Links

Sites we like

Chic Knits - Techniques, tools, tips.
There's also a list of about a squillion knitting BLOGS
Knitty - Purls of wisdom
YesterKnits Retro patterns your mother used?
The V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)knitting section Brilliant!

Find a local Knit/natter/stitch/bitch group

Stitch 'n' Bitch or Knit 'n' natter? Find your local group
Stitch and Bitch London - Submit to the Knit!...
Knitchicks - more local groups

Designers

Debbie Abrahams - patterns for bags, blankets, throws, etc in Rowan yarns
Debbie Bliss - Yarns, books, designs in Debbie's own yarns
Emma King - Ready made handknitted bags and kits
Jean Moss
Jo Sharp
Sasha Kagan
Kaffe Fassett
Alice and Jade Starmore
Di Gilpin Flash site - not updated for ages but worth a look

Resources

Knitter's Review Books, accessories, yarn reviews, forums and blogs - Question? try here first!
Print graph paper for your designs
UK Handknitting Federation
knitjapan.co.uk/
Beautiful and rare buttons from Dixie Nicholls
Zipperstop - All you'll ever need to know about zips!
Knitting software
About Knitting
Selvedge Magazine - US-based textile site with a wealth of info
The Vintage Connection's collection of original Victorian patterns
Download a Free Rowan pattern at the V&A. (Registration required)

Hard-to-find knitting books

Needle arts bookshop
Abe books

Our Brands:

Rowan Yarns
RYC Rowan Classics
Debbie Bliss - Yarns, books, designs in Debbie's own yarns
Designer Yarns - Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding ranges
Louisa Harding
Artesano Alpaca
Anyway, what's Kim Hargreaves doing these days?