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• Ravelry Tip: Filter Projects by Language
  … of these two places on a pattern page: On the Projects page, there’s a dropdown in the upper left that allows you to filter the projects you see by all kinds of attributes. In that dropdown, you’ll now see our new “Language in notes” filter! (Only the languages available will display.) If your preferred language is not English, you’ll also see a special shortcut button below the filter dropdown that shows how many projects there are with notes in your …
• Thursday Tip: Finding Patterns That Speak To You
  … ” box on the left of the page. If you don’t see it there, then you can click the “jump to a filter” drop down to bring it to the top. You can click on whatever language you prefer there. If you are bi-lingual, you can click more than one and it will search for any patterns in either language. Once you set up your search, you can save it using the instructions in this tips post so you can easily access it from your magnifying glass tab whenever you wish to use it. If you find yourself …
• How do I find and get a pattern?
  … the pattern may be in the Ravelry database, but no longer be available. Patterns on Ravelry are also available in a variety of languages. Most patterns are added by designers or publishers in their native languages, but others may have additional translations available. Make sure you confirm the language of the pattern before purchasing a Ravelry download. You can see the language on the right of the pattern page just above “about this pattern.” Once you purchase a pattern on Ravelry, you will …
• Tip: Ravelry auf Deutsch & en français
  … , you can adjust your Ravelry so that you see the translations that volunteers have written so far. Just go to Ravelry.com/translate to get started! Right now, we’re testing with German and French, but will have many different languages later. Our hope is to make Ravelry more accessible to our users around the world! Gemeinsam mit freiwilligen Helfern arbeiten wir daran, die Benutzeroberfläche von Ravelry in andere Sprachen zu übersetzen. Wenn Du möchtest, kannst Du Dein Ravelry so einrichten …
• Working on a project that is not in your native tongue? Have a good reference?
  … and German for textile-related terms. Vertalingen van Engels, Duits en Frans naar Nederlands/English, German, French - Dutch The International Glossary of Knitting Terms is a searchable PDF chart of knitting terms in 14 languages--Modern American English, Modern British English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Faroese--as well as historic English (American and British). The chart is maintained by Kim Brody …
• editing style guide
  … , use Object #X, such as Pullover #17. For pamphlets, include the leaflet number and pattern number. Some magazines also want the pattern number in the name; please check to make sure you are following the established format. If a pattern name is in two languages, it is preferred that you choose one and put the other in the alias field. It’s also recommended that you use additional names in the notes if you want people to see them as alternates. The yarn name should not be added to this …
• Designer Quick Start Guide selling patterns
  … its name and that source will be the one that appears first in the list and also on your designer profile page. Edit any other pattern information that requires updating now that it is available from your store, such as price, available languages, and pattern notes. When you are done, write a note in the “Please describe the change that you are making” box for reference purposes (ex. “Selling rights reverted to designer; added Ravelry Store and updated pattern information”) and click “save …
• Welcome to Ravelry! FAQ
  … this wiki page on Ravelry Etiquette so you are informed about the behaviour expectations and culture of Ravelry forums. My English is not very good; can I still use the forums? There are many resources for non-English speaking Ravelers. This page provides links for crafting in over 15 languages. You can use the Group Browser to look for languages, or Browse Groups by Country; many groups have threads for speaking in their native tongue. We also have groups for People Who Speak More Than One …
• general editing guidelines and a guide to setting up source pages
  … do I do with the ISBN 13 field?What is the “Status” field?What do I do with the “Alias” field?What about the notes field?How do I link a group to a source?What do I do if all the patterns are already added to a source?Why is there a language option here when there’s already one on the pattern page?Okay, I’ve finished my work, now what?How do I add a cover photo?I followed all the steps and the library link still doesn’t work, help!Oops, I picked the wrong cover photo or I found a better image …
• troubleshooting ravelry problems
  … diagnostics you can do to help track down the problem… Can’t see project photos from some users often means that Flickr is being blocked. If you can’t see all the green checks at this page, that’s the issue. Try the Ravelry Connection Test** at http://connection-test.ravelry.com to see if you’re having trouble reaching Ravelry’s image servers. Languages Some people have had language issues such as references to patterns in other languages come up as a result of their browser settings.
• InternationalHelp
  … and the English pages get updated first. If you’d like to help with this effort, please join the Wiki Editors group and let us know what you can contribute! If you’re looking for knitting/crochet terms in other languages, check out this page. Dansk (Danish) For oversættelse af strikkejargon/-ord til andre europæiske sprog, se Multi-sprogs-ordlisten. Din profilside (opdateret 2009-09-11) Din notesbog (opdateret 2009-09-11) Mønster-fanebladet (opdateret 2009-09-11) Garn-fanebladet (opdateret …
• Feedback: Pattern Categories and Attributes
  … 280 Fabric: what about garter, stockinette, and reverse stockinette post 280 Historical subdivision - both for historical patterns and techniques, and for different periods? post 301 Rename “sock knitting” to just socks post 331 Other Languages? -- languages will have to be a separate project I think :) post 190 Suggested Additions Categories Add sock subcategory for toe socks/socks with toes post #81 Add shawlette post #122 Add slouchy under hat post #117 Add “ …
• Ravelry's Wiki : A Community Edited Guide to written help pages
  … tips. If you have a suggestion for the Ravelry wiki, but aren’t ready to edit yet, please post in the Wiki Editors group’s Fixes/Suggestions thread. A wiki editor will get back to you soon. Help in other languages: Dansk, Deutsch, Español, Français, Ελληνικά, Português Ravelry Overview Your Profile Your profile is your little corner of Ravelry which gives you the opportunity to share information about yourself with other Ravelry members. Your Notebook Your notebook allows you to display …
• Editing Oddities
  … of craft).Because we do not have any way to include 2 URLs on patterns (YET!), just supply the additional URL in the notes and be sure to dual-source the pattern entry. Japanese Patterns and Yarn Some of this may apply to other languages using non-Latin scripts. To enter the URL for a source, use http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/product/ISBN/, replacing ISBN with the actual ISBN-10. For example, http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/product/4529044777/. (Note that Japanese magazines often have ISBNs …
• Additional Resources
  Additional Resources Ravelry members have assembled lots of helpful resources for your use! Helpful Crafty Tidbits (includes Links Off-Ravelry) Knitting Techniques Crochet Techniques Pattern Errata Fiber Podcasts Charity Crafting Fiber in Other Languages Local Yarn Stores Interactive Software Tools Knitting Technique Books Out of Print Sources of Books Researching Older Patterns Ravelry Brand Resources How to add Ravelry stuff to your blog
• description of how to edit the Wiki in German
  … Every Raveler can adopt! For Yarn Adopters - Every Raveler can adopt! For Bug Stompers/Trackers thump! For Wiki Editors and Chat Helpers Zusätzliche Informationsquellen (auch externe Links) Hilfreiche Links: Fiber in Other Languages: Handarbeitsbegriffe in viele Sprachen übersetzt Knit and Crochet Lingo: Abkürzungen und Slangausdrücke erklärt Excuse me?: Übersetzergruppe auf Ravelry Umrechnung von Kleidergrößen für Kinder (US/EU) Auf Englisch: Raveler haben viele Informationsquellen (auf …
• Community Eye Candy: Netherlands
  … ’s Convergence Top, bloemenjansje’s Shetland jumper and some’s Floral Fusion. Above: Karinita0607′s Hitofude, stilte’s TGV II – Handspun and isa304′s Ariel pixel blanket. Above: Boknits’ Combination Tee, radiolazy’s noise, metavf’s Easter bunny I wanted to say something clever in Dutch but the only word that I know is “sinaasappelsap”. My high school spanish teacher taught us some of his favorite words in other languages and his favorite in Dutch was this one. Orange juice. :)
• helpful hints on ravelry etiquette
  … activity pages. If you would like to be able to upload photos to Ravelry’s Forums directly from your device, the Ravelry Extra that allows you to do so is only US$5 a year. Remember that in addition to language barriers, other things may be misunderstood such as dates (write out the month to avoid confusion), times (include your time zone for time sensitive events), currencies, crafting terminology (“standard” terms for yarn weights, techniques, and stitches vary even within English …
• Ravelry Free Pattern Downloads
  … activating the first one, then try refreshing the page or editing the pattern again to upload another. More information about when to use this feature can be found here. Q: What if I have more than one language? Add additional PDFs to the entry. Make sure to add the language choices on the pattern entry page. Don’t miss the database requirements page Located here. Submitted entries that do not comply with the pattern database requirements will be removed. More resources! Even if you are not …
• Sourcery
  … patterns that are direct downloads no link at all on this one. WENZ patterns - 1, projects - 0. Entered August 28, 2010, Flagged - September 7, 2010. stub, possible language issue. Recommend expunge if not fixed by October 2010. x Ganki patterns - 1, projects - 0. Entered August 28, 2010, Flagged - September 11, 2010. possible language issue. x Hollow’s Hoard patterns - 1, projects - 0. Entered August 18, 2010, Flagged - August 19, 2010. PM sent. expunge if not fixed by end of Sept …