembly Line](https://stitchrove.com/site/the-assembly-line): Minimal Scandinavian sewing patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://theassemblylineshop.com
  The Assembly Line is a Swedish pattern company with minimal, oversized and practical designs, sold as PDFs and printed patterns.
  Based in: Sweden

- [Tilly and the Buttons](https://stitchrove.com/site/tilly-and-the-buttons): Beginner-friendly sewing patterns with detailed instructions. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com
  Tilly and the Buttons is a London pattern company known for clear, photo-heavy instructions that walk beginners through each step. The range covers dresses, tops, trousers and jumpsuits.
  
  It also publishes sewing books and online workshops.
  Features: Detailed photo instructions; PDF and printed patterns; Books and workshops
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [True Bias](https://stitchrove.com/site/true-bias): Relaxed, modern sewing patterns for everyday wear. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://truebias.com
  True Bias makes modern, relaxed patterns such as the Lander pants and Hudson pants, with wide size ranges.
  
  The patterns are known for good drafting and clear instructions.
  Based in: United States

- [Vikisews](https://stitchrove.com/site/vikisews): Fashion-forward PDF patterns with detailed photo instructions. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://vikisews.com
  Vikisews publishes fashion-forward PDF sewing patterns with detailed photo instructions and video tutorials.


## Knitting & Crochet Designers
Designers and blogs with free and paid knitting and crochet patterns and tutorials.
https://stitchrove.com/category/knit-crochet-designers

- [Purl Soho](https://stitchrove.com/site/purl-soho): New York yarn and fabric shop with hundreds of free patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery. Free patterns. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.purlsoho.com
  Purl Soho is a New York craft shop selling yarn, fabric and supplies. Its website publishes hundreds of free knitting, crochet, sewing and quilting patterns with careful photography and instructions.
  Based in: United States

- [Tin Can Knits](https://stitchrove.com/site/tin-can-knits): Size-inclusive knitting patterns and a free beginner series. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://tincanknits.com
  Tin Can Knits is a two-designer company known for knitting patterns sized from baby to large adult. Its free Simple Collection teaches beginners with one-pattern-at-a-time projects such as a hat, sweater and socks.
  
  The blog has clear technique tutorials.

- [B.hooked Crochet](https://stitchrove.com/site/b-hooked-crochet): Crochet video tutorials and patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.bhookedcrochet.com
  B.hooked Crochet is known for clear crochet video tutorials and patterns for blankets, garments and accessories.

- [Daisy Farm Crafts](https://stitchrove.com/site/daisy-farm-crafts): Free crochet patterns and beginner tutorials. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet, Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://www.daisyfarmcrafts.com
  Daisy Farm Crafts publishes free crochet patterns with step-by-step photos and videos, many aimed at beginners.

- [Drea Renee Knits](https://stitchrove.com/site/dreareneeknits): Bold, textured knitwear patterns by Andrea Mowry. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.dreareneeknits.com
  Drea Renee Knits is the pattern line of designer Andrea Mowry, known for brioche, textured shawls and statement sweaters.
  Based in: United States

- [Jessie At Home](https://stitchrove.com/site/jessie-at-home): Free crochet patterns for wearables and home. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://jessieathome.com
  Jessie At Home is a crochet blog with free patterns for cardigans, accessories and home decor, with paid ad-free PDFs.

- [Kate Davies Designs](https://stitchrove.com/site/kate-davies-designs): Scottish colourwork knitting patterns, yarn and books. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.katedaviesdesigns.com
  Kate Davies Designs is a Scottish company producing colourwork and textured knitting patterns, its own yarns and books inspired by Scottish landscapes.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Lilla Björn Crochet](https://stitchrove.com/site/lilla-bjorn-crochet): Overlay mosaic crochet patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.lillabjorncrochet.com
  Lilla Björn Crochet specialises in overlay mosaic crochet, with patterns for blankets, bags and pillows and tutorials explaining the technique.

- [Make & Do Crew](https://stitchrove.com/site/make-and-do-crew): Modern crochet patterns and courses. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.makeanddocrew.com
  Make & Do Crew publishes modern crochet patterns, many free on the blog, and online courses for learning crochet.

- [Moogly](https://stitchrove.com/site/moogly): Hundreds of free crochet patterns and video tutorials. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.mooglyblog.com
  Moogly is a crochet blog with hundreds of free patterns, from blanket squares to garments, and video tutorials for stitches.

- [PetiteKnit](https://stitchrove.com/site/petiteknit): Popular Danish knitwear patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://petiteknit.com
  PetiteKnit is the pattern line of a Danish designer whose sweaters and cardigans are among the most-knitted patterns of recent years. Patterns are clean, modern and come in many languages.
  Based in: Denmark

- [Repeat Crafter Me](https://stitchrove.com/site/repeat-crafter-me): Free crochet patterns, hats and character designs. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.repeatcrafterme.com
  Repeat Crafter Me is a crochet blog with free patterns for hats, blankets and character-themed designs.

- [Sarah Maker](https://stitchrove.com/site/sarah-maker): Crochet and knitting patterns with beginner guides. Patterns, Free. Crafts: Crochet, Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://sarahmaker.com
  Sarah Maker is a blog of free crochet and knitting patterns and beginner guides covering stitches, tools and yarn.

- [Sheep and Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/sheep-and-stitch): Knitting tutorials and patterns for beginners. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Free patterns. Website: https://www.sheepandstitch.com
  Sheep and Stitch is a knitting blog with beginner-focused patterns and tutorials, including step-by-step guides and videos for basic techniques.

- [TOFT](https://stitchrove.com/site/toft): Crochet animal patterns and kits from a British alpaca farm. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.toftuk.com
  TOFT is a British company known for crocheted animal patterns and kits, its own alpaca and wool yarn, and video tutorials for beginners.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Very Pink Knits](https://stitchrove.com/site/very-pink-knits): Knitting video tutorials and patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://verypink.com
  Very Pink Knits is known for its large library of clear knitting technique videos and its knitting patterns, many with video support.

- [Ysolda](https://stitchrove.com/site/ysolda): Knitting patterns, books and tools from Edinburgh. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.ysolda.com
  Ysolda Teague is an Edinburgh designer with a long catalogue of knitting patterns and books, and a shop of carefully chosen yarns and tools.
  Based in: United Kingdom


## Quilt Pattern Designers
Modern and traditional quilt pattern designers, tutorials and precut-friendly patterns.
https://stitchrove.com/category/quilt-patterns

- [Missouri Star Quilt Co. tutorials](https://stitchrove.com/site/missouri-star-tutorials): Huge online quilt shop with free video tutorials. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Free patterns. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.missouriquiltco.com
  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.
  Based in: United States

- [Alison Glass](https://stitchrove.com/site/alison-glass): Colourful quilt patterns and fabric collections. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://alisonglass.com
  Alison Glass designs colourful fabric collections and quilt patterns, plus kits and sewing accessories.

- [Cluck Cluck Sew](https://stitchrove.com/site/cluck-cluck-sew): Simple, modern quilt patterns and free tutorials. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Free patterns. Website: https://cluckclucksew.com
  Cluck Cluck Sew publishes simple, modern quilt patterns, with free tutorials that are good for first quilts.

- [Cotton and Joy](https://stitchrove.com/site/cotton-and-joy): Fresh, modern quilt patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://cottonandjoy.com
  Cotton and Joy designs modern quilt patterns that work well with precuts and scraps, with a blog of quilting tips.

- [Jaybird Quilts](https://stitchrove.com/site/jaybird-quilts): Quilt patterns and specialty rulers. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://jaybirdquilts.com
  Jaybird Quilts designs quilt patterns, many built around specialty rulers such as the Hex N More ruler.

- [Kaffe Fassett](https://stitchrove.com/site/kaffe-fassett): Colour-rich fabrics, quilts and knitting from Kaffe Fassett. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.kaffefassett.com
  Kaffe Fassett is a designer famous for colour-rich fabric collections, quilt books and knitwear. The Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics are widely used in patchwork.

- [Libs Elliott](https://stitchrove.com/site/libs-elliott): Bold, geometric quilt patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.libselliott.com
  Libs Elliott is a Canadian designer known for bold, geometric quilts and fabric collections.
  Based in: Canada

- [Pen + Paper Patterns](https://stitchrove.com/site/pen-and-paper-patterns): Foundation paper piecing patterns. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://penandpaperpatterns.com
  Pen + Paper Patterns specialises in foundation paper piecing, with detailed pictorial blocks and quilts.

- [Sew Kind of Wonderful](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-kind-of-wonderful): Curved quilt patterns using the Quick Curve Ruler. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://sewkindofwonderful.com
  Sew Kind of Wonderful designed the Quick Curve Ruler and publishes quilt patterns built around easy curved piecing.

- [Suzy Quilts](https://stitchrove.com/site/suzy-quilts): Modern quilt patterns and beginner tutorials. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://suzyquilts.com
  Suzy Quilts is a modern quilt pattern company with bold, graphic designs and a blog full of beginner tutorials on piecing, binding and quilting.
  Based in: United States

- [Then Came June](https://stitchrove.com/site/then-came-june): Modern quilt patterns with colourful, graphic designs. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://thencamejune.com
  Then Came June publishes modern quilt patterns with colourful, graphic designs, plus tutorials and a fabric shop.

- [Tula Pink](https://stitchrove.com/site/tula-pink): Fabric designer known for bold, playful collections. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.tulapink.com
  Tula Pink is a fabric designer known for bold, playful fabric collections and quilt patterns, including the popular City Sampler book.


## Embroidery & Cross-Stitch Designs
Hand embroidery patterns, cross-stitch charts and machine embroidery design files.
https://stitchrove.com/category/embroidery-patterns

- [Anita Goodesign](https://stitchrove.com/site/anita-goodesign): Machine embroidery collections, including quilting designs. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery, Quilting. Website: https://www.anitagoodesign.com
  Anita Goodesign produces machine embroidery design collections, including quilt-in-the-hoop and home decor projects.

- [Cozyblue Handmade](https://stitchrove.com/site/cozyblue): Modern hand embroidery patterns and kits. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery. Website: https://cozyblue.com
  Cozyblue Handmade designs modern hand embroidery patterns and kits, with a gentle, illustrative style.

- [Designs by JuJu](https://stitchrove.com/site/designs-by-juju): Machine embroidery designs, appliqué and in-the-hoop. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.designsbyjuju.com
  Designs by JuJu sells machine embroidery designs, appliqué and in-the-hoop projects, with regular free designs.

- [Embroidery Library](https://stitchrove.com/site/embroidery-library): Large catalogue of machine embroidery designs. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.emblibrary.com
  Embroidery Library sells a very large catalogue of machine embroidery designs in all common formats, with free project instructions.

- [EmbroideryDesigns.com](https://stitchrove.com/site/embroiderydesigns-com): Marketplace for machine embroidery designs. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.embroiderydesigns.com
  EmbroideryDesigns.com is a marketplace of machine embroidery designs from many digitisers, in all major formats.

- [Heaven and Earth Designs](https://stitchrove.com/site/heaven-and-earth-designs): Full-coverage cross-stitch charts of artwork. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.heavenandearthdesigns.com
  Heaven and Earth Designs (HAED) produces full-coverage cross-stitch charts based on licensed artwork, known for very large, detailed projects.

- [Modern Folk Embroidery](https://stitchrove.com/site/modern-folk-embroidery): Folk-art hand embroidery patterns and kits. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery. Website: https://modernfolkembroidery.com
  Modern Folk Embroidery offers folk-art inspired hand embroidery patterns, kits and tutorials.

- [Satsuma Street](https://stitchrove.com/site/satsuma-street): Modern, playful cross-stitch patterns and kits. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.satsumastreet.com
  Satsuma Street sells modern cross-stitch patterns and kits with bright colours and playful themes, many suitable for beginners.

- [Stitch People](https://stitchrove.com/site/stitch-people): Patterns for stitching cross-stitch family portraits. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.stitchpeople.com
  Stitch People offers patterns and guides for stitching small cross-stitch portraits of family members and pets.

- [Sublime Stitching](https://stitchrove.com/site/sublime-stitching): Hand embroidery patterns, kits and supplies. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery. Website: https://www.sublimestitching.com
  Sublime Stitching, founded by Jenny Hart, sells iron-on hand embroidery patterns, kits and supplies with a fun, modern style.

- [Sweet Pea](https://stitchrove.com/site/sweet-pea): In-the-hoop machine embroidery projects. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery, Quilting. Website: https://www.sweetpea.com.au
  Sweet Pea is an Australian company known for in-the-hoop machine embroidery projects such as quilts, bags and toys.
  Based in: Australia

- [Urban Threads](https://stitchrove.com/site/urban-threads): Unusual machine and hand embroidery designs. Patterns, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery, Embroidery. Website: https://www.urbanthreads.com
  Urban Threads sells machine embroidery designs and hand embroidery patterns with an alternative, quirky style, plus free designs.


## Yarn Brands
Yarn companies for knitting and crochet, many with free patterns.
https://stitchrove.com/category/yarn-brands

- [Lion Brand Yarn](https://stitchrove.com/site/lion-brand): Family-owned American yarn brand with thousands of free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.lionbrand.com
  Lion Brand is a family-owned American yarn company founded in 1878. Its yarns, from acrylic basics to wool blends, are sold widely, and its website offers thousands of free knitting and crochet patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Yarnspirations](https://stitchrove.com/site/yarnspirations): Home of Bernat, Caron and Patons yarn, with free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.yarnspirations.com
  Yarnspirations is the home of yarn brands including Bernat, Caron and Patons. Its site has a very large library of free knitting and crochet patterns written for those yarns.

- [Berroco](https://stitchrove.com/site/berroco): American yarn company with many free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.berroco.com
  Berroco is an American yarn company with a broad range of yarns and a large selection of free knitting and crochet patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Blue Sky Fibers](https://stitchrove.com/site/blue-sky-fibers): Natural-fibre yarns including alpaca and cotton. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://blueskyfibers.com
  Blue Sky Fibers makes yarns from natural fibres such as alpaca, organic cotton and wool, with free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Brooklyn Tweed](https://stitchrove.com/site/brooklyn-tweed): American wool yarns and designer patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://brooklyntweed.com
  Brooklyn Tweed produces American-grown wool yarns and publishes patterns from its design team and guest designers.
  Based in: United States

- [Cascade Yarns](https://stitchrove.com/site/cascade-yarns): Wool yarns including the classic Cascade 220. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.cascadeyarns.com
  Cascade Yarns is an American yarn company best known for Cascade 220, a versatile worsted wool, with free patterns for its yarns.
  Based in: United States

- [Hedgehog Fibres](https://stitchrove.com/site/hedgehog-fibres): Hand-dyed speckled yarns from Ireland. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://hedgehogfibres.com
  Hedgehog Fibres is an Irish hand-dyer known for speckled and bright colourways.
  Based in: Ireland

- [Hobbii](https://stitchrove.com/site/hobbii): Danish yarn shop and brand with free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Ships internationally. Website: https://hobbii.com
  Hobbii is a Danish online yarn shop that sells its own yarn lines at accessible prices, along with free knitting and crochet patterns and kits.
  Based in: Denmark

- [Juniper Moon Farm](https://stitchrove.com/site/juniper-moon-farm): Yarns and patterns with a farm-to-needle story. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.junipermoonfarm.com
  Juniper Moon Farm produces yarns and free and paid patterns, rooted in a small fibre farm.
  Based in: United States

- [Katia](https://stitchrove.com/site/katia): Spanish yarn brand with seasonal pattern collections. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.katia.com
  Katia is a Spanish yarn company with fashion-oriented yarns and seasonal pattern collections, plus fabrics.
  Based in: Spain

- [King Cole](https://stitchrove.com/site/king-cole): British yarn brand and pattern publisher. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.kingcole.com
  King Cole is a British yarn company with a wide range of yarns and printed and downloadable patterns.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Knit Picks](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitpicks): Affordable yarn, needles and patterns sold direct. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.knitpicks.com
  Knit Picks sells its own yarns, interchangeable needles and patterns direct to knitters, which keeps prices low. Its sister brand WeCrochet serves crocheters.
  Based in: United States

- [Lang Yarns](https://stitchrove.com/site/lang-yarns): Swiss yarn brand with high-quality fibres. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.langyarns.com
  Lang Yarns is a Swiss yarn company producing yarns in wool, cashmere, alpaca and blends, with patterns.
  Based in: Switzerland

- [Madelinetosh](https://stitchrove.com/site/madelinetosh): Hand-dyed yarns in saturated colours. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://madelinetosh.com
  Madelinetosh is a Texas company that hand-dyes yarns in rich, saturated colourways.
  Based in: United States

- [Malabrigo Yarn](https://stitchrove.com/site/malabrigo): Hand-dyed merino yarns from Uruguay. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://malabrigoyarn.com
  Malabrigo is a Uruguayan company known for soft, kettle-dyed merino yarns in rich colours, and free patterns designed for them.
  Based in: Uruguay

- [Manos del Uruguay](https://stitchrove.com/site/manos-del-uruguay): Hand-dyed yarns made by artisan cooperatives. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://manos.com.uy
  Manos del Uruguay is a non-profit that produces hand-dyed yarns made by women's cooperatives in rural Uruguay.
  Based in: Uruguay

- [Plymouth Yarn](https://stitchrove.com/site/plymouth-yarn): Yarn company with a wide range and free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://plymouthyarn.com
  Plymouth Yarn is an American yarn company with a wide range of yarns and free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Premier Yarns](https://stitchrove.com/site/premier-yarns): Affordable yarns with free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://premieryarns.com
  Premier Yarns makes affordable acrylic, cotton and blend yarns, with free knitting and crochet patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Quince & Co.](https://stitchrove.com/site/quince-and-co): American-spun yarns and modern patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.quinceandco.com
  Quince & Co. sells yarns spun in the United States and a library of modern patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Rico Design](https://stitchrove.com/site/rico-design): German yarns, kits and craft supplies. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery. Website: https://www.rico-design.de
  Rico Design is a German craft company selling yarn, kits, embroidery and creative supplies.
  Based in: Germany

- [Rowan](https://stitchrove.com/site/rowan): British yarns and designer knitting patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://knitrowan.com
  Rowan is a British yarn brand known for quality yarns and pattern books by well-known designers.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Schachenmayr](https://stitchrove.com/site/schachenmayr): German yarn brand with knitting and crochet patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.schachenmayr.com
  Schachenmayr is a German yarn brand with a large range of yarns and free patterns.
  Based in: Germany

- [Scheepjes](https://stitchrove.com/site/scheepjes): Dutch yarn brand famous for crochet-alongs. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.scheepjes.com
  Scheepjes is a Dutch yarn brand known for bright cotton and acrylic yarns and for popular crochet-along projects and kits.
  Based in: Netherlands

- [Sirdar](https://stitchrove.com/site/sirdar): British yarn brand for knitting and crochet. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.sirdar.com
  Sirdar is a long-established British yarn brand with yarns and patterns for babies, children and adults.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Stylecraft](https://stitchrove.com/site/stylecraft): British yarns for crochet blankets and everyday knitting. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
  Stylecraft is a British yarn brand whose Special DK acrylic is a favourite for crochet blankets, with many free patterns.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Universal Yarn](https://stitchrove.com/site/universal-yarn): Yarns from budget to luxury, with free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Free patterns. Website: https://www.universalyarn.com
  Universal Yarn distributes a broad range of yarns, from budget acrylics to luxury fibres, with free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [WeCrochet](https://stitchrove.com/site/wecrochet): Yarn, hooks and patterns for crocheters. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.crochet.com
  WeCrochet is the crochet-focused sister brand of Knit Picks, selling yarn, hooks and patterns, with free crochet patterns and tutorials.
  Based in: United States

- [West Yorkshire Spinners](https://stitchrove.com/site/west-yorkshire-spinners): British wool yarns spun in Yorkshire. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.wyspinners.com
  West Yorkshire Spinners produces British wool yarns, including popular sock yarns, spun in Yorkshire.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Woolfolk](https://stitchrove.com/site/woolfolk): Ultimate merino yarns in a minimal palette. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://woolfolkyarn.com
  Woolfolk makes yarns from very fine merino in a refined, minimal colour palette, with modern patterns.


## Online Yarn Shops
Online yarn stores that stock many brands, ship widely and sell kits.
https://stitchrove.com/category/yarn-shops

- [Darn Good Yarn](https://stitchrove.com/site/darn-good-yarn): Recycled and sustainable yarns and kits. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.darngoodyarn.com
  Darn Good Yarn sells recycled sari silk and other sustainable yarns, kits and craft supplies.
  Based in: United States

- [Deramores](https://stitchrove.com/site/deramores): UK online yarn shop with many brands. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.deramores.com
  Deramores is a UK online yarn shop with a wide range of brands, kits and needles.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Herrschners](https://stitchrove.com/site/herrschners): Yarn and needlecraft kits by mail and online. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery. Website: https://www.herrschners.com
  Herrschners is an American needlecraft retailer selling yarn, crochet and knitting kits, and stamped cross-stitch and embroidery kits.
  Based in: United States

- [Hobby Lobby](https://stitchrove.com/site/hobby-lobby): American craft chain selling yarn, fabric and needlework. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Cross Stitch, Embroidery. Website: https://www.hobbylobby.com
  Hobby Lobby is an American arts and crafts chain selling yarn, fabric, needlework and general craft supplies.
  Based in: United States

- [Ice Yarns](https://stitchrove.com/site/ice-yarns): Low-cost yarns shipped worldwide. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.iceyarns.com
  Ice Yarns is a Turkish online yarn shop selling low-cost yarns that ships internationally.
  Based in: Turkey

- [Jimmy Beans Wool](https://stitchrove.com/site/jimmy-beans-wool): American online yarn shop and kits. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.jimmybeanswool.com
  Jimmy Beans Wool is an American online yarn shop with many brands, kits and accessories.
  Based in: United States

- [Knitting Fever](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitting-fever): Distributor of international yarn brands. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.knittingfever.com
  Knitting Fever distributes international yarn brands such as Noro and Debbie Bliss to North American shops, and lists patterns and stockists.
  Based in: United States

- [Mary Maxim](https://stitchrove.com/site/mary-maxim): Yarn, kits and craft supplies since 1950s. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.marymaxim.com
  Mary Maxim sells yarn, knitting and crochet kits, latch hook, cross-stitch and other craft kits.
  Based in: United States

- [Michaels](https://stitchrove.com/site/michaels): North American craft chain with yarn and supplies. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Sewing. Website: https://www.michaels.com
  Michaels is a large North American craft retailer selling yarn, cross-stitch and embroidery supplies, fabric crafts and general art supplies, in stores and online.
  Based in: United States

- [WEBS — yarn.com](https://stitchrove.com/site/webs-yarn): Large American yarn store with its own Valley Yarns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.yarn.com
  WEBS (yarn.com) is a large yarn store in Massachusetts with a big online shop, its own Valley Yarns line, and weaving and spinning supplies.
  Based in: United States

- [Wool Warehouse](https://stitchrove.com/site/wool-warehouse): UK yarn shop with low prices and many brands. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
  Wool Warehouse is a UK online yarn shop known for a broad selection of brands and competitive prices.
  Based in: United Kingdom


## Fabric Brands & Designers
Quilting cotton manufacturers, fabric designers and print-on-demand fabric.
https://stitchrove.com/category/fabric-brands

- [Moda Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/moda-fabrics): Quilting cotton and the precuts that started the trend. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://modafabrics.com
  Moda Fabrics produces quilting cotton collections from many designers and popularised precuts such as Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm Packs.
  
  It sells through quilt shops rather than direct.
  Based in: United States

- [Spoonflower](https://stitchrove.com/site/spoonflower): Print-on-demand fabric from independent designers, or your own. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.spoonflower.com
  Spoonflower prints fabric, wallpaper and home decor on demand. You can choose from designs by independent artists or upload your own artwork and have it printed on many fabric types.
  Based in: United States

- [Andover Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/andover-fabrics): Quilting cotton and free quilt patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.andoverfabrics.com
  Andover Fabrics produces quilting cotton collections, including the Makower UK lines, with free quilt patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Art Gallery Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/art-gallery-fabrics): Premium cotton prints, knits and rayon. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.artgalleryfabrics.com
  Art Gallery Fabrics makes premium printed cottons with a soft hand, plus knits, rayon and linen blends, and free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Benartex](https://stitchrove.com/site/benartex): Quilting cottons, batiks and free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.benartex.com
  Benartex produces quilting cottons and seasonal collections, with free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Birch Organic Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/birch-fabrics): Organic cotton fabrics for quilting and garments. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://birchfabrics.com
  Birch Organic Fabrics makes organic cotton prints, knits and canvas.
  Based in: United States

- [Cloud9 Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/cloud9-fabrics): Organic cotton prints and solids. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.cloud9fabrics.com
  Cloud9 Fabrics specialises in certified organic cotton fabrics for quilting and garments.
  Based in: United States

- [Dear Stella](https://stitchrove.com/site/dear-stella): Playful modern prints for quilting and apparel. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://dearstelladesign.com
  Dear Stella designs playful modern prints for quilting and sewing.

- [FreeSpirit Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/freespirit-fabrics): Designer quilting fabrics, including Tula Pink. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.freespiritfabrics.com
  FreeSpirit Fabrics produces designer quilting fabric collections from designers such as Tula Pink and Kaffe Fassett.

- [Hoffman California Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/hoffman-fabrics): Batiks and quilting fabric. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.hoffmanfabrics.com
  Hoffman California Fabrics is known for batiks and quilting fabrics, including its Bali Batiks line.
  Based in: United States

- [Lewis & Irene](https://stitchrove.com/site/lewis-and-irene): British quilting cotton with nature themes. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://lewisandirene.com
  Lewis & Irene is a British fabric company with quilting cotton featuring nature and countryside themes.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Liberty Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/liberty-london): Famous Tana Lawn florals from Liberty London. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.libertylondon.com
  Liberty London is known for its Tana Lawn cotton printed with classic florals, used for dressmaking and quilting.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Lillestoff](https://stitchrove.com/site/lillestoff): Organic knit fabrics with playful prints. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.lillestoff.com
  Lillestoff is a German brand of organic jersey and knit fabrics with playful prints, popular for children's clothing.
  Based in: Germany

- [Makower UK](https://stitchrove.com/site/makower): British quilting fabric and Spectrum solids. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.makoweruk.com
  Makower UK produces quilting fabrics, including the Spectrum solids range, for the UK and European market.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Marcus Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/marcus-fabrics): Reproduction and traditional quilting fabrics. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.marcusfabrics.com
  Marcus Fabrics is known for reproduction and traditional quilting fabrics and flannels.
  Based in: United States

- [Michael Miller Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/michael-miller): Modern prints and Cotton Couture solids. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com
  Michael Miller Fabrics produces modern printed cottons, Cotton Couture solids and novelty prints.
  Based in: United States

- [nani IRO](https://stitchrove.com/site/nani-iro): Japanese watercolour-print double gauze and linen. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.naniiro.jp
  nani IRO is a Japanese textile brand known for watercolour-style prints on double gauze, linen and cotton.
  Based in: Japan

- [Northcott](https://stitchrove.com/site/northcott): Canadian quilting fabrics and free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.northcott.com
  Northcott is a Canadian fabric company with quilting collections, panels and free patterns.
  Based in: Canada

- [P&B Textiles](https://stitchrove.com/site/pb-textiles): Quilting fabric and free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://pbtex.com
  P&B Textiles produces quilting cotton collections with free quilt patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Riley Blake Designs](https://stitchrove.com/site/riley-blake): Quilting cotton, licensed prints and free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com
  Riley Blake Designs produces quilting cotton collections, licensed character prints and Confetti Cottons solids, with free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Robert Kaufman Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/robert-kaufman): Kona solids and a wide range of quilting and apparel fabric. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.robertkaufman.com
  Robert Kaufman Fabrics is known for Kona Cotton solids, a staple of modern quilting, and a broad range of prints, linens and apparel fabrics. It also offers quilting calculator tools and free patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Ruby Star Society](https://stitchrove.com/site/ruby-star-society): Modern fabric collective of independent designers. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.rubystarsociety.com
  Ruby Star Society is a fabric brand formed by a collective of modern designers, distributed by Moda.

- [Tilda](https://stitchrove.com/site/tilda): Norwegian fabric collections, dolls and patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.tildasworld.com
  Tilda is a Norwegian brand by Tone Finnanger, known for soft-coloured fabric collections, doll patterns and quilt patterns.
  Based in: Norway

- [Timeless Treasures](https://stitchrove.com/site/timeless-treasures): Novelty prints, tonals and quilting fabric. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.ttfabrics.com
  Timeless Treasures produces novelty prints, blenders and quilting fabrics.
  Based in: United States

- [Windham Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/windham-fabrics): Quilting cotton including reproduction prints. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.windhamfabrics.com
  Windham Fabrics produces quilting cotton collections, including reproduction and historical prints.
  Based in: United States


## Online Fabric Stores
Online quilt shops and dressmaking fabric stores.
https://stitchrove.com/category/fabric-shops

- [Mood Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/mood-fabrics): Fashion fabric store with a big library of free sewing patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.moodfabrics.com
  Mood Fabrics is the New York fabric store known from Project Runway. Its online shop carries designer and fashion fabrics, and its Mood Sewciety blog offers a large library of free sewing patterns.
  
  It is a good stop if you want a free pattern and fabric suggestions for it.
  Features: Fashion and designer fabrics; Free sewing patterns; Swatches
  Based in: United States

- [Blackbird Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/blackbird-fabrics): Curated garment fabric from Canada. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Ships internationally. Website: https://blackbirdfabrics.com
  Blackbird Fabrics is a Canadian online shop with curated garment fabric, plus its own sewing patterns.
  Based in: Canada

- [Fabric Godmother](https://stitchrove.com/site/fabric-godmother): UK online shop for dressmaking fabric. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk
  Fabric Godmother is a UK online shop specialising in dressmaking fabric and patterns.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Fabric Wholesale Direct](https://stitchrove.com/site/fabric-wholesale-direct): Discount fabric by the yard and bolt. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://fabricwholesaledirect.com
  Fabric Wholesale Direct sells fabric at discount prices by the yard and the bolt, including costume, upholstery and event fabrics.
  Based in: United States

- [Fancy Tiger Crafts](https://stitchrove.com/site/fancy-tiger-crafts): Denver shop for fabric, yarn and patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Knitting. Website: https://fancytigercrafts.com
  Fancy Tiger Crafts is a Denver craft shop selling fabric, yarn and patterns online, and designing its own patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Fat Quarter Shop](https://stitchrove.com/site/fat-quarter-shop): Online quilt shop with fabric, kits and patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.fatquartershop.com
  Fat Quarter Shop is a large online quilt shop selling fabric, precuts, kits, patterns and notions, with quilting video tutorials.
  Based in: United States

- [Hawthorne Supply Co.](https://stitchrove.com/site/hawthorne-supply): Modern quilting and apparel fabric. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com
  Hawthorne Supply Co. sells modern quilting and apparel fabric, including its own printed collections.
  Based in: United States

- [Imagine Gnats](https://stitchrove.com/site/imagine-gnats): Online garment fabric shop. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://imaginegnats.com
  Imagine Gnats is an online shop for garment fabric and patterns.
  Based in: United States

- [Lamazi Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/lamazi-fabrics): Designer dressmaking fabric and indie patterns. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.lamazifabrics.com
  Lamazi Fabrics is a UK shop selling designer dressmaking fabric and independent sewing patterns.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Marshall Dry Goods](https://stitchrove.com/site/marshall-dry-goods): Bargain quilting fabric and batting. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.marshalldrygoods.com
  Marshall Dry Goods sells quilting fabric, wide backing and batting at low prices.
  Based in: United States

- [Minerva](https://stitchrove.com/site/minerva): Large UK online fabric and craft shop. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Knitting, Crochet. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.minerva.com
  Minerva is a large UK online shop for fabric, yarn and haberdashery, with a community of sewing bloggers.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Miss Matatabi](https://stitchrove.com/site/miss-matatabi): Japanese fabric shipped from Japan. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.missmatatabi.com
  Miss Matatabi sells Japanese fabric, including double gauze and designer prints, shipped from Japan.
  Based in: Japan

- [Pink Castle Fabrics](https://stitchrove.com/site/pink-castle-fabrics): Modern quilting fabric shop. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.pinkcastlefabrics.com
  Pink Castle Fabrics is an online quilt shop with modern quilting fabric, bundles and a quilting community.
  Based in: United States

- [Raystitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/raystitch): London fabric shop with sewing classes. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.raystitch.co.uk
  Raystitch is a London fabric shop with dressmaking fabric, patterns and sewing classes.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Stonemountain & Daughter](https://stitchrove.com/site/stonemountain-and-daughter): Berkeley fabric store with garment fabric online. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.stonemountainfabric.com
  Stonemountain & Daughter is a fabric store in Berkeley, California with a large online selection of garment fabrics.
  Based in: United States

- [The Fabric Store](https://stitchrove.com/site/the-fabric-store): Merino knits and linen for garments. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Sewing. Free patterns. Website: https://www.thefabricstore.com
  The Fabric Store is a New Zealand-founded shop known for merino knits, linen and designer fabrics, with free sewing patterns.
  Based in: New Zealand


## Needles, Hooks & Sewing Tools
Knitting needles, crochet hooks, scissors, rotary cutters, rulers and fabric cutters.
https://stitchrove.com/category/notions-tools

- [Clover](https://stitchrove.com/site/clover): Japanese notions, hooks, needles and Wonder Clips. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery. Website: https://www.clover-mfg.com
  Clover is a Japanese maker of sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet notions, including Amour crochet hooks, bamboo needles and Wonder Clips.
  Based in: Japan

- [AccuQuilt](https://stitchrove.com/site/accuquilt): Fabric die cutters for fast, accurate quilt pieces. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.accuquilt.com
  AccuQuilt makes fabric cutting machines and dies that cut quilt shapes through several layers at once.
  Based in: United States

- [Bloc-Loc](https://stitchrove.com/site/bloc-loc): Rulers for trimming half-square triangles and flying geese. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://blocloc.com
  Bloc-Loc makes slotted rulers for squaring up half-square triangles, flying geese and other quilt units accurately.

- [ChiaoGoo](https://stitchrove.com/site/chiaogoo): Interchangeable and circular knitting needles. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.chiaogoo.com
  ChiaoGoo makes stainless steel and bamboo knitting needles, known for interchangeable sets with flexible cables.

- [Cocoknits](https://stitchrove.com/site/cocoknits): Knitting accessories and the Cocoknits Method. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.cocoknits.com
  Cocoknits sells knitting accessories such as stitch markers and maker's boards, and patterns using its own construction method.

- [Creative Grids](https://stitchrove.com/site/creative-grids): Non-slip quilting rulers. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.creativegridsusa.com
  Creative Grids makes quilting rulers and templates with a non-slip grip.

- [Cricut](https://stitchrove.com/site/cricut): Cutting machines that cut fabric, vinyl and iron-on. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://cricut.com
  Cricut makes smart cutting machines. The Cricut Maker can cut fabric pieces for sewing and quilting, and Cricut machines are widely used for iron-on vinyl designs.
  Based in: United States

- [Dritz](https://stitchrove.com/site/dritz): American sewing notions and tools. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.dritz.com
  Dritz makes sewing notions such as pins, needles, marking tools, elastic and fasteners.
  Based in: United States

- [Fiskars](https://stitchrove.com/site/fiskars): Scissors, rotary cutters and craft tools. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.fiskars.com
  Fiskars is a Finnish tools company known for its orange-handled scissors, plus rotary cutters and craft tools.
  Based in: Finland

- [Furls Crochet](https://stitchrove.com/site/furls): Ergonomic crochet hooks. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.furlscrochet.com
  Furls makes ergonomic crochet hooks in wood, resin and metal, designed for comfortable grip.

- [Gingher](https://stitchrove.com/site/gingher): Professional fabric shears. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Embroidery. Website: https://www.gingher.com
  Gingher makes high-quality fabric shears and embroidery scissors.

- [HiyaHiya](https://stitchrove.com/site/hiyahiya): Knitting needles and accessories. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.hiyahiya.com
  HiyaHiya makes knitting needles, interchangeable sets and small accessories.

- [KAI Scissors](https://stitchrove.com/site/kai-scissors): Japanese sewing and tailoring shears. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://kaiscissors.com
  KAI makes Japanese scissors and shears for sewing, tailoring and quilting.
  Based in: Japan

- [KnitPro](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitpro): Wooden and metal knitting needles and crochet hooks. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.knitpro.eu
  KnitPro makes knitting needles and crochet hooks in wood, metal and other materials, sold through yarn shops.

- [Knitter's Pride](https://stitchrove.com/site/knitters-pride): Knitting needles and crochet hooks. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.knitterspride.com
  Knitter's Pride makes knitting needles and crochet hooks, including wooden and interchangeable sets.

- [LYKKE](https://stitchrove.com/site/lykke): Driftwood interchangeable needles and crochet hooks. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://lykkecrafts.com
  LYKKE makes knitting needles and crochet hooks in wood, known for its interchangeable needle sets.

- [OLFA](https://stitchrove.com/site/olfa): Rotary cutters and cutting mats. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing. Website: https://www.olfa.com
  OLFA is the Japanese company that invented the rotary cutter. It makes rotary cutters, blades and self-healing cutting mats used by quilters and sewists.
  Based in: Japan

- [Prym](https://stitchrove.com/site/prym): German haberdashery, needles and sewing tools. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.prym.com
  Prym is a German maker of haberdashery: needles, pins, press studs, knitting tools and sewing accessories.
  Based in: Germany


## Threads, Floss & Stitching Supplies
Embroidery floss, sewing and quilting thread, cross-stitch fabric and kits.
https://stitchrove.com/category/threads-floss

- [DMC](https://stitchrove.com/site/dmc): The world’s best-known embroidery floss, with free patterns. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Free patterns. Website: https://www.dmc.com
  DMC is the French company behind the most widely used six-strand embroidery floss. Its colour numbers are the standard most cross-stitch and embroidery patterns use, and its site offers free patterns and kits.
  Based in: France

- [123Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/123stitch): Online cross-stitch and needlework shop. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.123stitch.com
  123Stitch is an American online needlework shop with a huge range of cross-stitch charts, floss, fabric and kits.
  Based in: United States

- [Aurifil](https://stitchrove.com/site/aurifil): Italian cotton thread for piecing and quilting. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Sewing, Embroidery. Website: https://www.aurifil.com
  Aurifil makes fine Italian cotton thread that is a favourite for piecing and quilting, plus embroidery thread.
  Based in: Italy

- [Bothy Threads](https://stitchrove.com/site/bothy-threads): British cross-stitch and embroidery kits. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.bothythreads.com
  Bothy Threads is a British company producing cross-stitch and embroidery kits, including museum and artist collections.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Gütermann](https://stitchrove.com/site/gutermann): German sewing thread for every fabric. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.guetermann.com
  Gütermann is a German thread maker whose Sew-All polyester thread is a staple for garment sewing.
  Based in: Germany

- [Kreinik](https://stitchrove.com/site/kreinik): Metallic threads for embroidery and cross stitch. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch, Embroidery. Website: https://www.kreinik.com
  Kreinik makes metallic and specialty threads for cross stitch, embroidery and needlepoint.
  Based in: United States

- [Madeira](https://stitchrove.com/site/madeira): Machine embroidery threads for home and commercial use. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.madeirausa.com
  Madeira makes machine embroidery threads, including Polyneon and rayon ranges, for home and commercial embroiderers.

- [Nordic Needle](https://stitchrove.com/site/nordic-needle): Needlework supplies, Hardanger and cross stitch. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.nordicneedle.com
  Nordic Needle is an American needlework shop for cross stitch, Hardanger and embroidery supplies.
  Based in: United States

- [Sew and So](https://stitchrove.com/site/sew-and-so): UK cross-stitch and needlecraft shop. Shop, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Ships internationally. Website: https://www.sewandso.co.uk
  Sew and So is a UK online shop for cross-stitch kits, charts, threads and needlecraft supplies.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Sulky](https://stitchrove.com/site/sulky): Machine embroidery thread and stabilizers. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Machine Embroidery, Sewing. Website: https://sulky.com
  Sulky makes machine embroidery and decorative threads and stabilizers.
  Based in: United States

- [Superior Threads](https://stitchrove.com/site/superior-threads): Threads for quilting and machine embroidery, with education. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing. Website: https://www.superiorthreads.com
  Superior Threads makes threads for quilting, sewing and machine embroidery, and publishes thread and needle education.
  Based in: United States

- [Vervaco](https://stitchrove.com/site/vervaco): Cross-stitch, tapestry and diamond-painting kits. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.vervaco.com
  Vervaco is a Belgian company making cross-stitch, tapestry and needlepoint kits.
  Based in: Belgium

- [Weeks Dye Works](https://stitchrove.com/site/weeks-dye-works): Hand-dyed overdyed floss and fabric. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.weeksdyeworks.com
  Weeks Dye Works produces hand-dyed, overdyed cotton floss and fabric popular in samplers.
  Based in: United States

- [Zweigart](https://stitchrove.com/site/zweigart): Aida, evenweave and linen for cross stitch. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Cross Stitch, Embroidery. Website: https://www.zweigart.de
  Zweigart is a German maker of embroidery fabrics such as Aida, evenweave and linen used for cross stitch.
  Based in: Germany


## Sewing, Quilting & Knitting Machines
Sewing machine, embroidery machine, serger and longarm quilting machine brands.
https://stitchrove.com/category/sewing-machines

- [Brother Sewing](https://stitchrove.com/site/brother): Sewing, quilting and embroidery machines for home users. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.brother-usa.com
  Brother makes a wide range of home sewing, quilting, serger and embroidery machines, from beginner models to large embroidery machines.
  Based in: Japan

- [APQS](https://stitchrove.com/site/apqs): Longarm quilting machines made in the USA. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.apqs.com
  APQS (American Professional Quilting Systems) makes longarm quilting machines and frames.
  Based in: United States

- [Baby Lock](https://stitchrove.com/site/baby-lock): Sergers, sewing and embroidery machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://babylock.com
  Baby Lock makes sergers, sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, known especially for air-threading sergers.
  Based in: United States

- [bernette](https://stitchrove.com/site/bernette): Affordable sewing and embroidery machines from BERNINA. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.bernette.com
  bernette is BERNINA's more affordable brand of sewing, serger and embroidery machines.
  Based in: Switzerland

- [BERNINA](https://stitchrove.com/site/bernina): Swiss premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.bernina.com
  BERNINA is a Swiss maker of premium sewing, quilting and embroidery machines and longarm systems, sold through dealers.
  Based in: Switzerland

- [Elna](https://stitchrove.com/site/elna): Swiss-founded sewing machine brand. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.elna.com
  Elna makes home sewing machines, sergers and cover-stitch machines.

- [Gammill](https://stitchrove.com/site/gammill): Professional longarm quilting machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.gammill.com
  Gammill makes professional longarm quilting machines used by quilting businesses.
  Based in: United States

- [Handi Quilter](https://stitchrove.com/site/handi-quilter): Longarm and sit-down quilting machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.handiquilter.com
  Handi Quilter makes longarm and sit-down quilting machines and frames for home quilters.
  Based in: United States

- [Husqvarna Viking](https://stitchrove.com/site/husqvarna-viking): Sewing and embroidery machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.husqvarnaviking.com
  Husqvarna Viking makes home sewing, quilting and embroidery machines.
  Based in: Sweden

- [Janome](https://stitchrove.com/site/janome): Japanese sewing, quilting and embroidery machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.janome.com
  Janome is a Japanese maker of home sewing, quilting, embroidery and serger machines known for reliability.
  Based in: Japan

- [JUKI Home](https://stitchrove.com/site/juki): Straight-stitch, quilting and serger machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.jukihome.com
  JUKI is known for industrial machines and makes home models, including high-speed straight-stitch machines popular with quilters, and sergers.
  Based in: Japan

- [Kniterate](https://stitchrove.com/site/kniterate): Digital knitting machine for small makers. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.kniterate.com
  Kniterate makes a compact digital knitting machine that knits designs created in its software, aimed at designers and small studios.

- [PFAFF](https://stitchrove.com/site/pfaff): Sewing and embroidery machines with IDT dual feed. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting, Machine Embroidery. Website: https://www.pfaff.com
  PFAFF makes sewing and embroidery machines, known for its built-in IDT dual feed system.

- [Singer](https://stitchrove.com/site/singer): The classic sewing machine brand. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Sewing, Quilting. Website: https://www.singer.com
  Singer is one of the oldest sewing machine brands, making mechanical and computerised home machines and sergers.
  Based in: United States

- [The Grace Company](https://stitchrove.com/site/grace-company): Quilting frames and longarm machines. Brand, Shop. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.graceframe.com
  The Grace Company makes quilting frames, hoops and longarm machines for home quilters.
  Based in: United States


## Online Craft Classes & Tutorials
Video classes and free tutorials for knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and embroidery.
https://stitchrove.com/category/classes

- [Craftsy](https://stitchrove.com/site/craftsy): Video classes for sewing, quilting, knitting and more. Learning, Subscription. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery. Website: https://www.craftsy.com
  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.
  Features: Large class library across crafts; Downloadable class materials; Well-known instructors

- [Needle 'n Thread](https://stitchrove.com/site/needlenthread): Hand embroidery stitch videos and tips by Mary Corbet. Learning, Free. Crafts: Embroidery. Website: https://www.needlenthread.com
  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.

- [Creativebug](https://stitchrove.com/site/creativebug): Craft video classes, often free through public libraries. Learning, Subscription. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Embroidery. Website: https://www.creativebug.com
  Creativebug is a craft video class platform covering sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery and more. Many public libraries give members free access.
  Features: Short and long video classes; Daily practice series; Library access in many areas

- [Domestika](https://stitchrove.com/site/domestika): Creative courses, including embroidery, knitting and crochet. Learning, Paid. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery, Sewing. Website: https://www.domestika.org
  Domestika sells online creative courses taught by artists, including popular embroidery, knitting, crochet and textile classes. Courses are bought individually and often discounted.
  Features: Courses bought individually; Artist instructors; Many languages

- [KnittingHelp.com](https://stitchrove.com/site/knittinghelp): Free knitting technique videos for beginners. Learning, Free. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.knittinghelp.com
  KnittingHelp.com offers free videos showing basic and advanced knitting techniques, from casting on to cables and finishing.

- [New Stitch a Day](https://stitchrove.com/site/new-stitch-a-day): Free video library of knitting and crochet stitches. Learning, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet. Website: https://www.newstitchaday.com
  New Stitch a Day is a free video library of knitting and crochet stitches and techniques, with written instructions alongside each video.
  Features: Stitch dictionary with videos; Knitting and crochet; Free

- [Royal School of Needlework](https://stitchrove.com/site/royal-school-of-needlework): Hand embroidery courses from the UK’s historic needlework school. Learning, Paid. Crafts: Embroidery. Website: https://royal-needlework.org.uk
  The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery at every level, from day classes to degree courses, and offers online classes and kits.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Skillshare](https://stitchrove.com/site/skillshare): Creative class platform with many craft classes. Learning, Subscription. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery, Sewing. Website: https://www.skillshare.com
  Skillshare is a subscription platform for creative classes, including embroidery, knitting, crochet and sewing taught by independent creators.
  Features: Short project-based classes; Independent creators

- [Threads Magazine](https://stitchrove.com/site/threads-magazine): In-depth garment sewing techniques and fitting. Magazine, Freemium. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://www.threadsmagazine.com
  Threads is a magazine and website about garment sewing, known for in-depth technique and fitting articles.


## Communities, Guilds & Magazines
Forums, guilds, magazines and communities for makers.
https://stitchrove.com/category/communities

- [American Quilter's Society](https://stitchrove.com/site/american-quilters-society): Quilt shows, magazines and membership. Community, Paid. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.americanquilter.com
  The American Quilter's Society runs major quilt shows, publishes books and a magazine, and offers memberships.
  Based in: United States

- [Crochet Guild of America](https://stitchrove.com/site/crochet-guild-of-america): Membership association for crocheters. Community, Paid. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.crochet.org
  The Crochet Guild of America is a membership association that supports crochet education, local chapters and certification programmes.

- [Crochetville](https://stitchrove.com/site/crochetville): Long-running crochet community forum. Community, Free. Crafts: Crochet. Website: https://www.crochetville.com
  Crochetville is a long-running crochet community forum for questions, pattern help and project sharing.

- [Embroiderers’ Guild of America](https://stitchrove.com/site/egausa): Needlework education and local chapters. Community, Paid. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Website: https://egausa.org
  The Embroiderers' Guild of America supports needlework education with chapters, classes and correspondence courses.
  Based in: United States

- [Gathered](https://stitchrove.com/site/gathered): Craft magazine site with free patterns and how-tos. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Quilting, Cross Stitch, Embroidery. Free patterns. Website: https://www.gathered.how
  Gathered is the website of a group of UK craft magazines, with free knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and cross-stitch patterns and beginner guides.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [Mr X Stitch](https://stitchrove.com/site/mr-x-stitch): Contemporary embroidery and cross-stitch art magazine. Magazine, Free. Crafts: Embroidery, Cross Stitch. Website: https://www.mrxstitch.com
  Mr X Stitch is an online magazine about contemporary embroidery and cross-stitch art, featuring artists and techniques.

- [PatternReview](https://stitchrove.com/site/patternreview): Sewing community with thousands of pattern reviews. Community, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://sewing.patternreview.com
  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.
  Features: Pattern reviews with photos; Forums; Sewing contests

- [QuiltingBoard](https://stitchrove.com/site/quilting-board): Busy forum for quilters. Community, Free. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.quiltingboard.com
  QuiltingBoard is a large discussion forum for quilters to share projects, ask questions and swap tips.

- [The Fold Line](https://stitchrove.com/site/the-fold-line): UK sewing community, pattern shop and podcast. Community, Free. Crafts: Sewing. Website: https://thefoldline.com
  The Fold Line is a UK sewing community with a pattern database, member makes, a pattern and fabric shop, and a podcast.
  Based in: United Kingdom

- [The Knitting Guild Association](https://stitchrove.com/site/tkga): Knitting guild with master knitting programmes. Community, Paid. Crafts: Knitting. Website: https://www.tkga.org
  The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) offers memberships, correspondence courses and the well-known Master Hand Knitting programme.

- [The Modern Quilt Guild](https://stitchrove.com/site/modern-quilt-guild): Global community of modern quilters and local guilds. Community, Paid. Crafts: Quilting. Website: https://www.themodernquiltguild.com
  The Modern Quilt Guild is a membership organisation connecting modern quilters through local guilds, QuiltCon and online resources.