Ravelry.com Ravelry is a "Facebook" for knitters and crocheters. Joining is free: you just need to provide your name and email. When you log in you can search for patterns (many of them free); get ideas for yarn substitutions; post photos of your finished projects; chat with knitters in your neighbourhood and knitters who are working on the same project as you; keep track of your own stash (if you dare); look at local wool shops at your next holiday destination; and much more. You can even join Wool for Ewe's group on Ravelry.

Knitty.com Knitty is the longest-running free knitting magazine on the web. Launched in 2002, there are more than 7 years worth of fabulous knitting free patterns and informative articles. So whether you're looking for a cutting-edge pattern or need to know more about a technique such as grafting or short-row shaping, visit Knitty's archive.

Twist Collective Edited by Kate Gilbert, Twist Collective brings together talented designers and writers, gives them a beautiful showcase for their work, and pays them fairly. This beautifully designed online magazine is published three times a year. The gorgeous patterns are available for purchase and delivered as downloadable PDFs. (The cost is well worth it: the patterns are thoroughly reviewed and proofread and contain helpful photos).

Knitting Needle Conversion Chart Inherited a bunch of heirloom knitting needles or bought needles on a trip to America and can't find your needle gauge ?Use this handy chart to be sure you're casting on with the right-size needles.

If you are confused about yarn terminology in patterns from America, try this handy chart. But remember: to sure you are substituting the correct weight of yarn, be sure to knit a tension swatch.
UK	2-Ply or Laceweight	3-Ply	4-Ply or Sock Wool	Lightweight	DK Double knitting	Aran	Chunky	Bulky or Super Chunky
USA		Fingering		Light sportweight	Sportweight or Light Worsted	Worsted