Ravelry

Ravelry (derived from the English: to unravel - unravel, disconnect, disentangle ) is a social network, which was founded by the couple Casey and Jessica Forbes 2007. In the main, the side a comprehensive tool for the organization of handicrafts such as knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving available. In addition, members can share their projects and ideas to share and exchange ideas in groups and forums about it.

Development

Founded in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. Forbes, the idea was to create a web presence for " Garnkünstler ", so for people who spin yarns, Color, Design, knit or crochet:

" Ravelry is a place for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, and dyers to keep track of Their yarn, tools and pattern information, and look to others for ideas and inspiration. "

The offer has been extended with time more and more, so there are now their own yarns, designs, or even the finished products to discuss with others the opportunity. Both the private and commercial users can use the site for advertising purposes.

As of November 2012 over 320,000 instructions were administered in the pattern database, including more than 97,000 available free of charge. Many of these manuals can be purchased and downloaded directly on the ravelry page for other magazines or books are mentioned in which they are found.

Operation

The user runs a private notebook ( laptop ), where he can manage his yarns, tools, projects, and instructions (books, magazines and individual instructions). When you create he can rely on centralized databases. These central databases are created and maintained by the community.

Such a concept currently provides a unique feature for this website represents the databases can also be provided with images that can be integrated in different ways.

Also, an access with mobile devices is possible.

Revenue model

Ravelry has three monetary business. Firstly, there is the Ravelry minimart, which offers a small selection of products with the Ravelry logo. Furthermore, advertisements are placed and ultimately a real shop for knitting and crochet patterns (English: Patterns ). There, members can create your own designs that must be in pdf format sell. The proceeds will go to 98.7 % to the designers, the rest at Ravelry.