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.
What you’ll find
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
Good for
Unmatched pattern selection
Free to join
See real finished projects before you start
Keep in mind
The site interface is dense for newcomers
Good to know
Type
Community
Pricing
Free
Free patternsYes
Beginner friendlyYes
Account neededYes
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