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Links to recommended knitting web sites

DEBBIE BLISS ERRATA PAGES
www.debbieblissonline.com/revision.htm
Look up any errata for the Debbie Bliss Pattern books online.

ROWAN PATTERN REVISIONS
www.knitrowan.com/html/pattern_revisions.asp
Find pattern revisions for Rowan Books.

JO SHARP PATTERN CORRECTIONS
www.josharp.com.au/Books/Pattcorr.html
Find pattern corrections for Jo Sharp Books online.

Washcloth & Dishcloth Free Knitting Patterns
www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php
Heaps of free washcloth patterns, using the Peaches & Creme cotton available via our 'Yarns' section.

Knit Cast
www.cast-on.com
A fabulous Knitting Podcast that I (and thousands more) listen to when knitting, relaxing, in the car, just about anywhere. Brenda Dayne has a fabulously soothing voice, and coupled with her knitting talk and excellent choice of music, this really is something you should try to listen to!

Yarn & Sizes Guidelines
www.yarnstandards.com/index.html
The publishers, fibre, needle and hook manufacturers and yarn members of the Craft Yarn Council of America have worked together to set up a series of guidelines to bring uniformity to yarn, needle and hook labeling and to patterns, whether they appear in books, magazines, leaflets or on yarn labels. Their goal is to make it easier for consumers to select the right materials for a project and complete it successfully.

Knitting Help
www.knittinghelp.com
Over 150 free knitting videos to help you learn great knitting techniques!

Flower Cotton Washcloth Free Pattern
www.whimsicalknittingdesigns.blogspot.com/2006/10/flower-power-washcloth-patterns.html
Gorgeous washcloth pattern, uses 1 ball of the Peaches & Creme cotton available via our 'Yarns' section.

Knitters Review Article On How The Wool Shack Began!
www.knittersreview.com/article_yarn_shop.asp?article=/review/profile/020307_a.asp
Read about how TWS was born!

Knit n Bitch
www.knitnbitch.com
The knitting 'blog' of The Wool Shack owner. Get to see what I am knitting, what I recommend, what I want to knit, as well as idle ramblings from the knitting store!

Jo Sharp
www.josharp.com.au
Previews of new Jo Sharp products, plus a look into the life of the top knitwear designer herself.

Rowan
www.knitrowan.com
Everything you need to know about Rowan Yarns, patterns and books.

Knitters Review
www.knittersreview.com
A fabulous website that reviews yarns, books, patterns and knitting tools. Lots of forums and knitting polls. A great source of reference and inspiration.

Komfort for Kids - Charity Knitting
www.komfort4kidsproject.websyte.com.au
If you had a special blanket when you were a kid, then you know it provides so much more than warmth. It can give a child a sense of security when they’re frightened or alone. It can be like a big hug when a child needs it most. That is why the Komfort 4 Kids Project is making and donating homemade blankets for sick, traumatised and needy children.

Debbie Bliss
www.debbieblissonline.com
Great patterns from this top designer, along with her new range of yarns.

Debbie Abrahams
www.da-handknits.demon.co.uk
Top designer and Rowan Consultant, Debbie offers a range of bright and wonderful bags, throws and buttons. You can buy her kits, book and buttons online at The Wool Shack, but do check out her website for new ideas.

Crochet Me
www.crochetme.com
Calling all hip funky with-it visionary creative crocheters: Please donate your talents to the cause! Crochet Me need your help to make their website a font of information for the elusive cool crochet.

Knitting Classes in WA
www.patons.biz/classes/wa.htm
Find a class near you, courtesty of Patons.

AusCraft Network
www.auscraftnet.com.au
Find a whole host of Australian craft businesses online.

Knitting Meetup
knitting.meetup.com
Knitting meetups in your area, co-ordinated over the Internet.

The Knitting Guild Association
www.tkga.com
Love to Knit? The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) with its individual members and local knitting guilds is dedicated to promoting and teaching knitting. You're invited to attend regional conferences and subscribe to CAST ON magazine.

Knitters Guild of NSW
www.knittersguildnsw.org.au
If you live in NSW and want knitting guidance, visit this website for lots of helpful info.

Sock Knitters
www.socknitters.com
A great resource to get you started in sock knitting, or give you inspiration and guidance if you are an experienced sock knitter.

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