Ravelry

Been a Ravelry member since 2010. Love it. The folks here are supportive, kind, and encouraging. Learned everything I need to know about weaving on a rigid heddle on Ravelry. Never had a problem with purchasing a pattern. Incredible collection of patterns (many of which are free). Wonderful forums and groups on every topic. (Harry Potter knitting - you got it; Spinners who like to weave, you got it!) If you're new to Ravelry, keep in mind that the vast majority of knitters on here are individuals, not big yarn companies or knitting designers. Knitting/crochet/weaving are passions. If they post and sell patterns, the vast majority will be helpful, supportive, and honest. But they may also have day jobs, so you may not hear back from them right away. All in all, I'd recommend Ravelry to anyone that wants to learn about the fiber arts and is looking for kind supportive people to engage with.

Way back in November 21 I purchased a knitting pattern as a gift for my cousin. I made an error in typing her email address so she never received the pattern at this time - well, actually, she never has. This is why I need to let anyone purchasing a pattern for someone - don't make any typing mistakes! I have contacted the creator of the pattern numerous times (I've lost count) and also Ravelry. I feel very disgruntled at their lack of interest in giving me (or rather my cousin) what I paid for and not even having the courtesy to respond. I am loathed to purchase it again, as why should I support someone who can't be bothered with a very minor problem. It's not the cost - it's the principal of being ignored! Not a happy bunny. I will not be purchasing from Ravelry again - shame as there are so many talented creators. Buyers beware.

I purchased a pattern 6 days ago and have yet been sent the link to download it. They have been paid according to my my bank and after over 6 emails sent to Ravelry I have received zero replies except for an automated response that someone will reply as soon as possible. Good thing I am not holding my breath. I have ordered from Ravelry in the past and did not encounter any issue but this is quite aggravating!

I'm a rather politically moderate person, not American, not living in North America. Ravelry lost me as a customer with it's non-stop push of super left-wing agenda. Why must there be gay and trans flags at every turn? Why did they ban patterns or write-ups supporting one political party/ candidate and not another? I used to visit the site for information about yarn, reviews of knitting patterns etc. but having to wade through endless socio-political commentary (even the commentary that I agree with) became too much. Enough is enough.

Oh, and as an aside, I am able to access my account from my android phone but with exact same sign-in information, I cannot sign in on my laptop. This technical glitch was the last straw. Bye, gurl!

This site and its makers and keepers have been and are creating a marvelous opportunity for fiber folk and designers to come together to talk about projects, learn something new, find new items to create and so much more. I cherish this place and the creators who fill it.

Ravelry is the best knitting/crochet website out there. I love the free patterns, and the way that pattern developers can become well-known through the website without necessarily getting their patterns in books. I also love the feature of being able to look at photos of other projects from a pattern. You can see how it looks on various body types if it's a garment, and then you can ask people questions through messaging.

Hypocrites. I was on Ravelry since they began. They like to say they are all inclusive yet they discriminate against American Patriots who support the President of the United States simply because they do not support the current administration's political views. Their behavior is despicable. How ironic that they tout they are all inclusive but have chosen to cause divide in our knitting community over untrue statements regarding those who do not share the same views. Now they seem to be turning on the supporters that were left on the site when the Trump supporters left. Seems they thrive on drama.

Does anyone else get an introduction about "the size of the human assh**e and how a racoon could fit up inside it when they access the Ravelry thread "Lazy, stupid, and godless"? I was thrashed by one of the moderators for "thread $#*!*ing" and just wonder if this what everyone else sees when they check out this forum on Ravelry. Is it funny or clever? I don't think so. Seems offensive and posted by someone who is strangely preoccupied. Lazy,... is billed as a sometimes wild forum but is primarily woke and conformist.

I used to love Ravelry. I joined all the way back in 2009. I really hate that the main pages are filled with lesbian, gay and sexual images. This has really no place on a knitting, crochet and weaving database and website. This was the straw that broke the camels' back. I've had quite enough of the US election and all talks of Trump and all those who hate him. Politics also has no place on a crafting website. I'm not American and I was pretty sick of the forums filled with political hate against the president of the USA. But the last straw is with this gay, lesbian etc drawings on the main pages. This is waaay too much.

I crochet for fun. I enjoy being with people who discuss yarn, patterns, styles, techniques, etc. I am not interested in combining politics and yarn nor skewering anyone who does not agree with me.

Crying shame too. It used to be a great tool for organizing patterns, yarns and materials.

I have only purchased one pattern through ravelry, the money was taken but I have not received the pattern.
I've messaged ravelry and the designer directly through their own website and have had no response from either!
Very disappointing as the pattern was lovely!

The site owner, Casey/Cassidy Forbes is mentally ill and lashes out at random people! He is aided and abetted by the Ravelry Rubberneckers who routinely stalk and dox those with whom they disagree. Post at your own risk!

Bought a pattern I found in Ravelry "Grand Lace Tablecloth " via Etsy, where the Dutch version is sold. Found out pattern is available for free and free tutorials are available in YouTube. Looks like Ravelry does not accept such comments and Shaz from Handmade by Shaz, Guildova Designs and who knows how many more characters this lady has took over a copyright for a pattern still free available. No more purchases from my side.

Ravelry is welcoming and open, and their policy banning support for white supremacy is not new.

For those who say, "but politics doesn't belong here!" I say that the arts have been political since there were artists. Pay attention.

That said, it's really pretty easy to avoid political discussions, if you're careful about the groups you join. And there are thousands of groups, for just about anything you can name. I suspect at least some of the bad reviews are coming from non-members, despite the rules against it.

Come check us out. Ravelry is, hands down, the best fiber arts community on the internet.

@handmade_with_Shaz,@Guildova Designs
The only stalker here has been a woman called Shaz. She and her several profiles even contacted people who reacted to my posts, friends and family members.
The Grand Lace Tablecloth is the diagram version from the Gelana Tablecloth by Natalia Grevtseva. This is stated by Olga self and free charts still available.
Someone took the opportunity to make up a story and claim the copyright, even when the diagram writer Olga posted it for free.
Disrespectful is to find a way to own her pattern, after 2 years of her death.

Knitting is a passion shared by a diverse group of people from all over the world. Ravelry decided to label anyone who didn't not submit and conform to their ideology and politics as either a white supremacist or as being supportive of that disgusting ideology. They have chosen to alienate a large portion of their members who won't conform. I didn't even vote for the guy! Their efforts to hid their intolerance and bigotry with the use of "pretty words" is apparent to any thinking individual. It is time for wise people to step up and denounce the brown shirt tactics being used and refuse to be silenced.

While at one point in time ravelry was a great sadly that is no longer the case. The site has been out dated for sometime. It is not easy for newcomers to use. When searching for a pattern I often got results that didn't even match my query. Then ravelry had to go all political and ban one certain group of people because their opinion differs. All this combined just doesn't make for a very good website platform anymore.