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Welcome to the Open Stitch Dictionary. This site aims to be a complete, public domain reference for stitches for crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other types of needlework. We currently in alpha and registration is closed, but more information will be added soon.
Welcome to the Open Stitch Dictionary. This site aims to be a complete, creative commons reference for stitches for crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other types of needlework. We currently in beta and registration is closed, but information will be added soon.


=== Why a public domain stitch dictionary? ===
== Categories ==
Needlework and fabric making have been a part of human history since civilization first began, and as such, the methods used by them should belong to the human race as a whole, not locked down by copyright or trademarks. This source not only aims to offer a complete reference for anyone on Earth to learn these ancient crafts, but also to offer these references in as many different forms as possible, ensuring that people of all abilities can learn needlework for free.
 
=== Categories ===


* [[Crochet]]
* [[Crochet]]
* [[Knitting]]
* [[Knitting]]
* [[Embroidery]]
* [[Embroidery]]
* Nalbinding
* Tatting
* Macrame
* [[Other]]
==Why public domain?==
I believe that  because handicafts, and especially textile and needleworking crafts, have been with the human race since the beginning of our history, that knowledge about them should be available and free to everyone. I have no issue with the authors and artists who have created beautiful instructional and pattern books for sale, but I do not believe you should have to pay to read and own anything about how to make things for yourself. Needleworking belongs to the human race as a whole, and should be accessible to everyone regardless of where or who they are.


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==What this site is not==


== Getting started ==
This site does ''not'' aim to be a place for complete patterns, free, paid, or otherwise. It is instead here to help you learn how to follow and make your own patterns.
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Latest revision as of 14:58, 19 February 2023

Welcome to the Open Stitch Dictionary. This site aims to be a complete, creative commons reference for stitches for crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other types of needlework. We currently in beta and registration is closed, but information will be added soon.

Categories

Why public domain?

I believe that because handicafts, and especially textile and needleworking crafts, have been with the human race since the beginning of our history, that knowledge about them should be available and free to everyone. I have no issue with the authors and artists who have created beautiful instructional and pattern books for sale, but I do not believe you should have to pay to read and own anything about how to make things for yourself. Needleworking belongs to the human race as a whole, and should be accessible to everyone regardless of where or who they are.

What this site is not

This site does not aim to be a place for complete patterns, free, paid, or otherwise. It is instead here to help you learn how to follow and make your own patterns.