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Each Stitch Represents
Transforming the emotions you feel into a knit or crocheted object for yourself or others.
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Last Minute Knit and Crochet Xmas
There is still time before Christmas to create quick, unique, beautiful and quality gift items, even if it's Christmas Eve. And, the recipients will be thrilled.
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Affordable Yarn Shopping Websites
This is the second in a three-part series on Web retailers that reliably deliver knitting products of terrific quality for a manageable cost.
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Great Beginner Knitting Patterns
Beginner level knitting doesn't have to be limited to spending days or months completing your first scarf before moving on to more exciting projects.
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Knitting for Beginners
Knitting is becoming more and more popular, and girls are wanting to learn how to make their own things. First, you have to learn what it is involved.
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Crochet Versus Knitting
When deciding on a project, or maybe even designing one, there is always the question of whether to go the way of crochet or the neat of knit.
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Mistress of the Purse
Article on knitted skirt-purses of the early-Victorian years, their types and use.
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Pumpkin Hat II
Here is a second pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin. However, in this version the face is knitted in the hat, rather than crocheted on the surface.
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Review of UK Knitting Magazines
There are four main monthly UK knitting magazines. The following is a brief summary of these periodicals enabling the knitter to see which is best for them.
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Mason-Dixon Knitting
A review of the latest knitting book by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne entitled "Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide"
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A Miscellany of Knitting
Review of websites featuring online sweater design and discount yarn. Links to free patterns for chemo caps. Follow-up on gloves.
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Review of Best of Vogue Knitting
Best of Vogue Knitting is an absolute delight for knitters everywhere. It is packed full of useful articles, techniques and expert advice by knitting luminaries.
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How to Do Entrelac Knitting
A brief look at entrelac knitting, its varieties, many uses and slight limitations
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How to Recycle Yarn, AKA "Frogging"
Anyone who has knitted or crocheted a garment will find it easy to unpick an item, enabling them to use the yarn in a new and exciting project.
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Knitting Notes by Judy Brown
An informational book, journal, and keepsake all in one, this journal is meant to inspire, organize, and inform knitters.
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Knitting as the New Yoga
Why is knitting considered the "new yoga"? Find out why the field has recently seen such a huge growth rate.
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Knitting Blog Award: The Yarn Mystic
This month I found a very special blog. It is a new one, but she is off to a great stop and deserves a place in your bookmarks. "The Yarn Mystic" has some very interesting and unique information especially considering her "yarn rules."
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Learn to Knit Socks
Worsted weight yarn, clear instruction with detailed illustrations and lots of enthusiasm makes learning to knit socks possible for all knitters.
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Brenda Dayne of Cast On Interview
An interview with the host of the wonderful knitting podcast, Cast On, Brenda Dayne. Part I of II.
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Health Benefits of Knit & Crochet
The current resurgence of hand-knitting and crochet may very well owe its popularity to the desire for promised health benefits.
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Knit and Crochet Kits
Sometimes the hardest part of a project is getting all its parts ready. There are some excellent ways around this, especially when the holidays are approaching.
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Knitting Podcaster Interviews
This week we talk with Lisa of "Musings of a Peaceful Knitter" and Pixie of "Pixie Purls Podcast" about knitting, podcasting, and the knitting community.
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 1
Leigh Witchel is a dancer, choreographer, knitter, and knitwear designer. He has a ballet company, Dance As Ever, in New York City, and he writes about both ballet and knitting. In this interview, Leigh talks about the importance of patience and discipline in his life.
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 2
The interview with Leigh Witchel concludes, with more of his views on dancing, knitting, the internet, his stash, and his current projects.
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Beguiling In Black
Knitting and DIY costuming for frugal Pagans.
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Brainstorming and Knitblogs
Each month at the Knitting site at Suite 101, I will be reviewing a knitting blog. These blogs are a wonderful resource for all knitters. Seeing other people's projects, their successes and failures, and their ideas, is a wonderful way to discover and learn knitting techniques and styles. And the blog that I review will receive an award for the "Blog of the Month."
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EASY SNOW HELMET
This is an easy knitted snow helmet to make of your hand spun yarns. It can be made of many materials and makes a great gift!
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Introduction to Modular Knitting
Modular Knitting (also known as Domino Knitting) is a simple but effective technique which can be used to create stunning knitted items.
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Pumpkin Hat
Here is a pattern for a hat which looks like a pumpkin with leaves. Its knits up quickly for the holidays.
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Knit Cast On - Long Tail
An all-time favorite kind of knitting cast-on is the long-tail method. Here's when to use it and how to do it.
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Purpose of Knit Gauge
Patterns generally start with directions to "Knit a gauge swatch. If it is not the correct size, then change needles to fit." Ugh. Does it really matter?
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Brenda Dayne of Cast On Podcast
Brenda Dayne discusses with us her muses and getting funding for her podcast in part II of this interview.
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Cords And Ties
Knit and crochet cords and braids for trimming and finishing.
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Knitting and Crochet As Art
A discussion of the age old distinction of art versus craft. How does knitting and crochet fit into these terms?
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A Stitch Back in Time
Vintage knitting is a lot of fun and a way to learn some new skills. But there are a few things you should know before you venture into the past.
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Baby Buntings to Knit and Crochet
Here is an easy baby bunting pattern in knit or crochet versions. Large needles and crochet hooks make this nice baby gift work up quickly!
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Car Problems and Knitting Injuries: Interview with a Norwegian Knitter
Norwegian-style knitting is fast becoming an elite and specialized craft in the changing face of industry and leisure. As more and more sweaters are produced by machines, fewer people bother to learn the art of knitting, much less find the time to create the durable masterpieces made in their grandparents’ generation. In honor of this remarkable tradition, I spent an afternoon interviewing Vivian (64), a talented and prolific Norwegian knitter, about her experiences in the craft. In fact, she knit as we chatted.
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Knitting Gloves
You may have always wanted to knit a pair of gloves for yourself, a loved one, or a friend but hesitated because you thought gloves were too difficult. In this article, I'll try to ease your fears while you learn about several different methods for knitting glove fingers. There's bound to be one you like!
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Vintage Wedding
Past days and old ways with a frugal wedding/handfasting ceremony and a handknitted gown.
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Knit and Crochet with Beads
A super-hot trend is to add beads to knitting and crocheting. Here's the biggest secret to know when combining these crafts.
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Create a Heart
Here are the general directions for making a heart shape using either knit or crochet. This way you can develop your own projects from lapel pins, dish clothes, to pillows!
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Easy Knit Elf Slippers
Adding a bit of fun and surprise to book reading is a sure way to grab a child's attention.
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HATS! HATS! HATS!
Here are some of the patterns of my most popular holiday hat designs --including the famous PUMPKIN HATS, all on one page.
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Knit a Crystal Ball
This is an easy beginner project that uses scrap yarn to make a fun Halloween decoration.
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Knit Book Review: One Skein
The book "One Skein" is a collection of creative projects that allow knitters to reduce their stash and get some immediate knitting gratification.
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Knit-A-Longs and Secret Pal Swaps
Interweave Press are supporting the release of new knitting books with some interesting initiatives as demonstrated by the launch of the new book, 'No Sheep for You'.
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Knitting and Crochet for Charity
Discover why knitting and crocheting for charities across the globe can be beneficial. Make sure to read this week's blog article for a list of charities.
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Knitting Podcasts
The first in a series of articles where we look at knitting, crochet and fibre arts podcasts.
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Lacey Easter Hat
Here is a an easy quick lacey cap for Spring wear, plus some links for quick Easter gifts!
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