Knitty

In 2002, Knitty freaked people out. We published <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall02/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the first issue</a> of our online knitting magazine when there was nothing else like it on the internet. It was completely free, and it didn’t stink. In fact, it was pretty good and it surprised a lot of people.I created Knitty to collect knitting talent from all over the web and publish it in one professional-looking place where it would be properly edited, showcased and get the recognition it deserved from knitters worldwide. And that’s what we’ve continued to do, for the last 21 years: seek out and publish amazing knitting patterns, encourage and expose more inspiring work from budding knitwear designers, share great patterns from names you already know and love, and showcase great knitting yarns and products.We have helped launch the careers of some of the most talented people in the handknitting industry. As more and more people have become designers thanks to the ease with which they can self publish their work, we continue to bring the brightest and best to your attention, helping them stand out and get the notice they deserve. Many of the most legendary internet-instigated knitting patterns and techniques found their audience through our pages: the iconic <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Clapotis</a>, the mind-blowing <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTskew.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Skew</a> sock, the inspiring <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTlizardridge.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lizard Ridge</a> blanket, and the body parts we love to knit – the&nbsp;<a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTwomb.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Womb</a>, the cute and cuddly reproductive organ; and <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/PATTbits.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tit-Bits</a>, a functional solution for those who have lost one or both breasts. And so many more...We are proud of our role in the online knitting world and we want to continue to uphold that mission for the benefit of readers like you, and the designers, patterns and knitting products you’ve yet to see. In order to do that, we need your support.&nbsp;This ongoing support allows us to count on a reasonably stable income so we can continue to pay our staff and contributors fairly as we produce the best possible magazine for you. It allows us to focus on creating, rather than fundraising. Patreon helps Knitty grow and thrive.Do you have to pay? Absolutely not. Knitty will still come out every 3 months absolutely free, for as long as we’re able to produce it. But could you pay? Would you contribute a few dollars an Issue to thank the contributors for their work and to make sure it can continue? For all the enjoyment you've gotten from Knitty over the years? To make sure that you don’t miss out on the next <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEff17/PATTwolkig/PATTwolkig.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Wolkig</a> cowl, <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEw14/PATTwavedeck.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Wavedeck</a> shawl, or <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEdf14/PATTmirror/PATTmirror.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">inspired sock</a> designed by a ridiculously talented 15-year-old high school student? What do you get in return? The different reward levels are at the top of this page. I hope there's one that feels right to you.&nbsp; Being able to connect with Knitty readers like I'm going to be able to through Patreon has me super-excited to meet you all, and hear what you’re thinking, working on, dreaming about. I am spending time almost daily on our new&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.gg/tsguPQnj" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Discord server</a>.&nbsp;Here's what Knitty&nbsp;Patrons have helped make happen since 2015:<ul><li>we were able to raise the amount we pay&nbsp;our staff and contributors (writers and designers) in 2016, and again in 2023</li><li>we transformed new Knitty issues into a much more mobile-friendly format</li><li>we reduced all our Ad prices and increased Ad sizes to help small businesses</li><li>we created <a href="https://knitty.com/ISSUEff20/covetcentral.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$10 Bizcard ads</a> in 2020 so no small business was left out</li><li>we have reworked our Library so back issues, patterns and articles are much easier to find</li><li>And most significantly, this funding has replaced almost all lost advertising revenue, and kept us funded at a functional level.</li></ul>We would not be here without our Patrons' support. Two dollars every Issue from a large number of our readers would really add up. That's just $8 per year. A larger pledge will make an even bigger difference. But if every person who enjoys Knitty puts two dollars or more in our coffee can, that would quickly add up to a lot of dollars over the year. It means a secure future for Knitty and for our readers.How it works: When we release a new Issue, I send out an official New Issue post that says we've made something and released it to our Patrons. You then have to the end of that month to decide if you still want your money to go to Knitty or not. You're not stuck supporting something you don't love. If you leave things be, we'll get your dollars at the beginning of the month following a new release. The surprises are part of the Issue (no extra charge). So you'll only be contributing 4 times per year, no more.(If you have about 6 minutes, take a look at what the Knitterati has to say about us.)<iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/137878929" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0"></iframe>More questions? Read our&nbsp;<a href="https://knitty.com/patreonFAQ.php" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon FAQ page</a>. &nbsp;Thank you for your support for the past 21 years, and for your help in ensuring Knitty stays strong and vibrant into the future! Amy [editor, <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffanyv88.com%3A443%2Fhttp%2FKnitty.com%2F&amp;h=bAQEBV32ZAQEu8sy8Bbzqesa8Kav_1Qd0sG0O9ya3MpTRCg&amp;enc=AZOWnTaS99693u3cvcNlqcB5pwA-iXcJE4FGRKeG-B_graJmI1XBKniuBnBb_cefatAXI9fP-4c-j166-sahn_glapJu1lZF2nR8MwfCLQ0fxpHgG3oWu6IGEzPvA8Ed4S6GJVLX1JEdJEywfPtXm5kLxziDX6hbQ5s5ZvVoRL9Ptg&amp;s=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Knitty.com</a>]

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Every dollar we get helps support Knitty, and those dollars add up! Thank you for joining us! Mellow+ Patrons get:<ul><li>Knitty's Patron-only emails</li><li>private access to our Patron newsfeed </li><li>access to the secret Knitty Patron merch shop with $0 markup on all merch</li><li>Patron-level labelling (your name in the color for your support level) at our brand-new Discord server!</li><li>Get the secret password to every Knitty issue 24 hours ahead of the rest of the world!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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You are fabulous! Take a hug! I'm hugging you! Tangy+ Patrons get:<ul><li>Knitty's Patron-only emails</li><li>private access to our Patron newsfeed </li><li>access to the secret Knitty Patron merch shop with $0 markup on all merch</li><li>Patron-level labelling (your name in the color for your support level) at our brand-new Discord server!</li><li>Get early access to every Knitty issue 24 hours ahead of the rest of the world!</li><li>NEW!  Explore knitty+, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>. Note: Tangy+ Patrons are unable to save their customizations</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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Your epic support is blowing our minds! More hugs! Piquant+ Patrons get:<ul><li>NEW!  Explore knitty+, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Save all your customizations and your place on the page, and it'll all be there the next time you view the page! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</li><li>Editor Amy's personal indie dyer and designer picks of the season! Each issue, Amy will scour the internet and share a selection of diverse creators who make yarn, design patterns, or sometimes both!</li><li>everything from the Mellow–Tangy levels!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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You're gonna make me cry! Extraspicy+ Silk Patrons get:<ul><li>NEW! Explore knitty+, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Save all your customizations and your place on the page, and it'll all be there the next time you view the page! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</li><li>Editor Amy's personal indie dyer and designer picks of the season! Each issue, Amy will scour the internet and share a selection of diverse creators who make yarn, design patterns, or sometimes both!</li><li>everything from the Mellow–Tangy levels!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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Welcome, Yarn Shop Owners! We have a special level just for you!LYSO+ Patrons get:<ul><li>NEW!  Explore <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">knitty+</a>, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Save all your customizations and your place on the page, and it'll all be there the next time you view the page!</li><li>The LYSO+ tier includes our legal consent to use knitty+ for your customers at your shop! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</li><li>Editor Amy's personal indie dyer and designer picks of the season! Each issue, Amy will scour the internet and share a selection of diverse creators who make yarn, design patterns, or sometimes both!</li><li>Editor Amy will email you the pattern lineup with yarn requirements for the upcoming issue approximately 2 months before publication. Where possible, we'll include snapshots of the patterns as well. Get the yarn in place for your favourites so you can sell to your customers as soon as the new issue comes out!</li><li>everything from the Mellow–Tangy levels!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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I am blown away. That's super-mega support! Extraspicy+ Cashmere Patrons get: <ul><li>NEW! Explore knitty+, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Save all your customizations and your place on the page, and it'll all be there the next time you view the page! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</li><li>Editor Amy's personal indie dyer and designer picks of the season! Each issue, Amy will scour the internet and share a selection of diverse creators who make yarn, design patterns, or sometimes both!</li><li>everything from the Mellow–Tangy levels!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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Our faces are melted from the unbelievable generosity you're showing! Welcome to the inner circle of love. Facemelter+ Patrons get: <ul><li>an exclusive reward</li><li>NEW! Explore knitty+, the new way to interact with Knitty patterns! Customize a pattern with only the numbers for your size, add notes, and print to paper or PDF! Save all your customizations and your place on the page, and it'll all be there the next time you view the page! Read all about knitty+ at our <a href="https://knitty.com/whatIsKnittyPlus.php" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FAQ</a>.</li><li>Editor Amy's personal indie dyer and designer picks of the season! Each issue, Amy will scour the internet and share a selection of diverse creators who make yarn, design patterns, or sometimes both!</li><li>everything from the Mellow–Tangy levels!</li></ul>And the satisfaction of knowing you're helping an independent tiny business continue publishing a great free knitting magazine, keeping their 21-year legacy alive and thriving!

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