Craft Yarn Council Standards

Knitting Abbreviations - a list of standard abbreviations used by designers and publishers

Needles Sizes - needle and hook sizes with their metric equivalent

Skill Levels - skill level symbols and explanations for knitters and crocheters

Standard Body Measurements  definitions of standard body measurements and diagrams on where to measure

Yarn Label Information

Standard Yarn Weight System - yarns weights with recommended needle sizes and gauges

Learn to Knit - Animated

Learn to Knit Videos - scroll to the bottom of the page for four beginner's videos

Techniques

Knitting Backward

Tools

Basic Knit Stitch

Needle Size Charts

Online Reviews

Knitty

Knitters Review

Magazines

Vogue Knitting

Knit 'N Style

INKnitters

Organizations

The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA)

The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA)

The Craft Yarn Council of America (CYCA)