Knitty Magazine

In 2002, Knitty freaked people out. We published the first issue of our online knitting magazine when there was nothing else like it on the internet. It was completely free, and it didn’t stink. In fact, it was pretty good and it surprised a lot of people. I created Knitty to collect knitting talent from all over the web and publish it in one professional-looking place where it would be properly edited, showcased and get the recognition it deserved from knitters worldwide. And that’s what we’ve continued to do, for the last 23 years: seek out and publish amazing knitting patterns, encourage and expose more inspiring work from budding knitwear designers, share great patterns from names you already know and love, and showcase great knitting yarns and products. We have helped launch the careers of some of the most talented people in the handknitting industry. As more and more people have become designers thanks to the ease with which they can self publish their work, we continue to bring the brightest and best to your attention, helping them stand out and get the notice they deserve. Many of the most legendary internet-instigated knitting patterns and techniques found their audience through our pages: the iconic Clapotis, the mind-blowing Skew sock, the inspiring Lizard Ridge blanket, and the body parts we love to knit – the Womb, the cute and cuddly reproductive organ; and Tit-Bits, a functional solution for those who have lost one or both breasts. And so many more... We are proud of our role in the online knitting world and we want to continue to uphold that mission for the benefit of readers like you, and the designers, patterns and knitting products you’ve yet to see. In order to do that, we need your support. This ongoing support allows us to count on a reasonably stable income so we can continue to pay our staff and contributors fairly as we produce the best possible magazine for you. It allows us to focus on creating, rather than fundraising. Patreon helps Knitty grow and thrive. Do you have to pay? Absolutely not. Knitty will still come out every 3 months absolutely free, for as long as we’re able to produce it. But could you pay? Would you contribute a few dollars an Issue to thank the contributors for their work and to make sure it can continue? For all the enjoyment you've gotten from Knitty over the years? To make sure that you don’t miss out on the next Wolkig cowl, Wavedeck shawl, or inspired sock designed by a ridiculously talented 15-year-old high school student? What do you get in return? The different reward levels are at the top of this page. I hope there's one that feels right to you.  Being able to connect with Knitty readers like I'm going to be able to through Patreon has me super-excited to meet you all, and hear what you’re thinking, working on, dreaming about. I am spending time almost daily on our new Discord server.  Here's what Knitty Patrons have helped make happen since 2015: we were able to raise the amount we pay our staff and contributors (writers and designers) in 2016, and again in 2023 we transformed new Knitty issues into a much more mobile-friendly format we reduced all our Ad prices and increased Ad sizes to help small businesses we created $10 Bizcard ads in 2020 so no small business was left out we have reworked our Library so back issues, patterns and articles are much easier to find And most significantly, this funding has replaced almost all lost advertising revenue, and kept us funded at a functional level. We would not be here without our Patrons' support. $1.50 a month from a large number of our readers would really add up. A larger pledge will make an even bigger difference. But if every person who enjoys Knitty puts a buck and a half or more in our coffee can, that would quickly add up to a lot of dollars over the year. It means a secure future for Knitty and for our readers. How it works: Like a traditional magazine subscription, you're billed when you sign up for one month, and then every month on that same date. You get the rewards promised in your chosen tier, and messages from me throughout the year! And you help this grassroots-fed tiny business make a magazine that's available to yarn crafters all over the world for free, four times a year (plus surprise patterns between issues).; (If you have about 6 minutes, take a look at what the Knitterati has to say about us.) More questions? Read our Patreon FAQ page.  Thank you for your support for the past 23 years, and for your help in ensuring Knitty stays strong and vibrant into the future! Amy [editor, Knitty.com]