RavelryReviews 510

@handmade_with_Shaz,@Guildova Designs
The only stalker here has been a woman called Shaz. She and her several profiles even contacted people who reacted to my posts, friends and family members.
The Grand Lace Tablecloth is the diagram version from the Gelana Tablecloth by Natalia Grevtseva. This is stated by Olga self and free charts still available.
Someone took the opportunity to make up a story and claim the copyright, even when the diagram writer Olga posted it for free.
Disrespectful is to find a way to own her pattern, after 2 years of her death.

I have only purchased one pattern through ravelry, the money was taken but I have not received the pattern.
I've messaged ravelry and the designer directly through their own website and have had no response from either!
Very disappointing as the pattern was lovely!

Bought a pattern I found in Ravelry "Grand Lace Tablecloth " via Etsy, where the Dutch version is sold. Found out pattern is available for free and free tutorials are available in YouTube. Looks like Ravelry does not accept such comments and Shaz from Handmade by Shaz, Guildova Designs and who knows how many more characters this lady has took over a copyright for a pattern still free available. No more purchases from my side.

I reported months ago that I had lost my library. A library that I had spent a lot of money to build up. I was prompted to create a new account and I would be able to merge the lost pattrns into it. Of course, that did not work. When I contacted Ravelry's tech department, I was told my library still existed and that I could access it. Not true. I can't get into all my old patterns and other inputs and the company refuses to answer any of my emails. All telephone numbers are "unavailable at this time". A word to the wise, transfer your patterns to paper. Remember that? It's the only way to be sure you got what you paid for. I am out hundreds of dollars and the resource that I thought was reliable. Perhaps Ravelry should pay less attention to politics and more to their customers. Dismall service. I will use whatever source I can find as long as it isn't them. I'm sure there are more honest and professional resources out there and I will find them. I will also tell anyone I can what a sham this company is.

This site and its makers and keepers have been and are creating a marvelous opportunity for fiber folk and designers to come together to talk about projects, learn something new, find new items to create and so much more. I cherish this place and the creators who fill it.

Been a Ravelry member since 2010. Love it. The folks here are supportive, kind, and encouraging. Learned everything I need to know about weaving on a rigid heddle on Ravelry. Never had a problem with purchasing a pattern. Incredible collection of patterns (many of which are free). Wonderful forums and groups on every topic. (Harry Potter knitting - you got it; Spinners who like to weave, you got it!) If you're new to Ravelry, keep in mind that the vast majority of knitters on here are individuals, not big yarn companies or knitting designers. Knitting/crochet/weaving are passions. If they post and sell patterns, the vast majority will be helpful, supportive, and honest. But they may also have day jobs, so you may not hear back from them right away. All in all, I'd recommend Ravelry to anyone that wants to learn about the fiber arts and is looking for kind supportive people to engage with.

I crochet for fun. I enjoy being with people who discuss yarn, patterns, styles, techniques, etc. I am not interested in combining politics and yarn nor skewering anyone who does not agree with me.

Crying shame too. It used to be a great tool for organizing patterns, yarns and materials.

Ravelry is the best knitting/crochet website out there. I love the free patterns, and the way that pattern developers can become well-known through the website without necessarily getting their patterns in books. I also love the feature of being able to look at photos of other projects from a pattern. You can see how it looks on various body types if it's a garment, and then you can ask people questions through messaging.

People waste their time on making some stupid $#*! Website is unusable and constantly crashing. Making an account takes way to long and the whole thing is just a shambles.

Way back in November 21 I purchased a knitting pattern as a gift for my cousin. I made an error in typing her email address so she never received the pattern at this time - well, actually, she never has. This is why I need to let anyone purchasing a pattern for someone - don't make any typing mistakes! I have contacted the creator of the pattern numerous times (I've lost count) and also Ravelry. I feel very disgruntled at their lack of interest in giving me (or rather my cousin) what I paid for and not even having the courtesy to respond. I am loathed to purchase it again, as why should I support someone who can't be bothered with a very minor problem. It's not the cost - it's the principal of being ignored! Not a happy bunny. I will not be purchasing from Ravelry again - shame as there are so many talented creators. Buyers beware.

I used to love Ravelry. I joined all the way back in 2009. I really hate that the main pages are filled with lesbian, gay and sexual images. This has really no place on a knitting, crochet and weaving database and website. This was the straw that broke the camels' back. I've had quite enough of the US election and all talks of Trump and all those who hate him. Politics also has no place on a crafting website. I'm not American and I was pretty sick of the forums filled with political hate against the president of the USA. But the last straw is with this gay, lesbian etc drawings on the main pages. This is waaay too much.

I believe everyone is entitled to live as they choose and love whom they will. However, I neither believe that any one lifestyle choice has the right to force their opinions and beliefs on others, nor do I care to be lectured to. I also choose not to be confronted with BDSM imagery and sex toys on the main sign in page TO A YARN CRAFTING SITE as a demonstration of "inclusivity", "wokeness" and "LGBTsupport" during pride month. The Ravelry admins are letting their personal causes, interests, and lifestyles interfere with running their business by continuing to exclude, alienate, and lecture. Enough drama; I'm out.

Ravelry is a website where knitters, designers and yarn manufacturers can connect. I was a member of Ralvery for about 5 years, at first I only used it rarely but as I became more involved, I was increasingly uncomfortable with it. There was this undertone to the place that peeked through every now and again. White girls. Lots of white girls. Lots of very liberal white girls. Then lots of very liberal, very racist white girls who were, as only racist liberal white girls can be, completely oblivious to how very condescending and very racist they were. You see, they see you and I as their pets. Their property to protect. Their activism is that of self-aggrandizement which in another age could have been best represented by the Kipling poem "White (wo)Man's Burden".
Now I never voted for Trump. I found him divisive and bombastic. But when Ravelry publicly slurred everyone who didn't share R's political perspective and said those (including POCs) that disagreed were not welcome on Ravelry, it was an easy choice for this sister. I went.
Never missed them either. Between pattern books from the library, the Internet Archive for knitting magazines, my LYS (who confesses privately they can't stand how Ravelry has smeared the knitting world with their gross politicization, but can't say anything for fear of retaliation) and buying direct from designers, I can't say I've ever felt inconvenienced by dropping R.
And I've kept my integrity, so that makes me feel nice. One tip though, if you do decide to buy patterns direct from designers, let them know why. Maybe you'll be as pleasantly surprised as I have been at their reaction. What they will tell you! It's like letting air out of a balloon!:)
You need Ravelry like you need a narcissistic coven of uninformed Klanwives telling you what they will permit you to think.

The site owner, Casey/Cassidy Forbes is mentally ill and lashes out at random people! He is aided and abetted by the Ravelry Rubberneckers who routinely stalk and dox those with whom they disagree. Post at your own risk!

I'm a rather politically moderate person, not American, not living in North America. Ravelry lost me as a customer with it's non-stop push of super left-wing agenda. Why must there be gay and trans flags at every turn? Why did they ban patterns or write-ups supporting one political party/ candidate and not another? I used to visit the site for information about yarn, reviews of knitting patterns etc. but having to wade through endless socio-political commentary (even the commentary that I agree with) became too much. Enough is enough.

Oh, and as an aside, I am able to access my account from my android phone but with exact same sign-in information, I cannot sign in on my laptop. This technical glitch was the last straw. Bye, gurl!

Does anyone else get an introduction about "the size of the human assh**e and how a racoon could fit up inside it when they access the Ravelry thread "Lazy, stupid, and godless"? I was thrashed by one of the moderators for "thread $#*!*ing" and just wonder if this what everyone else sees when they check out this forum on Ravelry. Is it funny or clever? I don't think so. Seems offensive and posted by someone who is strangely preoccupied. Lazy,... is billed as a sometimes wild forum but is primarily woke and conformist.

I purchased a pattern 6 days ago and have yet been sent the link to download it. They have been paid according to my my bank and after over 6 emails sent to Ravelry I have received zero replies except for an automated response that someone will reply as soon as possible. Good thing I am not holding my breath. I have ordered from Ravelry in the past and did not encounter any issue but this is quite aggravating!

Hypocrites. I was on Ravelry since they began. They like to say they are all inclusive yet they discriminate against American Patriots who support the President of the United States simply because they do not support the current administration's political views. Their behavior is despicable. How ironic that they tout they are all inclusive but have chosen to cause divide in our knitting community over untrue statements regarding those who do not share the same views. Now they seem to be turning on the supporters that were left on the site when the Trump supporters left. Seems they thrive on drama.