This site features free patterns, information and links for crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, needlepoint, tatting & charities.

Needlework and Crafts

Look for this graphic to find original patterns!

QuickJump: beading crafting for charity crafts crochet cross-stitch knitting latch hooking needlepoint stitching (embroidery) tatting

Beading

This is a brand new section, currently offering beading information, links and a few free patterns.   I plan to offer several more free patterns in the future. My Beading Page

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Crafting for Charity

Whether you knit, crochet, sew or quilt, there are many worthwhile charities that need your talents! Links to Charity Pages

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Crafts

Follow these links to some great project pages! Many types of crafts, lots of holiday ideas! CraftIdeas.com - Free Project Pages Many types of projects - painting, soap making, beading & more! Michael's Arts & Crafts - Project Page Kids Domain - Crafts Pages (tons of ideas) Ideas for groups - clubs - parties. Must visit!

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Crochet

Casting On: (How to get started) Left-handed version Right-handed version	How-To: Make Pom-poms Make sturdier pom-poms for your projects. Basics: Stitch Definitions Steel Hook Conversion Chart
Links: Free Vintage Crochet Vintage patterns from copyright expired books. Includes patterns for EVERYTHING! Afghans, clothing of all types, doilies, dolls and toys, etc... Find just about anything you're looking for. No registration required. Craft Yarn Council of America Project Page Lots of free projects for both crochet & knitting. No registration required. Crochet Pattern Central Organized index of free patterns on the internet. Some of the links may require registration. Best Free Crochet Email address required to access site. Many free patterns of all types. Enter the Dishcloth Design Challenge to win cash or prizes!
Thread Crochet Snowflake Pattern 1 Thread Crochet Snowflake Pattern 2 Thread Crochet Snowflake Pattern 3 Thread Crochet Snowflake Pattern 4 Thread Crochet Snowflake Pattern 5 *Looking for more snowflake patterns? Crochet Pattern Central has links to over 250 snowflake patterns!

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Cross Stitch

My Free Pattern Pages Original patterns including holiday patterns and many others. Updated regularly.
How to Transfer Patterns Methods for transferring patterns to a variety of fabrics. Useful for transferring stamped cross stitch patterns.
*More free patterns are available in the stitchery section below.
Links: free cross stitch pattern central This site features a large index of FREE cross stitch patterns found online, with new patterns added twice weekly. Categorized and searchable!

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Knitting

Links: Craft Yarn Council of America Project Page Lots of projects for both knitting & crochet.

Textured Sweater- Sweater fits 11-1/2" doll. (Barbie)

Infant hat, mitts & booties set - This set is knit in seed stitch, to fit preemie or full-term sized infants.

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Latch Hooking

Links: Latch Hook Resources Lots of great information about latch hooking, including tutorials, patterns, and a message board! Two Graces Latch Hook Tapestries This is a new latch hook site, which features tons of beautiful patterns for sale.

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Stitchery - Needlepoint, Crewel, Embroidery, etc..

Assisi style Information about Assisi or voided style stitching. A few free patterns included! Blackwork Information about blackwork embroidery. Plush Stuff My little gallery featuring art dolls, plush monsters and goodies I have stitched. How to Transfer Patterns Methods for transferring embroidery patterns to a variety of fabrics.

Links: American Needlepoint Guild, Inc. A terrific site which includes a wonderful "Stitch of the Month" section archived back to early 1998. Stitch-opedia Diagrams and directions for any stitch you can think of (and some you've probably never heard of).

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Tatting

Links: 25 Motif Challenge Wonderful eye candy! Accept the challenge and tat 25 motifs within the next year. Ongoing challenge. Tatting Patterns by Jane Eborall This page contains a large selection of original patterns (with photos) free for you to tat! This page takes awhile to load, but is worth the wait. Birgit's Tatting Page Several free patterns with photos! This 'n Tat Online instructions. Free pattern library: Don't miss the button flowers! Be-Stitched Several free tatting patterns! Tatman's Chatline Loads of info, patterns, etc...