Resources
(Tell Lin if you have something to add here!)
General Knit & Crochet Websites
Knitty - Free patterns & online magazine
Ravelry - Knitting & crochet community
Yarn Forward - Patterns and supplies, plus free knitting needle and crochet hook conversion charts
FREE Patterns
Crochet Pattern Central - A directory of free crochet patterns on the web
Knitting Pattern Central - A directory of free knitting patterns on the web
Knitty - Free patterns & online magazine
Local Stores
Birkeland Bros. - 3575 Main Street, Vancouver (quality yarn & supplies)
Daiso - Aberdeen Mall, 4151 Hazelbridge Way (cheap yarn & needles - $2!)
Dressew - 337 West Hastings Street, Vancouver (cheap yarn & supplies... lots of fabric and notions too!)
Three Bags Full - 4458 Main Street, Vancouver (quality yarn & supplies)
Also check... WalMart, Michaels Crafts, Zellers, etc.
Online Stores
Elann - Canadian store, amazing prices & nice stuff
The June Bride - Vintage buttons for a finishing touch (& more!)
KnitPicks - Yarn, supplies, awesome needles, everything you could want!
See Jayne Knit - Vancouver-based, great yarn & supplies
Knitting Techniques
Knit Witch - Basic technique videos (thanks Kelly!)
Magic Loop Video - Use this to knit small things in the round (avoids using double-pointed needles!)
Picking Up Stitches - Great for sweaters, afghans, or adding to an already-knit piece
Other Crafty Websites
Burda Style - Open-source sewing tips, tricks, and patterns
