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      • Mitts Givings
        12/28/06
        by Maddy Cranley

        Yes, it is the first week of December and those of us with a true crafting spirit feel compelled to make at least one or two handcrafted items for gift-giving this coming holiday season. I know, time is short and the thought of knitting an entire sweater, even a vest,

      • Knitting Instructions – a way to learn to knit.
        12/22/06
        Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Knitting instructions are the primer for knitting newbies and make learning to knit an easy and fun experience. Just think about the excitement and pride you will feel when you complete your first knitting project. Imagine all the compliments you will recei

      • The Craft of Knitting
        12/21/06
        by Alice Seidel

        Whenever I knit something new, or think about all the projects that are still on the "back-burner", the one thing I never think about is where did this all begin?

        After all, knitting is such an ancient craft, or at least the art of spinning yarn is.

      • Is Knit Cardigan for you?
        12/19/06
        A cardigan, named for Lord Cardigan, is usually described as a sleeved, collarless sweater or jacket that buttons down the front. Its original inception was purely of utility. It is said that Lord Cardigan desired a simple, loose sweater that could be worn over his other clothing. With minimal fuss

      • So You Want to Learn to Knit?
        12/18/06
        by Kelli Morris

        So have you caught the knitting bug? Have you learned the basic stitches and are now wondering what to do? With a little practice and tips from experienced knitters, you can be creating awesome creations in no time.

        Once you learn three basic techniques you wil

      • Which Knitting Yarns Should You Choose?
        12/17/06
        by Michael Saville

        Anyone who has anything to do with knitting will know the importance of knitting yarns. For many people one of the most enjoyable aspects of the craft is browsing through the many yarns available in a knitting shop. This is because there are numerous textures of yarn a

      • Jersey knit
        12/15/06
        A jersey knit is type of stitch that produces a smooth, flat face on a fabric, as well as a textured back to the fabric. Originally made of wool, this knit gets its name from the island of Jersey, where it is thought to have originated. This contrasting fabric is created by the inter-looping of the

      • Is a Knit Top Better?
        12/15/06
        Knitting goes back many centuries, what started as simple knit socks and stockings is now knit tops, knit sweaters, and a whole variety of other types of knit clothing. Many things have changed, and now knit tops are very popular. The reason knit tops are so popular is because of how comfortable the

      • Hand Knitted Clothes How-To
        12/15/06
        Have you ever wanted to make hand knitted clothes, but don't know how or what you need? Have you ever desired a hand knitted sweater, for the cold winter months? Well after reading this you will discover how easy knitting really is. You will be able to create wonderful, cute, sexy hand knitted