… even in your pajamas!
When was the last time (if ever) you were on Ravelry?
- Did you search the ginourmous pattern database (currently more than 140,000 patterns in 200 categories)?
- Did you join one of the almost 30,000 groups to chat with like-minded individuals?
- Did you search for how-tos on a technique, pattern or to query about a particular yarn?
- Did you check out other Ravelers’ project pages, read comments on a specific design or yarn, or just go to kvetch about something?
Dog House has our own group … with the ability for members to add pictures of their finished projects, find out about upcoming events and just generally touch base with each other (even at 2 in the morning).
I have just started a group specifically for By Hand, With Heart – hand-knit designs. This is where I’ll post about test-knits, new patterns, host KALs and swaps, and generally build community around my design work.
Oh, and here’s a “heads up” … starting on Nov 1st, a ton (including me) of indie designers have gotten together to host an Indie Gift-a-long … participating designers are offering 25% off some (or all) their Ravelry patterns from Nov 1-15. Check out THAT group and you’ll be amazed at the talent that a community like Ravelry can showcase.
Bottom line: Ravelry is a great place to hang out with fellow fiber enthusiasts whether you’re a knitter, crocheter, spinner, weaver, knit-loomer, etc. And you can commune in your pjs!
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