Knitting - The Brooklyn Refinery - DIY, Arts and Crafts

19 Free dog sweater patterns. Knit something special for your dog to keep them cozy and warm as the temperature drops.

Find out which beginner crafting kits are geared towards teens and pre-teens. We list some of our favorite kits, arts and crafts supplies, crafting tools, crafting books, and guides geared for creative kids aged 7 - 16.

Jonah Larson’s Ethiopian Project Fundraiser

Jonah Larson is a young man who is using a yarn craft to help change the world. Find out about his Ethiopian Project Fundraiser.

Knitted Baby Booties Patterns

16 Gorgeous knitted baby booties patterns from knitters on Ravelry.

How to Darn a Hole in Sweaters and Socks

Reverse damage to your favorite knitted items by learning how to darn.

Extreme Knitting with Jacqui Fink

Watch Jacqui Fink's how-to videos for making extreme knitting projects.

Kaffe Fassett’s Design Process

Kaffe Fassett describes his process of working with dense patterns and bold colors in quilting, knitting, and needlework projects.

Yarn Bombing Sisters

Sisters Lorna and Jill Watt work together to create knitted and crocheted yarn bombing projects in the San Francisco Bay area.

Bob Makes Socks

Bob Rutherford, a retired farm mechanics instructor, makes socks for charity using his handmade sock knitting machines.

Subway Yarn Bombing

The crochet artist London Kaye yarn-bombs a NYC subway car on Valentine's Day.

What is Nalbinding

Nalbinding pre-dates knitting. Watch a short video on this Scandinavian Viking fabric-making process.

12 Advanced Knitting Techniques

Jen and Jim Arnall-Culliford’s project features easy-to-follow video tutorials for 12 advanced knitting techniques.

Bilum

The bilum fabric-making technique of Papua New Guinea can be used to create gorgeous bags, hats, and dresses using naturally sourced and prefabricated yarn.

12 Market Bag Patterns

Explore a French crocheted bag, a Japanese Knot Bag, and 10 other curated market bag patterns that we love.

Yarn Theory: This is Your Brain on Wool

Explore the reasons knitting is good for you.

How to Knit Like the Vikings

Learn about a Viking fabric-making technique, Nalbinding.

Charitable Crafters

Learn how you can give a boost to those in need, creating items that will be cherished and appreciated.

Digitized Knitting Magazines

Explore patterns and articles in digitized knitting magazines, from 1800 to the present.

Knitting Videos

Watch curated videos on knitting basics.

DIY Mindset

Learn where to find thriftily-sourced items for craft projects.

Recycling and Upcycling for Crafts

Learn how to upcycle sweaters, jeans, and t-shirts for crafting projects.

How to Knit

Learn how to knit with easy-to-follow video tutorials for those who are just beginning knitting.

35,000 Free Knitting and Crocheting Patterns

Explore a list of 22 easily searchable websites offering free knitting and crocheting patterns.

Nalbinding

Learn about nalbinding pattern directions, and how to make York and Oslo stitches.

Yarn and Knitting Basics

Learn knitting terms, how to read a pattern, and how to choose the right needles and yarn for a project.