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29th September 2009
Making a craft of any particular form is the way an individual can show creativity in what they are doing. Often you will find that when crafts are made there is a specific purpose in mind, perhaps Christmas or Birthday presents, or just a simple thank yo... Read >
Author: eherextec04@gmail.com22nd September 2009
The announcement of a pregnancy triggers in many people the urge to go shopping. Be it a close relative or friend, a neighbor, a coworker or a dance club member, as soon as the joyful word of a new baby is spreading, knitting needles come out of retiremen... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th August 2009
Making a craft of any particular form is the way an individual can show creativity in what they are doing. Often you will find that when crafts are made there is a specific purpose in mind, perhaps Christmas or Birthday presents, or just a simple thank yo... Read >
Author: vivek02nd August 2009
Ask avid knitters why you should learn their art and they'll usually answer that it's fun. The basic tools needed for knitting will allow you to create handmade knits for yourself and the people in your life. You can experience the joy of extending this p... Read >
Author: Nirmal18th June 2009
Making a craft of any particular form is the way an individual can show creativity in what they are doing. Often you will find that when crafts are made there is a specific purpose in mind, perhaps Christmas or Birthday presents, or just a simple thank y... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets15th May 2009
There are different methods on how crochet a particular product. Each method should be according to the type of crochet item that will be made. The patterned diagrams will provide the person the needed instructions and details to proceed in making his cro... Read >
Author: Jake Saab30th March 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Valery Satterwhite
Granny may be on to something that our comparatively inexperienced presence may not be aware of. We often run to Granny for her sage, sometimes cryptic, wisdom. And Grannies knit. Are the two related? Would we b... Read >
Author: Valery Satterwhite16th March 2009
You may have childhood memories of seeing your old granny sitting in the rocking chair clicking those knitting needles as she turned out garments for the family. This may or may not encourage you to learn the craft of knitting. But knitting is something t... Read >
Author: Mel C16th December 2008
By Sam Russell
In this brief article we aim to just give a basic understanding of knitting needles, their sizing and what you need to look out for.
Size IS important................
Knitting needles come in different sizes. It is important to know ... Read >
Author: jerico1216th December 2008
By Sam Russell
In this brief article we aim to just give a basic understanding of knitting needles, their sizing and what you need to look out for.
Size IS important................
Knitting needles come in different sizes. It is important to know ... Read >
Author: jerico1201st December 2008
Knitting is very interested thing that any woman like to do as man don’t much prefer to do ladies work and also because of woman can be easily used to handy-craft work. Generally, knitting work is more seen in housewives. Knitting requires essentials li... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine01st December 2008
Knitting has become the hobby of almost every woman. Knitting has become a house-hold activity in their routine life. While, many women follow knitting as professional activity. Knitting is well-known globally and its main work can be seen in cold countri... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine26th September 2008
The Cardiff Giant is believed to be created by the New York tobacconist George Hull. He was a confirmed atheist, and following his controversy with a fundamentalist minister called Turk, he went on to make the giant. The issue on hand was regarding the pr... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye05th September 2008
Over the years I have knitted items too numerous to count. Projects, large and small have made their ways off my knitting needles, and many have been challenging, to say the least.
I have learned so much from the more difficult pieces. I guess you coul... Read >
18th August 2008
A knitting needle is the most important bit of kit you have in the process of hand knitting. You will use them every day that you knit. They have a long shaft and are tapered at there end. The shaft and the taper have very important roles in your knitting... Read >
Author: Graham Williams17th July 2008
With the introduction of knitting factories, knitting began to be done as a commercial business, rather than as a personal hobby. This happened when knitted fabrics became more popular and the demand for items became too much for local knitters to supply.... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON16th July 2008
There is a lot of fun in using knitting patterns when you are a beginner. This is because you will be able to produce some exceptionally beautiful things, without (relatively speaking) too much trouble or experience. The best advice for any beginner is to... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON14th July 2008
Basically, there are three categories of knitting machines; the card punch machine, the manual and the computerized knitting machine. These machines come in different gauges as well. Gauge is the term used for describing the distance between the knitting ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON10th July 2008
Many individuals can tell you the difference in a handcrafted knitted fabric and one made by a machine from looking at the quality and style of the product. There are those who would rather have a handmade original than a factory made garment.
Hand ma... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON07th July 2008
Knitting is the best of hobbies. Just think of all the parts that make up the knitting "whole." We have knitting needles, beautiful, colorful yarns, accessories galore, and too many patterns and books to name!
Whether you are new to knitting or have be... Read >
06th July 2008
When choosing a fabric, there are many different types of knits to choose from. Most any fabric that is stretchy is considered a knit fabric. But there are specific types of knit fabrics that are used to make certain types of items. The best way to contro... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON03rd July 2008
You can learn how to knit in just one day. All you need a little concentration, two knitting needles and a length of cotton wool yarn. The cotton wool yarn could be substituted with any other type thread you like; however, keep in mind that this type of y... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON23rd May 2008
Knitting instructions seperated in three parts which show you what the abbreviations mean, how to hold the knitting needles and wool and step by step instructios on how to learn the art of knitting!
GRAFTING:
The best method for joining, without a ... Read >
Author: Georgia23rd May 2008
Knitting instructions seperated in three parts which show you what the abbreviations mean, how to hold the knitting needles and wool and step by step instructios on how to learn the art of knitting!
KNITTING PLAIN:
Cast on the required number of st... Read >
Author: Georgia23rd May 2008
Knitting instructions seperated in three parts which show you what the abbreviations mean, how to hold the knitting needles and wool and step by step instructios on how to learn the art of knitting!
ABBREVIATIONS:
K= knit plain; P = Purl; *…* ... Read >
Author: Georgia15th May 2008
Did you know that editors of magazines and newspapers are simple people? Well, educated, discerning and intelligently simple people, actually. Basically what they crave from us writers are simply well written articles that are eye-poppingly different from... Read >
Author: Mervyn Love03rd April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Denise Clarke
Guanaja Honduras, a Bay Island paradise, located in Central America may be the next HOT SPOT for affordable retirement. Many Baby Boomers are now at retirement age and others are just looking to retire early, but how? ... Read >
Author: Denise Clarke27th March 2008
Yarn is the material used for knitting it is sold as a ball or it may be also in spools or cones for hand knitting. Yarn-band has a label around the balls or skeins, which describes the length, weight, and fiber content and dye lot. It also suggests the n... Read >
Author: Carol King25th March 2008
As I write this article, I am just days away from finishing a beautiful new baby blanket for my brand-new niece. It is being knitted in 7 strips which will all be sewn together and then finished off with a delicate lacy border. I'm looking forward to what... Read >
19th February 2008
Not even the teapot can escape the Halloween festivities if you make this Halloween Skull tea cosy. The Skull tea cosy is made from double thickness yarn for extra insulation.
This tea cosy was designed by TeaCosyFolk.co.uk
To make the (White) Skul... Read >
Author: S.Roberts19th February 2008
One of the things I absolutely l-o-v-e about knitting are the many different patterns to choose from. Just about anything one can think of is knitable! From sweaters to placemats, evening bags to dog coats, even knitted food!
Lately, all emphasis has b... Read >
19th February 2008
Knitting is a famous craftwork. In fact, knitting turns thread or yarn into cloth. Knitting consists of loops. These loops called stitches are obtained by pulling the thread through each other. Knitting is either done by hand or by machine. There are nume... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Yarn is the material used for knitting. Yarn is sold as ball or skeins or it may be also in spools or cones for hand knitting. Yarn-band has a label around the balls or skeins, which describes the length, weight, and fiber content and dye lot. It also sug... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is the oldest craft among all the crafts. Knitting threads or yarns are used to create cloths or warm cloths. Knitting is the process done by the loops, and these loops are stitched through each others and this way, you will get different pattern... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is no longer only for grandmothers or just any mothers. Now it’s a fun, creative hobby for anyone. Just get some basic information before you start knitting. All you need to start knitting are knitting needles, yarn and good patterns or instruc... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is not just for women! Nowadays it is a fun hobby for everyone. Just grab some basic info on the subject – via library books, online articles or ebooks and voila - -start knitting today.
In a nutshell, what you need to start knitting are kni... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is not only a craft by which thread can be turned into cloth or it is not only for grannies or babies; now it is in style and is really cool. The most important thing you will need to start with knitting is knitting needles.
Now the most impo... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is a craft. Since many generations back, this craft is practiced home. Actually knitting is part of the act of preparing a nice fabric, with the help of thread like yarn and wool. The mechanics of knitting are simple, like that of crochet in whic... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is an ancient craft, this craft has been passed on from our ancestors, but this knitting went out of fashion. This is the best way to create the desired pattern instead of buying it from the shop. To create this fabric, if you are new, means that... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Knitting is a part of the craft. Since many generations this craft is used in home. Knitting is the craft in which we can prepare a nice fabric with the help of thread like yarn and wool. The mechanic of the knitting is simple as that of the crochet in wh... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu10th February 2008
The present article has been read by many of our visitors and greatly appreciated. Hopefully you will enjoy it likewise.
Knit work is no longer only for grandmothers or just any mothers. Now it’s a fun, creative hobby for anyone. Just get some basi... Read >
Author: MichaelM122nd August 2007
Statues or sculptures
What’s the difference?
None, I thought at one time. It was just semantics. Each word could be used to describe ... Read >
Author: DogLoversAlley05th June 2007
An unusual novelty tea cosy and egg cosy featuring small stuffed chickens. These cosies would fit right into a country cottage kitchen with the free-range hens roaming around the top. Ideal for keeping the teapot and boiled eggs warm too, children really ... Read >
Author: S.Roberts31st May 2007
The cheery Christmas robin is no stranger to cold bleak winters. He knows how to keep warm and he will keep the teapot warm too. The festive robin novelty Tea Cosy is quick and easy to make and adds Christmas cheer to the kitchen or breakfast table, he al... Read >
Author: S.Roberts10th April 2007
Ask avid knitters why you should learn their art and they'll usually answer that it's fun. The basic tools needed for knitting will allow you to create handmade knits for yourself and the people in your life. You can experience the joy of extending this... Read >
Author: B. Hopkins15th March 2007
Learning from depression has to be about the hardest thing to do. As said depression you can not focus on yourself or others. It is a large hole to dig one self out of. Yet we all have moments when we are so overwhelmed and we still manage to get above... Read >
Author: Michele Rogers12th February 2007
Although the Christmas season is all about giving, many people often find themselves completely stressed out about the prospect of Christmas shopping. For these individuals, one of the most stressful shopping situations involves Christmas shopping for gif... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa27th January 2007
Want to learn how to knit or crochet - but find every time you cast on stitches you tend to be all fingers and thumbs. Well fret not because help for those wanting to learn how to knit or crochet is available.
Over 24 million people love crafting with ... Read >
Author: Maisy Day18th November 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Alice Seidel
Knitting for Christmas and other holidays is so special, that once you start, you won't want to stop! So here is the second of my knitting gift ideas for you to knit up quickly!
Once you learn to knit, there are abso... Read >
Author: Alice Seidel16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 Alice Seidel
What, you say? In my head?! I am up to my elbows in eyelash yarn, I can't find my place in the row, and my knitting needles are about to duel with each other!
How then, can knitting be all in my head?
Onguard! Liste... Read >
Author: Alice Seidel31st May 2006
Many times, you have some free time to spend and you are confused as what to do then? There are many great ideas to utilize that time efficiently and creatively. One of them is making or designing some craft work. Craft is the art or skill of doing someth... Read >
Author: olivia andrews02nd May 2006
Sliding through Airport Security
You've all seen the lines to get through airport security. It's become more and more congested. Passengers haven't taken the time to read the rules and that slows everyone down and makes the boarding process more ... Read >
Author: maxine greco14th January 2006
With cold weather upon us, it's time to update your wardrobe with a new gorgeous knit scarf. They are a hot item for the season and what a great looking accessory item to keep you warm. Look for them in so many different yarns, colors and styles. This i... Read >
Author: Mary Bailis
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