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There are many different types of yarn, including multiple-plied yarn, sock yarn, brushed yarn, boucle yarn, chenille yarn, felting wool and superwash wool.

Looks aren't everything. The texture of a yarn can speak as loudly as its color. This is a yarn shopper's guide to choosing knitting and crocheting yarn by hand.

Here are three methods for joining a new ball of yarn to your knitting or crochet project.

Novelty yarns are wonderful; not only do they look great, but the yarn does most of the work. Discover how easy it is to use these glamorous fibers and adaptable yarns.

A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.

The eternal relationship between the Guru and his devotees is dramatized in Yogananda's reassuring poem, "God's Boatman."

In rainy British Columbia, the failure of 45 percent of condominium apartment buildings has heightened the call for more durable construction methods.

Like a Chinese painting, the limestone outcrops, the fjords and grottoes, make this a magical place, and now you can cruise in comfort in a 5-star vessel.

When doing a lot of sewing, thread quality is as important for your sewing machine as it is for your project. Quality thread can be inexpensive.

Earth Day activities that interlink a variety of subjects.

New to skateboarding? Not sure what to expect when buying your first deck? Here is the most basic information on skateboard decks.

Protect Your Precious Notebook Computer with this straightforward Crocheted Cover. Great project for a budding crochet artist.

If you prefer small portable crocheting objects that don't require much yarn or time, you'll probably love crocheting appliques or motifs. Here's how.

Choosing the right frame and mat can help an artist sell more paintings than ever before.

When you don't have time to search for a simple pattern, you can create your own. By knitting in the stockinet stitch you can make practical holiday gifts.

Children, tweens, and teens who know how to knit or crochet a square can piece together a series of squares and create a stuffed bear.

Questions of how to make a graphite golf club shaft arise frequently. Now, an overview of a manufacturing process for graphite composite golf shafts provides an answer.

The technique of water-based painting using egg yolk as a binder has existed since the time of the Middle Ages and still is a valid painting medium for the modern artist.

Determining knitting gauge is the first thing any knitter should do before beginning a new project.

This article will give people some useful tips in learning how to save money while simultaneously helping out the environment.

Legacy of Expo 88, Southbank Parklands is Brisbane's hottest tourist attraction with Australia's only inner city beach, the Nepalese Peace Pagoda and Wheel of Brisbane.

Cruise the remote, spectacular Kimberley region of northern Australia, either by private charter or on a luxurious, boutique cruise vessel.

Phuket, Thailand has firmly established itself as a popular holiday destination, with its breathtaking scenery and international feel.

Suriname is one of the least known countries on the continent, but there's more than coconuts to this former Dutch Colony.

On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.

Cruise the best dive sites of the Maldives in the Velaa, a new yacht owned by Banyan Tree Hotels and available for luxury charters for up to 12 guests

Despite being one of American history's most enduing figures, Abraham Lincoln has been absent from movie screens for years. Conditions today may reverse that trend.

By considering evidence available from marine excavations, artefacts from tombs and fragments of pottery, it is possible to trace the development of shipping in Cyprus.

Crime fiction is a rich and varied genre and the detective novel is a classic form of story telling. Here are some fine examples of this vibrant branch of literature.

These medieval cargo ships used wooden barrels to protect their cargo in open holds.

England swept away Andorra's challenge to stretch their lead at the top of their qualification table to ten points.

The purpose of the castle was highly symbolic in medieval society as it served not just as a home but also as a projection of power.

African American coaches have become prominent in pro football. Their roots start with Fritz Pollard.

Prepare well, come with a guide, know the routes and above all, enjoy yourself while trekking a few short hours from the Bolivia de facto capital of La Paz.

A look at author Lt Col Tom C McKenney ( USMC retired) new book about unknown Confederate Sniper Jack Hinson's One Man War: A Civil War Sniper

By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College

Being knowledgeable about music and musicality is an important aid in taking and teaching a dance class, whether it is ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, or modern.

An overly familiar but rewarding addition to any new-school thrash collection and a welcome breath of darkness to interrupt the party.

The US Navy has tested the worlds largest rail gun making history in the evolution of large gun technology.

Set on 45-acres near Lake Champlain, this collection of paintings and sculpture includes Degas, Manet and Cassatt and owes its fame to founder Electra Havemeyer Webb.

Size of riverboats, facilities, and included services matter when making reservations and booking luxury boat cruises on the Rhine and other European rivers.

Amazing treaures recovered from the bottom of the Aegean Sea are beautifully displayed in Bodrum

A stunning long-range strike from the right boot of midfielder Stuart Holden saw the USA Soccer team salvage a 2-2 draw with Haiti in Gold Cup group play.

A CD cozy can be made plainly or with more decoration. Add these suggestions to make a Walkman carrier extra special.

Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.

Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, far from Cancún, travelers can find relaxation and adventure at Rancho Encantado where warm, azure, healing waters lap at the shore

The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.

Port expansion, arctic shipping and economic development in the north will be effected by global warming and the opening of the Northwest Passage.

Albania is a low-cost European holiday destination with many places of historical interest, great beaches and a fascinating culture to explore.

Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room that is heated to over 100 degrees F. Warming the body externally to prevent injury may at times be the cause of injury or illness.