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PinDIY
PinDIY hosts knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, sewing and embroidery patterns in a craft community.
About PinDIY
PinDIY is a web-based craft community focused on knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, sewing and embroidery. Its homepage lists free knitting, crochet and cross-stitch patterns, with separate sections for knitting, crochet, scanned and repainted cross-stitch charts, patchwork resources, and books and magazines. Examples include socks, scarves, cardigans, dolls, and samplers.
You can browse new pattern posts by category, read forum threads, check collections, and use the iBooks area. The site includes a FAQ section, user accounts with a member center, and a VIP ad-free option. The interface can be switched between many languages, such as English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and others.
It suits hobbyists who make garments, accessories, toys, or stitched pieces and want a central place to find patterns and follow community posts.
Key features
- Knitting, crochet and cross-stitch pattern posts
- Scanned and repainted cross-stitch charts
- Patchwork resources, books and magazines
- Forum with threads, users and collections
- Interface in multiple languages
- VIP ad-free option and FAQ section
Best for: People who knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or sew and want patterns and community discussion.
Good for
- Covers knitting, crochet, cross-stitch and sewing
- Separate sections for patterns, magazines and books
- Available in many interface languages
PinDIY at a glance
- Website
- pindiy.com
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Fashion & Beauty
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PinDIY FAQ
What kind of patterns does PinDIY offer?
PinDIY lists knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, sewing and embroidery patterns, including garments, accessories, dolls and charts, plus books and magazines.
Does PinDIY have a community forum?
Yes. It has a forum with threads, users and collections, and sections for posting new resources, patterns and magazines.
Is there an ad-free option on PinDIY?
Yes. The homepage lists a VIP Ad-Free option and instructions for how to use VIP.
What languages does PinDIY support?
The interface offers many languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese and Korean, among others.
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