Ravelry

I have been a member of this website since it was in beta testing in 2008. This has always been a wonderful resource for knitting patterns and a great place to curate your yarn and pattern collection, discover pattern designers and also socialize with other knitters through their group function. Although I haven't been active in groups on the site as much in the past few years, the ones I was a part of were enjoyable. The site administrators do care about their members and do their best to make everyone feel welcome and safe. Unfortunately, with a site with 8.5 million members it can get ugly at times and I can't imagine it is an easy job. If you love to knit/crochet and want a respectful, inclusive and supportive community, this is a great site to join. Or, if you are like me and just like to use it to find cool new patterns and avoid the drama, it's good for that too!

It is a great place for fiber friends! So many patterns and information, plus it is hate speech free! Looks like the twisted panties team is trying to fool you with their fake reviews. Don't buy it; they still use ravelry too because it is the best.

I've been a member of Ravelry for a decade or so now, and I have not lost my love for it in the least. It is simply THE site for knit/crochet.

It is the most complete resource available, from patterns to yarns to forums to how to's and more. I love that I can look up a pattern I plan to make, and see the different ways other people have created it. Sometimes they have made and shared their modifications - so I may find instructions to change it to a shawl collar, or add pockets, or who knows. That alone is fantastic.

But I can also look at the yarn database and see what might be a good investment for my dream sweater. Or I can ask in the forums for some help to get started with these short rows that were confusing me. Or maybe I will participate in a knit-a-long of a pattern, so we can all help each other or be stuck together.

And the price of all this? Blissfully free. The haters must be stirring up s*** to think anything but positive thoughts because this site is amazing.

Ravelry is an absolutely brilliant site that allows users to search, purchase, download, and store knitting and crochet patterns. The message boards/forums are filled with wonderful people who can help with just about everything. The site owners are generous, kind, and strive to create a warm and inviting community. A+++

This site was my go to for many years. I have purchased many patterns from here and most of the time I find exactly what I am looking for bu I don't need any politics messing with my crochet life. Goodbye Ravelry. I really think I can live without you.

Ravelry provides amazing resources for fibre-arts devotees in the form of patterns, forums, social networking, and tons of information in an incredibly easy to use format. It's fabulous! But not only that, Ravelry is one of the few organizations taking a stand against hate speech, and making a real effort to be inclusive and welcoming to all marginalized groups. I have met incredible people here who are now my friends; I have improved my knowledge of and skill in knitting; I have learned to spin and dye fibre; and I have before me an example of people taking a stand for their beliefs.

I've been a member of Ravelry for a number of years and previously thought it an excellent site. That opinion has changed drastically in recent months. A member is creating "projects" to attack other members, quite viciously in fact. Ravelry won't even respond to the complaints, let alone do anything about it. Several people have deleted their accounts after being attacked by this member. Their "community standards" are a complete joke, as the attacks continue, day after day. If you enjoy being bullied, this is a good site. Be prepared to have your knitting criticized, your profession, your looks and your body!

I've loved having access to Ravelry's database of patterns, projects, and communities for over ten years. The wealth of information available on the site is staggering. So thrilled to have such a comprehensive resource available.

I have been a member of Ravelry since 2010, and it is hands down the best resource for patterns, and for advice. Most members are knowledgeable and willing to help point you in the right direction if you need help understanding a pattern or technique. The site is well run, and I have met many people on here who have become my friends.

Website is run by a person who censors all speech, thought or ideas other than his own. He allows Trademark and Copyright infringement He holds data of every account including those of any and all designers once they close their accounts. What you think is yours, isn't. It now belongs to the website owner. He has falsified accounts to make it look like there is over 8 million when there really isn't. He's scammed his followers out of donation money. Ravelry isn't what the owner claims it is. Don't open an account. All patterns you can find elsewhere on the internet. You can find the designers directly on their own websites.

It's the best site I've found to keep track of my knitting projects and yarn stash. I've participated in some group projects there, too, which was fun. If you have questions about a pattern or yarn, there will be someone on the site who will help.

This site is discriminatory, hypocritical, and delusional. Their new policy and ethics are pathetic attempts to force their own ignorance onto others. I am rather enjoying watching their business "unravel".

I dont like a side of politics with my yarn. They talk about inclusion, but only if you are in complete compliance with them. Make no mistake, its not only Trump and his policies they are against, they were out to weed out all conservatives and they have succeeded.

Yes, they banned vocal support of Trump - for reasons other than what the 1-star reviews state, and they didn't go around capriciously banning users.

Anyway, this site really is the best site for fiber arts out there - by a wide margin. It's a good social media site, and it has a great database that supports a lot of different types of searches. Really, it's remarkable beyond its function for the fiber arts community.

I love that they have finally taken a stand against bullying and hate. It made many of the groups unfriendly for so many people, and not a good environment for fostering learning and enrichment. Now I'm more likely to go and get involved in some of the groups. And their pattern database and organization system is stellar!

Being a member of this site for years, it provided me with the opportunity to buy and store my patterns and browse the many patterns by designers, some good, some not so good, but there for people to choose. The Forbes, who own this site, have let their political views and now recent guidelines, ruin a good thing. They encourage bullying and name calling of people who they think deserve this treatment because of opposing political views. The Forbes don't know any of these affected people personally, they know nothing about them. Sadly, designers, not all, have followed suit. So if you support this group and their unprofessional attitude, you are a bully too. If you can think for yourself and leave, like so many others who are standing up against this, you will be in the company of true patriots of this country.

Ravelry no longer accepts Trump projects or supporters EXCEPT if you make projects that say "$#*! Trump" or pin cushions with Trumps head. A "no hate" platform has become quite a divided space and ridiculous. Ravelry made a political stance based off untrue statements, it's disturbing that yet another platform takes a side and causes more division.

I am disappointed in Ravelry. After ten years of membership I have deleted my account due to the hateful attitude embraced by the owners and a great many of the members.

I am also curious that earlier today there were more negative reviews of Ravelry on THIS site than there are now. I wonder how the National Science Foundation who has partially funded sitejabber would feel?

I have used Ravelry for years for inspiration, patterns, yarn info and help with some thought knitting issues. Ravelry and it's members always comes through. I am a better knitter because of this site!

Once a knitter joins the Ravelry community, then they are really a knitter! I am so very proud to be a member of Ravelry. There is nothing you can't find, with respect to knitting patterns, no matter how unique. Unless you are the kind of knitter who knits the same patterns over, and over (eg dishcloths, baby blankets, plain hat), you need Ravelry! Ravelry is a wonderful company. I feel completely safe spending time on the Ravelry website, because there is no hate, no discrimination of any kind. All knitters are welcome!

I spent a lot of time on Ravelry, organizing my stash, patterns, and projects. The way the site is set up is perfect for the any fiber enthusiast. Just DO NOT mention that you (gasp) support President Trump. You will automatically be labeled a white supremacist and shown the door. I got a copy of all my data and got out.

Ravelry is a knitting site whose monopoly makes them think they can call half the voters in the US white supremacists and still consider themselves inclusive. I for one deleted my account after 11 years of daily use. Such blanket statements reek of bigotry. So disappointing.

I fell in love with this little magical place on the internet known as Ravelry long before they hit their first million Ravelers. It's always been an amazing community that stands behind the goodness in humanity and I'm happy to be a part of it!