How to Find Pretty Knitting Patterns

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide what you want to knit.

   Leaf through pattern books or look on the internet.
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   Step 2: Buy and try different yarn colors.

   See which look good together and which don't. , Magazines are great because they feature current styles and they have photos to give you ideas.
   
   Think about how that sweater would look in a different color. , They are great resources. , For example, Lion Brand Yarn and Crystal Palace Yarns have tons of free patterns. , They would be happy to help you find a pattern to use yarn that they sell. , Your library has a wealth of books available with current styles.
   
   If you think you can't finish a project in the time you have it checked out, simply photocopy the directions. , The search engine available there has revolutionized the process of finding patterns--one can search by type of pattern, specific yarn line, gauge, and much more. , This is the best way to find blog posts with great free patterns, other than Googling.
   
   Here are a few:
   Knitting on the Net Knitting Pattern Central The Daily Knitter Craftown.com Knitting-and.com , For example, there's this list of free online knitting patterns from Wendy Knits blog.
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   Step 3: Check out knitting magazines at your local bookstore.

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   Step 4: Check out online knitting magazines

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   Step 5: such as Knitty.com's archives.

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   Step 6: Look at yarn websites as they feature patterns that show off their yarn the best.

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   Step 7: Go to your local yarn store.

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   Step 8: Check the library.

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   Step 9: Consider joining Ravelry.

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    Step 10: Search through online depositories of knitting patterns for the perfect one.

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    Step 11: Begin to compile a list of blogs you like that you might check back regularly for new patterns.

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