Knitting
March 19th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under Help a Reader+ Knitting
Dear Maria,
There are so many different knitting needles available. What’s the best to buy? I’m just not sure what makes each kind so different and if the material the needles are made out of will make my projects better.
Marilyn R.
ANSWER
I’m a tool fool! I just love any kind of art or craft tool so I [...]
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By Maria
March 17th, 2010 at 05:00am
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Reta-Kaya is looking for a crochet or knitting pattern. She writes,
I am looking for a knit or crochet (prefer crochet but will take knit) pattern for bed doll. It is the kind that a cushion form goes in side and the doll’s dress is the top of the cushion. I have seen these Bed Doll [...]
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By Caley
March 9th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under Book Reviews
This beautiful book by Laura Irwin includes 20 patterns for knit accessories with a vintage flair. Knit coordinating accessories including hats, scarves and gloves. Learn more and enter to win a copy here.
Contest ends March 23, 2010. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!
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By Caley
March 3rd, 2010 at 05:00am
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Reader Peggy asks,
Hi I’m looking for a knitting pattern for a “Bell Lace Shawl”. I saw it at a yarn store and inquired about it. The owner said all she could remember about it was the name and that she found the pattern FREE on the internet back when free stuff started appearing…Thank [...]
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By Caley
February 26th, 2010 at 05:00am
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Homemade afghans are a practical way to stay warm and provide customizable decoration for a bedroom or living area. Our newest eBook, Wrap Up with 25 Patterns from Red Heart Yarn, is the ultimate collection of reader favorites for knit and crochet afghan patterns. With easy patterns to more advanced patterns, every skill level will [...]
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Tags: Crochet, eBook, Knitting
By Caley
February 4th, 2010 at 04:11pm
Under Charity
Warm the hearts and fuel the spirit of the Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2010 Idaho State Winter Games!
In 2009, the Special Olympics World Winter Games invited knitters and crocheters from around the USA and the world to create a special gift for the athletes of the World Games. The response was overwhelming with [...]
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By Caley
February 3rd, 2010 at 07:34pm
Under Knitting
Dear Readers,You have been pleading for instructions on how to convert loom knitting patterns into hand knitting patterns. You love our loom knitting patterns but you do not own a loom! Since I am a beginner to the craft, I have been doing some research for you all. Unfortunately, research tells me that converting from [...]
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By Caley
January 8th, 2010 at 05:00am
Under Book Reviews
Find 35 knitting patterns for quirky little creatures in this book, including a snail, owl, fox and monkey. Each pattern includes yarn suggestions. The knitting book also includes a section on basics. Learn more and enter to win a copy here.
Contest ends January 22, 2010. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve [...]
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By Caley
December 15th, 2009 at 04:58pm
Under Home Decor and Design
When you think of home decor you think of wall art, fancy pieces for your table, lamps, etc. Never when you hear home decor do you think of decorations for your car. Now you can think of that. With the holiday season just around the corner you have just enough time to decorate your car [...]
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By Christine
December 9th, 2009 at 05:00am
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Can you help this reader find a knitting pattern? Marian writes,
I’m hoping that you can help me. My Grandmother had knitted a sweater, using only 1 skein of wool. The sweater had 3/4 sleeves, was about waist-lengh; the knitted stitches looked as if they were “elongated”. She used a pattern that was from a skein [...]
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By Caley
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