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      • Understanding Knitting Patterns
        01/28/07
        With literally thousands and thousands of free knitting patterns showcased on almost every internet knitting site, finding a knitting pattern was never easier. But understanding a knitting pattern is not so easy, in fact it can be down right complicated and confusing. Getting a grip on the termino

      • Where to find Free craft projects and patterns online
        01/24/07
        by A Graf


        When searching for patterns online it's best to start with your favorite search engine and type in what you are looking for. Unfortunately most of the time you end up with alot of links to web sites that are trying to sell you something.

        Some of the best p

      • Tools of the Trade
        01/23/07
        by Maddy Cranley

        Knitting in its simplest form is often described as the looping of a string around two sticks. When faced with multi-color patterning, intricate stitches or complex graphs, this seemingly easy craft becomes a more complex activity that can benefit from an innovative too

      • The Genesis of a Yarn and Fabric Junkie
        01/22/07
        by Cynthia Rymer

        The Genesis of a Yarn and Fabric Junkie When my husband was a young child, his mother would give him some pencils and a huge sheet of butcher paper and then send him outside to draw. As he grew older, he became curious about how other people made pictures and eventually r

      • How to Knit a Wool Blanket
        01/20/07
        by Mayoor Patel


        Knitting a wool blanket is a huge commitment if a person has never knitted anything in their entire life. Knitting is the delicate balance of holding needles and continuously feeding yarn until a pattern emerges. People who knit are skilled at juggling both these ta

      • Easy-As-Pie Knitting Gift Ideas!
        01/19/07
        by Alice Seidel

        Copyright 2006 Alice Seidel

        Quess what? It's almost October. Witches and goblins aside, you just know what's coming. And fast!

        Christmas! Hanukkah! Holidays, the New Year! Festivities, parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, lots a

      • Sizzlin' Stitches
        01/17/07
        by Maddy Cranley

        The weather these past few months, at least for the northeast section of the continent, has been termed as a very cool spring. The key word here is cool, as these temperatures are always relative. A temperature of sixty degrees in July may seem on the cool side but if thi

      • How Knitting Wool Is Created
        01/16/07
        by Mayoor Patel

        Knitting wool is created by first shearing the wool off the animal. There are different types of wool including lambs wool, sheep wool, alpaca wool, and llama wool. Shearing means that the animals hair is shaved back and collected to use for clothing, towels, and other clo

      • How to Dye Your Own Yarn
        01/15/07
        by Emma Snow

        Authored By: Emma Snow

        Dying your own yarn is not difficult and can be fun! There are a lot of methods for dying, but the one I like best uses unsweetened drink mixes, such as Kool-Aid or Flavor-Aid and a microwave. You must use 100% wool yarn (or another protein

      • Hollywood Gets Crafty
        01/14/07
        by Randae Radford

        Sometimes it's hard to imagine that the stars who shine so brightly on cinematic screens are people just like the rest of us. We often think that their lives are so much more interesting and exciting than our own and that we have little or nothing in common with the

      • Selecting The Perfect Knitting Patterns
        01/13/07
        by Angela Pruder

        Knitting patterns are guides that are used by anyone who enjoys knitting, whether it be for fun or profit. These references are most helpful to those who are new to the hobby, but even the advanced expert can benefit from the use of knitting patterns. Quite often, a patte

      • Discover Why Knitting Is A Great And Timeless Hobby That You Can Benefit From
        01/07/07
        by Rose Mary

        Knitting is a great hobby. Many people enjoy knitting because of its many benefits. Knitting is considered as a form of art. A completed piece of knitted item is in fact the creation of a piece of art. The knitter gets to feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment in co

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