http://www.knittingtoday.com - this is the place I order from. It's a great place for links and info.

 

http://www.bond-america.com/ - the is the official Bond site. All the gadgets and accessories are here, as well as FREE patterns and FAQ's about the Bond. But don't order from them if you're in a hurry. Check out the Ultimate Bond Club for info on Bond Clubs in your area.

 

http://www.herrschners.com - They also sell the Bond USM, and some accessories. They have great, quick service, and are a pleasure to deal with.

 

http://www.topica.com/lists/bondswap/ - if you're on a budget and can't afford a new knitting frame, join this VERY HELPFUL list of folks who sell their machines, yarns and patterns for a song. I buy TONS of stuff here and I've never been disappointed. Sometimes other, more high end machines are for sale as well.

http://www.babesfibergarden.com - Mr. Nels Wieberg runs this great site called "Babe's Fiber Garden". He sells the Joy Knitter, as well as an impressive array of sturdy spinning wheels and accessories. He's a real sweetheart to deal with, and offers wonderful service to boot.

mattel_knitter@onelist.com - this is a great place to try and find a Barbie or Mattel Knitter. Send them a BLANK message with 'subscribe' in the subject line. They will send instructions for joining the list. Also the place to discuss ideas and questions about this great little gadget. You may also be able to find one on eBay, but be prepared for a bidding war. They go quick. BTW, I wouldn't pay more than $10.00 for a used Barbie Knitter, as they were only about $20.00 new. Mattel Knitters may be more because they're ANTIQUES (gosh, what does that make me? I still remember seeing them on TV as a kid!) You may also find a lone one at Walmart or Kmart (where I found my first one). Check the toy web sites as well.

http://www.projectlinus.org/links.shtml - Knit for Project Linus. Our volunteers, known as "blanketeers", provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18.

 

http://www.empoweredparent.com/parenting/caps4kids.shtml - Working through Internet groups, neighbors, Senior Centers, and Youth groups, Craft and hobby clubs, local yarn shops, and manufacturers, our goal is to provide warm winter hats to children in need.

http://countrywool.tripod.com/freepatterns/cicvest.htm  - a charity called Children In Common. Make cute little vests with pockets containing a small toy or trinket. Vest pattern is on the site.

http://www.seamenschurch.org/index.htm - Knit for Christmas at Sea, a program devoted to the Merchant Marines, and other seamen worldwide. Email them your snail mail address and they'll send you the patterns.

http://tlcforangels.tripod.com/ - TLC creates items for preemies, infants and children in need.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/ - you will find just about every imaginable charity knitting link at this one place. There are programs for the military, the homeless, hospitals, seniors, and many more. My hat's off to the folks who put this site together!

http://www.afghansforafghans.org/ -afghans for Afghans, is an independent, humanitarian, and educational people-to-people project that is sending hand-knit and crocheted blankets to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.

Operation Toasty Toes: Service Project - http://www.operationtoastytoes.org/ For the Slipper nut. Slipper project for the Enlisted Service Personnel. Knit & crochet Slippers, Great Service project!! Details on the website. Several free patterns to use for knitters, crocheters & a ROUND LOOM pattern, Suppose to be a Dorm Bootie for a Straight Loom in the works!

Artists Helping Children- http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/charityknittingforchildren.html Do you want to brighten up the days of a sick child? Are you a crafty person who likes to knit or sew? We need your creative spirit and your loving help. There are so many children in hospitals, shelters, orphanages, etc who could use a cuddly animal or doll.

http://www.knittinglooms.bigstep.com/ - a neat lady named Cindy Alberts runs this site, where she has an assortment of sizes of round and rake looms, as well as some spinning supplies. They are beautifully made, and will stand up to years of happy knitting.

 

Hummersley Looms: Wooden Round Looms, & Straight Rake styles,too -

http://www.victiques.com/Knit_Museum/Amuseum.htm - a CSM museum,with hints on purchasing, using and repairing your CSM. Also sell CSM replacement needles.  Great info for Newbies!

 

http://www.sockmachines.com/ - A Place to Buy, Sell, and Trade Sock Knitting Machines and/or Parts, history and pictures included.

The Sock Calculator -A program that generates hand or machine sock patterns based on gauge and other measurements http://www.panix.com/~ilaine/socks.html

 

When I first bought my Bond and watched the instructional video, I was amazed by how easily it was explained by Cheryl Brunette. I later bought all her sweater and knitting method videos, many of which are now out of print.

 

I took these videos with me on BOTH of my Africa trips because of Cheryl's easy, non-threatening approach to teaching machine knitting. So even though we have never met, I feel like she's an old friend.

 

When I received an actual email from her announcing that she is planning a reissue of her Swaeter 101 ebook , I jumped at the chance to share it with all of you.

This book will give you easy step-by-step instructions on how to start, and actually FINISH your first sweater on the Bond or comparable knitting machine.