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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Open accessKnittyGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Yarn |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Free editorial knitting patterns and techniques |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | Free access does not grant commercial reproduction or sale rights; uses beyond one personal copy must be resolved with the designer or author. Knitty says it tries to avoid errors but disclaims responsibility for pattern and technique inaccuracies. Check the live page for corrections, verify gauge and measurements, and confirm permission before any commercial use. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | First-party platform | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. | Knitty currently publishes web-only editorial issues containing original knitting and crochet patterns and articles. Its legal page states that patterns are free for one person's personal use, identifies each designer or author as the copyright holder, and explains that verified pattern corrections are posted in bright pink on the pattern page. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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