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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessCanadian Quilters Association Quilt ShopsCanada · North AmericaRemove | Open accessKnittyGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Materials | Materials | Yarn |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Finding association-listed quilt shops and studios within Canada | Free editorial knitting patterns and techniques |
| Know before using | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | It is an association list of participating businesses rather than a complete Canadian shop census; confirm the shop type, inventory, address, opening, online ordering, shipping, and service quality directly. | 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 | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Canada · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Official registry | Industry organization | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | The current CQA/ACC page exposes thirty-three shop profiles and province or territory filtering across Canada, with named locations and linked business detail pages. | 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 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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