Articles written by Kelly Gilliam
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Purchasing Your First Spinning Wheel
In part three of these articles on choosing your first spinning wheel, a selection of questions are asked for the beginning spinner to consider when making the purchase.
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First Spinning Wheel: Drives, Treadles and More!
Single or scotch drive and double drives, single versus double treadles, and folding wheels: what they mean and what they can do for you.
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Your First Spinning Wheel: Styles & Ratios
In part one of this three part series, we first look at the different wheel styles, including Saxony, Castle, Charkha, and The Great Wheel, as well as drive ratios.
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Using Commercial Photography
After receiving your commercial and product images from your photographer, there are a multitude of ways those images can be reused again and again.
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The Power of Professional Photography
Having a professional photographer to take care of your photography needs will save time, money, and give you a great product to benefit your business.
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How to Substitute Yarns
We look at the basics of knitting math and how to create stitch ratios so that you can substitute yarns not called for in a pattern in order to obtain the correct gauge.
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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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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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Your Yarn Stash
Why this writer embraces, doesn't deny, why your knitting and crochet yarn stash can bring you joy, happiness and pleasure. Even if your stash will outlive you.
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Storing Your Yarn Stash
A few tips, tricks and ideas on how to keep your stash organized, easy to get to, and in step with your home decor.
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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 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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Knitting Podcasts
The first in a series of articles where we look at knitting, crochet and fibre arts podcasts.
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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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Swatch and Gauge
The necessity and nuisance of knitting/crocheting that swatch and obtaining the right gauge so your project comes out perfect.
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Yarn: Weight and Style
A discussion of yarn weight, the differences of yarn weight, and what needles or hooks to use to obtain the right gauge.
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Yarn: Natural Fibres
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
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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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Each Stitch Represents
Transforming the emotions you feel into a knit or crocheted object for yourself or others.
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Starting a Knitting/Crochet Circle
A step-by-step guide to creating your own knitting or crochet group.
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Vegan Knit and Crochet
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
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Free Form Knitting and Crochet
Free form knitting and crochet is a spectacular way to branch out in your craft, a way to push boundaries, create unique pieces, and create your own art.
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Knitting/Crochet Secret Pal Swaps
Discover the world of secret pal knitting, crochet, and spinning swaps. Geared towards crafters that keep their identities secret and swap goodies in the mail.
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Summer Knitting
Summer knitting and crochet - patterns, yarns to use, and why you shouldn't put down the hooks and sticks for half of the year.
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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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Historic Patterns
Whether you call it vintage, retro, or historic, making antique knitting or crochet patterns can be a greatly rewarding experience. Includes many free patterns to make!
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