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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting-Needle Identity & Project-Test RecordGlobalRemove | Free + paidPatternReviewGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Reading current or vintage knitting-needle sizes without using an unsupported universal UK or Canadian conversion or ranking needle forms and materials for every maker | Finding member reports about a named sewing pattern |
| Know before using | The record does not inspect a physical needle, establish a universal UK or Canadian crosswalk, select a needle form or material, approve gauge, fabric, fit, or care, diagnose pain, or replace the pattern publisher, tool and yarn makers, qualified instruction, or healthcare and accessibility support. | PatternReview combines community reports, membership, education, advertising, and retail, so it is not a neutral or complete pattern index. Reviews are individual experiences rather than standardized fit tests. Confirm the exact pattern version, size range, measurements, fabric, format, errata, licence, seller terms, and current availability with the designer or publisher. Paid catalogue and search features do not establish an export route or continued access after membership ends. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Community |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Community database |
| Account, payment, and exit | ||
| Access scope | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Sewer reading community pattern reports, participating in discussions, or keeping a personal pattern catalogue and wishlist. |
| Before an account | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Browse recent pattern reviews, the review gallery, shop, classes, blog, and public help pages without creating an account. |
| Free-account boundary | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Free membership requires email activation. The account FAQ says most participation and member-only areas require sign-in. |
| Payment boundary | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Friends of PR costs $34.95 per year and adds advanced search, a personal pattern catalogue and wishlist, bookmarks, classifieds, discounts, and other features. |
| Cancellation or exit | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Friends of PR recurs on its plan cycle. The account FAQ says an advance email includes cancellation instructions and also publishes an email cancellation route. |
| Saved work and data | Not yet reviewed at this level. | Paid tools can hold a pattern catalogue, wishlist, bookmarks, and photos, but the checked pages do not establish a complete export or post-membership retention route. Keep critical records elsewhere. |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current Craft Yarn Council needle, yarn-weight, and FAQ guidance plus current Knitting Guild Association gauge and blocking guidance; it separates source-specific aliases, complete tool identity, representative gauge, finished fabric, maker comfort, and approval. | PatternReview's current site exposes recent pattern, sewing-machine, and store reviews, forums, contests, classes, classifieds, a pattern shop, and a searchable review gallery. Its account FAQ says most participation requires a free activated account. Friends of PR adds advanced search, a personal pattern catalogue and wishlist, bookmarks, classifieds, a photo album, discounts, and other features through a recurring paid membership with a published email cancellation route. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 |
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