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Knitters/ Crocheters- Getting Started

What is Ravelry.com?

  • Learn what Ravelry is about, who is behind the scenes, and why we started the site here.
  • To get a tour, go here.
  • If you are a designer or yarn dyer or spinner, go to those pages to get info on what Ravelry can do for you!
  • Super busy? Just want to see how people are using Ravelry? Check out Jessica's Notebook.


Okay, ready to get started?

  1. Click on your user name in the top right corner to go to your profile page and fill in the About Me section.

  2. To begin adding projects, click on the My Notebook tab. Once you're on this page, click the "add knitting" or "add crochet" button. This will bring up your new project page where you can add pictures (from Flickr) and fill in the pattern, yarn, and other information about your project.
  3. Feel free to play and look around the site! Browse around in the People and Pattern tabs to see. Check out people's projects and stashes. Leave comments, add projects to your favorites and queue! Add people to your friends list!

Finding Help

There several great help resources - click on the "Help" tab to learn more and to find links to the Help Chat and the Help Group. Also, we talk about all things Ravelry on the "For the Love of Ravelry" board in the forums.

Thanks! Please enjoy Ravelry!