Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Get ideas and detailed instructions for your next project or creation. Content is provided by leading hobby and craft magazines. Log in with your Vernon Area Library card number.
Books from the library
Check out available e-books instantly or place a hold on printed books; you will be notified when your items are ready for pick-up.
Find books about knitting in the library catalog or check out one of these books:
Cozy Cables by A successful knitwear designer and photographer offers expert guidance and instruction for beginners or seasoned knitters looking to improve their cable-knit skills in sixteen patterns for socks, hats, mittens, shawls, cardigans and more.
Knit Hats with Woolly Wormhead by International hat-knitting icon Woolly Wormhead is known for her unique, innovative hat designs. This collection of her work includes patterns for 22 of her designs.
Insta-Knits by These 24 sophisticated, quick-to-knit projects are each expertly designed, fun to make, and easy to wear. From accessories like scarves, hats, and mittens to wraps and sweaters, all of the projects are ready for their social media close-up!
E-books
Crafting for good causes
Tutorials & projects
- Crochet Crowd - KnittingKnitting tutorials and patterns.
- Fiber FluxTutorials and patterns for knitting and crocheting.
- Knitting (Lovecrafts)Many patterns are free, while there is a charge for others.
- Knittinghelp.comNew to knitting? Check out these helpful beginner (and advanced) videos, and ask questions on the Knitting Help Forum.
- MDK: Modern Daily KnittingKnitting tutorials, patterns ($), and a knitting "Lounge" where you can chat with other knitters
- Project Linus patternsPatterns to get you started making blankets with Project Linus.
- RavelryA free website for knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists. Create a login to access all content, including lots of free patterns.
- Very Pink KnitsKnitting tutorials, free and paid patterns, and a podcast.
Groups
- The Knitting Guild AssociationMembership required ($).
- Windy City Knitting GuildMembership required ($).
Events
- StitchesHosting consumer fiber events across the country.
- Wool and Fiber ArtsAn online fiber festival held through Facebook Live.
- Yarn ConChicago's indie fiber fair.
Next event April 1-2, 2023