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Whether you are a beginning knitter or a pro, all of us are looking for something new and different in a knitting pattern. Even before the bottom fell out of the economy, avid knitters were looking for ways to find free patterns. There are some things you need to pay for when you knit but patterns are not one of them.

The first place to look for free patterns is among your friends who knit. Every knitter has his or her favorite and most are more than willing to share, especially if they get a new pattern in exchange. Knitting is a hobby that is all about sharing and patterns are no exception.

Go to the store where you buy your yarn and check out the displays for free patterns. Most stores have pads of patterns that hang from the racks and you can feel confident that they are there for you to take. These are especially convenient. With your new pattern in hand you will know the number of skeins and weight of yarn that you need.

The local library is sure to have a wide variety of books about knitting and all of these books include patterns. You may even be able to learn a new way of doing things while you are at it.

Magazines are also a good source of free knitting patterns. It is not just the magazines that are exclusively about knitting either that have patterns. Often times woman's magazine offer free patterns. You may be able to get the patterns free especially if you are sitting in the Doctors or Dentist's office. Be kind to future knitters and do not rip out the page. Ccopy the pattern onto a sheet of paper and leave the pattern available to the next knitter who comes in.

The Internet is a vast resource for free knitting patterns. You can go to any of the yarn company sites, Lion is one of my favorites but there are many others

http://www.lionbrand.com /content-knittingPatternIndex. html

http://www.bernat.com/patt ern.php?NEW_PATTERNS=1

If you are looking for a good all around knitting site with lots of free patterns then Knitting Pattern Central is the perfect website to visit. http://www.knittingpatterncent ral.com/ They offer a directory of free patterns available. Whether you are looking for a new Afghan pattern, a poncho pattern, potholders or a scarf, they are exactly what their name implies, knitting pattern central.

If times are tough and you are trying to save every penny that you can, these few suggestions will help you to be able to continue to enjoy your favorite hobby.

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