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>

1000's of Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns

Browse our forum with access to 1000's of knitting and crochet patterns. Each listing includes photos, yarn info and a link to download the free pattern. view patterns

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 books

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. browse knit-alongs

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. dictionaries travel blogs

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

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