KRAFTERS DIVISION

It's Finally Here!

The new and improved resource page now contains short descriptions about the resource and tips for blind users.

Please send us an email with your suggestions for resources that you have found to be helpful in either design or customer friendliness in helping you make informed purchases or learn new skills.

Beading/Jewelry Making

Fusion Beads

http://www.fusionbeads.com
This site offers a wide variety of beads and supplies. Fusion Beads has free shipping, no minimum order and has good customer service. Screen reader accessible.

Fire Mountain Gems

http://www.firemountaingems.com
This site offers a large selection of beading supplies. Their shipping is $5.00 with a handling fee of $2.65. Helpful customer service. Screen reader accessible.

Consumer Crafts

http://www.consumercrafts.com
This site offers a wide variety of beads and beading supplies to fit all price ranges. Be sure to sign up for their email promotions for best savings. Shipping over $100 is free with an $8 charge for smaller orders. Screen reader accessible.

Herrschners

http://www.herrschners.com
This site offers a variety of beads and beading supplies. Refer to the site for shipping rates. Screen reader accessible.

Safety Pin Beading

Taylor Made Crafts

http://www.taylormadecrafts.net
This site offers completed safety pin projects, kits and other materials. Screen reader accessible.

Crochet/Knitting

Herrschners

http://www.herrschners.com
This site offers a variety of yarn, tools and patterns. Refer to the site for shipping rates. Screen reader accessible.

PatternWorks.com

http://www.patternworks.com
This site carries knitting and crochet yarns, patterns and supplies. Shipping is free for web orders over $50. Screen reader accessible.

Yarn.com

http://www.yarn.com
This site offers the Webs Yarn Discount up to 25% off yarn purchases. They also have supplies and patterns. Good customer service. Refer to the chart for shipping costs. Screen reader accessible.

Lion Brand

http://www.lionbrand.com
This site offers yarn, free patterns, kits, tools, and books. Patterns are available in large print and formatted for Braille embossers and displays. Screen reader accessible.

elann.com

http://www.elann.com
This site offers discount prices on brand-name yarns and other supplies. They also offer free patterns. When making purchases, you accumulate points and once you have spent $500, you will receive $50 off your next order. Points do not expire. Registration is required. Screen reader accessible.

Yarn Supply

http://www.yarnsupply.com
This site offers yarn, patterns, kits and totes. This site also carries the yarn ball holder that many KK members find helpful. Free shipping for orders over $75. Screen reader accessible.

Little Knits

http://www.littleknits.com
This site offers quality yarn and knitting supplies. Free shipping for orders over $125. Screen reader accessible.

Knit Picks

http://www.knitpicks.com
This site offers knitting yarns, books, patterns and accessories. They offer great sales. Free shipping for orders over $50. Very helpful customer service. Screen reader accessible.

Smileys Yarns

http://www.smileysyarns.com
This site offers a large selection of discounts on yarn. There is a $50 minimum order and there is a $12.95 flat rate shipping charge. There is no maximum amount. Screen reader accessible.

elmore-pisgah.com

http://www.elmore-pisgah.com/
This site offers the Peaches & Creme 100% cotton yarn in 4-ply worsted and 8-ply double worsted weight yarns. If you click on the color search and enter a color like purple, you will get a list of all the ombre yarns that have that color with the list of other colors in that ombre skein. Screen reader accessible.

Crochet Pattern Central

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
This site offers free crochet patterns that are written in text. There are also tips and tricks. Screen reader accessible.

Knitting Pattern Central

http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/
This site offers free knitting patterns and tutorials. Screen reader accessible.

knitty.com

http://www.knitty.com
An on-line knitting magazine. There are some accessibility issues.

CraftFreely.com

http://www.craftfreely.com
This site offers over 11,000 free crochet and knitting patterns. Registration is required. Screen reader accessible.

Plastic Canvas

Origami

Macrame

Macrame Super Store

http://www.macramesuperstore.com
This site offers Macreme cord, accessories, and kits. Screen reader accessible.

Other

Volunteer Braillists & Tapists, Inc.

http://www.vbti.org
This site offers craft books in Braille or audio formats. They offer a transcribing service for books you own, have a lending library, and have books available for purchase. Screen reader accessible.

Taylor Made Crafts

http://www.taylormadecrafts.net
This site offers completed safety pin projects, kits, and other materials. Screen reader accessible.

Braille Paper

http://www.braillepaper.com
This site offers Braille paper in pink, blue, green, yellow and coral. For blind customers, they will ship free matter for the blind. Screen reader accessible.