Knitting
Finished Objects
Useful links for knitters
Disclaimer: Don’t blame me if you starting spending way too much time on the web. These sites are addictive. Ok, you’re warned.
Mandatory for all knitters:
www.ravelry.com (the most useful site for knitters! Create an account.
Now!! I am waiting.)
www.knittinghelp.com (best video tutorials – free)
www.knitty.com (free online magazine; good source for free patterns)
www.knittingdaily.com (tons of free resources and free patterns)
Advanced tutorials:
www.techknitting.blogspot.com (best blog on knitting EVER!)
www.eunnyjang.com/knit/ (for more advanced techniques – great
tutorials on lace and steeks)
Yarn stores in Toronto:
www.romniwools.com (Queen x Bathurst) – “Home Sweet Home!”, but the
website sucks. Very helpful staff. Largest yarn store in Canada.
www.lettuceknit.com (Kensington Market) – premium top-quality natural fibers.
www.theknitcafetoronto.com (Queen West at Ossington) – good place to hang out
www.nakedsheep.ca (Queen East, Beaches area) – another cute yarn store
- super-friendly staff
www.purplepurl.com (Queen East, near Jones Ave.) – good place to hang out
www.knitomatic.com (St. Clair x Bathurst) – usually has good deals and sales
Yarn Boutique (closest to me at Bloor x Keele) – nice selection / fair prices
Online stores:
www.knitpicks.com (affordable premium yarns)
www.yarn.com (this is the largest online store I know of)
Local Community:
www.downtownknitcollective.ca (aka DKC – Toronto guild that holds
monthly meetings and an annual fair. It’s mostly for fun. )
And some good blogs (there are millions of knitting blogs out there):
www.yarnharlot.ca – Knitting humour. A must read. Really.
www.grumperina.com – She knows her stuff
www.brooklyntweed.blogspot.com – eye candy
