: These online libraries allow users to read various genres, including practical guides, for free and often without registration. Community and Pattern Resources
: The Russian National Library offers electronic collections with scans of historical journals and magazines, many of which contain traditional craft patterns and techniques. skachat besplatno knigu rukodelie
Someone collected a list of 50 free crafts books on project Gutenberg; they're mostly needle work oriented. Project Gutenberg : These online libraries allow users to read
For specific handicraft projects rather than full books, specialized sites often provide more practical material: Project Gutenberg including practical guides