Does ravelry have....

[Resse]

a function where you can find patterns that are similar to one you have found?

E.g. all tops with circular yokes?

I always come across a pattern I like, and either don't have the correct yarn, or don't want to pay, or some other reason - and then want to find other patterns with the same feature.
A function like this would be so helpful!

[Joanne]

In the search function you can refine it to have different construction techniques etc. It is just a matter of finding the terms for the ones you are needing.

[Resse]

Thank you!

[rootoo]

There's also tags, but it would rely on patterns being tagged with the right thing for you to be able to find it...