love this site. i use it for patterns, interacting with other knitters, comparing and indexing my yarn, etc. i'm so proud of the admins for taking a stand against white supremacy and racism.
Such an inspiring website. Encouraging members making a safe haven for fibre crafters. I love all the patterns and regularly get lost down a rabbit hole.
BLACK LIVES ONLY MATTER IF YOU DONT HAVE READABILITY ISSUES
PERFORMATIVE BS
Woke owners should write a book on how to ruin a brand
They almost succeeded last year banning Trump but this year is the final nail in the coffin
WARNING
Site has caused seizures
New designer Livia who failed Elizabeth Warren campaign took a year rebranding
Owners actually approved her design destroying a fiber community by excluding the disabled
Seriously who likes dropped shadow buttons?
Designers linking to patterns should be held liable for damages!
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ANYONE?
So, I have been told in no uncertain terms that on Ravelry.com a knit hat pattern that says "Trump 2020" and a knit scarf that says "Make America Great Again" are banned, but a scarf that LITERALLY says "F#$% Trump" is ok and "protected by free speech". I don't know how you sleep at night, Ravelry.
I've made friends that have been in my life for over a decade now, and my entire knitting life is archived there. Also super proud of their commitment to inclusivity.
After being a user for years I opted to opt out due to a ton of negativity on the site and politicization. Can find patterns elsewhere without the politics.
They say "no hate" (ok, I agree there,,) then they say a hat that says "MAGA" is hate but a hat that says "f*ck Trump" is not hate. They allow their users to relentlessly harass people bc they disagree politically, and should that person say ANYTHING back, they're banned. It's fascism. And it's disappointing.
Extensive library of free and paid for patterns, you can stash and keep track of your yarns, go to the forums for advice and show off your projects. It's am amazing site full of wonderful people.
I love having access to so many patterns and the people who provide them. Ive been a member for a long time and pick up knitting and walk away from it every now and then. Rav is always there.
Beware the site caters to what most would term flakes, fringe, extremes. Usually I just used the pattern link, because in the other areas they preach their nonsense from Wicca- to atheism, etc
Ravelry is and always will be the best platform for managing your patterns, yarns and needles. Yes, they're are forums, but some people seem to be unaware that one can use Ravelry without using the forums at all! Though, if you need help or advice there are many places where you can ask for and receive assistance. There are many forums where you can just talk about knitting and politics isn't allowed. Sure, there are areas where you can, if you do choose, discuss politics or any number of things in an reasonable adult manner.
ALL THEY SAID IS NO HATE SPEECH. They did not ban Trump supporters. They disallowed hate speech. So why are all these people so mad? Is it because they are planning to do some hate speech? Because if all y'all really want is to knit/crochet then why is all this upsetting you all so much? Just close your mouths, avoid the forums, and knit ffs.
For people who find Ravelry after all this mess fades away, do give it a chance. I think you'll like it. It's so much more than all of this current drama, I promise.
Ravelry is seriously the best website in the whole wide world. Ive met my best friends there, I've learned so many things, and have experienced moments I wouldn't find anywhere else.
I left Ravelry after reading their "No Trump policy".
Just a small section of their bigoted policy...
https://www.ravelry.com/content/no-trump
We are banning support of Donald Trump and his administration on Ravelry.
This includes support in the form of forum posts, projects, patterns, profiles, and all other content. Note that your project data will never be deleted. We will never delete your Ravelry project data for any reason and if a project needs to be removed from the site, we will make sure that you have access to your data. Even if you are permanently banned from Ravelry, you will still be able to access any patterns that you purchased. Also, we will make sure that you receive a copy of your data.
We cannot provide a space that is inclusive of all and also allow support for open white supremacy. Support of the Trump administration is undeniably support for white supremacy.
The Community Guidelines have been updated with the following language: "Note that support of President Trump, his administration, or individual policies that harm marginalized groups, all constitute hate speech."
Unprofessional, rude and just unacceptable.
When any organization calls all people of any single race by a derogatory term and then bans them from speaking or even just because of their race, it is a place to stay away from.
They have taken a stand against the president of the United States Of America. I'm just a knitter, crochet, spinner girl who believes in freedom not hate!
Ravelry is the place. Want a patten for a specific yarn, color, yardage? This is the place. Independent designers galore. Groups, forums and organizational tools.
I've used this site for YEARS, I love the new policy. I see so many people on here writing hate because they obviously have nothing to do with their lives. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEIR VIEWS LEAVE THE SITE AND DONT COME BACK. It is soooooooooooooooooo simple, no one cares if you leave I think it makes the site better
I've been a member for years, but no longer will I be a part of the group. They are a disgrace to the country. I may just knit a hat that says F--- Ravelry.
Easy to find everything you could want from patterns to yarn to help for a tricky project. They also have awesome forums where I've met a bunch of awesome people.
Disappointed by the hatefulness and discrimination displayed on this site. What was a wonderful resource for patterns has become nothing more than a place for hate mongering to thrive.
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