Planet Purl - International yarn shop directory, books, patterns and live online events for knitters and crocheters

Welcome to Planet Purl! We're a place knitters and crocheters can get together from around the globe... Search the planet for local yarn shops and download travel guides for knitters and crocheters in 19 languages Meet other knitters and crocheters who share your interests in our community Join and participate in online knit-alongs with live chat Post photos and create and share your personal blog Participate in our online forum to share your knowledge and get help from other knitters when you need it Learn about the latest and greatest yarns, books, gadgets and patterns with our product reviews and top planet picks visit our community	<!-- Alternate content for non-supporting browsers --> <H3> <img src="/planetpurl/images/home_banner.gif" alt="Join a Planet Purl Knitalong today!"> </H3>

Planet Purl Party Line Events

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Join our live discussion on March 18th with author and designer Nicky Epstein to celebrate the paperback release of her top-selling books Knitted Flowers and Crocheted Flowers. Find out more and download 2 free patterns.

The PurlQueen is back to teach Easy Beaded Knitting on the Party Line. This free, online class is open to all Planet Purl members on March 24th. Learn how to add some bling to your knitting!

Meet Nora Bellows of Noni Designs on the Party Line March 31st. If you love to knit and felt handbags, you don't want to miss this live web cast. Free mini-bobble bag pattern download for participants.

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International Yarn Shop Directory

Search the world's largest online knitting supply and yarn shop directory with over 10,000 listings across 6 continents:

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Browse Knitting and Crochet Patterns

Browse our database of free knitting and crochet patterns. Members can also post patterns for sale and where to buy them. Launch the pattern search.

Knitting patterns and crochet patterns by category:

Ladies
Mens
Babies
Boys
Girls

Scarves
Gloves and Mittens
Jackets and Coats
Pullovers
Legwear

Bags and Totes
Home Decor
Pets
Toys
Holiday

Knitting and Crochet Books, Yarn, and Gadgets
That We Love

We search the world to bring you information the coolest new knitting and crochet stuff on the planet.

Here are a few of our recent
Top Planet Picks:

Cashsoft 4 Ply

by RYC Classic (Rowan)
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Zhivago Bags

by Offhand Designs
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Crocheted Flowers

by Nicky Epstein
Review

Travel Guides for Knitters and Crocheters

Traveling soon? Find out where to shop for yarn in your favorite tourist destinations. Download travel dictionaries for knitters in 19 languages.
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Book and Pattern Corrections

Find book and pattern errata information before you start your next knit or crochet project...100's of books are listed so far. browse knitting books and pattern corrections

Knit-Alongs

Join a free online knit-along group... Post and share project photos with the group, live chat and get help from other knitters and crocheters with the dedicated message board for each project.
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Yarn Stash Swap

Short of yarn? Too much yarn? Post a free stash swap ad and meet other knitters and crocheters looking to de-stash their extra yarn or find something special for their next project. browse yarn stash swap

Featured Yarn Shops

	Barbara Sue Brodie Needleworks Aiken, South Carolina, USA

	Country Yarns Petrolia, Ontario, CANADA

	knit! Orlando, Florida, USA

Featured Yarn and Gadget
Brand

Tilli Tomas
For silk yarn and merino wool, discriminating consumers choose Tilli Tomas.

Featured Knitting and Crochet Pattern Designer

TinkkniT by Marta McCall
For high-style, innovative felted bags and accessories.

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