Knitting Paradise

Anyone who knits or crochets should take a look at this site.
You will learned so much here.
Members from different parts of the world share their knowledge, humor, kind words of advice & of course, patterns. Knitting Paradise is a great site.

I subscribed to KP over 7 years ago. Initially it was a great place to pick up new knitting techniques, chat with virtual friends and share finished masterpieces. The site was well moderated and the majority of subscribers were pleasant. Unfortunately a perfect storm hit this site — it was sold to people who don't care about moderating and a group of nasty, disrespectful bullies took over nearly every conversation. So—is this worth your time? Maybe, if you are willing to sift through political tirades, reposts of political articles, and mounds of conspiracy theories. Almost any thread on any topic can start a firestorm or personal attacks if the bullies fly in. Sadly, this just isn't why I read crafting sites so I only check in on the mayhem every 3 months or so. Bottom line, if you have extra thick skin or you like tangling with argumentative people who sometimes craft…go for it. It was interesting to note that the 4 or 5 positive reviews on this site were written Aug 13,14, or 15. Hmmm…. Wonder what conspiracy prompted that group effort? Hahaha

Knitting Paradise was at one time a great site, however in December of 2017 the administrator vanished and bullying has become a large problem by a select few with right wing leanings. Last night one of them posted very graphic photographs of aborted feti. If you enjoy being degraded, called names or viewing disturbing images, this is the site for you!

I SO look forward to my daily newsletter from KP! Photos of finished objects, questions and answers of all kinds, jokes, memes, flashbacks - it is the most entertaining and informative time of the day. Not interested in a topic? Just scroll on by. I see a few folks (and there is always a few) who are offended by anything and everything. I just smile and file them under "ignore".

At one time Knitting Paradise was a fun site to visit. In 2016 the site was invaded by trolls and the administration of the site left. It is a place that I will no longer visit and would not recommend it to any friends. The trolls are posting personal info of the users as well as their pictures. The language used is horrible.

Melissa Coombs

I find KP to be so helpful and often inspiring. Sadly, in spite of online requests and even a snail mail request, there is no longer a
way to register and become a member.

This used to be a wonderful and helpful knitting information site. Now it seems to have become a site filled with nothing but political posts, bullying and postings of personal information.

It has also become a overrun with spammers, and porn.

I was having an issue with a knitting pattern I was working on. I posted my question on Knitting Paradise and got several answers, all of which helped me figure out the pattern and where I was having issues. In the end, my sweater turned out great! This would not have happened without Knitting Paradise and it's People! I would recommend Knitting Paradise to any knitter.

It is the people that need to learn which subject they should read and which ones to avoid, if it ruffles their feathers. Some are simply too thin skinned and instead of skipping what they don't like, the will gripe.
It is a forum! Great forum to learn and see other people's creations.
Lots of good people and lots of fun!

Finding Knitting Paradise was one of the best things I've done. I've been knitting for 65 years and yet have learned so much at the site, both things I knew I didn't know and things I didn't know I didn't know. It has taken my knitting in particular to a whole new level. So many helpful people and good ideas.

I have learned so much since joining this site.
I see some have complained about a few bullies, I just avoid & block ( there is a feature to do this) those individuals.