Ribblr

[mossy_bench]

Does anyone here use Ribblr? I made an account but haven't really used it much. How do you feel it compares to Ravelry?

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[althea_valara]

This is the first I've heard of it.

I took a look at the public pages. I have to admit I'm snorting a bit at the whole "revolution" speak. I can't quite put my finger on why, but it makes me less eager to make an account.

Their big shtick, from what I can tell, appears to be a specialized format for patterns to make them easier to use across devices, etc. This isn't a draw for me; if it was, I'd already be using Knit Companion and I'm wondering what their software/pattern format does that knit companion doesn't. Personally, I prefer working from paper. I have used patterns off my tablet but they are usually short/easy patterns.

One of the reasons I like paper patterns is that I listen to music while crafting and keep track of what u listen to by jotting it down on the back of my pattern. This gives me a record of how much time I've spent on a project. I like data like that - it comes from being a former math/comp sci major.

Note that I'm still a relatively happy Ravelry user. While I was disappointed with how Ravelry handled the site redesign rollout, I can use the new site in Herdwick mode comfortably, so I'm not looking for another crafting site at this time.

[mossy_bench]

I'm on the same boat with regard to Ravelry (down to the Herdwick mode). I already have so much saved there, anyway. I wanted to see if Ribblr could be useful since a number of people did move there, but the #craftingrevolution is rather silly.

Hm, I also prefer to use paper patterns. The fact that their pattern format lets you "select your size with smart sizing, translate patterns, use built-in videos & charts" is interesting, but most of those are easy to do on one's own.

I've used KnitCompanion a couple times and it can time how long you spend on a project, but your method is very charming. I love that you get to record which songs you listened to as well.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[thistleingrey]

I'll look happily wherever people publish well edited patterns or thought-provoking patterns. From a quick look at Ribblr, I'd never find them--skill level is rather subjective, and scrolling repeatedly through patterns I've seen already (in the absence of filters) seems hard.

[havocthecat]

So I haven't heard of it before now, but it seems like yet another pattern search and storage site, and the search function isn't as robust and deep as Ravelry's is. Though I am sorry for everyone who still can't use Ravelry and how they handled their redesign is unfortunate, I can't seem to right click and open a pattern on a new tab on Ribblr to check it out that way, which bugs me.

I find the "crafting revolution" tagline hilarious, especially since althea_valara mentioned Knit Companion, which has "join the knit revolution" tagline, and just.

So many fiber revolutions! So little time!

I use Ravelry if the patterns are posted there, or Etsy if they were there (sometimes they were), or personal sites, but I suppose if people post them to Ribblr and link them from their blogs, I'd use that. Just because Ravelry is the juggernaut doesn't mean it has always been the only site.

[dangercupcake]

I'm not super thrilled with Ravelry, but a site with no tags or filters is not a site I'd be able to use easily or at all. Their setup is also way too busy for my eyeballs. I'll stick with Rav and personal blogs and the such.