With the release of the Ridgeback Craftsy Kit, I thought I could take you on a journey on all things Craftsy. Have you used it? If not or if your looking to find out what’s on offer, this post is for you.

Kits
Like the Ridgeback set above, I think the one thing that Craftsy is most well known for is craft kits. It’s perfect if you want to recreate the pattern exactly. The yarn is always tailored to the pattern and you always get enough to finish your project.  All you have to do is pick your favourite colour. Carol has three other craft kits available Penrose Tile (shawl), Traveller’s End (cardigan) and the Mendel Sweater.  All of which are on sale at the moment so it’s the perfect time to pick one up for a gift or try your hand at something new.

Patterns

Craftsy also has some special patterns for example this Ross Cowl from Carol is available for free. It’s a perfect introduction to colourwork if you want to try your hand at it. So if you don’t want to buy a kit you can just grab a pattern. Although some patterns are just available initially as a kit.

Classes

Craftsy is also a great place for online classes and tutorials. These are always fantastic value because they are a one on one session with your favourite designer, that you get to keep forever. Carol has four classes available Essential Short Row Techniques, Celtic Cables and Sweater Surgery. These are perfect to add to your knitter’s tool belt that you can reference whenever you need them. I find a lot of knitters don’t have the time for full classes or can’t get to the venue. These are the answer, plus you can re-watch a technique as many times as you need to. The handy 30 second repeat feature and bookmark/note tool makes it even more useful, you can always find the spot you’re looking for. Carol even has a free Craftsy class if you want to dip your toe in the water. It gives you an idea of how the longer classes are put together and also you get to see Carol’s teaching techniques. You can see what Ssmith94015 thought here:

Great class, learned some new techniques for short rows and how to use them. Helped explain some instructions that I came across in a few patterns and now I know what they were trying to say. Have inspired me to create projects using the short row approach.

But wait there’s more

Craftsy isn’t just for knitters, which is why I love it. I really think that crafters express their creativity over a few mediums and there is everything from cooking, sewing, crochet, art and even gardening.  It’s just one of these places that I go to for a specific reason and I’ve lost half an hour to beautiful quilt supplies.

I hope I have inspired you to check it out, pick up a craft kit or try a class on something new. If there a class you are thinking of taking then let us know in the comments.
Also I am collecting some questions for Carol, so if there is something that you have been itching to ask a knitwear designer or just something you have always wondered then drop it in the comments or over on the Stolen Stitches group on Ravlery.

Thanks for Reading,

Nadia

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