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Frustrated Teacher Quits In Disgust, Sells The Farm, Moves The Family Halfway Across The World And… Starts Knitting
I reviewed, fact checked and updated this post on March 31, 2023.
Here’s a breakdown of everything you’ll find out about on this page:
Table Of Contents
- Company Statistics & Essential Info
- Search Insights & Trends
- User Statistics
- Forum Statistics
- Demographic Statistics
- Pattern Statistics
- Project Statistics
- Yarn Statistics
- Group Statistics
- Controversies
- FAQS
Top 12 Ravelry Stats & Fun Facts For 2023
Here are the most interesting Ravelry statistics, data, and insights in this post for 2023.
- As of January 2023, there are 11 million Ravelry users.
- Sweaters are the most common type of knitting pattern on Ravelry.
- The Ravelry website gets around 1.1 million visits each month.
- 60.1% of all yarns listed on Ravelry are sheep’s wool.
- Red Heart Super Saver Solids Yarn is the most popular yarn on Ravelry.
- Softies are the most common type of crochet pattern on Ravelry.
- People from the United States comprise 61.6% of all Ravelers.
- 60% of designers on Ravelry are knitting pattern designers.
- 31.3% of all patterns on Ravelry are originally hosted on websites.
- 2020 is the year where the most patterns were published on Ravelry – 89,250!
- 43.9% of patterns are avaliable to download directly from the site.
- Steven West, a popular knitwear designer, has had the most popular knitting pattern on the website three years in a row (2020, 2021, 2022.)
Ravelry Site Statistics & Data
Ravelry Essential Company Info
Ravelry Key Details
Company Name
Ravelry, LLC
Founded By
Cassidy and Jessica Forbes
Founded On
May 2007
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
No. Employees
5
Company Age
16 years
Company Type
Private
Primary Industry
Social/Platform Software
Other Industries
Media & Information Services
Key Products
Pattern Hosting, Yarn Database
Target Audience
Fiber Artists
Annual Revenue
<$5M
Market Share
N/A
Trademarks
N/A
SIC Code
73,737
NAICS Code
51,517
Phone Number
N/A
Website
As of March 2020 it had almost 9 million registered users and approximately 1 million monthly active users. (Ravelry’s Twitter Account)
How does Ravelry work? Ravelry works by offering a searchable database tool of yarn and patterns, social networking capabilities, and a marketplace for buying and selling fiber arts-related items.
They excel at in creating a large database of yarns, local yarn stores, and fiber-related products. A Ravelry user can log all their projects, yarn and other items in their “stash.”
Ravelry pronunciation – you pronounce Ravelry as “raa-VEL-ri”.
Ravelry Search Insights & Trends
As of January 2023, the web site has received 18.3M unique visits. (SimilarWeb)
Ravelry Stats & Search Insights
Domain Rating
87
URL Rating
35
Av. Monthly Traffic
1.1M
Alexa Rank
4,500
Google Trends – Search Interest Over Time (2007 – 2022)
In 2008, a year after being founded, it experienced a surge of popularity. In 2013, it reached its peak, having a slow but steady decline since then. (Google Trends) It also increased slightly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 15 Years (2008-2023)
Over the past fifteen years (2008-2023) it has experienced a 122% increase in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 10 Years (2013-2023)
Over the past ten years (2013-2023) it has experienced a 48% decrease in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 5 Years (2019-2023)
Over the past five years (2019-2023) it has experienced a 21% increase in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 2 Years (2021-2023)
Over the past two years (2021-2023) it has experienced a 19% increase in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past Year (2022-2023)
Over the past year (2022-2023) it has experienced a 0% increase in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 6 Months (Aug 2022-Jan 2023)
Over the past year (Aug 2022-Jan 2023) it has experienced a 40% increase in growth.
Search Interest Growth Over The Past 3 Months (Nov 2022-Jan 2023)
Over the past year (Nov 2022-Jan 2023) it has experienced an 8% increase in growth.
Ravelry User Statistics
How Many Users Does Ravelry Have? – Ravelry User Count
How many people belong to Ravelry? As of January 2023, there are 11,060,069 Ravelry users. (Ravelry)
Ravelry Users By Country – The Top 10 Countries
Here’s a breakdown of the top 25 countries and their users. (Ravelry)
Ravelry Users By Country – Top 25
1 United States
570,108 Users
2 Canada
81,185 Users
3 UK
75,642 Users
4 Germany
38,921 Users
5 Australia
31,546 Users
6 France
19,782 Users
7 Netherlands
13,280 Users
8 Sweden
13,186 Users
9 Norway
12,930 Users
10 Finland
11,239 Users
11 Russia
8,572 Users
12 New Zealand
8,425 Users
13 Denmark
8,139 Users
14 Spain
7,499 Users
15 Japan
7,052 Users
16 Italy
6,716 Users
17 Belgium
4,561 Users
18 Ireland
4,429 Users
19 South Africa
3,279 Users
20 Poland
3,269 Users
21 Austria
3,010 Users
22 Iceland
2,457 Users
23 Portugal
2,376 Users
24 Argentina
2,295 Users
2022 Statistics
According to a blog post created on Jan 18, 2023 by one of the Ravelry staff members, Mary Heather, these are some fascinating insights from 2022. What a year for the fiber arts!
- Users made 1.3 million+ projects in 2022.
- Users knitted 328.8 million yards (300.7 million meters) of yarn in 2022.
- Users crocheted 56.6 million yards (51.8 million meters) of yarn in 2022.
They also shared the most active countries based on the number of projects per 100,000 people.
- Iceland
- Norway
- Finland
- Canada
- Sweden
- Denmark
2021 Statistics
According to a blog post created on January 7, 2022, by one of the Ravelry staff members, Sarah, these are interesting insights from 2021.
- Users made 1.2 million+ projects in 2021.
- Users created with 440 million yards (400 million meters) of yarn in 2021.
They also shared the most active countries based on the number of projects per 100,000 people.
- Iceland
- Norway
- Finland
- Canada
- Sweden
2022 Statistics
According to a blog post created on Dec 18, 2020 by one of the Ravelry staff members, Mary Heather, these are some insights from 2020.
- Users made 1,433,200 projects in 2020.
- Users created with 435,445,900 yards (398,171,730 meters) of yarn in 2020.
They also shared the most active countries based on the number of projects per 100,000 people.
- Iceland
- Norway
- Finland
Percentages Of Users By Country On Ravelry
As of January 2023, people from the USA account for 61.6% of Ravelry users. Canadians comprise 8.8%, people from the UK 8.2%, Germans 4.2%, Australians 3.4%, French people 2.1%, and 11.7% for the rest of the world.
Ravelry Designers By Country
Here are the top 25 countries based on the amount of patterns published by designers from there.
- USA – 407,398 Patterns
- UK – 97,599 Patterns
- Canada – 66,277 Patterns
- Germany – 34,088 Patterns
- Australia – 19,086 Patterns
- Norway – 18,524 Patterns
- France – 17,832 Patterns
- The Netherlands – 14,156 Patterns
- Sweden – 12,281 Patterns
- Italy – 10,743 Patterns
- Finland – 9,871 Patterns
- Spain – 9,832 Patterns
- Russia – 8,700 Patterns
- Switzerland – 6,165 Patterns
- New Zealand – 6,121 Patterns
- Ireland – 5,235 Patterns
- Belgium – 3,898 Patterns
- Poland – 3,744 Patterns
- South Africa – 3,484 Patterns
- Japan – 3,462 Patterns
- Argentina – 2,801 Patterns
- India – 2,643 Patterns
- Portugal – 1,799 Patterns
- Iceland – 1,721 Patterns
- Mexico – 1,559 Patterns
Designers from the USA account for 53.6% of all patterns published on Ravelry.
People from the UK account for 12.8%, Canadians account for 8.7%, Germans account for 4.5%, Australians account for 2.5%, Norwegians account for 2.4%, French people account for 2.3%, Dutch people account for 1.9%, Swedish people account for 1.6%, Italians account for 1.4%, and the rest of the world accounts for 8.1%.
Ravelry Forum Statistics
As of Jan 2023, there are approx. 336,300 threads of posts on the Ravelry Forums.
Of those, approx. 15,000 are discussing tools, approx. 146,800 are discussing patterns, approx. 68,650 are discussing yarn, and approx. 93,000 are discussing techniques.
Ravelry Demographic Statistics
Google Trends – Global Search Interest For Ravelry By Region
The countries highlighted in the darkest shade of blue are the ones where it’s most popular, and the ones in gray show where there’s not enough data to record. (Google Trends)
Despite being founded and run by people from the United States, the USA only comes in at number ten on the list of the countries where Ravelry gets its traffic from search engines. Here are the top 10 countries. (Google Trends)
- Iceland
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Finland
- Norway
- Denmark
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Sweden
- United States
Unsurprisingly, all the Nordic countries are there, with their rich history of knitting and harsh winters! Australia might come as a surprise, but down south, the winters get cold.
Ravelry Pattern Statistics
Knitting & Crochet Patterns Published 2007-2022
The year that saw the most was 2020, with 89,250 knitting and crochet patterns published on the site. In contrast, the year with the least, 2007, had 20,573 knitting and crochet patterns. (Ravelry)
A New Yorker article, published in 2021, says “pattern sales on the site grew to more than twenty-eight million dollars last year.”
Here’s a breakdown of how many knitting and crochet patterns were published each year.
Patterns Published On Ravelry Each Year
2007
20,573 Patterns
2008
29,682 Patterns
2009
33,704 Patterns
2010
45,237 Patterns
2011
52,215 Patterns
2012
63,398 Patterns
2013
71,563 Patterns
2014
72,408 Patterns
2015
71,667 Patterns
2016
71,889 Patterns
2017
74,610 Patterns
2018
78,422 Patterns
2019
81,005 Patterns
2020
89,250 Patterns
2021
84,105 Patterns
2022
72,635 Patterns
Between 2007-2022, 1,018,878 patterns have been released on Ravelry. (Ravelry)
Pattern Avaliability On Ravelry
Out of those 594,782 are available to download from Ravelry, 553,693 are available online, and 205,565 are available in print.
Crochet Patterns Published On Ravelry 2007-2022
The year that saw the most was 2020, with 44,016 crochet patterns published on the site. In contrast, the year with the least, 2007, had 5,208 crochet patterns. (Ravelry)
Between 2007-2022, 413,303 crochet patterns have been released on Ravelry. (Ravelry)
Out of those, 232,818 are available to download from Ravelry, 216,072 are available online, and 55,682 are available in print.
Here’s a breakdown of how many crochet patterns were published each year.
Crochet Patterns Published On Ravelry Each Year
2007
5,208 Patterns
2008
7,329 Patterns
2009
9,069 Patterns
2010
12,619 Patterns
2011
15,310 Patterns
2012
22,685 Patterns
2013
28,174 Patterns
2014
29,857 Patterns
2015
28,784 Patterns
2016
29,185 Patterns
2017
31,594 Patterns
2018
33,929 Patterns
2019
37,019 Patterns
2020
44,016 Patterns
2021
41,910 Patterns
2022
36,618 Patterns
Popular Types Of Crochet Patterns On Ravelry
As of January 2023, these are the top 11 most popular types of crochet projects on Ravelry (judged by the amount of patterns in that category.)
- Softies – 91,245 Patterns
- Hats – 48,574 Patterns
- Blankets – 37,636 Patterns
- Scarves – 18,557 Patterns
- Shawls – 18,367 Patterns
- Sweaters – 16,162 Patterns
- Cowls – 13,461 Patterns
- Cozies – 10,427 Patterns
- Tops – 9,551 Patterns
- Doll Clothes – 8,714 Patterns
- Fingerless Gloves – 5,484 Patterns
Knitting Patterns Published On Ravelry 2007-2022
The year that saw the most was 2020, with 45,230 knitting patterns published on the site. In contrast, the year with the least, 2007, had 15,365 knitting patterns. (Ravelry)
Between 2007-2022, 599,017 knitting patterns have been released on Ravelry. (Ravelry)
Out of those 358,915 are available to download from Ravelry, 334,724 are available online, and 149,173 are available in print.
Here’s a breakdown of how many knitting patterns were published each year.
Knitting Patterns Published On Ravelry Each Year
2007
15,365 Patterns
2008
22,353 Patterns
2009
24,635 Patterns
2010
32,619 Patterns
2011
36,904 Patterns
2012
40,713 Patterns
2013
43,390 Patterns
2014
42,552 Patterns
2015
42,883 Patterns
2016
42,702 Patterns
2017
43,017 Patterns
2018
44,495 Patterns
2019
43,982 Patterns
2020
45,230 Patterns
2021
42,193 Patterns
2022
35,984 Patterns
Popular Types Of Knitting Patterns On Ravelry
As of January 2023, these are the top 11 most popular types of knitting projects on Ravelry (judged by the amount of patterns in that category.)
- Sweaters – 151,458 Patterns
- Hats – 98,170 Patterns
- Shawls – 64,184 Patterns
- Socks – 50,064 Patterns
- Scarves – 41,544 Patterns
- Tops – 23,755 Patterns
- Fingerless Gloves – 20,729 Patterns
- Coats – 17,151 Patterns
- Vests – 14,999 Patterns
- Doll Clothes – 13,290 Patterns
- Cowls – 11,987 Patterns
Knitting Patterns Published By Fiber From 2007-2022
Wool is the top yarn choice, with 19.3% of patterns (194,778) suggesting its use out of 1,018,878 patterns. Merino wool follows closely behind with 18.4% (185,722) of patterns.
In order, the other fibers are Nylon (10.8%), Acrylic (9.8%), Silk (9.8%), Cotton (7.5%), Alpaca (7.5%), Mohair (6.1%), Cashmere (2.7%), Rayon, (1.9%), Linen (1.6%), and Yak (0.4%).
The table ordered by pattern quantity, sourced from Ravelry’s advanced search in patterns section.
Patterns Published By The Recommended Fiber
Wool
194,778 Patterns
Merino Wool
185,722 Patterns
Nylon
108,633 Patterns
Acrylic
98,862 Patterns
Cotton
75,239 Patterns
Silk
61,776 Patterns
Alpaca
61,060 Patterns
Mohair
33,134 Patterns
Cashmere
27,450 Patterns
Rayon
19,257 Patterns
Polyester
15,887 Patterns
Linen
12,063 Patterns
Bamboo
8,816 Patterns
Metallic
4,733 Patterns
Angora
4,027 Patterns
Yak
3,755 Patterns
Tencel
2,637 Patterns
Llama
2,322 Patterns
Camel
1,948 Patterns
Hemp
1,187 Patterns
Soy
937 Patterns
Bison
924 Patterns
Qiviut
25 Patterns
Ravelry Designers By Craft – Is Knitting Or Crochet More Common?
On Ravelry, there are 55,285 knitting pattern designers, and 36,855 crochet pattern designers. (Ravelry) So, there are 90,961 designers in total.
Types Of Patterns Designers On Ravelry
60% of designers on Ravelry make knitting patterns, and 40% of designers make crochet patterns.
Pattern Sources On Ravelry
There are also 189,370 pattern sources on Ravelry. Of those, 10,828 are books, 21,789 are magazines, 40,234 are pamphlets, 40,374 are websites, 1,047 are webzines, and 14,794 are ebooks.
What Is The Most Popular Pattern On Ravelry?
As of January 2023, the most popular Ravelry pattern is Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder with a whopping 37,771 projects being created!
Most Popular Patterns On Ravelry In 2019
Here are the most popular patterns on Ravelry for 2019 with the number of projects made.
- Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague – 11,051 Projects
- Love Note by tincanknits – 10,708 Projects
- Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter – 7,005 Projects
- Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho – 6,407 Projects
- Headband with a twist by Mirella Moments – 4,294 Projects
Most Popular Ravelry Patterns In 2020
Here are the most popular patterns on Ravelry for 2020 with the number of projects made.
- Slipstravaganza by Stephen West – 6,782 Projects
- Vanilla Socks on Magic Loop by Crazy Sock Lady Designs – 4,948 Projects
- Vanilla Socks on 9″ Circulars by Crazy Sock Lady Designs – 4,006 Projects
- DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry – 3,188 Projects
- ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira – 3,090 Projects
Most Popular Ravelry Patterns In 2021
Here are the most popular patterns on Ravelry for 2021 with the number of projects made.
- Shawlography by Stephen West – 8,673 Projects
- Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira – 3,207 Projects
- DK Weight Vanilla Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs – 3,022 Projects
- All Work, Gnome Play by Sarah Schira – 2,467 Projects
- Flicker & Flame by Andrea Mowry – 2,322 Projects
Most Popular Ravelry Patterns In 2022
Here are the most popular patterns on Ravelry for 2022 with the number of projects made.
- Twists & Turns by Stephen West – 7,660 Projects
- Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit – 4,896 Projects
- The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsha – 4,281 Projects
- I Heart Cables by Justyna Lorkowska – 2,453 Projects
- Gnome-Made Gifts by Sarah Schira – 2,212 Projects
Ravelry Project Statistics
As of Jan 2023, Ravelry has 26,181,320 logged projects. (Ravelry Search)
Of those, 4,990,649 are crochet projects, and 19,805,145 are knitting projects.
Of those, 20,447,189 have been marked as finished, 609,399 have been marked as frogged, 509,948 have been marked as hibernating, and 3,205,462 have been marked as in progress.
Finished Projects Logged On Ravelry By Year
Here’s a list of how many projects have been logged and marked as finished each year since 2007. (Note: All these numbers are approximate.)
- 2007 – 329,344 Projects
- 2008 – 419,549 Projects
- 2009 – 507,277 Projects
- 2010 – 483,977 Projects
- 2011 – 559,900 Projects
- 2012 – 588,449 Projects
- 2013 – 524,786 Projects
- 2014 – 565,952 Projects
- 2015 – 558,992 Projects
- 2016 – 602,685 Projects
- 2017 – 571,312 Projects
- 2018 – 534,666 Projects
- 2019 – 495,416 Projects
- 2020 – 525,637 Projects
- 2021 – 443,529 Projects
- 2022 – 1,348,338 Projects
Finished Projects Logged On Ravelry By Yarn Weight
Here’s a list of how many projects of each yarn weight that’ve been logged and marked as finished since 2007. (Note: All these numbers are approximate.)
- Lace Weight – 671,839 Projects
- Fingering Weight – 3,328,978 Projects
- Sport Weight – 1,334,915 Projects
- DK Weight – 2,369,976 Projects
- Worsted Weight – 2,378,265 Projects
- Bulky Weight – 955,564 Projects
- Super Bulky Weight – 605,688 Projects
- Jumbo Weight – 20,779 Projects
Finished Projects Logged On Ravelry By Yarn Color
Here’s a list of how many projects of each color that’ve been logged and marked as finished since 2007. (Note: All these numbers are approximate.)
- Red – 731,538 Projects
- Orange – 391,772 Projects
- Yellow – 452,488 Projects
- Pink – 950,109 Projects
- Green – 1,185,323 Projects
- Blue – 1,522,182 Projects
- Purple – 846,864 Projects
- Black – 517,046 Projects
- Brown – 752,245 Projects
- White – 693,436 Projects
- Gray – 1,156,467 Projects
According to these facts, blue is the most popular color choice!
Ravelry Yarn Statistics
What Are The Most Popular Yarns On Ravelry?
Here are the top ten most popular yarns on Ravelry as of Jan 2023.
- Red Heart Super Saver Solids Yarn – 300,109 Projects
- Caron Simply Soft Solids Yarn – 226,880 Projects
- Cascade 220® Yarn – 186,353 Projects
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn – 158,602 Projects
- Malabrigo Rios Yarn – 156,272 Projects
- Malabrigo Worsted Yarn – 153,993 Projects
- Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim Yarn – 150,041 Projects
- Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn – 127,675 Projects
- Malabrigo Sock Yarn – 124,557 Projects
- Tosh Merino Light Yarn – 123,583 Projects
Based on that data, Red Heart Super Saver accounts for 1.14% of all projects on Ravelry.
Caron Simply Soft is 0.87%, Cascade 220 is 0.87%, Vanna’s Choice is 0.71%, Malabrigo Rios is 0.60%, Malabrigo Worsted is 0.59%, Lily Sugar’n Cream is 0.57%, Cascade 220 Superwash is 0.49%, Malabrigo Sock is 0.47%, and Tosh Merino Light is 0.47%.
In total, according to the above Ravelry data, the top ten most popular yarns account for 6.38% of all projects on Ravelry.
What Are The Most Highly Rated Yarns On Ravelry?
- Abundant Earth Fiber Josef & Anni Yarn – 5 Stars
- Sugarplum Circus Merino DK Yarn – 5 Stars
- Gift of Grace Handspun 2 ply Yarn – 5 Stars
- Raven Ridge Fiber Arts Alight Yarn – 5 Stars
- Round Table Yarns Camelot Yarn – 5 Stars
- Ovillo Fine Merino Socks 4-fach Yarn – 5 Stars
- Louie & Lola 4 ply Sock Yarn – 5 Stars
- Feliz y Punto Sock Merino Yarn – 5 Stars
- Pineapple Yarn Lani Sock Yarn – 5 Stars
- Old Rusted Chair Squish DK Yarn – 5 Stars
What Are The Most Popular Yarn Weights On Ravelry?
- Fingering – 31.6%
- DK – 19.8%
- Worsted – 10.7%
- Sport – 10.6%
- Lace – 10.1%
- Bulky – 9.4%
- Super Bulky – 6.3%
- Jumbo – 1.5%
Isn’t it interesting how there are more fingering weight yarns in the ravelry database than anything else? Maybe it’s a super popular one to work with!
What Are The Most Popular Yarn Fibers On Ravelry?
- Wool – 60.1%
- Synthetic – 15.9%
- Cotton – 10.8%
- Other – 5.4%
- Silk – 3.9%
- 3.7% – Alpaca
Yarn Stores Listed On Ravelry Statistics
As of Jan 2023, there are 5,831 Local Yarn Stores listed on Ravelry. (Ravelry Search)
Of those, 2,265 are in the US, 626 are in the UK, 508 are in Germany, 439 are in Canada, 269 are in Australia, 201 are in The Netherlands, 199 are in Norway, 133 are in France, 107 are in Sweden, 102 are in New Zealand, 79 are in Italy, and 903 are elsewhere.
Ravelry Groups Statistics
As of Jan 2023, there are 45,994 groups on Ravelry. (Ravelry Search) Of those, 2,765 had active users posting in the group in the last month. Most are over 2+ years old.
Of those groups, 11,442 were knitting-themed, and 2,130 were crochet-themed.
Ravelry Groups With The Most Users – Which Are The Most Popular?
As of Jan 2023, here are the top 15 groups on Ravelry with the most users.
- Crochet On Ravelry – 35,844 Members – (Founded in September 2007)
- DreaReneeKnits – 30,488 Members – (Founded in January 2015)
- Grocery Girls Podcast – 27,260 Members – (Founded in February 2016)
- Woolly Thoughts – 27,189 Members – (Founded in January 2008)
- Sock Knitters Anonymous – 26,775 Members – (Founded in July 2007)
- Designs by Joji – 26,581 Members – (Founded in May 2011)
- The Testing Pool – 25,871 Members – (Founded in August 2007)
- Lovin’ the Freebies – 24,885 Members – (Founded in June 2009)
- Westknits Fan Club – 23,848 Members – (Founded in August 2009)
- anthropologie knits – 22,911 Members – (Founded in August 2007)
- Designs by Melanie Berg – 22,053 Members – (Founded in July 2012)
- KnitPicks Lovers – 21,734 Members – (Founded in July 2007)
- ISO and Destash of Yarn – 20,359 Members – (Founded in July 2007)
- Malabrigo Junkies – 19,260 Members – (Founded in August 2007)
- USED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Classifieds – 18,796 Members – (Founded in October 2007)
Ravelry Controversies In 2020 & 2021
Ravelry’s policies have faced controversy, including a 2020 “Ravelry Censorship” ban on posts and patterns supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and a website redesign in 2021.
Ravelry Backlash 2020
In June 2020, Ravelry announced it would no longer allow posts or patterns promoting the Trump 2020 campaign. This led to a backlash from some members of the community, who felt the site was taking an overly political stance and the decision was a violation of their freedom of speech.
Some members left the platform as a result. For more information, read the New Yorker Ravelry article called “How Politics Tested Ravelry.”
Ravelry Backlash 2021 – The Ravelry Redesign Controversy
Ravelry unveiled a new design for the website which received much negative feedback, as users complained the visuals were causing headaches and making it hard to use. After discussions between the company and the users, Ravelry changed their design to be more accessible. Still, unhappy with the way Ravelry had handled the problem, many users left.
Google Trends – Search Interest Over Time For “Ravelry Alternative”
Here is the search trend for “alternative to Ravelry” over the years when the controversies occurred.
Is Ravelry still popular? Despite the difficulties the platform has faced, it’s still popular with users and continues to be an integral part of the online fiber arts world.
FAQS About Ravelry
Which Is Better, Ravelry Or Etsy?
How Do I Download Ravelry Patterns For Free?
How To Link Ravelry To Knit Companion
Is Ravelry A Social Networking Site?
Is It Free To Sell On Ravelry?
Do You Have To Pay For Ravelry?
Are There Any Free Patterns On Ravelry?
Is There An Official Ravelry App?
How Does Ravelry Make Money?
Does Ravelry Take A Cut Of Pattern Sales?
What Percentage Does Ravelry Take?
Is Ravelry Safe To Buy From?
What Is The Alternative To Ravelry?
How To Use Ravelry
How Do I Find My Library On Ravelry?
Is Ravelry Australian?
Is Ravelry A Public Company?
Can I Buy A Ravelry Gift Card?
No, they don’t sell gift cards. However, you can gift patterns to people.
Are There Ravelry Coupon Codes?
No, there are no coupon codes, except the ones designers specifically make for their store.
Is Ravelry Down?
No, usually Ravelry isn’t down, but if it is for you, use this site to check.
How Can I Access The Ravelry API?
You can access the Ravelry API by visiting this link and following the instructions.
What Are Test Knits On Ravelry?
Test knits are projects people post on Ravelry, as a test, before releasing a pattern to the public. The purpose of a test knit is for the designer to ensure the pattern instructions are accurate.
Conclusion
Ravelry provides valuable insights into the crafting community. These statistics demonstrate the platform’s impact on the industry, and it’ll be interesting to see how it evolves in the future.
Which Ravelry stat surprised you the most? Or maybe there’s a statistic I overlooked. (Whoops!) Or do you have a question? Please tell me by leaving a comment below.
Hi Jodie, it seems to show a trend towards more knitters than crocheters! I’m not surprised, knitting has always been more popular. Does this fit with your experience?
Hi Emma, yes, crochet seems to be more underserved than knitting which would be good to see a change in. They’re both equally wonderful crafts. Cheers Jodie
I love this! Stephen West’s KALs are great.
Hi Chloe, thank you for the kind words! I agree, his work is absolutely stunning. Cheers Jodie
I was simply delighted by the number of projects on Ravelry. It’s so inspiring to see!
Hi Lauren, I’m glad to hear that! It’s always great to have something spark new ideas. Cheers Jodie