We asked all the members of our Guild to share their favorite crafting resources and we've shared them here. This page will continually get updated so please check back from time to time! 

Books

1. Knitting California: 26 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the Golden State, by Nancy Bates
2. Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the perfect start and finish for every knitting project, by Leslie Ann Bestor
3. ​Vogue® Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated, by Vogue Knitting Magazine
4. Increase, Decrease: 99 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the Perfect Technique for Shaping Every Knitting Project, by Judith Durant
5. Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks
6. 400 Knitting Stitches by Potter Craft
   
7. 100 Crochet Tiles by Sarah Callard
   
8. Crochet Tips & Tricks by Lily Chin
9. Crocheting in Plain English by Maggie Rightetti
   

Online (and In-person) Knitting & Crochet Teachers/ Book Authors

For Knitting: 

• Sally Melville  ( author of "The Knitting Experience", and "The Knit Stitch & the Purl Stitch")
• Tanis Gray
• Nancy Bates
• Norah Gaughan
• Patty Lyons

For Crochet:

• Bella Coco 
• Creative Grandma ​
• Jennifer Matlock
• Toni Lipsey (TL Yarn Crafts)

Tutorials and Classes

For Knitting: 

• Expression Fiber Arts (www.youtube.com/@ExpressionFiberArts)

              - Includes tutorials on knitting, crochet, and yarn spinning & info)

• Knitty.com (Fall 2024 newsletter: knitty.com/ISSUEff24/content.php )
• Very Pink Knits (www.youtube.com/@verypinkknits)
• Knitting Stitch Patterns  - a dictionary of knitting stitch patterns, with both written instructions and links to a You Tube tutorial for each stitch.
• Knitty Natty (www.youtube.com/@KnittyNatty)
• Crazy Sock Lady (www.youtube.com/@CrazySockLady)
• Marly Bird (www.youtube.com/@MarlyBird)
• Nimble-needles.com (www.youtube.com/@NimbleNeedles)
• Knit Companion: This is a downloadable app for knitters and fiber artists that helps users keep track of their progress and interact with their patterns. 

For Crochet: 

• Bag-O-Day Crochet ( www.youtube.com/@BAGODAYCROCHET) - Patterns are available on Ravelry (first link), and tutorials can be viewed on You Tube.
• CrochetCoach.com 
• TL Yarn Crafts (www.youtube.com/@TLYarnCrafts)
• Crochet Reference - This is a list of terminologies used in crochet patterns​
  

Tool Recommendations

Some of the favorite tools of our KK&C of the SFV members include:  knitting cables double-pointed needles and circular needles, stitch markers, row counters, stitch stoppers/ point protectors, Knit Companion®, "ChiaoGoo" brand knitting needles and hooks, "Tulip Etimo" crochet hooks, Lantern Moon ebony needles, Thread and Maple leather notions , Ribbon Street Project Bags 

Pattern Sources

• Ravelry - Ravelry is a free website and app for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, and dyers to keep track of their projects, yarns, tools, and patterns, and to find inspiration from others. Ravelry has a large database of patterns and yarns, and a community with thousands of forums and groups. The Ravelry app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch includes features like audio reminders, row markers, multi-page charts, and video demonstrations.  
• You Tube - Many patterns with tutorials can be found on You Tube.  Just search what you are interested in, or view some of the channels of fiber arts teachers on You Tube mentioned above.
• Expression Fiber Arts (www.youtube.com/@ExpressionFiberArts)
• jenniferknits.com/
• www.lionbrand.com/
• red-heart-yarn.com/
• www.yarnspirations.com/collections/patterns
• Drops Design 
• knitty.com/
• PurlSoho.com Free Patterns

Favorite Local Yarn Stores and Online Yarn Stores

• Michael's Stores  -  fabric, yarn, and several items for fiber arts - many stores in the U.S. and Canada
• Hobbii.com (A Denmark-based store.    In U.S., the link is: hobbii.com/)
  
• Knit Picks - Vancouver, Washington
• Jimmy Beans Wool - Located in Reno, Nevada.
• Alamitos Bay Yarn Company -  Located in Long Beach, California​
• Destination Yarn - A yarn company located in Cleveland, Ohio
• Apricot Yarn and Supply - Located in San Diego, California
• Monarch Knitting - Located in Pacific Grove, California
• Purl Soho  - Located in Manhattan, New York
• Churchmouse Yarns and Teas   - Located in Kingston, Washington in the Puget Sound
• Steven Be Studio - Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Fancy Tiger Crafts Co-op - Located in Denver, Colorado
• Hill Country Weavers - Located in Austin, Texas
• Webs - Located in Northampton, Massachusetts
• Yarnify! - Located in Chicago, Illinois
• The Wooly Thistle - Located in West Lebanon, New Hampshire
• The Altered Stitch - Located in Los Angeles, California
• Stitches in Time - Located in Bellflower, California
• Ancient Arts Yarn - Located in Calgary, Canada
• Stash - Located in Calgary, Canada
• Buku Yarns - Located in La Verne, California
• Jennifer Knits - Located in Los Angeles, California
• L'Atelier Yarn Store - Two different locations in Southern California
  
• The Little Knittery - Located in Los Angeles, California
  
• Herrschners  - Located in Wisconsin
• Wollhaus - Located in Pasadena, California
• Wool & Company - South Elgin, Illinois

Other Resources

1. Instagram (www.instagram.com/) 
2. Facebook (www.facebook.com/)
3. Local library: Books to learn a variety of fiber crafts are available, as well as books and magazines with knitting and crochet patterns
​4. One of our Knerdy Knitters & Crocheters of the SFV members, Corina Lozano, has shared with all members a Google Drive folder  that has many resources.  If you have access to Google Drive, you can view it.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jII4J9SyzgbeKOi0IKejnMOuw-UyIBXS

Archive

Through the years our guild has held and created a wide variety of Knit-A-Longs (KAL's) & Crochet-A-Longs (CAL's).  This page contains links to the pages containing details, links and patterns.  Just click on the page listed below.

Past Knit-A-Longs (KAL's)

2020 KAL Projects
2019 Knit-Alongs
2018 KAL
2017 Knit-Along
2016 Knit-Along
January/February 2015 Knit-along - Bus Hat
March/April 2015 Knit-along - Striped Infinity Scarf
May/June 2015 Knit-along - Silver Leaf Earrings
July/August 2015 Knit-along - Rockin' Tic Tac Toe
September/October 2015 Knit-along - Beans the Cat
November/December 2015 Knit-along - Slippers
Building in Color 2014-2015 Knit-along
January/February 2014 Knit-along - Knit Night Hat
March/April 2014 Knit-along - Love Scarf Project
May/June 2014 Knit-along - Summer Picnic Pleasers
July/August 2014 Knit-along - Scrubbles
September/October 2014 Knit-along - Owl Puffs
November/December 2014 Knit-along - Soap Socks
January/February 2013 Knit-along - Easy Fingerless Mitts or honeycomb wrist warmers knit
March/April 2013 Knit-along - Herringbone Stitch or Cush pillow
May/June 2013 Knit-along - Dotty Pots
July/August 2013 Knit-along - Seamless Tote Bag
September/October 2013 Knit-along - Reversible Stripes Scarf
November/December 2013 Knit-along - Footies
Feb 2012 - Lacy Scarf
March 2012 - Ribbed Cowl                                                                                                                                                                                                        Summer 2012 KAL - Julia Tank
September/October 2012 Knit-along - Hitchhiker or Wingspan
November/December 2012 Knit-along - Gathered Scarf or Elongated

Past Crochet-A-Longs (CAL's)

2020 CAL
2019 Crochet-Alongs
2018 CAL
2017 Crochet-Along
2016 Crochet-Along
January/February 2015 Crochet-a-long - Diamond Trellis Basket
March/April/May/June 2015 Crochet-a-long - Blankets
July/August 2015 Crochet-a-long - Cthulhu Dice Bag
September/October 2015 Crochet-a-long - Crochet Cat 5
November/December 2015 Crochet-a-long - Slippers
January/February 2014 Crochet-a-long - Shopping Tote Bag
March/April 2014 Crochet-a-long - Crocheted Scarf and Hat
May/June 2014 Crochet-a-long - Mary Jane Slippers
July/August 2014 Crochet-a-long - Table Runner
September/October 2014 Crochet-a-long - Owl Key Chain
November/December 2014 Crochet-a-long - Norwegian Style Ear Flap Hat

Both Knit & Crochet

Outreach Project Blanket